Tag: support
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I’m Fine, Yet I’m Not Fine: Understanding My Experience with Pregnancy Loss
Get Pregnant Fast We lost our baby last week. Just a week prior, I had a vivid dream that it was a boy. We’d shared the joyous news with close friends and family, eagerly anticipating our due date of May 31—four May babies in the family! The excitement was palpable, and we even started to…
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Everything That Could Go Wrong on My Daughter’s First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter, Mia, gears up for her first day of kindergarten, I can’t help but ruminate on all the potential pitfalls that might await her. The thought that she might encounter that one mean girl from her preschool who could easily make her feel small and unworthy sends shivers down my…
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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: My Hidden Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast This is the reality of postpartum depression: Emily Harper And this: Emily Harper And this: Emily Harper Postpartum anxiety and depression often don’t appear as you might expect, especially when viewed through the lens of a perfectly curated Instagram post. Surprised? I certainly was. I had a beautiful birthing experience, but it…
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Let’s End the Judgment Among Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Every mom has encountered criticism for her parenting decisions. Whether it’s a choice to work or stay home, the method of feeding (breastfeeding versus formula), or decisions about vaccinations, co-sleeping, and schooling, the list goes on. There’s a constant comparison: some moms swear by baby-wearing while others invest in high-tech strollers. The…
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Not All Pregnancies Are Created Equal
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be an incredibly unique experience, and I can say that from personal experience. My first pregnancy was the kind that others often envy. I was one of those rare women who didn’t endure morning sickness. I didn’t gain excessive weight, and my skin had that radiant glow. I felt fantastic,…
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Raw and Real: Captivating In-Hospital Self-Portraits Reveal the Face of Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful and unfiltered photo series, artist Mia Caldwell bravely exposes her battles with mental health. Struggling with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, she chose to document her experiences in a psychiatric hospital rather than conceal them. This candid project not only provided a means of healing for her but also…
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8 Surefire Ways to Be the Most Unhelpful Parent to Your Teen
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting teens can often feel like navigating through a minefield. But if you’re looking to master the art of being the least effective parent possible, here are eight strategies that will ensure you achieve that goal. 1. Ignore Their Interests Steer clear of asking about their lives. Don’t bother inquiring about their…
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Cheers to Us (And That Means You Too!)
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s to the mothers who shed tears only after the school bus has turned the corner. Here’s to the mothers who have bandaged countless imaginary scrapes and soothed phantom tummy aches. Here’s to those heroic mothers who have retrieved their child’s poop from the tub, one pellet at a time, without so…
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Gordon Ramsay’s Candid Post About Miscarriage Inspires Others to Share Their Stories
Get Pregnant Fast Gordon Ramsay, widely recognized for his fiery demeanor as a celebrity chef, recently stepped away from his tough persona to reveal a deeply personal experience. Over the weekend, he and his wife, Ella, shared the heartbreaking news of their miscarriage, a loss that has touched many. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the…
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When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Go as Planned
Menu Parenting Breastfeeding Challenges: A Personal Journey Get Pregnant Fast I recently parted with an item that has held both joyful and painful memories for me—a rocking chair that has occupied the nursery for nearly a decade. Little did I know that removing it to make space for a new tent would stir such a…