Tag: family love
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Couple Commemorates 70th Anniversary with Long-Awaited Wedding Photos
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming gesture, high school sweethearts Edward and Clara Thompson celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in a way they had always dreamed of—by finally taking the wedding photos they never had. Married in 1953, the couple never had the chance to capture their special day with professional photography. To rectify this,…
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A Letter to My Other Children: From a Parent of a Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast To my dear kids, I want you to know just how much I love you. My affection for you is as profound as my love for your younger brother, who has special needs and often demands much of my time, energy, and focus. I see the way you cherish him; the bond…
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The One Essential Item I Include in My Child’s Lunchbox Daily
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’m guilty of packing the same old boring lunches. Let’s be honest, my kids don’t open their lunchboxes to discover a vibrant array of organic snacks, perfectly cut sandwiches, and gourmet treats. More often than not, it’s a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a yogurt, and an apple.…
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I Couldn’t Secure a Sitter for Valentine’s Day, But I’m Not Too Upset About It
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood in the kitchen scrolling through Facebook, desperately searching for a babysitter for Valentine’s Day, my 7-year-old daughter, Lily, erupted into a fit of frustration. It’s amusing how, as a parent, you can quickly differentiate between your children’s various cries. This time, Lily wasn’t hurt or in trouble; she was…
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A Letter to My Sons About Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Dear My Sweet Boys, I owe you an apology. I’m sorry that I’m not the mother I envisioned being for you. This isn’t the joyful experience I hoped for; instead, I’m often engulfed by an overwhelming sadness, frustration, and a sense of hopelessness that lingers daily. I yearn to be the fun…
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To My Daughter During Our Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, I want to start with an apology. I wish I could articulate it better, more profoundly, or in a way that doesn’t feel so repetitive. I find myself saying “I’m sorry” daily, whether it’s for little things—like when you stumble at the park or I forget to bring your favorite…