Tag: growth
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Just Like That, My Child Grew Up
Get Pregnant Fast It happened in an instant. The first six weeks of my son’s life felt like an eternity. Each moment was packed with effort, sweat, and the emotional intensity that comes with sleep deprivation. By the time I leaned over him at his first birthday celebration, with my partner by my side, and…
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A Letter to My Teen Daughter: You’re Beautiful and Smart, Even If You Don’t Believe It
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Beloved Daughter, I need you to stop taking down the photograph of yourself from our fridge. This back-and-forth has been ongoing for weeks. I put it up, you remove it, and then I find it hidden under various kitchen items. Your creativity in concealing it is impressive, but let’s put an…
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Why We Stopped Telling Our Son, ‘When You’re a Big Kid…’
Get Pregnant Fast Do you remember when you were little, longing to be older? I certainly do. As a child, I often wished I could skip ahead to the next stage of life. In elementary school, I dreamed of middle school; in middle school, I yearned for high school. By the time I reached high…
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The Conclusion of Junior Year: Embracing the Art of Letting Go
Get Pregnant Fast As the final first day of childhood school approaches, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has brought us here. While “childhood” feels like a loose term considering the tall teenagers wandering the high school halls, it’s still an environment filled with structure, rules, and a watchful eye from authority figures.…
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Reflections on My Parenting Journey: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting doesn’t come with a manual or a guaranteed formula for success. Over the past 25 years, we’ve largely relied on trial and error, improvising our way through the complexities of raising children. Just this week, our firstborn transitioned into a new role as a husband, marrying the lovely girl from down…
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The Days of Babyhood Have Slipped Away
Get Pregnant Fast As I drove past the park, a fleeting moment caught my eye: a young mother maneuvering her double stroller along the busy street. Her baby was peacefully asleep, while her spirited toddler played in their seat. The woman, looking more like a carefree girl in her workout gear, slowed her pace momentarily…
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The Best Decision We Made for Our College-Bound Son
Get Pregnant Fast When our youngest son, Ethan, graduated from college, it marked the end of an era for me—a time when I managed everything from his allowance to his medical appointments, and even his thank you notes. Those days of being the all-in-one mom were behind me. Reflecting on Ethan’s journey, I recall defining…
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Yes, He’s the Center of My World
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a casual acquaintance remarked that I’ve made my 2-year-old the “center of my world.” This comment wasn’t meant to be hurtful, but it struck a nerve. It’s frustrating when people pass judgment without truly understanding the challenges of parenting. Parents of young children are juggling countless responsibilities, and the last thing…
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Reflections of Life in a Mother’s Hands
Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon an old photograph of my grandmother’s hands nestled in a family album. Her hands bore the marks of a lifetime—weathered, tanned, and beautifully wrinkled. The knuckle on her ring finger seemed to have outgrown the emerald she wore, evoking thoughts of the years she cherished it, perhaps unable…