Tag: support for moms
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Let’s Talk About Anything But the End of My Maternity Leave
Get Pregnant Fast There are few things more disheartening than the conclusion of my maternity leave. Sure, binge-watching “The Notebook” during my period or weighing myself right after a buffet feast can be sad, but this? This is on a whole new level. I’ve spent the last several months forging a deep bond with my…
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Taking It One Day at a Time: My 16-Month Journey of Exclusive Pumping
Get Pregnant Fast As a soon-to-be mom, I immersed myself in research. I devoured books, watched countless documentaries, and tried to prepare for every aspect of motherhood, especially breastfeeding. I had it all mapped out: a natural birth followed by skin-to-skin time and immediate breastfeeding. What I didn’t plan for was the reality that breastfeeding…
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An Open Letter to Queen B from a Fellow Twin Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Hey Bey, I hope you don’t mind me calling you that! As a fellow twin mom, I feel like we’ve got this instant connection, especially since you’re about to embark on this incredible journey yourself. Before you dive into the glamorous world of Grammy celebrations and Coachella headlining, I wanted to share…
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The Candid Mom’s Handbook to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, wife, and friend, I wear many hats. I’m emotional, sometimes impatient, and I genuinely care about others. I thrive on coffee, have zero interest in yoga, and, let’s be honest, I’ve got a bit of a potty mouth. Okay, maybe more than just a bit. I’m that unapologetically bold…
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10 Misguided Statements You Should Avoid Saying to Working Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mom, I’ve experienced a bit of everything—full-time, part-time, stay-at-home, and work-from-home arrangements. Regardless of my role, there are certain things that should simply never be uttered to a mother, especially one striving to balance the demands of motherhood with work, friendships, and family life. While support and advice are…
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Mom’s Candid Post Highlights the Challenges of Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we often hear about the beauty and naturalness of breastfeeding. However, the struggles that accompany it are rarely discussed. One California mom believes it’s crucial for women to share their experiences, especially the tough ones, which prompted her to open up about her own breastfeeding journey with twins. Meet Sarah…
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Dear Moms: You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, moms! After a decade of being a stay-at-home mom, I recently took the plunge into part-time work from home. It’s been a refreshing change to focus on something outside of parenting for a few hours each day. The feeling of accomplishing tasks and bringing in some income is liberating, to…
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To The Working Mother: A Tribute to Perseverance
Get Pregnant Fast This is for the supermom who balances a busy schedule packed with work commitments, soccer practices, and business meetings throughout the year. Juggling the demands of a career while raising children is no small feat. It’s a relentless whirlwind of school drop-offs, home responsibilities, meetings, playdates, and deadlines that can leave you…