Tag: self-reflection
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Navigating the Art of Compliments: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came to a surprising realization about myself: I might have been giving compliments all wrong. This revelation unfolded during a trip to New Orleans, a city I had eagerly anticipated exploring. Known for its vibrant music scene, delectable cuisine, and generous libations, I was particularly excited about experiencing the food.…
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A Milestone Age: Reflecting on Loss and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast In just a few days, I will celebrate my 46th birthday—the very age my mother was when she passed away from premenopausal breast cancer. At that time, I was just 19, the oldest of her two kids and her only daughter. The years since her death have been a whirlwind of life’s…
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Who Took My Metabolism? And 15 Other Reflections at 39
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: June 7, 2015 I’ve officially hit 39, and on my birthday, I made it a point to announce to everyone that I am totally ready to take on 40. In fact, I might have even thrown up some gang signs and shouted, “I’m going to crush…
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Almost 40 Doesn’t Mean Almost Done
Get Pregnant Fast As I celebrate my 38th birthday, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to be approaching 40. On the surface, it seems like I have everything in order: a college degree, a loving husband, and four wonderful children. I have a stable job, a cozy home, and a circle of…
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Understanding My Children—and Myself—Through the Creation of a Photo Album
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine embarking on a 12-day vacation to Mexico with all of your children and grandchildren, only to come back with little to no recollection of the experience. This is the reality my mother is currently facing. To help her reconnect with those precious memories, I’ve crafted three photo books over the past…
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The Realities of Parenting: Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment. I’m about to share some truths that may ruffle a few feathers, spark judgment, or even make some question my parenting credentials. But you know what? Sometimes, the unvarnished truth needs to be aired out. Here’s my reality: I love my daughter more than life itself.…
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25 More Questions Moms Often Find Themselves Asking
Get Pregnant Fast Once you step into the world of motherhood, you quickly realize the endless cycle of questioning that comes with it. From pondering your parenting methods to wondering if that syrup really counts as a food group, the inquiries never seem to stop. And let’s not even start on the moments when you…
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14 Internal Dialogues I Experience While Shopping at Whole Foods
Get Pregnant Fast I usually steer clear of Whole Foods, but every now and then, I find myself wandering through its aisles, much like someone who accidentally stumbles into a high-end boutique. Below are the 14 thoughts that race through my mind as I navigate this high-priced grocery wonderland. Wow, look at the incredible selection…
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Ma’am: I Never Imagined Feeling This Young While Growing Older
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, during a flight to Chicago, a young woman in her twenties referred to me as “Ma’am.” I was en route to a reunion with a fabulous group of ladies we dubbed the “Sisterhood” back in graduate school, a time when I was still in my 30s and not yet grappling with…