Tag: emotions
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Caution: Watch This IKEA Ad at Your Own Risk
Get Pregnant Fast Brace yourselves, parents. The latest IKEA commercial is bound to tug at your heartstrings and might even leave you in tears. A few weeks ago, I snapped a photo of my 5-year-old son giving me a kiss on the cheek, and his eye roll was a stark reminder that he won’t always…
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The Unending Journey of Dreams: Marriage and Beyond
Get Pregnant Fast I often found myself waking from dreams where I was entwined in a passionate embrace with an old flame or engaged in bizarre scenarios featuring a mix of former partners. My friend looked at me, a knowing smile on her face. “Oh sweetie,” she said softly, “those dreams won’t stop just because…
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What Being Deeply In Love with Someone Truly Means
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re in the early stages of dating someone, you might only catch glimpses of their quirks. Perhaps they have a habit of biting their nails when anxious or a peculiar taste in films. At this point, those little flaws seem charming—endearing components of a person you find irresistibly attractive. However, the…
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What I Really Mean When I Say ‘I’m Good’
Get Pregnant Fast “How’s it going?” my friend Amanda asks, her voice traveling through the phone from 1,800 miles away. “I’m good!” I reply, adding, “Just busy, but good.” This response has become my standard reply. For many of us, it’s a familiar ritual, right? A quick “Fine,” or “Good,” or “Great.” It’s not that…
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The Adventure of Raising a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Raising a daughter is akin to navigating a thrilling roller coaster ride—fast, exhilarating, and at times a bit chaotic. Now, let me clarify that I’m not a fan of roller coasters; my last experience was at age nine when my dad had to cover my mouth to prevent any unpleasantness from reaching…
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Parenting is Incredibly Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents (yes, we’re all in this together), Let’s get straight to the point: Parenting is tough, really tough. While we might hesitate to share this truth, fearing it will suggest we don’t cherish our roles as parents or love our children deeply, the reality remains: parenting is undeniably hard.…
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9 Thoughts I Had While Waiting for My Husband’s Vasectomy
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, my husband decided to undergo a vasectomy. Yes, he’s officially on the “shooting blanks” team, and you know what? I’m totally on board with it. While I sat in the waiting room for his “procedure” (a minor outpatient thing I’d been encouraging him to schedule for ages), I experienced a…
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They’re Only Little Once — And For That, I’m Grateful
Get Pregnant Fast “Wow, they’ve really grown up!” My husband, Mark, looked taken aback, as if he had just noticed a dramatic change overnight. His expression was a mix of disbelief and nostalgia as he turned to me for clarity. “When did this happen?” he asked, bewildered. I could tell him exactly when it started.…
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The Most Chaotic Preschool Pickup Ever
Get Pregnant Fast As I made my way home from my daughter’s first day of preschool, I was hit with an emotional wave that, as a mom, I had encountered far too many times before. I felt an overwhelming urge to give my child the middle finger—both hands, if I could. Honestly, I should have…
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Understanding Autism: A Journey of Love and Frustration
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment. I see you, Autism. Although we haven’t met in person, you’ve been a constant presence in our lives for over a decade. You are complicated and elusive, leaving teachers, therapists, and even my family scratching their heads. You’ve become a part of my reality, and yet…