Tag: emotional rollercoaster
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Pregnancy: The Not-So-Glitzy Reality
Get Pregnant Fast Dear advertisers, filmmakers, and content creators, As a woman currently navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy, I need to address a significant discrepancy in your portrayals of this experience. It’s time to stop glossing over the raw and often unflattering realities of pregnancy, which are far removed from the shiny, idyllic…
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7 Unhelpful Remarks to Avoid When Supporting Someone Facing Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the journey of trying to conceive can be incredibly challenging. As someone who spent 18 arduous months attempting to bring a child into the world, I can attest to the emotional rollercoaster it entails. While I ultimately found success, the struggles I faced during that time were far from easy. It…
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Why Didn’t Anyone Mention Pregnancy Limbo?
Get Pregnant Fast I knew something was off when I found myself tearing up during Sister Act 2. I’m not one to cry, especially while working out on the treadmill. Sure, it’s a heartwarming tale, and I do have a soft spot for gospel music, but really? In the days following that emotional episode, I…
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12 Brutally Honest Things I Wish I Could Say to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is a wild ride filled with ups and downs that you can only truly appreciate when you’re knee-deep in the chaos. Some days, it feels like a mixture of joy, frustration, and exhaustion all rolled into one. As a parent, there are moments when the polite words I share with my…
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9 Times I Truly “Can’t Even” as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the wild journey of motherhood, I often find myself uttering the phrase, “I can’t even.” It’s a simple yet powerful expression that sums up those overwhelming moments we all experience as moms. According to Urban Dictionary, this phrase has become a standalone sentence, and it’s not hard to see…
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Navigating the Roller Coaster of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my partner kept messaging me, “on my way,” “almost home,” “just waiting for the bus,” and it was nearly 7:00 PM when he finally walked through the door. I’m not sure if it was exhaustion, the kids’ restlessness, or maybe even a full moon, but by the time he arrived, I…
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6 Similarities Between Toddlerhood and Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, as I navigated through traffic, my three-year-old was throwing a classic tantrum. What’s new, right? As he shouted, “I JUST WANT WAFFLES AND TACOS ALL THE TIIIIIME!” I realized that at nearly seven months pregnant, my connection to this little one has never been stronger. Let’s dive into the six…
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Why My Maternity Leave Isn’t A Vacation
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s set the record straight: my maternity leave is far from a vacation. I don’t require extravagant dinners or lavish getaways to feel fulfilled. But equating my maternity leave with a leisurely retreat? That’s a remarkable misunderstanding of what it truly entails. If you’ve just nurtured a human being inside your body,…
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The First Trimester: A Relentless Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often hailed as a beautiful journey, filled with anticipation and joy. And while I wholeheartedly agree that the miracle of growing a new life is awe-inspiring, let’s be honest: the first trimester can be downright brutal. If you’ve been around a woman in her first trimester—whether you’re a partner, friend,…