Tag: parenting struggles
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A Heartfelt Farewell to Reflux: A Mother’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I cannot express the depth of my frustration, Reflux. You dared to inflict pain on my precious little girl, my radiant angel. How could anyone see her light when you cloaked her in cries and discomfort? Because of you, she was labeled the “fussy baby,” the “troublesome one,” and the “constant crier.”…
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Navigating the Teenage Storm: A Fork in the Road
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent gathering of insightful women (a book club filled with brilliant minds…and me), I found myself breaking my own rule of keeping it composed when a kind soul inquired about my beloved teenage daughter. Almost impulsively, I exclaimed, “I sometimes feel like I want to jab her with a fork!”…
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Let’s Face It: We All Have a Favorite Child
Get Pregnant Fast As kids, we often found ourselves pondering whether our parents had a favorite. We wondered who was mom’s darling or who dad favored the most. These thoughts sometimes sparked jealousy among siblings, as we believed others held a special place in our parents’ hearts. Now that we’re parents ourselves, we promised we’d…
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Postpartum Anxiety: When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 18, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 22, 2015 Do I appear scared in that photo? Honestly, I can’t recall if I was terrified or just dazed from the post-C-section medications, which are no joke. I do remember thinking the hospital food tasted like a gourmet feast, but I realized later I…
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Mom’s Honest Post Hits Home: Why ‘Perfection’ Is Overrated
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenthood, it’s easy to fall into the trap of striving for perfection. We juggle packing nutritious lunches, assisting with homework, reading bedtime stories, and ensuring our little ones are clean and dressed. Despite our best efforts, there are moments when we stumble. A recent viral Facebook post by…
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We Are Moms: A Tribute to the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast We are the women with weary eyes, busy households, and overflowing hearts. We are moms. This morning, when our little one left his favorite toy in the car, we paused our hectic schedules to fetch it for him. We’ve wiped tears, played taxi, prepared meals, tidied up chaos, given baths, read stories,…
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The Hilarious Truth About Sick Days with Kids: Insights from Parents on Twitter
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating through your child’s early years without encountering a slew of viruses is nearly a fantasy. The constant wave of childhood illnesses can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. Thankfully, the humorous parents on Twitter have experienced this germ-filled ordeal and are here to share a laugh with you.…
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This Video of Moms Dismantling Their Kids’ Toys Is Incredibly Satisfying
Get Pregnant Fast There are certain toys that can make a parent’s skin crawl. Ever had the misfortune of owning a Baby Alive doll? Let me tell you, it operates on just one decibel level: LOUD. And good luck trying to silence that incessant three-minute monologue once it starts. And those toys that randomly blurt…