Tag: motherhood
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Why This Mother Nearly Rejected the Idea of Another Child
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can present a myriad of feelings and decisions, and for one mother, the thought of welcoming a second child sparked a whirlwind of contemplation. After the arrival of her first daughter, Emma, she felt complete with their family unit of three. Despite loving her role as a mother, she frequently found…
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Kisha Lane: Navigating Parenthood and Overcoming Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Kisha Lane, a seasoned actress and director, has been captivating audiences for nearly four decades. Best known for her role as the adorable Rudy Huxtable on the beloved series “The Huxtable Family,” Kisha has evolved from childhood star to a multifaceted creative force in the entertainment industry. Balancing her career with her…
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5 Unexpected Things I Long For After Becoming a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson, The Family Organizer Becoming a parent often comes with a long list of things you miss—sleep, spontaneous outings with friends, or simply having time to enjoy personal hobbies. While these are common grievances, there are a few unexpected aspects of my pre-mom life that I genuinely yearn for. Here…
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Body After Baby: Moms Share Their Experiences
Get Pregnant Fast Curious about the changes your body will go through after welcoming your little one? You’re definitely not alone. Many moms-to-be ponder this a lot. To get the real scoop, we reached out to mothers who have experienced the journey of motherhood. They candidly shared their thoughts on what their bodies were like…
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Eve Rodsky on the Hidden Workload of Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast When Harvard-educated attorney and mother Eve Rodsky found herself in tears over a simple text about blueberries, she realized a change was necessary. Many women still shoulder the majority of invisible labor—essentially the constant responsibility for household tasks and childcare. Rodsky aims to help restore balance in domestic roles. In her journey…
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Why Raising One Child Was More Challenging for Me Than Two
Get Pregnant Fast “One is like one. Two is like twenty.” I can’t count how many times I heard this saying after welcoming my first child. As if the thought of expanding my family wasn’t daunting enough, this idea alone made me hesitate. Twenty? No thank you. I was already struggling to manage with just…
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Surprising Things I Never Imagined Cleaning Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of parenthood! You know it’s going to be a bit chaotic, but nothing quite prepares you for the unexpected cleaning tasks that come with a newborn. I figured I’d be dealing with dirty diapers, spit-up, and the occasional snotty nose, but some things really caught me off guard. So,…
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No Roadmap for This: Establishing Fresh Traditions
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Mom of Two Reflects on Her Journey of Love and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom was never something I envisioned for myself. I wasn’t the girl who babysat as a teen, nor did I have an innate desire to hold babies. My focus was on my career as a wedding photographer, and I often felt I lacked the nurturing instinct that many women seemed…
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The 4 Books That Helped Me Navigate Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach the final stretch of my pregnancy, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves. With my little girl arriving in just ten weeks (fingers crossed for a timely arrival!), I’ve been on a quest for knowledge. Let’s be real—having a baby should come with a manual!…