Tag: co-parenting
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Why I Appreciate My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Eight years after we promised forever, my former spouse and I realized our paths were meant to diverge. Both having grown up in divorced families—he with one experience, and I with three—we were all too aware of the impact this decision could have on our then-five-year-old daughter. His father had only appeared…
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Navigating Co-Parenting with Your Former Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Co-parenting with an ex-lover can be challenging, especially when emotions are still raw. My journey with my former partner, whom I’ll call Jake, has been anything but straightforward. We began as best friends, eventually became romantically involved, married, and faced the inevitable ups and downs of any relationship. Our journey culminated in…
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Mom’s Heartfelt Thank-You Note to Ex’s New Partner Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, tales of conflicts between ex-partners and new significant others are all too common. Blending families can be challenging, especially for stepmoms who are navigating relationships with children they didn’t bring into the world. That’s why it’s refreshing to spotlight a mother who chose to emphasize the importance of supporting…
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Learning to Step Back: Allowing My Partner to Shine as a Father
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate my recovery from a recent surgery, I’ve come to appreciate the crucial role my partner plays in our child’s growth. While I’ve always recognized the significance of a father’s presence, it’s easy to lose sight of that when you’re the one managing the household solo, particularly when your partner…
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When Your Children’s Father Becomes Your Adversary
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Taylor Updated: July 16, 2020 Originally Published: Dec. 17, 2015 aslysun / Shutterstock Just four short years ago, after tucking in my toddler, I dedicated a good 15 minutes to restoring my living room. Each toy had its designated spot, ensuring we could easily find everything the next day.…
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The Enduring Pain of Divorce: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world as a divorced mother has been my reality for the past ten months. While I won’t count the preceding year of separation—when I still held onto the hope for reconciliation—this duration has been long enough for me to face the truth of my situation. Here’s where I stand: I’m…
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A Heartfelt Note to Dads Who Embrace Equal Responsibility in Childcare
Get Pregnant Fast My partner, Jake, isn’t perfect. He leaves his socks in the most random places and has a knack for getting lost even with GPS. He often overlooks the overflowing trash bin, and let’s not even talk about his legendary inability to find things in the fridge. But here’s the thing: he’s an…
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Why I Cherish Celebrating Mother’s Day with My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 30, 2016 Originally Published: May 8, 2010 Sharing Mother’s Day with my partner might not seem like the most traditional choice, but it’s honestly one of the best decisions we’ve made. My partner understands better than anyone that both of us deserve a break, and that’s where our special tradition…
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The Kids Are Mine: Shifting from Sole Custody to Co-Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 29, 2016 Last Sunday, I discovered that my son had his inaugural Cub Scouts meeting last Wednesday. You know, the one that happened five days ago. Great. Just great. Honestly, I’m usually busy, and I forget things—like my own lunch. But I don’t overlook significant…
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I’m Surprisingly Okay With My (Soon-to-Be Ex) Husband Dating Again
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat at my kitchen island on a snowy Friday night, cross-legged and savoring a bag of Doritos, I couldn’t help but reflect on the whirlwind of emotions surrounding my soon-to-be ex-husband, Jake, who was out on a date for the first time since our separation. It’s a peculiar feeling, really—being…