Tag: personal choices
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Am I Ashamed to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom?
Get Pregnant Fast Being a stay-at-home mom can sometimes feel like a double-edged sword. There are days when I find myself making excuses for my choices, constantly justifying my existence to myself. It’s as if I’m battling an inner critic that believes the world is watching and judging me. When I finally get a moment…
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If You Believe Piercing a Baby’s Ears Is Unkind, Then Just Don’t Do It
Get Pregnant Fast In recent news, an online petition aimed at prohibiting ear piercing for infants and toddlers in the U.K. has attracted nearly 40,000 signatures. The petition’s creator, Linda Thompson, argues that ear piercing is a form of “child cruelty,” claiming, “Infants endure significant pain and fear for no reason other than parental vanity.…
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Choosing Parenthood: A Selfish Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on the most self-serving decision I’ve made in my life, it undoubtedly revolves around becoming a parent. As I embarked on my marriage with Alex 14 years ago, the idea of motherhood was absent from my plans. However, as the years went by and we approached our fifth wedding…
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9 Compelling Reasons I Choose Not to Be in Pictures with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast We all know the importance of capturing family memories, but when it comes to photos of myself with my kids, I find myself hesitating. While I do appear in family pictures occasionally, I’ve come to realize that I’m not inclined to fill our albums with images of me. Here’s why: Lack of…
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The Way I Parent is None of Your Concern
Get Pregnant Fast When my youngest started kindergarten a few years back, I suddenly found myself in the spotlight. As a stay-at-home mom, my life sparked a lot of curiosity. Friends I hadn’t spoken to in ages were eager to know what I was planning to do with my newfound free time. Surely, they assumed…
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Why I Feel Guilty About Not Wanting More Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days after welcoming my first child into the world, I embraced the role of a new mother with an almost overwhelming sense of pride. I felt like I had found my true calling. As a stay-at-home mom, I envisioned giving my little one all of my undivided attention, implementing…
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It’s Okay to Admit You Didn’t Enjoy Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of motherhood, expressing dissatisfaction can often lead to backlash from fellow moms. The tendency to shame women for their candid feelings is one of the unfortunate realities of navigating the internet as a parent. That’s why it’s commendable when someone shares their truth, especially when it comes to the…
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I Can’t Embrace the ‘No Hair’ Trend
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I attended an event focused on ending violence against women. It was a powerful gathering, with various speakers shedding light on important issues. One particular moment struck me deeply: a young woman recited a passage from Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, starting with the line, “You cannot love…
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Judgment from a Distance: The Case of the Nosy Neighbor
Get Pregnant Fast In an eye-opening incident that underscores the challenges of parenting, a couple living in a beachside apartment recently found themselves on the receiving end of an anonymous letter. This note, penned by a self-appointed authority on child-rearing, criticized their choice to raise their two children in a two-bedroom apartment instead of a…
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I’m Done Overthinking My Personal Choices
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at the park wearing a pair of old sneakers that I had almost forgotten about. These black canvas shoes, which my friend Amanda affectionately dubbed my “rebel shoes,” are far from supportive, yet they have a charm that I can’t resist. They embody a youthful spirit, a sense…