Tag: challenges
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Will the ‘Real Single Moms’ Please Step Forward?
Get Pregnant Fast Whether we like it or not, everyone has a preconceived notion of what a single mother looks like—some positive, some negative, and plenty in between. I had my own ideas before I found myself in this role. The prevailing stereotype paints a picture of a woman juggling multiple children, working tirelessly at…
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9 Challenges of Being a First-Time Mom at 40
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mom for the first time at 40 can be a thrilling yet daunting adventure. While many women embrace this journey later in life, it comes with its own set of hurdles. Here are some of the unique challenges that older first-time moms often face: Frequent Reminders of Your Age: At…
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5 Bizarre Locations I’ve Found Myself Taking Work Calls
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 16, 2015 Optimism can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges, especially when it comes to managing work calls amidst the chaos of parenting. I often misjudge my child’s ability to stay quiet during a critical 45-minute call, particularly during long summer days filled with distractions. Despite…
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My Kid-Free Escape Made Me Grateful for the Trials of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit aboard a plane, gliding high above the vibrant turquoise waters of the Caribbean, I can’t help but notice my chipped orange nail polish—a stark reminder that my blissful getaway is coming to an end. My week-long trip to Curacao was nothing short of spectacular. I snorkeled amidst colorful reefs,…
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Dear Expectant Mom with a Little One in Your Arms
Get Pregnant Fast When you shared the news of your upcoming addition, the reactions were a mix of surprise and disbelief. Some folks probably thought you were out of your mind for having kids so close in age. Others might have questioned how you would juggle a second baby alongside everything else on your plate.…
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Why Being Your Mom is the Most Rewarding Challenge I’ve Ever Faced
Get Pregnant Fast I can still vividly recall the day you entered my life; it feels like just yesterday, but it’s been two years now. I remember those early nights in the hospital so clearly — your dad had to go home to help your older brother settle down for sleep. My mom came to…
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Hope: A Double-Edged Sword in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In many aspects, we find ourselves fortunate. We rarely visit doctors since there’s little they can do for our situation. Our days are not consumed with hospital visits, our child is spared from harsh treatments, and we are spared the anguish of watching them suffer in pursuit of recovery. The time we…
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What Would Julia Roberts Do?
Menu Parenting What Would Julia Roberts Do? Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 27, 2014 Originally Published: September 4, 2012 Parenting is a challenging endeavor. It ebbs and flows. It can be misleading. Just when you think you have a solid handle on it, it slips away, turning into nothing but dust in your hands. It…
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20 Things That Are Easier Than Raising Teens
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone claims that parenting is the most challenging yet fulfilling endeavor you’ll ever undertake. Each phase presents its own set of challenges, and just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, everything shifts dramatically. One day, you wake up to find that your little ones have transformed into teenagers, and…