Tag: life changes
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Dear June: Our Relationship Has Changed Since the Kids Arrived
Get Pregnant Fast Dear June, Oh, how I used to adore you. As your arrival approached, I would eagerly count down the days like a kid waiting for a special treat. I still look forward to your warm embrace; you’re a radiant force that breathes life into everything around you. You liberate my toes, spirit,…
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5 Things That No Longer Matter to Me After Turning 40
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: there comes a time when you start living for yourself, propelled by the awareness that life is finite. As you hit that milestone of 40, you realize that the things that once seemed monumental can feel trivial. It’s not that I had an epiphany one morning,…
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Girl Talk: A Journey Through Time
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I had a delightful lunch with a friend, Sarah, whom I’ve known for nearly two decades. We’ve been through every significant life change together—from first crushes and breakups to weddings and the joys of motherhood. As we reminisced over our meal, I couldn’t help but notice how our conversations have evolved…
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The Unexpected Gift of a New Beginning at 50
Get Pregnant Fast Two weeks after I hit the big 5-0, my husband of nearly two decades dropped a bombshell: “I don’t love you anymore. I’m done.” I stood there, stunned. What a way to celebrate my birthday, right? My gifts from the kids were a Fitbit and a card from him, which felt more…
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When You Become a Man: A Reflection on Growing Up
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 13, 2018 Originally Published: March 2, 2016 “As I grow up, I’ll be a man,” you declare with a grin that lights up your face. I gently tickle your tummy, barely concealed under your well-loved, faded Batman shirt. “Absolutely,” I respond, attempting to mirror your excitement, “one day you’ll…
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20 Indications That Time Is Catching Up With You
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I celebrated another birthday, but let’s be clear—this isn’t a sob story about aging. Honestly, I’m at peace with the passage of time. Age is just a number, right? However, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m starting to show my years. Do you find yourself thinking that the best moments…
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6 Ways Motherhood Has Completely Dismantled My Modesty
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a mom, I was the queen of modesty. You would find me awkwardly lingering at the gym, waiting for an empty shower stall while other women boldly stripped down. If the situation called for it, I would just shower in my bathing suit. That was my life pre-baby. Fast…