Tag: personal space
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5 Reasons I Appreciate a Night Without My Husband
Get Pregnant Fast When the day winds down, and if we’re not completely worn out, we might curl up on the couch to watch a show together. By “curl up,” I mean we sit on different sofas in the same room, exchanging meaningful glances when one of us wants popcorn. So yes, it’s all sunshine…
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10 Things You Absolutely Shouldn’t Say to a Pregnant Woman
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of pregnancy! That magical time when a woman’s body is changing, emotions are running high, and unsolicited advice seems to come from every direction. If you find yourself wanting to engage with a pregnant woman, take a moment to think about what you say. Here are ten things to…
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Reflections from a Concert Experience: A Comedy of Errors
Get Pregnant Fast The other night, my partner Alex and I ventured out for a rare night of live music, catching a performance by The Swell Season—yes, the band from that film Once that everyone raves about. While it’s not typically our jam, they put on a great show. After all, it’s nice to step…
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Co-Sleeping: A Personal Take on the Madness
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get one thing straight: co-sleeping is not for everyone. And while I have participated in this practice, sharing my bed with my little ones until they were around three months old, I can’t say I found it to be a long-term solution. Sure, it was convenient during breastfeeding—I could simply roll…
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Dear Friends, Childbirth Is Not a Spectator Sport
Get Pregnant Fast Are you feeling pressure from family or friends to have them attend your birth? Maybe in-laws assume they have an open invitation? It’s time to assert your boundaries, expectant mother. Do it now. When did we collectively decide that having a crowd in the delivery room was acceptable? As if the awkwardness…
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5 Essential Do Not Disturb Signs for Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, all you really want is a moment of peace — even if it’s just to use the bathroom in solitude. As a mom, those fleeting moments of privacy often feel like a distant dream. Sure, you love your kids, and their enthusiasm for sharing every aspect of their lives with you…
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Am I Missing the Motherhood Instinct?
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting Am I Missing the Motherhood Instinct? by Sarah Thompson Updated: March 10, 2021 Originally Published: Sep. 20, 2016 From a young age, I envisioned myself as a mother. While I may not have been the most nurturing person (my babysitting skills were less than stellar), I assumed that once I…
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Can’t a Mom Get a Break?
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: June 17, 2023 Originally Published: June 17, 2023 I find myself on my bed, laptop perched on my lap, ready to dive into my Facebook feed at 9 a.m. on a Saturday morning. I have until 10 a.m. to scroll through all the updates before racing off to…