Tag: caregiving
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Rediscovering My Mom After Her Brain Injury
Get Pregnant Fast Earlier today, I found myself in a rather comical predicament while helping my mom with a urine sample at the hospital. It’s a challenge, crouching, aiming, and trying to guess where the stream would land. Add in a daughter who’s over-managing her mother’s flow, and you have a scene that would fit…
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Yes, Being a Foster Parent Can Break Your Heart, But Don’t Let That Hold You Back
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of foster care and adoption, you’re stepping into a world filled with heartache, loss, and challenges. You’re signing up for sleepless nights and draining days. As you open your heart to those in need, you also welcome a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that can feel…
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Navigating Motherhood with a Chronic Illness: My Dilemma
Get Pregnant Fast When people reflect on my life, they likely paint a picture of a dedicated mom. They might highlight my creativity and acknowledge the effort I put into everything I do. It’s unlikely they would note my health struggles, as my chronic condition isn’t immediately visible. The only hint might be the discreet…
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Navigating the Journey of Caring for Aging Parents: The Struggles and the Joys
Get Pregnant Fast Life doesn’t always follow the script we imagine. Six months ago, I found myself leaving behind a vibrant mountain town in Colorado, filled with its unique blend of artists, former gold miners, and even a retired CIA agent. It was a colorful chapter, one filled with laughter and adventure. Then reality stepped…
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Alzheimer’s Took My Father, and I’m Afraid It May Claim Me Too
Get Pregnant Fast It began innocuously enough—misplacing his car keys, a common occurrence for many. Soon after, he began to forget to take his medication. Cold containers of yogurt and milk were left in the cupboard, abandoned like forgotten memories. As a new mom, I was juggling the chaos of parenthood and my own scatterbrained…
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“Dads Don’t Babysit” T-Shirt Delivers a Crucial Parenting Message
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about a common misconception that needs to be addressed: the idea that fathers are simply babysitting when they care for their own children. How many times have you heard someone say, “Oh! You’re out without the kids! Who’s babysitting? Your husband?” Every mom with a partner can relate to this…
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How Can an Only Child Support Aging Parents?
Get Pregnant Fast As an only child, the responsibility of caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. Recently, my friend Emily faced a tough situation when her mother was hospitalized for three weeks after an accident. The facility was uninviting, reminiscent of a barracks, and her mother shared a room with a woman suffering from…