Tag: motherhood struggles
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Quick Laugh: What Moms Really Mean by “Special Alone Time”
Get Pregnant Fast Need a chuckle? Well, let’s dive into what those well-meaning moms are really saying when they mention “special alone time.” You might think it’s a serene escape to recharge, but in reality, it often translates to a much-needed break from the chaos of family life. Picture this: a mom sneaks away to…
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The Most Challenging Aspect of Being a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Choosing to be a working mom comes with its fair share of difficulties. From the judgmental stares and comments about your parenting choices to the overwhelming fatigue that hits when returning to work, the challenges can feel never-ending. The constant struggle with breast pump issues and the never-ending cleaning of baby gear…
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An Open Letter to My Uninvited Post-Pregnancy Belly Flap
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Unwanted Abdominal Flap That Emerged After My Childbirth, Let’s get straight to the point—I really can’t stand you. Honestly, I’m at a loss for what to even call you. Is it a “flap,” a “shelf,” or something entirely more clinical? Regardless, I know one thing for sure: you are nothing but…
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Mom’s Breast Milk Bag “Suit” Highlights the Struggles of Working Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold statement about the treatment of mothers in the workplace, artist and mother Mia Reynolds made waves by donning a suit crafted from breast milk bags. Her project, aptly titled “Working Mother Suit,” underscores the harsh realities faced by mothers trying to balance work and motherhood. The visual impact of…
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11 Totally Unappealing, Wasteful, and Lazy Habits I Embrace as a Mom to Keep My Sanity
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: parenting is often a messy affair. The moment your squirmy little one makes their grand entrance, you find yourself knee-deep in all sorts of bodily fluids. With the relentless demands of babies and kids, it’s easy to fall into a routine of laziness and wastefulness just to maintain a…
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My Child’s Reluctance to Sleep Has Turned Me Into an Emotional Wreck
Get Pregnant Fast Today marks the start of week four of my 2-year-old’s defiant battle against sleep. Initially, everything seems fine until he wakes up wailing just a few hours in — a situation that invariably leads to my own screams and tears born out of sheer frustration and fatigue. It’s becoming painfully clear why…
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Mom’s Viral Post Captures the Contradictions of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is a journey filled with contradictions, a sentiment beautifully articulated by blogger Carly Mitchell. As moms, we often find ourselves in a constant tug-of-war between exhaustion and the desperate need for a moment of solitude. We can feel overwhelmed by our kids, yet we can’t resist scrolling through their pictures the…
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I’m Just a Mom (But It’s Not What You Think)
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a common misconception that I have everything under control—people often see me as a put-together mom who juggles three kids, a tidy home, and a writing career without breaking a sweat. But the reality? It often feels like attempting to navigate a yacht without ever having set sail before. While my…
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Pinterest Won’t Rescue Me From the Chaos of Our Morning Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Oct. 26, 2023 I wish I could share some golden nuggets of wisdom for transforming weekday mornings into a smooth operation. Truth be told, I’m the exact type of person those tips cater to. You know the one: bleary-eyed and half-awake, rummaging through a mountain of clean (yet wrinkled) laundry, desperately searching…