Tag: connection
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The Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night
Get Pregnant Fast As I lay in bed at night, my thoughts inevitably drift to you. I reflect on the day we shared and the moments I wish I could redo. I think about the things I didn’t do for you, and the times I tried but fell short. The words spoken and those left…
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Embracing the Power of Music in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast At just six years old, I found myself basking in the warm Southern California sun, transforming my living room into a stage as I belted out my own rendition of “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” from A Chorus Line. Little did I understand the song’s deeper meanings, but the music, the show’s unique…
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Navigating Motherhood Without My Own Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As I lay next to my mother, my eight-month pregnant belly overshadowing her frail form, she took her last breath. The following morning, I dragged myself to an ultrasound appointment, desperate for reassurance that the life inside me was still thriving despite the overwhelming grief. While my mother’s body was being taken…
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Seeking a Realm of Compassion and Awe
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where differences are celebrated rather than stigmatized, I envision a place where my son, Lucas, is part of a diverse community. Here, variations in abilities and characteristics are not labeled as afflictions or disabilities. Instead, the idiosyncrasies that make each individual unique are embraced and cherished. The true measure…
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When Parenting Gets Tough, I Embrace Gratitude
Get Pregnant Fast It’s the early hours of the morning, and the rain is pouring outside. My partner is away on a business trip, leaving me to navigate parenting solo this week. My little one stirred awake, demanding that all the covers be removed, requesting a hug, and wanting me to sing. So here I…
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Five Reasons We Can’t Help But Complain
Get Pregnant Fast Tomorrow, when someone asks me about my recent visit to my brother’s place in Seattle, where I got to meet his adorable one-year-old daughter, I’ll probably respond, “Oh my gosh, what a disaster!” Instead of sharing the joy of cuddling my niece and reconnecting with family, I’ll dive into tales of airport…
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We’ve Been Friends for So Long That…
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve shared so many years of friendship that I can vividly recall when you first experienced your period, and you remember the day I started wearing a bra. We still have each other’s childhood phone numbers memorized, can easily name the streets we grew up on, and understand the complexities of returning…