Tag: motherhood struggles
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Life After the NICU: A Journey of Resilience and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the aftermath of a NICU stay is no small feat. For five long weeks, I felt like I was juggling a million responsibilities, but let’s be real—I can’t juggle. I struggled just to keep one ball in the air without it crashing down. I found myself riding those hospital elevators endlessly,…
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37 Reasons I’m Struggling to Embrace the Moment of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I find myself voicing my frustrations about motherhood. And every time I do, someone inevitably offers that same well-meaning advice: “Enjoy it while it lasts. Live in the moment. Soak it all in. EMBRACE IT.” My instinct is to roll my eyes and stifle a punch to their face—not because their…
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Embracing My Independence: How It Transforms My Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When my first marriage ended, my children were still very young—my eldest was just two, and my youngest had recently turned one. The divorce was swift, but I was the one who initiated it, apprehensive about a prolonged battle. As a result, I agreed to an arrangement where my ex-husband held residential…
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9 Frustrations of Working Moms That Can Drive You Up the Wall
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mother, I’ve experienced the challenges of balancing a career and family life firsthand. Juggling the demands of work with the unpredictability of parenting can feel like navigating an obstacle course. Here are nine things that can truly test the patience of working moms everywhere. Unexpected Morning Mishaps Imagine it’s…
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What You Might Not Realize About ‘That’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve definitely come across her. You spot her at the grocery store, the playground, the library, the gas station, or even attempting to enjoy a meal at a family-friendly restaurant. She’s the mom with (typically) more than one young child in tow. Her face is bare of makeup, and her hair is…
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12 Obstacles That Keep Me from Exercising
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to working out, people generally fall into four different categories: Those who absolutely love to exercise. Individuals who aren’t fans but do it because they know it’s beneficial. Folks who detest working out and come up with endless excuses to avoid it. People who dislike exercise, choose not to…
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I Don’t Care What You Say, ‘Mom’ Is a Verb
Get Pregnant Fast All day long, I’m on a mission. Whether it’s picking up pieces of lint, dried leaves, or the remnants of snacks that my toddler has scattered across the floor, I’m constantly shoving things into my pockets. More crumbs, wrappers, bits of plastic, and tiny shoes find their way into my depths. And…
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30 Things (Almost) Every Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 Originally Published: May 10, 2015 As a mother, I don’t demand much on Mother’s Day. A few sweet kisses from my little ones and a homemade card, even if it’s scribbled, would make my day. But if I could indulge in a dream list of gifts, here’s what…
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8 Aspects of My Pre-Baby Life I Long For
Get Pregnant Fast Every now and then—okay, maybe every hour—I catch myself reminiscing about life before kids. Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but let’s be real: it can be utterly exhausting. I adore my children as much as I cherish fresh air, but I can’t help but miss the sweet freedom that came with a…