Tag: aging
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40 Isn’t Just ‘Someday’ — It’s Here Now
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: June 18, 2015 I’ve been bracing myself for this moment for as long as I can remember. The age of 40 has been like a lighthouse on the horizon, beckoning me closer, challenging me to take the plunge. Those who have crossed this threshold before me…
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Why You’re Improving with Every Decade
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, the idea of getting older seemed daunting. In my teenage years, anyone over 40 felt ancient! They had peculiar smells, strange ways of speaking, and quirks that baffled me. However, as I’ve aged, my perception of “old” has shifted, and I’m grateful for it. In my 20s, someone…
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Dear Wrinkles: Can You Kindly Take a Hike?
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Wrinkles, You used to be a distant worry, a tale shared by others. My mom warned me about you, saying, “Careful with that squinting! It’ll give you wrinkles,” all while she layered on yet another cream in a valiant effort to keep you at bay. Now that I’m in my mid-30s,…
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The Notable Differences Between Being 30 and 39
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in the back of a hotel shuttle, I casually mentioned my age to the twentysomething driver. His eyes widened, and he exclaimed, “No way! You’re 39?!” After a sip of wine during dinner, I felt ready to share a bit about myself. “Yes, I’m proud of my age,” I…
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Reflections from a Late Bloomer
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached my 40th birthday, I felt an exhilarating sense of anticipation. It was as though I was ready to shed an old, worn-out skin and emerge renewed, enveloped in something vibrant and fresh. Forty represented a pivotal moment—an opportunity for transformation. I imagined waking up that day infused with newfound…
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Is Parenthood Making You Feel Older?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the age-old question: Is parenthood accelerating the aging process? As the iconic Will Smith once said, “Parents just don’t understand.” Suddenly, the once trendy young adult morphs into a parent, and the transition can feel like a fast track to middle age. No trendy wardrobe, hip playlist, or clever quips can…
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Let’s Discuss Gray Pubic Hair, Shall We?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to aging, we all face those subtle reminders that life is moving forward. For many of us, the first sign of gray hair can be a bit of a shock, no matter how much we try to embrace it. It’s that little jolt of reality as we gaze into…
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Did I Just Age Overnight?
Get Pregnant Fast I woke up recently to find horizontal lines etched across my forehead. Standing at the mirror, I tried to smooth them away, only to hear my husband chime in with, “Sweetheart, those are laugh lines. You’re happy, but yes, you’re getting old.” “Happy? Not right now! And you’re going bald!” What just…
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Menopause? Seriously? I’m Not Ready for This!
Get Pregnant Fast It all began rather innocently. The seasons were shifting, and I woke up awash in sweat. “I might have turned up the heat while showering,” my partner joked. “It was a bit chilly when I got up!” Sounds logical, right? Heat was on, I got hot, and a bit sweaty — totally…