Tag: personal experience
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Dear Gynecologist,
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, I know it’s been a hot minute since our last visit. I’m fully aware that regular check-ups are essential, and I should be the one to make that appointment. But here’s the truth: I’m not exactly jumping with excitement at the thought of our next encounter, and I feel it’s…
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When Your Baby Has Down Syndrome: A Message to Moms in Mourning
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, I understand the weight of those five heart-wrenching words: “Your baby has Down syndrome.” I remember sitting on that cold examination table, surrounded by stark white walls and buzzing fluorescent lights that seemed to close in on me. I’ve walked those tear-soaked paths back to my car, astonished that I…
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11 Hard-Earned Parenting Lessons I Discovered Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I was notorious for testing boundaries. My mom repeatedly warned me against swinging on the shower curtain rod, but my adventurous spirit led me to ignore her wise counsel. After countless attempts to see if I could defy gravity, I ended up sprawled on the bathroom floor,…
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Embracing My Wild Child: A Journey of Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve got a wild child, and honestly, it’s not my fault. My partner and I have done our best to guide him, but this spirited personality seems to have come out of nowhere. I certainly wasn’t like this as a kid, nor was his father. His older siblings are calm and collected,…
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That Will Never Be Me: A Candid Reflection on Motherhood and Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast We gathered in a circle, some perched on metal folding chairs while others sank into faded floral couches that surely dated back to the 1980s. As I scanned the room filled with mothers—some cradling their infants and others with slightly older children—I found myself questioning, “What am I doing here?” My eyes…
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Hillary’s Values Align With Her Actions – My Personal Experience
Get Pregnant Fast After spending over a decade closely involved with Hillary Clinton, I made the tough choice to step away. It was a significant decision; I had served as the Acting State Director in her New York Senate office and played a pivotal role in her re-election campaign. My journey with her began during…
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No, I Don’t Want My Birth Filmed. Seriously, Get That Camera Out of Here.
Get Pregnant Fast During my first labor, I invited my entire family to join me in the delivery room. I thought it would be a heartwarming experience, a day filled with laughter and shared joy. Unfortunately, I was mistaken. As the Pitocin coursed through my veins, and I felt the first wave of contractions, I…
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To the Expecting Mom Struggling with Pregnancy: You Are Not Alone
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, we often celebrate transparency and honesty, yet we can also be harsh and dismissive when someone shares their struggles. I learned this firsthand after I opened up about my own challenges with pregnancy. I found myself overwhelmed not just by physical discomfort but also by emotional turmoil, and when…
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Chronic Migraines Control My Life
Get Pregnant Fast “Your dad will be making you breakfast today,” I tell my son as I struggle to maneuver him into his high chair. Each movement feels like a monumental effort, and I concentrate on breathing, fighting the urge to be sick in front of my 2-year-old. “Are you feeling sick today, Mom?” he…
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What I Discovered During My Stay at a Psychiatric Facility
Get Pregnant Fast A few years ago, I spent two weeks in a day treatment psychiatric facility. I realize that openly sharing this experience, especially on the internet, might raise eyebrows. In fact, my in-laws aren’t aware of this chapter in my life, and I’m not allowed to share it with them. Friends have questioned…