Tag: parenting journey
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The Essence of Motherhood: A Bohemian Momsody
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the journey of motherhood can sometimes feel like a beautifully chaotic symphony, aptly coined the “Bohemian Momsody.” This term encapsulates the highs and lows, the spontaneity, and the tender moments that define being a mom today. As we embrace this melodic blend of responsibilities, joys, and challenges, it’s clear that motherhood…
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Our Family of Two: Embracing Our Unique Bond
Get Pregnant Fast On Christmas morning, we nestled together in my bed, blankets piled high, as my little boy, Alex, enjoyed his cartoons on an iPad while I indulged in a captivating book. He was nearing three years old, and this Christmas felt significant—one he might actually remember. I told myself that the holidays didn’t…
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When They’re No Longer Infants
Get Pregnant Fast On the other side of infancy, you’ll find long, gangly limbs poking out of shorts, insatiable appetites, and growing pains as cells multiply to create fully fledged individuals. On the other side of those early days, gray hairs emerge in unexpected places, giving you pause. You might pluck them out, but the…
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From Solo Mom to Family… Thanks to My Mann
Get Pregnant Fast I had always envisioned my child being cared for by a charming Spanish manny. Yet, what I received was even more remarkable. At 39, I found myself unexpectedly pregnant during a passionate fling. When the father made it clear he wanted no involvement, I made the bold decision to embrace single motherhood,…
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Realizing I Was Expecting in the Yarn Section of Hobby Lobby
Get Pregnant Fast It was shaping up to be a rather uneventful day. October 4, 2012, dawned on a Friday, the start of Columbus Day weekend. My husband, Mark, had a half day off work, and we planned to enjoy lunch together and tackle a few errands. I had a quarterly CT scan scheduled for…
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17 Unproductive Ways I Spent My Free Time Before Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 9, 2017 Originally Published: Jan. 14, 2016 Have you ever pondered what you did with your free time before kids took over your life? I find myself asking this quite often, especially when I’m lying in bed at night, mentally running through my to-do list that never seems to get…
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15 Wishes for New Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As friends embark on their journey into parenthood, I find myself reflecting on the things I wish I could have known during my own experience. Instead of sharing my past with them, here are my heartfelt hopes for their new adventure: I genuinely hope your little one has a strong aversion to…
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The Lessons He Has Gathered
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 15, 2021 Originally Published: November 2, 2005 First, he mastered the fundamentals: how to smile and laugh. He discovered the art of sleeping, sitting, and holding a spoon. He learned to grab his toes, shove a fist in his mouth, and cling tightly to a blanket for comfort. He progressed…
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If You Take One Piece of Parenting Advice, Let It Be This: Go Easy On Yourself
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent for the first time in 2005 was a life-altering experience for me. It was a moment filled with joy and deep significance. Since then, I welcomed a son in 2007, married a wonderful man who has a daughter, and now we’re eagerly awaiting our first child together, due in…
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Farewell to My Childhood Home: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I walk through each room of my childhood home with my camera in hand, I feel a wave of nostalgia wash over me. I crouch down on the soft, beige living room carpet, capturing the vibrant floral wallpaper that has seen countless family gatherings. I take pictures of the dining room…