Tag: emotional health
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Counting Down to Bedtime: A New Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson Updated: Dec. 27, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 4, 2012 As I sit here reflecting on my life as a mother for ten weeks, five days, and four hours, I realize just how much time I’ve spent watching the clock tick down to bedtime. We’ve successfully made it through 24…
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5 Phrases I Will Never Again Say To My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, and I openly acknowledge my fair share of mistakes. Among those missteps are the words I promised myself I would never utter to my children. Recently, I’ve been focusing on what I like to call mindful parenting, a process that encourages me to be more…
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D-MER: The Breastfeeding Challenge That Can Leave You Feeling Low
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks after welcoming my third child into the world, I was starting to feel like I was getting the hang of things. Nursing had been a struggle, and I often found myself dreading the feeds, but I was determined to make it work. We eventually discovered a position that my…
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Privacy Policy Overview
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! We want to take a moment to chat about our Privacy Policy and how we handle your information while you use our site and services. Just like any friendly conversation, we want to keep things clear and open. So, here’s a rundown of what you need to know. Our site,…
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A Message for Moms Who Don’t ‘Bounce Back’ After Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, shall we? The pressure on new moms to immediately return to their pre-pregnancy bodies can be overwhelming. Thanks to a constant stream of celebrity narratives, many women feel they should effortlessly slip back into their skinny jeans right after giving birth. But the reality is far different.…
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6 Important Lessons for My Insecure Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast My dearest Emily, once again, you came home from school feeling heartbroken. It’s painful to see how cruel children can be, often without even realizing it. You’re feeling left out, ridiculed, and isolated. I know that the bathroom stall has become a refuge for your tears, but I want you to know…
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Why I Dislike the Term ‘Miscarriage’
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I encountered the term “miscarriage,” I was around 9 or 10 years old, playing in my friend’s backyard. When the topic of siblings emerged, she mentioned, “I have two brothers or sisters in heaven.” This caught my attention, and she went on to explain, “My mom had two miscarriages.”…
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A Mother’s Deepest Desire: If Only You Knew
Get Pregnant Fast They gaze, point, and whisper behind their hands. Two little girls with ponytails and sweet smiles — the very embodiment of innocence — are unknowingly hurting my child. They might think their conversation is private, but it’s anything but. While he may not catch every word, we’ve learned that whispers can carry…
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It’s Okay to Forgive Ourselves When We Lose Our Tempers
Get Pregnant Fast Today was one of those days when I completely lost my cool with my energetic 4-year-old daughter, Lily. The same little girl who fills my days with laughter, hugs, and sweet little drawings. She’s the one who insists on saving every bug we encounter and proudly declares “sparkle” as her favorite color.…
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Mothers Experience Loneliness, But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, many mothers find themselves grappling with feelings of isolation, a sentiment echoed in the past by housewives of the 1960s. Both groups faced unfulfilled dreams and a sense of dissatisfaction in their roles. However, as pointed out by author Laura, the housewives had their contributions recognized and valued, while…