Tag: Child-free lifestyle
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From Child-Free to Caregiver: My Unexpected Journey into Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Caldwell Updated: Feb. 9, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 20, 2015 From a distance, motherhood always piqued my curiosity. It represents a fundamental biological function for women—something our bodies are naturally designed for. However, after two decades of witnessing friends navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, I felt increasingly validated in my…
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Let’s Celebrate! We’re Done Having Kids!
Get Pregnant Fast I want to be clear: I am not expecting a baby, and I’ve made the conscious choice to remain child-free for the rest of my life. My husband, our daughter, and I form a complete family unit as it stands. Yet, despite our contentment, friends and family—well-meaning individuals who know we could…
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If You’re Unsure About Having Kids, Think Twice
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I might not be an expert, but I often find myself in the hot seat, fielding questions about motherhood from friends who are contemplating having children. The most common inquiry? Is it truly worth it? Perhaps my friends see me as a source of wisdom because I…
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Why I’ve Chosen Not to Have Kids — And Why That’s Absolutely Fine!
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I’ve held a strong belief that parenthood isn’t for me. Baby dolls always gave me the creeps, and real babies? Well, they just seemed like tiny, wailing, pooping aliens. Whenever I expressed this sentiment to my parents, they would reassure me, “You’ll change your mind.” But here I…
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5 Insights Your Child-Free Friends Wish You Knew About Our Lives
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Moms and Dads! First off, I want to say how much I adore you and your little ones. Being an aunt to your kids is usually a fantastic experience, but sometimes it seems like you forget that I’m not navigating the same parenting journey. I get it—it’s that thing you…