Tag: patience
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Why My Kids Don’t Always Take Center Stage
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: my kids don’t always come first. There are moments when I’m knee-deep in preparing dinner, and I can’t just drop everything to help my son with a shoe he insisted on putting on himself. Or when I’m folding laundry and have to tell my daughter to hang tight for…
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Am I A Good Father? And Other Questions Without Clear Answers
Get Pregnant Fast Every day, I find myself pondering whether I’m a good father. It’s reassuring to see my child show love for me most days, and the fact that my partner hasn’t walked out on me is a plus. Still, it will take years to truly evaluate my parenting skills. On paper, I meet…
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You Welcomed a Child, Not a Personality Change
Get Pregnant Fast After the arrival of your little one, wouldn’t it be nice if a whimsical fairy appeared, presenting you with a beautifully wrapped gift labeled “patience”? She’d serenely whisper, “Here’s what you’ll need to navigate this new chapter. Good luck!” and then vanish, leaving you with a newfound sense of tolerance. Unfortunately, that’s…
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Because I Said So: The Truth Behind Parenting Decisions
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…
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A Prayer for My Daily Commute
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lord, I’m really going to need your guidance on my drive today. The baby was up nursing at 4:00 a.m., and without some much-needed coffee, my vision is a bit blurred. Speaking of coffee, could you please work some magic and make the Starbucks drive-thru line shorter? It would be wonderful…
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How I Realized My Husband Truly Loves Me
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 4, 2023 Originally Published: October 10, 2012 Once upon a time, I was the epitome of allure. But before you roll your eyes, this isn’t a tale of a middle-aged woman lamenting her faded looks. My past beauty is merely a backdrop for what I genuinely want to discuss: my…