Tag: emotional support
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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Supporting New Moms: A Call for Community and Compassion
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a mom. I can’t recall a time when the idea of starting a family didn’t excite me. With a nurturing mother as my role model, a love for babies, and plenty of babysitting experience, I felt prepared when my partner and I decided to…
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What Expecting Parents Should Know After a Prenatal Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Dear parent who has just received a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, Take a moment to breathe deeply. You are not alone on this journey; many have walked this path before you. When your phone rings, and your obstetrician greets you with an “I’m sorry,” it can feel like your world has been…
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Navigating College Move-In Day Without Losing Your Cool
Get Pregnant Fast Successfully managing move-in day hinges on preparation and adaptability. By this point, you should have gathered all essential items (don’t forget to check out the fantastic printable shopping list from Target or the online lists tailored for various colleges by Bed Bath & Beyond) and had “The Talk” about roommates, friendships, campus…
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What I Wish I Could Tell My First-Year-Teacher Self
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my initial year in teaching, I often wish I could reach back in time and share some hard-earned wisdom with my younger self. Here are some essential lessons that could have made that challenging year a bit smoother: Lesson Plans Are Just a Guide: Expect that things won’t unfold as…
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Essential Advice for New Moms: What You Really Need to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast It’s only been two months since my little one arrived, and already I find myself in a familiar scene: rocking in a plush glider a tad too fast, holding a fussy baby, and grappling with a wave of anxiety. New motherhood is a whirlwind of fluctuating hormones, unexpected fears, and overwhelming self-doubt.…
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10 Illustrations That Anyone With Anxiety Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where anxiety affects so many, it can often feel isolating. However, one talented artist is working to change that narrative. Meet Maya Verma, a Mumbai-based illustrator, who has crafted a series of poignant and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of living with anxiety. Her project, aptly named “Understanding…
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Week 30 Menu for Your 1-Year-Old: Navigating Toddler Separation Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast As you embark on the journey of parenting a one-year-old, you might find yourself facing some emotional challenges, particularly when it comes to separation anxiety. Is your little one having meltdowns the moment you step out of sight? This is a common struggle for toddlers, who are often overwhelmed by their emotions…
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To the Moms Facing the Challenge of Raising Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast In a memorable scene from a popular series, a character reflects on her experience as a mother, saying, “I’m her mother, but it’s more like she’s my mother.” While it may sound peculiar, this feeling resonates deeply with many. I know this all too well, having found myself in a similar situation…
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10 Surprising Realities I Faced When I Quit Nursing Cold Turkey
Get Pregnant Fast After months of trying out every method under the sun to wean my toddler off breastfeeding, I found myself resorting to the ultimate option: quitting cold turkey. As someone who had never attempted the “cry it out” method or any similar approach, I was understandably anxious about this decision. Initially, I thought…