Tag: support network
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Giving My Son with Sensory Processing Disorder the Opportunity to Flourish
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a scenario that every parent dreads: receiving that phone call from the school principal about your child’s behavior. My stomach sank as I prepared for yet another uncomfortable meeting. Why are those kiddie chairs always so tiny? It felt like I was back in school, being reprimanded by the principal. During…
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Michael Bublé’s Son Declared Cancer-Free: A Heartwarming Update
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching revelation, well-known singer Michael Bublé and his wife, Sofia Martinez, recently shared some fantastic news: their son, three-year-old Leo, has triumphed over cancer. Last year, the family faced a daunting challenge when Leo was diagnosed with liver cancer, a moment that shook them to their core. At a press…
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Navigating Postpartum Depression: Finding Hope and Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting, one of my first actions was to share the news with my partner. After that, I quickly scheduled an appointment with a trusted social worker from my graduate school days because I knew I was at elevated risk for postpartum depression and anxiety. I had come…
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We All Need Our Mama Tribes
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about the importance of having our mama tribes. I still vividly remember the early days of motherhood when someone casually asked if I had made any “mommy friends” yet. I shrugged it off, thinking I was doing fine with my couple of acquaintances. Little did I know that those few…
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Sisters by Choice: A Bond Beyond Blood
Get Pregnant Fast If friends are the family we choose, then my closest girlfriends and I have happily filled our lives with sisterhood, even in the absence of biological siblings. I grew up as an only child, while my friends, Sarah, Emily, and Lisa each have brothers. Our friend Rachel sadly lost her sister to…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to My Straight Village
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting as a same-sex couple can feel incredibly isolating, especially when laws crafted by straight politicians or self-hating individuals make it seem like our experiences don’t matter. Being a gay parent brings its own unique challenges. While it’s easy for us to rally around one another, knowing the…
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Navigating the World of ‘Mom Friends’ vs. ‘Friends Who Are Moms’
Get Pregnant Fast “Don’t shy away from using a nipple shield,” I shared with a fellow new mom the other day. “Trust me, cracked nipples are no joke!” “Ooh, brace yourself for some very colorful diapers when your little one tries sweet potatoes!” I advised another mother preparing for her child’s first taste of solids.…
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The Ups and Downs of Parenting Without a Support Network
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I embarked on our parenting journey, we found ourselves in a new state, far from friends and family. The initial challenges were tough, but they escalated as our family grew. Navigating pregnancy became increasingly overwhelming with multiple children and no respite. There were moments when I felt completely…