Tag: emotional health
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11 Essential Tips for Navigating the Postpartum Period
Get Pregnant Fast You only truly appreciate the peaceful moments of pregnancy when your little one makes their grand entrance, and suddenly you find yourself weeping in a lukewarm bath at 3 a.m., clutching essential oils. Honestly, I would take the first trimester’s morning sickness over the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum any day. But fear…
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The Geology of Motherhood: Navigating Life’s Shifts
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting back, I can’t pinpoint what made that chapter in my eighth-grade science textbook so intimidating. It was just a brief overview of plate tectonics, yet it left me feeling overwhelmed. I wasn’t afraid of the science itself—those moving plates beneath the Earth’s surface that could trigger eruptions and reshape our world…
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Unity in Relationships: Men Are Weary of Being Controlled
Get Pregnant Fast In the picturesque mountains, Jake is busy recording ambient sounds when he stumbles upon a hand protruding from a pile of branches. To his surprise, it’s not a corpse but the ethereal Sarah, portrayed by the captivating actress Emily Thompson. Sarah is nestled in a makeshift grave, engaging in a Wiccan-like ritual…
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When Life Makes Me a Less Than Perfect Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Life has a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? Just the other day, my partner and I completely spaced on paying our rent. We had just settled into a new apartment, and after a whirlwind camping trip, we forgot all about it. As my husband frantically called me, asking for help, I…
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The Challenge with Tree of Life Breastfeeding Selfies
Get Pregnant Fast This past weekend, my social media feeds were flooded with a delightful trend: mothers from around the globe started sharing their Tree of Life “brelfies”—a term for breastfeeding selfies—thanks to the popular app PicsArt. (By the way, how did I not discover this app sooner?) These images were stunning and heartwarming, showcasing…
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Now That Our Kids Are Grown, My Ex-Husband Has Reappeared
Get Pregnant Fast My ex-husband has always marched to the beat of his own drum. Whether it was pursuing his MBA, tackling household projects, or making life changes, he preferred to do things in his own time—most often in sporadic bursts of energy. There were moments of motivation sparked by something he’d seen or heard,…
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Pregnancy Brain: Understanding Forgetfulness During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Did you know that forgetfulness can be a common part of your pregnancy journey? If you’ve been experiencing moments of forgetfulness, commonly referred to as “pregnancy brain,” you’re not alone. Many expectant mothers find themselves misplacing items, forgetting appointments, or even struggling to recall simple tasks. What Causes Pregnancy Brain? The phenomenon…
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Understanding the Emotions of Being Newly Separated
Get Pregnant Fast Separation is a heavy word, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings. When I first found myself in this situation, I thought it was just part of life’s ebb and flow, yet deep down, I knew something was deeply unsettling. There were moments when I questioned whether I could envision a future…
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Understanding Grief: The True Nature of Our Love for a Lost Child
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been three years since my son, Jamie, was stillborn. In my heart, I hold two contrasting emotions: happiness for the life I have and a profound sense of loss for the one that was taken from me. These feelings coexist, often unexpectedly, as I navigate my day-to-day life. I still yearn…