Tag: connection
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The Mom Struggle: Navigating the Summer Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit lost. Whether it’s the sweltering heat, the fact that my youngest has transformed into a whirlwind of toddler energy, or just the collective restlessness of all my kids, this summer has been tougher than any I can remember. My to-do list seems to stretch on forever,…
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To the Mom Who Didn’t Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, Perhaps your little one never latched on. Maybe breastfeeding felt unbearably painful and no remedy seemed to ease it. It’s possible you received misguided advice from hospital staff, your doctor, or even well-meaning friends and family. Maybe you simply chose not to breastfeed, or perhaps personal circumstances made the thought…
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Dear Daughters, Why I Blog…
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, Luna, writes in her journal nearly every day. Her reflections are far more profound than what I jotted down at her age. I recently stumbled upon my third-grade diary, filled with entries like, “Dear Dairy, we had peas again for lunch,” or “Dear Dairy, Max likes me,” and “Dear Dairy,…
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What Keeps Friendships Strong
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I learned that my neighbor’s spouse, the husband of my grandmother’s dear friend, had passed away. The news traveled through our community quickly, as sad news often does, and I braced myself for the influx of cars as people gathered for the funeral. However, what struck me was seeing my grandmother…
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My Edited Self vs. My Authentic Self
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a version of me that feels real—the one I see when I wake each morning, bleary-eyed and barely awake, staring into the mirror with an expression that lacks inspiration. Then there’s my edited self, who emerges from the chaos, cleverly concealing the scars and gray hairs beneath a pleasant façade. This…
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Lessons in Friendship: Insights from Life’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I first forged a genuine friendship when I was just three years old, following my family’s move from Philadelphia to the tranquil hills of Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Mountains. One of my earliest memories is of sprinting down our long, dusty driveway to meet my new friend, Sarah. She was a year older and…
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Why Romance is Essential for a Strong Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I embarked on our relationship, we faced the challenge of long-distance love. Unlike today’s digital age filled with instant messaging and video calls, we relied on heartfelt phone conversations, handwritten letters, and the occasional surprise care package. Our courtship felt like a romantic throwback, filled with genuine gestures…
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5 Parenting “Rules” I Learned to Challenge from My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my own upbringing, it becomes clear that the traditional parenting norms imparted by my mother were anything but dull. My parents, with their intricate layers of personality, have significantly shaped who I am today and how I choose to raise my own children. With Mother’s Day just around…
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Why I Call Bullshit on the ‘Soulmate’ Concept
Get Pregnant Fast When I shared the news of my engagement, a colleague exclaimed, “I’m so thrilled you’ve found your soulmate!” I paused, reflecting on that term: soulmates. The connection just wasn’t there. As I envisioned my fiancé, I struggled to reconcile the notion of soulmates with our relationship. Was I making a mistake? Was…
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26 Traits I Appreciate in Fellow Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a unique journey for everyone. While we may share similar philosophies, each of us approaches the task in our own distinct ways. With our different personalities and the individuality of our children, it’s clear there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. True parenting is about flexibility, creativity, and tackling the chaos our kids…