Tag: life transitions
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How to Change Your First Name in Your 40s
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my name, Lezlie. It’s not just the way it sounds; it feels like a constant reminder that I’m overlooked and misunderstood. Studies show that the sound of our names can trigger specific responses in the brain, especially in areas linked to our sense of identity.…
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Empty Nest: Would You Choose This Path Again?
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I heard a story about a friend who, while dropping off their youngest child at college, turned to their partner and said, “…as I was saying.” This was a light-hearted remark, yet it captures a profound truth: the years spent in active parenting can feel like a lengthy, joyful…
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My Father’s Birthday: A Reminder of My Own Aging
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered my father’s age, I couldn’t help but react. My mother is a year older than him, and I remarked, “So that means Mom is…” My dad chuckled and said, “Thirty-nine!” However, I quickly pointed out, to his surprise, that I’ll be turning 39 this summer. I left my home…
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30 Ways Pregnancy Mirrors Freshman Year of College
Get Pregnant Fast Embarking on the journey of pregnancy can feel strikingly similar to the whirlwind experience of your freshman year in college. Both periods are filled with new challenges, moments of embarrassment, and a whole lot of confusion. As you navigate through these transformative times, here are 30 ways that being pregnant is just…
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Navigating Life’s Transformative Seasons
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: Feb. 23, 2005 As I find myself entering my 49th year, I’m grappling with a mixture of both trivial and significant concerns. It seems I’m perpetually drenched in sweat, and I can’t pinpoint why. The first inkling of this discomfort washed over me during a business…
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As My Daughter Steps Into Her 20s, Reflecting on My Own Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I sent a message to my daughter, who has just turned 21. She’s spending her summer interning at college, a position she fought hard to attain. “I’m so thrilled for you!” I typed enthusiastically, as one can only convey excitement through a text. “Why?” she responded, seeking clarity. Why, indeed? I…
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Reflections on 20 Years Since College Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast On my 20th birthday, I received a card from my younger brother that read, “Wow, I can’t believe you’re 20!” I was taken aback. Twenty felt monumental—a clear line marking the end of my teenage years and the commencement of adulthood. I was at that sweet spot where my age impressed others,…
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You at 20 vs. You at 40
Get Pregnant Fast At 20, life feels like an adventure waiting to unfold. You’re full of dreams and spontaneity, yet somehow, as you step into adulthood, the reality of finding a steady job seems to elude you. So, you opt for a radical change—maybe dye your hair a bold shade of purple, indulge in a…
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The Geology of Motherhood: Navigating Life’s Shifts
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting back, I can’t pinpoint what made that chapter in my eighth-grade science textbook so intimidating. It was just a brief overview of plate tectonics, yet it left me feeling overwhelmed. I wasn’t afraid of the science itself—those moving plates beneath the Earth’s surface that could trigger eruptions and reshape our world…
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Navigating Life at 38: Why I Moved Back in With My Parents
Get Pregnant Fast At 38 years old, I find myself living with my parents once again. I intentionally don’t say “still living,” as that implies a sense of immaturity or dependency. Instead, I’ve come back after two decades of independence, two divorces, and the challenges of raising two daughters—yes, you read that right, two girls!…