Tag: stay-at-home mom
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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How Did I End Up Here?
Get Pregnant Fast As I find myself crawling under the dining room table, retrieving what seems to be an entire ear of corn lodged beneath my 18-month-old son’s chair, I can’t help but wonder, “How did I end up here?” Nearby, my once-cherished cat, Oliver, whom I’ve barely acknowledged since my son’s arrival and even…
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Eight Key Insights I’ve Gained From My Journey as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) has been one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles I’ve taken on. After years of juggling multiple jobs, I thought I knew what hard work entailed. But transitioning to full-time caregiver for my children has introduced a whole new level of complexity. Here are eight invaluable…
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5 Strategies to Dampen the Chaos of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Hartman Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2011 As a stay-at-home mom, the soundtrack of my life is a mixed bag. Sure, I get to enjoy the sweet sounds of my children laughing and the occasional heartfelt, “I love you, Mom!” But let’s be honest—there’s also the relentless…
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Does a Stay-at-Home Mom Truly Spend More Quality Time with Her Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my children to the local community center, opting for comfort in jeans and a tank top, not to work out, but simply to enjoy a moment of tranquility. After dropping my kids off at the play area, I indulged in an uninterrupted hour on my laptop. For that brief…
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Nurturing the Emotional Well-being of Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone knows that being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is no walk in the park. You’re juggling a multitude of roles—chauffeur, chef, cleaner, and caregiver—all while navigating the chaos that comes with raising little ones. It’s like managing a high-energy music festival, where your tiny “staff” can be demanding, unpredictable, and sometimes, downright…
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How Staying Home Affected My Marriage: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I remember standing after an evening filled with intellectual conversations, contemplating my future. “I’ll finish this year,” I declared, “but I won’t return. I want to be home with the baby.” My husband, Jake, nodded in agreement, and just like that, I made the decision to leave my PhD program behind to…
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10 Indications a Stay-at-Home Mom Needs to Venture Out More
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: the challenges faced by stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) are unique. While these signs could apply to any parent, the whirlwind of domestic life can create a particular kind of madness. Days blend together, and the outside world starts feeling distant. If you’re a SAHM, here are ten signs that it’s…