Tag: Reflections
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An Apology to My Youngest Child: A Heartfelt Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, As I cradled you in my arms today while you drifted off to sleep, I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with emotion. Your sweet, innocent scent, the softness of your curly hair against my cheek—it all reminded me of how precious you are. Yet, it also brought a wave…
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This Is It: Embracing Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast I celebrated my 37th birthday this past January, a milestone that has made me reflect on my own journey into adulthood. I can vividly recall the image of my mother at this very age. We were strolling down the street, her pushing my younger sister in a stroller while I trailed behind.…
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Cherishing the Final Days of Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Though your arrival is still two weeks away, my doctor has hinted you may surprise us sooner. The news left me breathless, not just from the realization of how close we are but also due to the overwhelming emotions that come with this moment. After months of denial, I…
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Farewell, 2016: A Year Best Forgotten
Get Pregnant Fast As the clock ticks toward the New Year, I often find myself cozy in my pajamas, clutching a glass of wine in one hand and a steaming mug of coffee in the other. Staying awake until midnight feels like an achievement, and when that moment finally arrives, I typically share a quick…
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For Better or Worse, I Chose You: A Letter to My Husband
Get Pregnant Fast The baby’s wailing fills the air, while I’m in the kitchen trying to prepare dinner. The dog is having a meltdown, barking at who knows what—perhaps a speck of dust or a butterfly a world away. The trash can is overflowing, despite my reminders to you to take it out. As I…
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A Life Defined by Laundry Loads
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in the stillness of the evening, all three of my boys are peacefully tucked away in their beds. My youngest, a 2-year-old, is nestled comfortably with the calming sounds of ocean waves playing softly in the background. My 5-year-old slumbers soundly in his room, curled up next to his…
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Stop Treating Me Like an Adult (Even Though I Guess I Am One)
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 12, 2023 Originally Published: April 7, 2023 Girl: I love that color scheme! Me: Yeah, it’s super trendy. Girl: Wow. You’re the first not-young person I’ve met who actually uses the term trendy. I stood there, momentarily speechless as I digested her words. Did she just call me old? Her…
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Reflections on Our First Year as Parents
Get Pregnant Fast To My Partner: What a whirlwind of a year it has been! We began this journey filled with hope, dreams, and excitement, and now, as we close this chapter, we find ourselves wrapped in gratitude and appreciation. Our daughter is not merely an extension of us; she is a precious gift from…