Tag: exhaustion
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For the Mama Who’s All In and About to Snap
Get Pregnant Fast Look over there. You can see her. The one with kids who are bickering, whining, and demanding her attention like it’s their full-time job. She’s been on duty all day, and the exhaustion is palpable. Her patience is as thin as the plastic wrap she rips off her frozen meal before tossing…
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5 Things Your Kids Don’t Care About
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you quickly learn that children have an incredible ability to tune out the world around them. After spending countless hours with them, it becomes clear just how little they comprehend about our lives and struggles. Here are five truths about what your kids simply don’t care about. 1. They…
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Do You Recall the Days Before Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Remember those carefree days before the little ones arrived? I can vividly picture my partner and I sneaking in some afternoon intimacy on the couch, right after that delightful morning session. Ah, those were some truly wonderful moments. Fast forward to today, and my husband might as well forget about our intimate…
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Science Reveals New Dads Are Losing More Sleep Than New Moms—And Women Everywhere Are Laughing About It!
Get Pregnant Fast In the age-old debate over parenting duties, it seems dads are finally getting a bit of recognition in this so-called “battle.” While it’s widely accepted that moms typically bear the brunt of newborn care, a recent study has turned that notion on its head. We all know that mothers have a special…
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Why I Can’t Just Go to Bed
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 16, 2023 Originally Published: November 16, 2016 For what feels like an eternity, I’ve been in a state of constant exhaustion—perhaps around a decade now. Honestly, I’ve lost track of the years. Like many parents, I find myself navigating life in a fog of sleep deprivation. It’s astonishing how we…
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Accepting the Honor for the Most Exhausting Night Ever: A Mother’s Tale
Get Pregnant Fast I stand before you today, ready to accept the illustrious title for the Most Exhausting Night Ever. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the esteemed parenting community for their support, especially the American Academy of Pediatrics for their guidelines on children’s sleep—guidelines my little ones blatantly disregarded last night. I am…
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7 Surprisingly Exhausting Aspects of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast We all understand that parenting can be a drain on our energy. From sleepless nights during those initial months—when you’re up every few hours—to the endless chase at the park, and the infamous bath time struggles, it’s definitely not a walk in the park. Yet, it’s often the small, seemingly mundane tasks…
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Why Parenting a 1-Year-Old is Truly Draining
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably seen the commercials—those blissful diaper ads, sparkling cleaning product promos, and the coffee spots featuring someone blissfully waking up to the heavenly scent of brewed java. But let’s be real: these ads often portray a spotless home where everything is in its rightful place, and the babies? They’re all giggles…
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The ‘Sleep Hoodie’ Is a Must-Have for Exhausted Parents
Get Pregnant Fast In the chaotic world of parenting, the quest for a moment of peace and rest often feels like an impossible dream. Enter the Hypnos hoodie, the ultimate solution for weary parents who long for a cozy nap anywhere they can find it. If you’ve ever felt the weight of exhaustion bearing down…