Tag: older moms
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Why Older Moms Are Dismissing the Myth of Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself at a fast-food restaurant’s play area—a spot I would have never considered for my first child. The greasy food! The germs! The rampant consumerism! The questionable ingredients! However, after a decade of parenting and nearly 40 years of life experience, I’ve come to realize that holding onto an overly…
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Annoying Questions People Ask When You’re Expecting at 40+
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a beautiful journey, but when you’re over 40, it often comes with an array of unsolicited questions and comments that can leave you scratching your head. My friend Annie, for instance, was taken aback when someone asked her if her doctor had approved her to actually carry a child.…
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Why Older Moms Make the Best Friends: We’ve Got That “I Don’t Care” Attitude
Get Pregnant Fast You know you’re one of the seasoned moms when you’ve been navigating the school scene longer than some of the younger mothers have been on this planet. You catch yourself reminiscing, saying things like, “Back in my day, I’d check my baby’s fever by slapping my forehead against theirs—none of these fancy…
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7 Reasons to Cherish Being an Older Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became pregnant with my first child, I was labeled as being of “Advanced Maternal Age.” This term, often used by medical professionals to refer to women over 35, initially felt like a label that suggested I was somehow too old for motherhood. However, over time, I’ve come to appreciate…
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5 Essential Insights for Older Moms Embracing Fitness
Get Pregnant Fast As an older mom, I’ve discovered the joy of working out—on my own terms, of course. When I say “working out,” I’m not referring to running marathons or mastering advanced yoga poses. Instead, I’m talking about scheduled group fitness classes at the gym, particularly those that get me moving and grooving, like…
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8 Essential Preparations for Expecting a Baby at 40
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is an exciting journey, and starting this adventure at 40 can bring its own unique set of experiences. As someone who welcomed my first child at 38 and my second at 40, I can assure you that while there are some challenges, the joys of motherhood far outweigh them. Here are…
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Pregnant at 45
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! If you’re wondering whether you can get pregnant at 45, you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s are experiencing pregnancy these days, and there’s a lot to know about it. Let’s dive into some key points that you might find helpful. Can You Get Pregnant at 45? Absolutely! While…
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9 Challenges of Being a First-Time Mom at 40
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mom for the first time at 40 can be a thrilling yet daunting adventure. While many women embrace this journey later in life, it comes with its own set of hurdles. Here are some of the unique challenges that older first-time moms often face: Frequent Reminders of Your Age: At…
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9 Incredible Perks of Being an Older Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with my second child, I found myself on a park bench watching my 3-year-old, Ethan, play. A passerby casually remarked, “Is that your kid or your grandkid?” Ouch. Yes, I had my children later in life—my second baby arrived just before I turned…
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11 Signs You’re an Older Mom
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Thompson In the realm of motherhood, there’s a term that often gets thrown around: “advanced maternal age.” In simpler terms, that just means I took my sweet time before jumping into the parenting pool. I found my life partner at 30, tied the knot at 31, and welcomed my first…