Tag: self-awareness
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10 Unrecognizable Post-Baby Body Parts
Get Pregnant Fast Having three children has certainly transformed my body—and my entire existence. What was once familiar now feels foreign, from my once-familiar anatomy to the quirks that have emerged over the years. Here are the top 10 parts of me that have become unrecognizable: My Elephant While you might refer to it as…
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The Cautionary Tale About Love and Self-Respect I May Not Share with My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to teaching my daughters about relationships and intimacy, I plan to delve far deeper than the usual birds and bees discussion. My goal is to instill in them a sense of confidence, the importance of trusting their instincts, and the necessity of being true to themselves. It’s a tall…
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Parents Are Just People
Get Pregnant Fast Certain moments in life are forever etched in our memories. I remember the day the space shuttle Challenger tragically exploded on January 28, 1986. I recall a random evening in the fall of 1987, when I experienced my first real kiss. November 4, 2008, marked the day we elected our first African…
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Excuse Me, You’re on My Chest: A Journey Through Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 30, 2012 A pivotal moment in my life occurred when my four-year-old son accidentally stepped on my chest, awakening me to the undeniable reality of my body and the changes it had undergone. No, I’m not into anything risqué—unless you count my obsession with sleep.…