Tag: personal stories
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It’s Okay If All I Did Today Was Breathe
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I found myself tempted to pull the blankets over my head and retreat into my own world, consumed by self-pity. The urge to cry was palpable, threatening to spill over at any moment. But then the alarm rang. I considered ignoring it, but reality set in. The kids needed to…
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My College Roommate: The Unexpected Escort
Get Pregnant Fast During my college years, I shared a living space with a roommate who led a rather unconventional life. Let’s call her Jessica. With her relatable name and stylish wardrobe—think Jordache jeans, trendy tops, and flip-flops—Jessica looked like any other student in my economics class. She often talked about wanting to teach me…
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Shannen Doherty Shaves Her Head in Courageous Cancer Battle, Shares Heartfelt Images
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful display of resilience, Shannen Doherty recently took to social media to document her journey of shaving her head as she bravely faces cancer. The actress, known for her iconic role in 90210, shared touching images that capture the emotional process of cutting her hair, a significant step in her…
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I Wrote Jake Thompson’s Name On My Binders
Get Pregnant Fast I have a deep affection for the ’80s. There, I said it. My appreciation for this vibrant decade is something only those who grew up during it can truly understand. Honestly, I can’t help but feel a bit of satisfaction when flannel-clad ’90s kids boast about their grunge music or when Millennials…
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My True Father
Get Pregnant Fast They often say that daughters tend to marry men like their fathers. Every time this notion crosses my mind, I find myself grateful—thankful to fate or the universe or whatever higher power is at play in my life—that my biological father is not my true father. As a chubby middle-schooler, I was…
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Balancing Life as a Physician and a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the complexities of being both a doctor and a mother, I often come across written reflections from colleagues who express their frustrations. These physicians voice their disillusionment, revealing the challenges of practicing medicine in a world dominated by patient satisfaction surveys and online health resources that undermine their expertise.…
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Motherhood Has Turned Me into a Slightly Unhinged Individual
Get Pregnant Fast Today, it struck me that my 3-year-old is growing less attached to his beloved blanket. Meanwhile, I realized I’ve never had the chance to rock my 21-month-old daughter to sleep. As the third child, she gets a quick kiss goodnight before being unceremoniously placed in her crib. Now that my oldest has…
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Next of Kin: Caring for My Adult Sister
Get Pregnant Fast My mom and I have stopped joking about Willow Grove Retirement Home, but it’s not due to any impending move. Rather, we’ve both come to terms with the reality that she may never feel at ease enough to embrace a community life among her peers. Instead, she’s perpetually focused on caring for…
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I’m Not Expecting: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not expecting. The trio of pregnancy tests I tossed in the bathroom trash can confirmed it with their unmistakable single lines. Given that I have an IUD securely in place, this outcome wasn’t unexpected. But yesterday was rough. I woke up feeling awful—my stomach was churning, cramping, and heartburn felt like…
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What Is Labor Really Like? 15 Moms Share Their Experiences
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment you discover you’re pregnant, the anticipation of labor often fills your thoughts. It’s not just the joy of finally holding your baby that you ponder but also the journey through labor itself. Each woman’s experience is distinct, shaped by physical and emotional factors, and hearing from others can be…