Tag: emotional challenges

  • D-MER: A Unique Anxiety-Related Breastfeeding Condition

    Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a journey filled with various challenges, and for some new mothers, breastfeeding can come with unexpected emotional hurdles. One such condition, known as D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex), can cause intense feelings of anxiety during the milk letdown process. When I had my first child, I was relieved that…

  • A Single Mom’s Candid Perspective on SMILF

    Get Pregnant Fast When I first heard about SMILF, a new Showtime series created by Frankie Shaw that draws on her experiences as a single mother trying to navigate the acting scene in Los Angeles, I was skeptical. Friends and family insisted I would find it relatable, but as a single mom myself, I often…

  • The Toughest Challenge in Parenting… (It’s More Than Just Sleep Deprivation!)

    Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding? Initially, it can be quite painful. Establishing a new daily routine? Overwhelming. Adjusting to the shifts in your relationship and life? Tough. And let’s not even start on sleep deprivation—it’s a real struggle. These challenges have marked what I can only describe as the most difficult year of my life—my first…

  • The Daunting Challenge of Getting Ready for Baby No. 2

    Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare for the arrival of my second child, I can’t shake this peculiar feeling of loss that many expectant parents experience. It’s not that I’m unexcited about our new addition; rather, there’s a sense of guilt about how my firstborn will adjust to having to share her space and attention.…