Tag: exhaustion
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Kids: It’s Not You, It’s Me (Your Exhausted Mom)
Get Pregnant Fast I’m exhausted. I get it, that’s not the best excuse for anything as a mom, but honestly, what mother doesn’t feel worn out? Yet, there are days when my fatigue runs so deep, it’s like it’s embedded in my bones, impacting my ability to be the mother I aspire to be consistently.…
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The Perspectives of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As a photographer, my primary source of income revolves around my camera, which constantly requires me to switch between various lenses. Each lens offers a distinct perspective—some widen my view of the world, while others zoom in on the intimate details of human emotion. I have my go-to lenses, the ones I…
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I’m Struggling with Sleep Training, and Honestly, I’m Too Exhausted to Care
Get Pregnant Fast “Is your little one sleeping through the night yet?” Not even close. My 8-month-old still wakes up regularly, and the question that follows is always, “Have you tried sleep training?” From my experience, sleep training is just a fancy term for enduring your child’s cries until they’re hoarse, while you question your…
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What a Working Mom Wishes Her Partner Understood
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Partner, I want you to know how deeply I care for you. My love for you is unwavering, but I have to be honest — I’m exhausted. So utterly drained that even thinking about my fatigue requires too much energy. I feel completely pooped. You may look at me as if…
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The 5 Distinct Types of Exhaustion Every Mom Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, it often feels like fatigue is my constant companion. Sure, there are fleeting moments of energy—perhaps around noon—but for the most part, I’m running on empty. The arrival of a newborn means endless wake-up calls throughout the night, leading you to ponder, “When will they finally sleep through the…
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5 Bizarre Changes Sleep-Deprived Parents Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, especially when your little ones seem to have a direct line to sleepless nights. The exhaustion that comes from caring for kids who don’t sleep well can lead to some unusual, and even unsettling, transformations in your daily life. Here are five strange things you might notice…
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“A Mom’s Dream” Serves as the Anthem for Tired Mothers Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting “A Mom’s Dream” Serves as the Anthem for Tired Mothers Everywhere By Julia Thompson May 6, 2023 “A Mom’s Dream” is a brilliant parody that resonates with every mother feeling the weight of exhaustion. We’ve all had those moments when our minds wander, reminiscing about a time before we had endless…
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Americans Are Experiencing a Decline in Sexual Activity, Particularly Among Married Couples
Get Pregnant Fast Do you ever find yourself pondering how often your married friends are getting intimate? Perhaps you’ve wondered if your own experiences are “normal.” If so, you’re not alone. This topic piques curiosity for many, even if we don’t openly discuss it. Just because you’re curious about whether your relationship outshines Lisa and…
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7 Surprising Truths About Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast If I had to describe my perspective on parenting before I became a mother, the word “clueless” would definitely fit. When I got pregnant, I had a nine-month-old nephew, and while changing his diapers was amusing, handing him back to his parents when he cried felt even better. I underestimated many aspects…
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17 Signs You’re Done With the Toddler Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast There comes a point in every parent’s journey through the toddler years when you realize you’ve had just about enough. Our youngest just hit the big 3, and after four years of toddlerhood, I’m feeling the strain. Sure, they’re adorable and all, but living in a cacophony of noise and chaos can…