Tag: patience
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Am I A Good Father? And Other Questions Without Clear Answers
Get Pregnant Fast Every day, I find myself pondering whether I’m a good father. It’s reassuring to see my child show love for me most days, and the fact that my partner hasn’t walked out on me is a plus. Still, it will take years to truly evaluate my parenting skills. On paper, I meet…
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You Welcomed a Child, Not a Personality Change
Get Pregnant Fast After the arrival of your little one, wouldn’t it be nice if a whimsical fairy appeared, presenting you with a beautifully wrapped gift labeled “patience”? She’d serenely whisper, “Here’s what you’ll need to navigate this new chapter. Good luck!” and then vanish, leaving you with a newfound sense of tolerance. Unfortunately, that’s…
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Because I Said So: The Truth Behind Parenting Decisions
Get Pregnant Fast The little ones are always around me, day in and day out. I find myself dedicating what feels like every waking hour to ensuring they’re safe and sound for tomorrow. Some days are a breeze: school days, when my partner installed baby gates, or the rare occasion when both the toddler and…
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4 Insights Gained Through Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: July 20, 2020 Originally Published: November 25, 2015 When adoption is discussed on social media, you often encounter phrases like “born in my heart, not under it,” along with sentiments about being “chosen” or “blessed.” However, if you look deeper, you’ll find a complex tapestry of emotions, including…
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5 Reasons to Appreciate Our Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I can hardly remember the last time I slept in past 6:30 a.m. or indulged in a movie theater experience. My days are filled with changing diapers — and let’s not even talk about the dinner battles. Yet, amid the chaos, I find myself cherishing every moment with my…
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The Waiting Game: Lessons from a Package Delay
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a package destined for my 13-year-old son arrived earlier than I anticipated. I thought it wouldn’t show up until Monday, but he was eagerly counting down the hours until 8 p.m. on Sunday, as promised by the tracking information. When I informed him that it was being shipped via USPS, which…
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A Mother’s Prayer: Please Don’t Let Me Mess This Up
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Higher Power, Cosmic Force, or any benevolent entity up there who might actually be tuning in, unlike my kids: I find myself on my knees, seeking your guidance in this challenging journey of motherhood. Yes, I might be simultaneously scrubbing dried oatmeal from the carpet, but don’t confuse my multitasking for…
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A Prayer for My Daily Commute
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lord, I’m really going to need your guidance on my drive today. The baby was up nursing at 4:00 a.m., and without some much-needed coffee, my vision is a bit blurred. Speaking of coffee, could you please work some magic and make the Starbucks drive-thru line shorter? It would be wonderful…
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15 Slow Things That Are Quicker Than My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday morning, I found myself watching my 2-year-old, Mia, struggle to put on her sock for nearly ten minutes. She managed to trap the edge between her last two toes, and every time I offered assistance, she adamantly declared, “I can do it!” in that stubborn toddler fashion. With her brow furrowed…
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How My Father Instilled in Me the Lesson of “Better Late Than Never”
Get Pregnant Fast My father had a notorious reputation for being late. He would visit us twice a year—once in the spring and again during the Christmas holidays. Each time, he kept us waiting, and with my youthful impatience, I found myself pressed against the glass of our modest storm door, scanning the road for…