Tag: childhood milestones
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My Toddler’s Regression: Navigating the Transition to Big Sisterhood
Get Pregnant Fast My three-year-old, Lily, sat on the floor in front of her baby brother’s walker, fiddling with a rattle that hung from the tray. Her tiny hands twisted the rings with surprising skill, while her brother, Ben, gazed at her with a mix of admiration and curiosity. Reaching out with his chubby little…
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I Blinked and You Turned 10
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2015 It feels like just yesterday I was 10 months pregnant, feeling like a beached whale. The heat was unbearable, and it felt like you were playing soccer inside me, with the other team winning. Heartburn plagued me, sleep evaded me, and I was…
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Embracing the Journey of Childhood: Letting Go in Their Own Time
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in my minivan, I can’t help but notice the blue blanket nestled in the center console. It’s been there for four days now, and while I refer to it as a “blanket,” the truth is more along the lines of “well-loved, hole-riddled rag.” For nearly a decade, this blanket…
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No, My Child Is Not Too Old For That, Thank You Very Much
Get Pregnant Fast “How long will she be doing that?” someone asked about my still-breastfeeding 2-year-old. “Isn’t she a bit old for that?” No, but I appreciate your concern. “She’s still not potty trained, huh?” remarked another about my newly 3-year-old. “Isn’t it time for her to ditch the diapers?” No, but thanks for your…
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Navigating the Santa Claus Conversation: A Parent’s Guide
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, there are few discussions that can throw you off balance quite like the inevitable talk about Santa Claus. Sure, the birds-and-bees conversation can be daunting, but nothing quite prepares you for that unexpected moment while enjoying a family sitcom. When your child innocently asks, “You guys buy the stuff,…
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Motherhood: 1,000 Little Goodbyes
Get Pregnant Fast I never intended to be that mom—the one who mourns every fleeting moment of childhood, the one who gets misty-eyed over each milestone. You know, the teary-eyed mom at preschool graduation? That’s not me. But honestly, no one prepared me for these small, heart-wrenching goodbyes. It was a bright, sunny day in…
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20 Signs They’re No Longer Your Little Babies
Get Pregnant Fast Remember when your tiny tot would cling to you like a little monkey? Fast forward to today, and they’re scaling the monkey bars with confidence. The high chair has vanished from your kitchen, replaced by the daily ritual of packing a lunchbox for school. It’s astonishing how quickly those early days turn…
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What I Would Have Liked to Say to My Son’s Fifth-Grade Teacher at His Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year comes to a close, I’ve been bombarded with questions from friends wondering if I’m feeling sad about my son’s graduation from fifth grade. My answer has been a resounding “No!” I’m ready to embrace summer—envisioning lazy mornings in pajamas and banishing lunch boxes to the back of the…
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Tomorrow, I Will Let My Little One Go
Get Pregnant Fast Tomorrow marks a significant milestone, and I find myself gripping the emotions tightly. I will wake up early, engage in a brief moment of quiet reflection through reading and praying, and then I will sneak downstairs to whip up breakfast. Afterward, I’ll tiptoe back upstairs to plant soft kisses on my children’s…
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Embracing the Toddler Years: A Bittersweet Farewell
Get Pregnant Fast “Mama, come snuggle me.” My little one climbs into my lap, his warmth a reminder of the endless playtime we’ve shared. If I close my eyes and breathe deeply, I can almost catch a whiff of the baby scent that still lingers. Yet, moments like these tug at my heart, knowing that…