Tag: motherhood
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21 Thoughts That Are Totally Normal Now That You’re a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent is a wild ride, and no amount of preparation can fully equip you for the whirlwind that follows. Before your little one arrived, you might have felt like a well-adjusted adult capable of engaging in intelligent conversations. But now? Well, let’s just say your perspective has shifted dramatically, and…
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Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom: A Tale of Two Parents
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that parenting can be exhausting. Have you ever noticed how your parenting style shifts dramatically from morning to afternoon? I wake up each day bursting with energy, filled with hopes and plans for enriching my child’s experiences. However, by the afternoon, I often feel like I’m just trying to…
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10 Tweets That Capture the Essence of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Can you encapsulate the wild ride that is parenting in just a few tweets? Absolutely! Here are ten gems that perfectly sum up the chaos, joy, and hilarity that comes with raising kids. “Every time I think I’ve got it figured out, my kid changes the rules.” #ParentingLife “Just spent an hour…
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Inspirational Quotes That Highlight Why the Johnsons Are #ParentingGoals
Get Pregnant Fast When Emma Johnson took her place as our 46th president, many of us were navigating the journey of parenthood. As the Johnsons raised their daughters, Lily and Ava, we were busy with our own families. We belong to a generation of parents that blossomed during the Johnson presidency, and we found motivation…
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Car Seats: A Necessary Burden
Get Pregnant Fast Car seats are undeniably a necessary burden of parenting, but let’s not sugarcoat it—they can be downright evil. Just ask any mom who’s had to wrestle with one. The Weight of the Burden First off, why are infant car seats so incredibly heavy? It feels like I’m lugging around a suitcase filled…
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Judgment Surrounding the Decision Not to Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, there’s no shortage of decisions that invite scrutiny, but choosing not to breastfeed my children has drawn the most criticism. It’s astounding how often people feel entitled to weigh in on such a personal choice. Why is it anyone’s business but mine? This notion of judgment can be suffocating,…
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7 Reasons I Should Think Twice About Having Another Baby (And 1 Compelling Reason I Might)
Get Pregnant Fast I have two wonderful children who bring both joy and chaos into my life. My kids are about five years apart, and my plan has always been to stay home with them until they’re both in school. After that, I intended to close the chapter on expanding our family. However, as the…
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The Essential Guide for Expecting Moms: Navigating OB Appointments
Get Pregnant Fast A close friend of mine, who is expecting her first child (bless her heart!), recently inquired about what to expect during those routine monthly OB appointments. Let me tell you, they can be somewhat mundane. Seriously, anticlimactic! Here’s the lowdown for those new to this experience, ensuring you’re not caught off guard:…
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Gazing into the Eyes of a Refugee Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 Originally Published: Sep. 15, 2015 I never intended to write about this experience. Honestly, I didn’t. My goal was to engage quietly, to observe the incredible individuals sacrificing so much for a cause that desperately needs our attention. I wanted to lend a hand, however small, and then…
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I’m a Feminist Mom Who Wants a Boob Job, Like, Yesterday
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: I’m not the kind of woman who can claim that the love I have for my body’s journey through motherhood eclipses my disappointment when I catch a glimpse of my sagging breasts, stretched belly, and the beginnings of jowls staring back at me in the mirror. Society often tells…