Tag: body image
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Finding Love Again: A Modern Journey of Dating After Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Not too long ago, I was on a quest for Mr. Right. I met someone special, committed to him, and walked down the aisle, all set for that fairy tale ending. Then, life threw me a curveball, and everything fell apart. Fast forward a few years and a couple of kids, and…
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The Transformation of Maternal Breasts
Get Pregnant Fast I can’t pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but I always envisioned the day I would become a mother and embrace the changes that would come with it. I wished fervently for you to enter my life, to be a part of my journey. Each night, I would close my eyes and…
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How My Kids Transformed My Perspective on Weight
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I’m grappling with negative thoughts about my weight. It’s a struggle that seems to weigh me down, almost as if I’m carrying the burden of it on my shoulders. I’m acutely aware of the discomfort between my thighs as I walk, and I can’t find anything in my wardrobe that feels…
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The Hidden Weight of Pregnancy: Embracing Our Journeys
Get Pregnant Fast This is me at 28 weeks pregnant, just before heading to my ultrasound appointment to check on my baby boy. I was filled with happiness, relaxation, and even a bit of confidence about my appearance — enough to want to snap a photo to capture the moment. After seeing my child on…
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Leggings Are Pants: A Journey of a New Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the days leading up to the birth of my twins, scrolling through Facebook and stumbling upon an article that criticized the unrealistic pressures on women to shed baby weight at lightning speed—thanks to some celebrity moms who seemingly left the hospital looking like they’d never even been pregnant. Seriously?…
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Reflecting on the Best of 2015
Get Pregnant Fast As we wrap up another year, it’s time to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of our most talked-about pieces from 2015. At Cervical Insemination, we aim to keep parenting genuine and relatable—because let’s face it, perfection isn’t a requirement. Our top stories from 2015 are a testament to…
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I Don’t Want My Last Moments to Be About My Weight
Get Pregnant Fast The enormous black pick-up truck charged toward me, its front bumper towering at my waist level. As it sped in my direction, I found myself frozen, just a mere ten feet from the safety of the sidewalk. I was completely paralyzed, unable to move or even scream as this two-ton vehicle hurtled…
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When Is It Time to Stop Being Naked Around Our Sons?
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of four boys, I’ve never shied away from being nude in front of them. It’s hard to maintain modesty in a house with a 7-year-old, a 4-year-old, a 3-year-old, and an infant running around. My boys often witnessed me nursing their little brother, which meant they saw quite a…