Tag: expectations
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Marriage Isn’t Picture-Perfect: Ditching the Illusion of Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: the secret to a fulfilling marriage lies in letting go of that idealized version of what a happy union should be. Wipe that image from your mind—permanently. You might also want to release the fantasy of how your marriage functioned pre-kids, because that era is long gone (just like…
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Why Dating in Your 30s Can Be Tough
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days when a breakup at 22 felt like the worst thing ever for a week, but then you were back out with friends, flirting with new prospects at the bar? That feeling of bouncing back quickly is a distant memory for many of us. Fast forward to your 30s, and…
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5 Things You’ll Need to Let Go of When Embracing Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud mom of three wonderful children, all of whom joined our family shortly after birth, I can tell you that the adoption journey is as rewarding as it is challenging. With my Type A tendencies, I found the unpredictability of adoption particularly difficult to navigate. Each new child has taught…
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Letting Go of Perfection After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a mother. This dream morphed into an intense need that influenced every decision I made, shaping my future aspirations. After five years of a loving marriage, I found myself still waiting for the moment I had longed for. I invested countless dollars into pregnancy…
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No More Goody Bags: A Mom’s Stand
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: the end-of-party goody bags are a parenting dilemma that many of us face. I’ve got to admit, my feelings toward them are complicated, to say the least. I really don’t want my kids leaving a friend’s birthday bash with expectations of receiving a treat. The focus should be on…
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Why I Don’t Treat My Well-Behaved Teenager Any Differently When It Comes to Discipline
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, the question often arises: Do well-behaved teenagers still require rules and boundaries? You might be wondering, what defines a “good” kid? For me, it all comes down to my daughter’s actions. How often does she tell the truth? Has she encountered trouble at school? What is her…
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Why Embracing “Good Enough” Makes Me a Better Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mom is often described as having your heart forever outside your body, and let me tell you, that sentiment rings truer than I could have ever imagined. From the moment we step into motherhood, a whirlwind of worries consumes us, coupled with the unrealistic expectations society places upon us. We’re…
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Parenting Standards Are Just Too High — I’m Done (And You Should Be Too)
Get Pregnant Fast I’m done. About three years ago, I reached a breaking point. The immense pressure I had placed on myself as a parent, along with my tendency to micromanage my children, left me feeling overwhelmed and bitter. It became clear that no one in my family wanted to be around me when I…
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15 Myths I’ve Shared About My Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 22, 2015 Originally Published: November 23, 2012 As parents, we often find ourselves navigating a minefield of expectations—some spoken, some implied, and others seemingly pulled from some elusive Parenting Manual that I clearly missed out on. I wasn’t handed a copy in the hospital, and that explains a lot about…