Tag: family
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5 Life Lessons My Mother’s Dementia Has Taught My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with a 6-year-old son and a 71-year-old mother who is battling dementia can feel overwhelming. This journey has transformed my perspective on family, care, and the lessons we learn along the way. While I often worry about the impact of my mother’s condition on my son, I’ve come to realize…
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More Than Just a Caregiver: How One Remarkable Woman Became an Integral Part of My Support System
Get Pregnant Fast As I watched her drive away for the last time, tears streamed down my face while my daughter stood beside me, blowing kisses. A significant chapter in our lives had come to an end; our caregiver was embarking on new adventures. This woman, who once entered our home as a stranger, had…
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The Day My Grandfather Survived a Plane Crash
Get Pregnant Fast In our motel room, the phone rang around 9 a.m., jolting us from our morning routines. Back in 1987, the only reason a motel phone would ring was for a wake-up call or a noise complaint. Unfortunately, it was neither of those. My mother, sitting sideways on the bed beside the nightstand,…
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Finding Perspective in Parenthood: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I cradled our 3-year-old while our eldest napped, I felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me. The past few days had been a blur of sleepless nights filled with cleaning up messes, countless laundry loads, and visits to the doctor for a mysterious rash that had spread across our oldest’s…
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Navigating the Teen Years: Discovering the Joys Amidst the Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast As dawn broke over the expansive fields of Iowa, I glanced in the rearview mirror at my kids during our cross-country road trip. My daughter was peacefully napping, while my son’s eyes sparkled with mischief as he caught my gaze. Gone were the days of car seats; now, at 13, he flashed…
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When Life Gets Heavy, Turn Your Attention to Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Like many across the nation, the recent events have left me feeling unsettled, anxious, and at times, overwhelmed. The reality of our political landscape is something I can hardly wrap my head around. I have found myself oscillating between feelings of anger, insignificance, and an unsettling sense of insecurity—often experiencing all of…
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Why Do Kids Struggle With Sleepovers?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an adventure, filled with love and laughter—most of the time. I truly adore my children; they are my little treasures. However, let me be honest: sometimes I just need a breather from all the cherishing. We do have a wonderful babysitter for those rare date nights (remember those?), but she’s…
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Why I Don’t Feel Regret About My Parenting ‘Mistakes’
Get Pregnant Fast A decade ago, I discovered I was expecting my first child, and what a journey it has been! The past ten years have been filled with a rollercoaster of experiences—highs and lows, challenges and joys, and unexpected revelations. If I paid attention to the myriad of “parenting experts,” I would assume I’ve…
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The Adventure of Raising a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Raising a daughter is akin to navigating a thrilling roller coaster ride—fast, exhilarating, and at times a bit chaotic. Now, let me clarify that I’m not a fan of roller coasters; my last experience was at age nine when my dad had to cover my mouth to prevent any unpleasantness from reaching…
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Creating a Safe Haven for My Children: A Place to Find Comfort
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself on the phone with my parents, venting about the tough day I was having. It wasn’t just an ordinary day; I had received a hefty hospital bill for my husband’s recent four-day stay, alongside a letter from the IRS indicating an audit and an unexpected tax bill that…