Tag: personal experiences
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To the Man Who Assumed I Was Expecting
Get Pregnant Fast I was dressed in one of my favorite ModCloth A-line dresses that day, complete with pleats that swayed as I stood there. My kids were darting around the church garden, their laughter filling the air. Just as I was enjoying the moment, a man with a gravelly voice approached me. “All boys,…
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10 Types of People You Encounter While Navigating Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast Infertility is increasingly becoming a common conversation topic, shedding light on a reality that often goes unnoticed. It’s not just a plot line from fairytales where a wish on a flower brings forth a miraculous child. Many individuals and couples are opening up about their struggles, and in doing so, they discover…
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Why I’m Still Speaking Out About Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, I shared my experiences following three miscarriages within a span of six months. While many readers expressed support, I also encountered a significant amount of harsh commentary, especially on social media platforms. I usually refrain from engaging with comments, but the urge to respond was strong. Here are my reflections…
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Jenna Marks on Motherhood, Embracing 40, & Raising Kids in NYC
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve tuned into the Bravo scripted comedy Odd Mom Out, you likely find yourself wishing Jenna Marks could be your mom best friend. Not only is she the series’ star, but she also brought it to life by transforming her personal experiences with Upper East Side parenting into laugh-out-loud entertainment for…
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10 Times I Wish I Weren’t a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is a wild rollercoaster ride, filled with intense love and moments of sheer chaos. I adore my children in a way that defies explanation—it’s a fierce, protective love that makes me feel like I could take on the world for them. But let’s be real: motherhood can be utterly…
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48 Hours on OkCupid: The Good, The Bad, and The Creepy
Get Pregnant Fast My foray into OkCupid wasn’t exactly a well-thought-out plan. After enjoying a year of singlehood without much thought about dating, I had managed to resist the matchmaking attempts of friends and family. The idea of dating felt overwhelmingly exhausting. After a 12-year marriage that ended in divorce and another four years with…
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Keeping It Real: Embracing the Unfantastical
Get Pregnant Fast I quietly sat through the first installment of The Lord of the Rings, not because I was captivated by Peter Jackson’s epic storytelling, but rather because I was utterly lost in its convoluted plot. Newly married and eager to fit in, I found myself at my in-laws’ house, attempting to enjoy the…
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Cut the Onesie Off and Other Permissions for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As new parents, we often find ourselves craving a bunch of things: uninterrupted sleep, hot showers, meals enjoyed with both hands, and a laundry situation that doesn’t resemble a Mount Everest of clothes. Did I mention sleep? As a new mom myself, I’ve come to understand that one thing parents—especially moms—really don’t…
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The Man You Call Dad: A Different Kind of Truth
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: the man you refer to as your dad is not your biological father. I know this is a heavy statement, and I’ll have to face it with you one day. You’ll grow up, and as you look back at your life, you might remember when your…
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Stop Expecting Women to Smile: A Call for Respect
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever strolled down a bustling street without a broad grin plastered on your face, chances are you’ve encountered unsolicited remarks urging you to smile. “You’d look so much prettier if you smiled!” or “Hey, sweetheart, just give us a smile!” These comments often come from men who seem to believe…