Tag: parenthood
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How Parenthood Turns Your Life Upside Down (And You’ll Love It Anyway)
Get Pregnant Fast Once we tied the knot, we took our sweet time—five years, to be exact—before diving into parenthood. Those years were blissful, filled with uninterrupted sleep and the absence of midnight encounters with tiny humans whose wide eyes are peering at you in the dark. It was a time of freedom from public…
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The Unending Journey of Dreams: Marriage and Beyond
Get Pregnant Fast I often found myself waking from dreams where I was entwined in a passionate embrace with an old flame or engaged in bizarre scenarios featuring a mix of former partners. My friend looked at me, a knowing smile on her face. “Oh sweetie,” she said softly, “those dreams won’t stop just because…
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Understanding the Phrase “Enjoy Every Minute Of It”
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, the phrase “enjoy every minute of it” often gets tossed around as if it’s the ultimate advice. Yet, this well-intentioned sentiment can feel utterly out of touch with the reality of raising kids. It’s almost as if those who advocate for this mantra have forgotten the relentless…
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How Did I End Up Here?
Get Pregnant Fast As I find myself crawling under the dining room table, retrieving what seems to be an entire ear of corn lodged beneath my 18-month-old son’s chair, I can’t help but wonder, “How did I end up here?” Nearby, my once-cherished cat, Oliver, whom I’ve barely acknowledged since my son’s arrival and even…
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Embracing the Unexpected Journey of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast In my life’s journey, I find myself grappling with uncertainty, yet I feel I’ve gathered enough insights to share. What I can’t fully comprehend is the profound experience of bringing a child into the world. The moment I accepted that a baby was on the way, I realized my life would undergo…
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Parenting is Incredibly Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents (yes, we’re all in this together), Let’s get straight to the point: Parenting is tough, really tough. While we might hesitate to share this truth, fearing it will suggest we don’t cherish our roles as parents or love our children deeply, the reality remains: parenting is undeniably hard.…
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4 Strategies for Balancing Your Small Business and Parenthood
1. Create a Daily Task List Get Pregnant Fast With the constant demands of managing a business and being a parent, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. To keep your priorities straight, write down your goals every day. Maintaining a fresh to-do list increases the likelihood of remembering your tasks and allows you to tailor them…
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50 Reasons to Think Twice Before Having a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while visiting some friends, we casually chatted with their neighbors. The dad made a rather bold comment: “Great weekend, but the Smoklers are definitely effective birth control.” I didn’t take offense, but it did make me reflect. Honestly, there are far more compelling reasons not to dive into parenthood than the…
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Please Stop Asking Me, “Do You Want More Kids?”
Get Pregnant Fast In society, there’s a common belief that after having two or three children, most families are done expanding. When you meet someone with five or more kids, the assumption is that they’ve lost touch with social norms and may be a bit eccentric. Thus, the question shifts from “Are you finished?” to…