Tag: motherhood
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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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I’m Not a “Special Needs Mom,” And Here’s Why
home insemination kit Hey friends! You know, I often come across the term “special needs mom” floating around on social media, especially during the holiday season or when IEPs are being discussed. There are countless listicles, memes, and blog posts dedicated to this label, but I have to say, I don’t identify with it at…
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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!…
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Mom Turns Her Struggles with Postpartum Depression into Advocacy
Get Pregnant Fast After experiencing postpartum depression, one determined mom is now a fierce advocate for mental health awareness among new parents. Paige Waters, a devoted social worker with over two decades of experience, found herself navigating the turbulent waters of postpartum depression after the birth of her son. What she thought would be a…