Tag: personal reflection
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That Holiday Weight Gain? Absolutely Worth It
Get Pregnant Fast As we find ourselves deep into the holiday season, I’m nestled at my favorite spot around the timeworn dining table, surrounded by family and laughter. It’s day five of our East Coast visit, and my plate is primed for a mountain of turkey, stuffing, and those perfectly steamed green beans. There’s a…
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I’m Not Taking a Break—I’m Breaking
Get Pregnant Fast It’s nearly noon, and I find myself at the kitchen counter, feeling like I’ve been here since dawn, slicing fruit for lunch. Suddenly, I hear the rumble of the FedEx truck outside. In my moment of distraction, I completely forgot that the dogs are out in the yard, barking their heads off…
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The Journey of Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a baby shower for an old friend whose wife is expecting their first child. Surrounded by her college friends, all embarking on their own adventures into marriage and parenthood, one young woman turned to me, astonished to learn I had four children. “I can’t imagine being a…
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Navigating the Journey of Young Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of a young child with another on the way, I often find myself reflecting on my daily life at home. It can sometimes feel like I’m caught in a whirlwind of activity, yet not accomplishing much at all. Just today, I prepared several meals that had been sitting untouched,…
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Saturday Night Dining: A Tale of Solitude and Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast One unmistakable way to distinguish mothers from those who aren’t (without resorting to stretch marks as a gauge) is to observe their reactions in a restaurant setting. Picture this: You walk into a restaurant solo on a Saturday night. You approach the hostess and request a table. When she inquires about your…
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I Don’t Desire More Babies, But I Long for More Time with the Ones I’ve Got
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh my goodness, it’s a boy! Sweetheart, it’s a boy!” I exclaimed as my husband and I sat in a cozy diner, hands trembling with anticipation as we unveiled the ultrasound images tucked away in a white envelope, revealing the sex of our third child. The joy on my husband’s face and…
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Embracing My Role as the Bake Sale Mom
Get Pregnant Fast This week, an email popped up in my inbox that took me by surprise in ways I didn’t anticipate. It wasn’t bad news or anything to fret over—it was simply a message with the subject line “Bake Sale.” Over the past five years of navigating life with elementary-aged kids, I’ve received countless…
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Why I Don’t Believe It’s Unfair That I Have Cancer
Get Pregnant Fast I discovered a lump. Initially, I wasn’t too concerned; I had a cyst in the same area just a year prior that turned out to be harmless. I promptly called my doctor to schedule an appointment. During my visit with the nurse practitioner at my OBGYN’s office, she examined the lump and…