Tag: empty nest
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The Final Countdown: My Cookie-Baking Days Are Running Out
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through my youngest daughter’s final year of high school, I can’t help but reflect on the bittersweet journey we’re on together. This is the third entry in a series where I share my experiences as a stay-at-home mom, watching my daughter prepare for college and contemplating my own transition…
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What I Long For Now That My Daughter Has Flown the Nest
Get Pregnant Fast Last year, everything shifted in a way I never anticipated. Between the whirlwind of college applications, track meets, and home renovations, a monumental change quietly unfolded in our lives. My daughter, Lily, turned 19 and embarked on her journey away from home. Initially, it felt like peeling layers off an onion; I…
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Is Your High School Senior Graduating? 5 Essential Reads for Them and 5 for You
Get Pregnant Fast The era of flipping through parenting guides like What to Expect in the Toddler Years is long behind us. Now, as your child stands on the brink of graduation, both of you are likely feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about this upcoming chapter. For you, it signals the start of…