Tag: growth
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Dear Child,
Get Pregnant Fast Today marks your 8th birthday. Before you hit 10 and then 13 (and, let’s be honest, start feeling a bit annoyed with us), I thought it was the perfect moment to express just how much you mean to us. Before you came into our lives, I was indifferent about parenthood. I know…
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To My Daughter as We Naturally Begin to Drift Apart
Get Pregnant Fast As you navigate the fourth grade, I can’t help but marvel at how quickly you’ve grown. With your long limbs and newfound independence, it’s clear you’re becoming your own person. Your dad and I have always known this day would come, but witnessing your self-sufficiency takes my breath away. Since you were…
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Relax, Mama: Your Late Bloomer Will Be Just Fine
Get Pregnant Fast My first child was a whirlwind of early achievements—talking, walking, reading—everything seemed effortless. I’d teach her something new, and she would grasp it in no time. Friends and family showered me with praise for my parenting, and I soaked it all in. My second child followed a similar trajectory, though his spirited…
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What Every Mother Cherishes About Her Son
Get Pregnant Fast “To a mother, her son is never truly an adult; he only becomes one when he recognizes this about his mother.” —unknown The change started gradually, an unsettling shift in the bond we shared. It was painful to feel those once strong ties stretch and begin to fray. Then, all at once,…
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Your 47 Week Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations on reaching the 47-week mark with your little one! At this stage, you’ll notice some significant changes in your baby’s growth and daily routines. Development and Growth Milestones at 47 Weeks As your baby approaches this milestone, their sleep patterns may be shifting dramatically. You might find that the morning nap…
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You Don’t Need to Mention My Son’s Size
Parenting Insights Related Topics: adoptionbody imagechild developmentgrowthnutritionparentingself-esteem
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You’re Growing Up So Fast
Get Pregnant Fast I saw you just yesterday, yet today, I can’t help but notice how much you’ve changed. Your face has filled out a bit more, you’ve gained some height, and those tiny shoes you used to wear? Well, they’re definitely too small now. I was hoping you’d stay little just a bit longer…
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10 Ways Infertility Before Parenthood Transforms You
Get Pregnant Fast When I married my college sweetheart, I envisioned a future filled with children and laughter. However, five years into our marriage, we faced the harsh reality of infertility. After multiple attempts with medications and procedures, we found ourselves emotionally and financially drained, still yearning for a child. Finally, just before our 10th…
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Marriage With Kids Is Challenging, But I Would Choose You All Over Again
Get Pregnant Fast Once the kids are tucked in for the night, that’s when we finally get some real time together. We struggle to keep our tired eyes open, holding hands as we zone out in front of the TV. We find moments for intimacy, even when exhaustion looms large, because it’s our only chance…
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10 Days That Will Have Parents Shaking Their Heads at Their Teens
Get Pregnant Fast They always warned us, didn’t they? The wise but somewhat weary “seasoned parents” at the playground would share their sage advice. As I lamented about my toddler’s rebellion against afternoon naps, they’d nod knowingly, telling me, “Just wait until they’re teenagers.” I’d roll my eyes, thinking, “Seriously? I’d take a self-sufficient teen…