Tag: emotions

  • Overwhelmed Yet Thrilled: Embracing Birth and Those First Postpartum Moments

    Get Pregnant Fast The arrival of my second child was a whirlwind. Just hours after the first contraction hit, my partner, Jake, hurried me to the hospital. Following the nurse’s instructions, I paced the hallway, trying to stay calm. She wanted me to walk for a couple of hours before re-evaluating my progress. To my…

  • 9 Surprising Similarities Between Pregnancy and Being Intoxicated

    Get Pregnant Fast Having experienced both pregnancy and a few nights out on the town, I can confidently say there are some uncanny parallels between these two states. While I’ve never navigated them simultaneously (don’t get any ideas), the similarities are striking. Here are a few ways pregnancy can feel a lot like being drunk.…

  • Feeling the Pressure: My Journey to Book Release

    Get Pregnant Fast The other day, I bumped into an acquaintance at the school, and while we hurried through the hallway, she caught my attention with a quick, “Hey, your book is coming out soon – are you excited?” “Absolutely!” was probably the response she expected. I mean, who wouldn’t be thrilled about their book…

  • 10 Parenting Moments That Give Me the Chills

    Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of motherhood. Remember those sleepless nights calming a fussy baby? Or the endless attempts to convince your toddler to use the potty, armed only with a bag of M&Ms? While we often grumble about these less-than-glamorous moments, the upcoming stages of parenting loom even larger on the horizon. As…

  • I’m Not Expecting: A Personal Reflection

    Get Pregnant Fast I’m not expecting. The trio of pregnancy tests I tossed in the bathroom trash can confirmed it with their unmistakable single lines. Given that I have an IUD securely in place, this outcome wasn’t unexpected. But yesterday was rough. I woke up feeling awful—my stomach was churning, cramping, and heartburn felt like…

  • Things You Can’t Do When You’re Not a Toddler

    Get Pregnant Fast Remember the carefree days of toddlerhood? Those moments when tantrums were a valid form of communication, and asking for two cookies wasn’t met with judgment? Ah, the simplicity! Here’s a light-hearted look at some of the things that just don’t fly once you leave those toddler years behind. Demanding Snacks First off,…

  • Some Days, Parenting Can Be Tough

    Get Pregnant Fast I get it—parenting is a whirlwind. I understand that it could always be worse and that there’s a silver lining in every cloud. I know this because the internet has been bombarding me with these reminders for ages, along with that cheerful retiree I met at the store, my neighbor, and the…

  • Just Like That, My Child Grew Up

    Get Pregnant Fast It happened in an instant. The first six weeks of my son’s life felt like an eternity. Each moment was packed with effort, sweat, and the emotional intensity that comes with sleep deprivation. By the time I leaned over him at his first birthday celebration, with my partner by my side, and…

  • Little Girl Discovers the Truth About Santa—and She’s Not Happy

    Get Pregnant Fast As parents, one of our biggest fears is the day our children finally uncover the truth about Santa Claus. It’s a delicate balance, knowing when it’s time to let go of that magical story we’ve spun for years. Recently, a couple found themselves in this very predicament when their 10-year-old daughter, Sophie,…

  • Sometimes I Weep

    Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes I weep for you, my dear child. Sometimes it’s because the world feels so vast and you are so small, and I can’t help but fret—oh, how I fret—about your tiny place in this immense universe. Sometimes I weep because you’re growing up and I’m feeling small, and the more you…

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