Tag: personal journey
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Rediscovering Myself, One Step at a Time
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, I was an enthusiastic runner. Before we embraced parenthood, we were all something special—an artist, a musician, or a dedicated reader. While many manage to weave their passions into life after kids, I found myself struggling to do so. With the arrival of my first child, I was…
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Becoming a Mother at 44: A Heartfelt Thank You to My Embryo Donor
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, or as a couple, you often find yourself pondering the fate of those precious embryos that you chose to donate back to your fertility clinic after completing your family. This decision is never made lightly, and it stems from a profound sense of love and consideration—not just for the…
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Rediscovering Fitness at 40: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my teens and twenties, exercising felt like a means to an end — primarily about fitting into my favorite outfits. I was a casual runner, not particularly fast or dedicated, but it was an efficient way to stay active. However, my relationship with fitness began to shift dramatically…
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An Ectopic Pregnancy Turned My Life Upside Down, And I’m Still Healing
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been a private person, but recent events have forced me to reconsider my silence. An unexpected journey brought me to my knees, leaving me in desperate need of support and shared experiences. Unfortunately, every search led me to unsettling conclusions, making me feel like I was on the brink of…
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Why I’m Grateful I Waited Until Motherhood to Get My First Tattoo
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 22, 2021 Originally Published: September 28, 2015 When my best friend and I hit the big 4-0, we found ourselves in a remote location that only GPS could pinpoint. Yet, like many small towns, ours boasted a bar, a convenience store, and a Chinese restaurant. To mark this milestone, we…
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Chrissy Teigen Claps Back at Critic Over Baby Plans
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of celebrity parenting, Chrissy Teigen has proven she’s not one to shy away from setting the record straight, especially when it comes to her personal journey with motherhood. Recently, during an interview at the Producers Guild Awards, Teigen made a lighthearted comment about her desire to have a baby…
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Milk and Milky: A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast My breasts, affectionately known as “the girls,” and I have navigated a complex journey together. It wasn’t until the birth of my daughter that I truly recognized the unrealistic standards I had imposed on them over the years. Caught up in societal pressures to achieve the “ideal” look—smaller, smoother, perkier—I grappled with…
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Honest Photo Encourages Moms to Embrace Their Post-Baby Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the pressure to “bounce back” after childbirth can feel overwhelming, new mom Emma Brooks is here to remind us that not all mothers are focused on returning to their pre-baby figures. Emma runs the blog Life with Little Ones, where she candidly shares her experiences raising her two…
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Amy Johnson Says All Sex Is a Riot…And She’s Ready to Discuss It
Get Pregnant Fast Get ready for a wild ride, because the new film featuring Amy Johnson, titled “Love Gone Wild,” hits theaters this weekend. Teaming up with director Mike Anderson, who’s known for his comedic genius, the movie follows a free-spirited writer who unexpectedly falls for a charming doctor, played by Tom Harris. If the…
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The Reality of Living with ADD: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was diagnosed with ADD, I dove into research to better understand her condition and how to support her. As I absorbed information, it dawned on me that perhaps I wasn’t alone in our family’s struggle with ADD. My life had always felt frenzied; I was a master procrastinator, perpetually…