Tag: emotional health
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Understanding Postpartum Rage
Get Pregnant Fast Postpartum rage is an uncommon yet significant emotional response that can occur after childbirth, often linked to postpartum depression, anxiety, or potentially bipolar disorder. While many new mothers may envision a blissful time filled with cuddling and joy, others may face intense feelings of irritability, restlessness, and anger. This emotional turmoil is…
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An Apology to My Kids from Their Anxious Mom
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 4 p.m., and I feel completely drained. Last night was a sleepless one, thanks to my feverish, coughing 3-year-old. Dinner is in progress on the stove, and I’m desperately trying to avoid overcooking the broccoli, knowing full well my older son wouldn’t touch it if I do. Meanwhile, my little one…
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Navigating the Toughest Aspects of New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast One quiet evening, as my partner and I finally settled down to watch some TV, the reality of new motherhood hit me. The volume was low to avoid waking our little one, but still, we found ourselves wrapped in silence. It was a moment to just “be.” No baby giggles, no cries,…
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I Made the Tough Decision to Cut My Mother Out of My Life for the Sake of My Family
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I often felt a sense of anxiety and confusion that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I thought that my feelings were somehow my fault, not realizing that they stemmed from my complicated relationship with my mother. Years later, after diving deep into therapy and gaining self-awareness, I started…
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Your Parenting Mistakes Don’t Define You as a ‘Bad Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, and while I usually embrace the lighter moments, there are times when I hesitate to share my struggles, fearing harsh judgments. Recently, I had a heart-to-heart with a couple of close relatives who both confessed, “I feel like a bad mom.” Although their reasons varied, the underlying…
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A Miscarriage Doesn’t Get Easier Just Because It’s a Secret
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, vloggers Alex and Jamie shared a heartwarming video that captured the moment Alex surprised Jamie with the news of her pregnancy. This joyful announcement quickly went viral, drawing in countless viewers. However, shortly after, they made another video revealing their miscarriage. Among the outpouring of sympathy, a common sentiment emerged: “This…
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The Heartbreak of Being the Unchosen Parent is Real
Get Pregnant Fast When my son uttered his first word, it was “Dada.” His first complete sentence? “I want Dada.” And soon after that, “Where’s Dada?” It seems like Dada is the one who constructs towering block structures, reads the beloved truck story, and even manages bath time. Each morning, my son springs up asking…
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Got Baby Fever? Here’s How to Soothe Your Overactive Ovaries
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a familiar scenario for many of us: the sudden craving for another baby, even while we know that our current little tornadoes are already running amok at home. We’ve all seen the wild transformations that can occur when someone tries to suppress that instinct to procreate. You know that eccentric cat…
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It’s Okay to Show Your Emotions Around Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: parenting can be tough. We often feel the need to maintain a perfect facade of happiness and calm—like we’re all starring in our own personal family sitcom. However, research suggests that this pressure to always appear cheerful can actually be detrimental to our emotional health and our relationship with…
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Yes, My Partner and I Disagree in Front of Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I are both headstrong firstborns, and like any couple, we occasionally have our differences. While we share the same core values, the daily grind can sometimes push us to our limits: stressing over bills, balancing time with extended family, negotiating personal space, navigating his shoes left in the hallway…