Tag: emotional resilience
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You Are Stronger Than Infertility: A Journey of Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast After my fertility specialist, Dr. Lisa, delivered the crushing news, I sat in disbelief. “In my professional opinion, I don’t think you’ll be able to get pregnant again or maintain a pregnancy. Have you thought about consulting with other specialists?” Did my doctor just end our partnership? The very person I had…
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How My Infertility Journey Introduced Me to a Sisterhood I Never Knew Existed
Get Pregnant Fast Years ago, just hours after learning that my first IVF attempt had failed, I made an impulsive decision to get a tattoo. This wasn’t my first ink, nor would it be my last, but it was by far the most spontaneous one. Overwhelmed with emotion and tears streaming down my face, I…
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When Your Most Vocal Parenting Critic Is Your Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received another snide comment regarding my parenting choices: “I guess chocolate milk pairs nicely with the donuts you send for her lunch.” Can you believe it? Who could possibly judge a mother for packing her first-grader a few powdered donuts? Unfortunately, this kind of condescension isn’t a rarity for me;…
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On “Single-Mommin’ It” … But Not Quite
Get Pregnant Fast My partner is a doctor, which means he spends a lot of time away from home. When he is around, he truly is an amazing dad and husband. There are moments filled with laughter, Lego masterpieces, and delicious homemade treats. However, more often than not, it’s just me and our kids navigating…
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The Everyday Trials and Unyielding Strength of a Child
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, I often think my challenges are daunting. However, they pale in comparison to the daily trials faced by my 6-year-old son, Max. Each morning, after an exhausting night of sleep that barely reaches 10 hours, he awakens to the emotionally devastating news that…
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Navigating Life with a Child Facing Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re raising a child who battles anxiety, it can often feel like you’re navigating a stormy sea. While onlookers might only see a child having a meltdown in public, I see the deeper struggle behind that chaos. I see you at the grocery store, at swim practice, or anxiously waiting by…
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Reflections on Grief and Normalcy: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of tragic events, it’s common to feel as though the world around us will never be the same. I distinctly remember feeling that way after the events of September 11th. The notion that flags would rarely fly at full-staff again resonated deeply within me. The heartbreak felt so profound…
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10 Important Lessons I Want My 10-Year-Old Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter Emma approaches her tenth birthday, I find myself reflecting on the essential lessons I wish to impart to her. This transitional age is filled with growth and discovery, and I want to ensure she carries these values with her as she navigates through life. Your Happiness Is Not Your…
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Navigating Single Parenthood: A Journey of Love and Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been four months since I embraced the journey of single parenthood, a transition that began on September 16, 2013. One of the toughest aspects has been managing the endless stream of questions from my four-year-old daughter, Lily. Thankfully, my one-year-old son, Ethan, is still at an age where he simply needs…
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Why My Partner Stands by Me During My Toughest Parenting Days
Get Pregnant Fast It was dinner time, and let’s just say the atmosphere was anything but calm. My 8-year-old, Max, plopped down in his seat only to leap up moments later, exclaiming he needed to use the bathroom. Meanwhile, my youngest, Lily, took one look at her plate and declared her disdain for dinner, me,…