Tag: emotional reflection
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What Breaks My Heart Most About Not Having a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast “You know, even if you had another child, there’s no guarantee it would be a girl,” my mother remarked, her words lacking a hint of sensitivity. I suppose there’s something about the mother-daughter dynamic that promotes this kind of blunt honesty. I’m the proud mother of two energetic, sweet-as-sugar sons. When my…
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How Long Is Three Years?
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago today, I lost my mother, and ever since, I’ve reflected on the passage of time as I mark this anniversary. While it often seems like daily life rushes by unnoticed, mothers have a unique ability to perceive the changes that come with time. Moms recognize the subtle shifts when…
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A Letter to My First Child: My Love for You is Unfading
Get Pregnant Fast To my beloved firstborn, As I sit down to write this, I feel a wave of nostalgia wash over me. If only I could share the wisdom I have gained over the years. You were my first child, and truthfully, I stumbled through motherhood alongside you. You are the reason I embraced…
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Saturday #286: A Wake-Up Call on Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled upon an insightful article from No Regrets Parenting titled “How To Spend More Quality Time With Your Child.” The author, Dr. Rotbart, emphasizes that instead of stressing over the quantity of time spent with family, we should concentrate on creating quality, memorable moments together. This resonated with my own…
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Celebrating the ‘Lasts’: A Reflection on Life’s Unseen Endings
Get Pregnant Fast In our lives, we often find ourselves celebrating significant milestones—the first loves, first jobs, and those precious first steps our children take. These ‘firsts’ are cherished moments, often captured in photographs and commemorated on calendars. The anticipation that surrounds a first day of school, for example, opens doors to new friendships and…
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When Adult Friendships Fade Away
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare to celebrate another birthday, I find myself in a contemplative mood, reflecting on the friendships that have shaped my life. Birthdays have a way of bringing back memories—both joyful and painful—prompting thoughts about lifelong companions, acquaintances made in adulthood, and those who have slowly drifted from my life. I…