Tag: emotional reflections
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Dear Little One: The Reluctant Journey of Growing Up
Get Pregnant Fast Right now, you’re peacefully snoozing on my lap. Your little arm is stretched above your head, still clutching your beloved security item. But instead of a typical blanket, it’s my hair you’re holding onto as you drift off into dreamland, whether it’s at a reasonable bedtime around 9 p.m. or during those…
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I Truly Cherish Every Moment: A Note to My Youngest Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, Today marks your six-month milestone, and I can hardly believe how quickly time has flown by. I’ve likely expressed similar sentiments in letters to your siblings, but it feels surreal that you’re already half a year old. Yet, it’s as if you’ve always been a part of our family, completing…
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Returning to School: A Mother’s Reluctance and Reflection on Family Time
Get Pregnant Fast As the winter break came to a close, I found myself grappling with a mix of emotions about sending my kids back to school. The last morning of the holiday was bittersweet; it signified the end of uninterrupted peace and quiet. For the past two weeks, I relished in the luxury of…
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Every Holiday Season, I Reflect on How You Made Me a Mama
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season rolls around each year, I can’t help but think back to that Christmas nine years ago when I was heavily pregnant, my belly resembling a snow globe about to burst. Sleep was elusive; I was plagued by pregnancy migraines that made the twinkling lights outside feel like daggers…
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The Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night
Get Pregnant Fast As I lay in bed at night, my thoughts inevitably drift to you. I reflect on the day we shared and the moments I wish I could redo. I think about the things I didn’t do for you, and the times I tried but fell short. The words spoken and those left…
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Navigating the Shift from Only-Child to Sibling Life: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast When my first son, Alex, was just four years old, he developed a fascination with marble mazes. He had an assortment of them: a sturdy wooden maze, a flimsy plastic one, and even a few hand-me-downs from friends. Alex could spend hours engrossed in YouTube videos, mesmerized as marbles navigated intricate paths.…
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My Life in Shreds: A Reflection on Memories and Paper Clutter
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a thought-provoking question that often leads to a more intricate answer than one might expect. I’ve always been the type to save everything, a true pack rat at heart. But the real question is: what am I saving it all for? Do I really need a tax return from 1995? Or…