Tag: alone time

  • 48 Hours of Solitude: Moms Deserve a Break Too

    Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 15, 2015 Originally Published: April 30, 2013 My foot tapped impatiently against the airport floor as I awaited my flight to Florida, feeling as jittery as if I had consumed an entire pot of coffee. It was early March in Cleveland, where the lingering gray skies and slushy snow were…

  • Finding My Space: Embracing the Need for Alone Time

    Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been someone who craves her own space. Throughout my life, I’ve never shared living quarters with anyone other than my family for more than a year—every roommate I had eventually left, usually due to my introverted nature. It’s not something I take pride in, but it’s simply a part of…

  • 4 Strategies for Navigating Parenthood as an Introverted Mom

    Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I was chatting with my friend Sarah about the ups and downs of parenting when she excitedly shared a recent experience. “My son, Ethan, took an epic nap the other day. I managed to clean the kitchen, organize the living room, and then I found myself pacing, thinking,…

  • Kids: I Love You, Now Give Me Some Space

    Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Feb. 18, 2016 Originally Published: April 16, 2011 Before I welcomed children into my life, I was never one to crave solitude. I thrived on the company of others, and it drove me crazy when my partner would leave for work trips, leaving me alone at home (with my dogs, who…

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