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I Long for November 12th
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast My best friend is a true warrior. And when I say best friend, I’m not referring to my college roommate (who is fantastic, by the way) or my boyfriend (who is a close second). The friend I’m talking about is my mother—the incredible woman who not only brought me into this…
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Why I Don’t Believe It’s Unfair That I Have Cancer
Get Pregnant Fast I discovered a lump. Initially, I wasn’t too concerned; I had a cyst in the same area just a year prior that turned out to be harmless. I promptly called my doctor to schedule an appointment. During my visit with the nurse practitioner at my OBGYN’s office, she examined the lump and…
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A Touching Moment: Country Singer’s Final Days Highlight the True Meaning of Family
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, country singer Lila Dawson, known for her soulful melodies, entered hospice care after her courageous battle with cancer took a turn for the worse. As she navigates these final moments, her husband, Mark, has been sharing updates and heartwarming glimpses into their family’s life during this challenging time. In a heartfelt…
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What I Understand About Heaven and Hell
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 9, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 8, 2013 On May 30, 2014, life threw me a curveball when I received a diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer. For individuals in my situation, the average life expectancy is just about a year, and my current treatments focus on making this time more…
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Father’s Day Takes on New Meaning After My Dad’s Passing
Get Pregnant Fast Losing a parent as an adult can be a profound experience, one that many can relate to yet remains deeply personal. The inevitability of death often touches a parent—it’s a truth that we all face eventually. Each passing carries its own story, laden with unique memories and emotions understood only by those…
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A Heartfelt Farewell: A Mother’s Final Moments with Her Child
Get Pregnant Fast Life with our children is often unpredictable; we never truly know how much time we have. Many of us live in blissful ignorance, believing we’ll be there for every milestone and special moment. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Those of us without a terminal illness can enjoy the gift of time…
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8 Essential Insights for Moms Facing a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is a moment that many women remember vividly, yet the details of what follows can often blur in the chaos of emotions. I experienced this firsthand on a day that was supposed to be a celebration—my 45th birthday, with my young sons just 10 and 12 years…
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Marriage: A Challenging Yet Rewarding Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “Marriage is one of the most unnatural things two people can do.” Those were the words spoken by my father on the day I tied the knot. I chuckled because it was quintessentially him. Growing up, my parents didn’t sugarcoat the realities of marriage. It was clear that it was tough, full…