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  • Rage: The Most Frightening Symptom of Postpartum Depression

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    Get Pregnant Fast It was the rage that truly unsettled me. I anticipated feeling downcast, sad, and irritable—emotions that certainly came, but the intensity of the rage was something I never saw coming. This overwhelming anger ultimately pushed me to seek help. About five weeks after the arrival of my second daughter, Lily, my husband…

  • We Are Moms: A Tribute to the Journey of Motherhood

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    Get Pregnant Fast We are the women with weary eyes, busy households, and overflowing hearts. We are moms. This morning, when our little one left his favorite toy in the car, we paused our hectic schedules to fetch it for him. We’ve wiped tears, played taxi, prepared meals, tidied up chaos, given baths, read stories,…

  • Why 8-Year-Old Boys Drive Me Crazy

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    Get Pregnant Fast I must confess: I’m not a fan of 8-year-old boys. This isn’t exactly news; I wasn’t particularly fond of 7-year-old boys, so it stands to reason that their older counterparts wouldn’t surprise me either. But the level of chaos? Ugh. Every summer afternoon, as my husband returns from work, I find myself…

  • The Struggles of Motherhood: A Soldier’s Perspective

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    Get Pregnant Fast There I was, lying awake last night, tossing and turning as I often do these days. The more I attempt to find solace in sleep, the more my anxiety creeps in. An unnamed dread bubbles up, suffocating me to the point where rest feels impossible. I find myself pacing the house, wrestling…

  • Never Skip Lunch: A Parenting Adventure

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    Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I treated myself to a night at a hotel in New Haven, Connecticut, and it was nothing short of heavenly. I arrived at 9 PM, indulged in a couple of small bags of chips, sipped on club soda, flipped through TV channels, and enjoyed a peaceful sleep. I woke up when…

  • The 10 Most Overbearing Moms You’ll Encounter

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    Get Pregnant Fast Ever found yourself cornered by “That Mom” at a birthday bash? You know the type — the one you hope to avoid at school events, parties, and playground outings. There are various flavors of “That Mom,” and it helps to have a strategy for dealing with their quirks or sneaking away. Here’s…

  • Because I Said So: The Truth Behind Parenting Decisions

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    Get Pregnant Fast The little ones are always around me, day in and day out. I find myself dedicating what feels like every waking hour to ensuring they’re safe and sound for tomorrow. Some days are a breeze: school days, when my partner installed baby gates, or the rare occasion when both the toddler and…

  • What Type of Parent Are You?

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    Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, I was given a set of rapid-fire questions for an interview. They wanted quick responses, something akin to word association. Perfect for me! I flew through the first 14 queries, but then I hit a wall with the last one: “What kind of parent are you?” What a…

  • Navigating the Challenges of Breastfeeding a Premature Baby

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    Get Pregnant Fast I’ll be honest: I had a dreamy picture of breastfeeding in my mind. Despite hearing my friends share their struggles, I thought I would sail through the experience. The horror stories about cracked nipples, unpredictable latch, and sheer exhaustion seemed like something that happened to others, not me. I imagined cozy moments…

  • You Are Not an Unfit Mom

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    Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I received a message from a woman I only know online. The subject line read, “I think I’m an unfit mother.” My heart sank, and I opened it immediately to see what was troubling her. The email expressed feelings of inadequacy: “I adore my kids, but there are days…

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