Tag: personal stories
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Navigating the Journey of Grieving a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt blog post, reality star Alex Thompson recently shared his experience following the loss of a pregnancy that he and his partner faced. The couple had been overjoyed to learn they were expecting twins through a surrogate, with a boy and girl on the way. They had chosen names and…
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Why We’ve Chosen to Have Just One Child
Get Pregnant Fast Over the years, it’s been brought to my attention by some particularly observant people that my partner and I have only one child. A few curious individuals, often strangers blissfully unaware of the complexities of family planning, have even dared to ask if we intend to expand our family. On good days,…
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Louis CK: A Love That Went Too Far
Get Pregnant Fast For years, I’ve been a devoted fan of Louis CK. When I say “fan,” I mean he’s been my top imaginary boyfriend for what feels like an eternity. I might have been one of the handful of people who tuned into his first HBO series, Lucky Louie. I’ve followed his FX show,…
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I See You, Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I envision you in your early 20s, with your flowing copper-red hair cascading to your shoulders. You’re slender, lounging in a bikini with your feet splashing in a small wading pool alongside a tiny, redheaded toddler—me. The sun bathes you in golden light, and as I look up, a smile beams across…
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I Break the Rules
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, You, my fiercely independent and adventurous child, are now two years old. You don’t just break the rules; you redefine them. Often, you create your own set of guidelines. Here’s a little confession: before you entered my world, I had a clear vision of the type of mother I…
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5 Situations Where We Prefer Our Kids to Disappear, Even If Just for a Moment
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I adore my children with a passion that could rival any reality star’s obsession with their social media presence. However, there are moments when I’d rather they take a little breather from my vicinity. Here are five instances when I could do without their charming company—at least temporarily. 1.…
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When You Feel Overwhelmed as a Wife and Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting When You Feel Overwhelmed as a Wife and Mother by Jessica Harper, Aug. 30, 2015 Picture this: Sarah, about 300 miles away from her home, has decided to spend a night away from her husband and two teenage kids. As we clinked our glasses of pinot grigio, she sighed, “I’m just…
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What It Feels Like to Endure Constant Bullying
Get Pregnant Fast I remember standing at the edge of a cornfield, feeling hands lift me and toss me into the mud. I landed face-first in the damp Pennsylvania soil, spitting out dirt as I struggled to get up. My hat, mittens, and coat were thrown around carelessly; later, I was so soaked in mud…
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8 Experiences I Will Never Subject My Vagina To
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Vagina, In this ever-evolving world, I want to assure you that there are certain things I will never put you through. Here are eight experiences that are firmly off-limits: Vagina Knitting: No matter how lonely I might feel in my golden years or how many cats I adopt, I will never…
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What Motherhood Truly Looks Like
Get Pregnant Fast In the chaotic world of parenting, I find myself entrenched in a daily battle with a toddler who resembles a siren and a baby determined to roll around like a bumper car. My daughter, Lily, spends her day wailing “Why?!?” while my son, Max, clings to my legs, demanding to be picked…