Tag: time
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Can They Stay Little Forever?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 21, 2015 Originally Published: April 9, 2010 This morning, as I dropped off my 5-year-old at school, he turned away with a nonchalant shrug, refusing to give me a kiss goodbye. My heart sank. Already? I thought, feeling the sting of his indifference. “I’m not ready for this,” I whispered…
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I Don’t Desire More Babies, But I Long for More Time with the Ones I’ve Got
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh my goodness, it’s a boy! Sweetheart, it’s a boy!” I exclaimed as my husband and I sat in a cozy diner, hands trembling with anticipation as we unveiled the ultrasound images tucked away in a white envelope, revealing the sex of our third child. The joy on my husband’s face and…
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All I Want Is To Hold Onto Time With My Child
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, the journey of parenthood can feel like a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that simultaneously uplift and weigh you down. The ten months of pregnancy were not just a physical transformation; they were also a mental challenge filled with endless worries about my ability to be a good parent.…
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How Long Is Three Years?
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago today, I lost my mother, and ever since, I’ve reflected on the passage of time as I mark this anniversary. While it often seems like daily life rushes by unnoticed, mothers have a unique ability to perceive the changes that come with time. Moms recognize the subtle shifts when…
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Navigating Grief After the Loss of a Child: A Journey Through Time
Get Pregnant Fast As parents grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing a child, we find ourselves in a world that has shifted dramatically. We experience deeper sorrow, a profound longing for the moments that will never be ours again. Yet, we also cultivate a greater capacity for love, cherishing the time we have, and…
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The Passage of Time
Get Pregnant Fast When a baby enters the world, every moment feels monumental. It’s astonishing how life can transform so rapidly. Just hours before, everything seemed one way, but now, you’ve experienced an irreversible, profound shift. You’ve always understood love, but now you feel a depth of affection that makes previous experiences seem shallow and…
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Even After She’s Gone, Mom Still Knows Best
Get Pregnant Fast Five years have passed since my mother passed away. Each anniversary of her departure leaves me grappling with the bewildering nature of time. I’ve written about this before, reflecting on how the passage of time is a profound teacher when it comes to parenting. Nothing brings a clearer understanding of motherhood than…