Tag: single child
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An Open Letter to All Who Are Pressuring Me to Have a Second Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Family, Friends, Acquaintances, and Random Folks at the Grocery Store, I want to take a moment to address the relentless inquiries about whether I plan to have another child. Despite the constant suggestions from all corners—from my mother, my husband’s mother, my sister’s husband’s mom, that friendly neighbor, and even the…
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11 Hilarious Remarks to Share with a Parent of One Child
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of one, I often find myself in a unique position—one where I can’t help but feel like I’m being judged by the multi-child brigade. My partner and I have made the conscious decision to stick with one child, and it seems that puts us on a different level of…
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The Joy of Parenting One Child: A Different Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re a parent of twins, you quickly get used to the astonished reactions of others. “Twins? How do you manage?” they exclaim, and I usually respond in two ways: A) I don’t have a choice, and B) I have nothing to compare it to. I’ve been parenting two children from the…
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Yes, I Am A Real Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with highs and lows, and I, too, have experienced my fair share. It’s easy for others to cast judgment or make snide comments about what it means to be a “real” mother. “You only have one child. You’re not a real mother,” they say, sharp words that…