pregnancy
Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.
loving through loss
What if I never see my son’s smiling face again? Everything will be fine. You’ll wake up. Don’t worry. There was a feeling of peace that came over me. It washed away the fear that raced around inside my mind.
Esmoore ShurpitPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesThe Anniversary Waltz
The morning haze of June 10, 1994, was particularly tiring for Shelley. Two months of pregnancy have started taking its toll, from the dreaded morning sickness to the backache that no Tylenol could kill. Taking it easy around the house, a restless Shelley figured today was just going to be another typical hot summer day. Mark, who started work earlier in the day, came home early, catching her off guard.
Barb DukemanPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesIlluminating Wellness
The Dim Dawn: A Life Fading in Hues In the serene village of Serenlea, Lily's days felt like a washed-out watercolor, drained of vitality. The humdrum routine left her fatigued, as if the color had seeped out of her life. Enter Puravive, a whisper of possibility in the quietude of her existence, promising a chance to rediscover the vibrancy that had slowly faded away.
Najeem AnsariPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesDevotion
Will you marry me? My stomach somersaults as I realise, I am engaged, betrothed, affianced. People say little girls dream of this moment their whole lives, but for most of mine, I feigned no interest in the complexities of marriage. Nor did I ever fantasise about becoming a mother or raising children.
Sian N. CluttonPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesWeathering The Storms
Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the storm brewing inside me. My hand clutched the positive pregnancy test, the two pink lines mocking me with the promise of a future that now felt impossibly bleak. I'd always dreamed of children, but not now, not with my husband deployed overseas. The joy of motherhood felt tainted by the fear of facing it alone.
Rebecca Lynn IveyPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesWillow Creek
Willow Creek End of a beginning It was a late Sunday afternoon in Willow Creek, Fall was upon the little town, as all the leaves was falling off the trees and winter slowly creeping closer. Down the street of Dragonfly Dr lived the Dawson family. Down the main hall in the house where they lived was a 10-year-old boy named Dylan sitting in the hallway near his mother’s room. They told him to wait in there while the doctor was busy inside the main room of the house where his mother Rose was laying sick on the bed. She has been diagnosed with late-stage leukemia a few months ago and ever since they found out she had leukemia it was hard on their family. Rose was everything to Dylan, she was the kindest loving mother and she always loved to bake cookies for Dylan school. She always told Dylan to follow his dreams and that he must believe in himself. “Dylan “The house butler called to him softly, Dylan looked up and wiped the tears of his cold soar cheeks, Victor joins him on the couch, “Is my mommy going to be okay Dylan asked to Victor, Victor left a heavy sigh and looked down to him, he could see the boy was terrified and his eyes were flowing with tears. “I don’t know, “said Victor.
joelien GerberPublished 2 months ago in Families"Exploring the Concept of Virginity in Modern Society"
The concept of virginity, as it is understood today, is a complex and multifaceted construct, deeply intertwined with societal norms, cultural values, and individual beliefs. Its historical roots are deeply embedded in ancient civilizations, where the concept of chastity was highly revered and closely tied to notions of honor, purity, and family lineage. Women were expected to maintain their virginity until marriage, and the loss of this status was often seen as a significant setback, not only for the woman but also for her family.
sasanka pereraPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesPregnant Women Deserve Only the Very Best
Nine months of pregnancy is not that easy for any woman. Being pregnant requires having that extra amount of energy, patience, and endurance for this most demanding of human female experiences. Extra care must be taken in caring for one's self which includes following the diet and making the environment as conducive as possible for a healthy pregnancy.
RAJEEV VERMAPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesTogether We Fly
Rain lashed against the tiny apartment window, mirroring the storm raging inside my 18-year-old heart. My son slept peacefully in the crib, oblivious to the turmoil I felt. Every rattle of thunder shook the floorboards, echoing the fear and uncertainty gripping my heart. I held a scholarship letter - my ticket to a future I'd dreamt of, a future that suddenly felt incompatible with the tiny hand curled around my finger.
Rebecca Lynn IveyPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesNew Baby Love
What is love? Even before a child is born, a mother begins to have a connection with someone she really doesn't know. Love begins in her mind, her imaginations, her hopes, her dreams. She forms a picture of what love will look like, who love will look like, how love will act towards her.
Shirley BelkPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesA First-Time Mom's Journey into Motherhood
I had always envisioned motherhood as a blissful experience until I had the chance to experience it for myself. Finding out that I was pregnant was a bittersweet moment for me. I always wanted to have a baby, but now that everything was becoming a reality, I was both scared and thrilled.
Explain why popcorn pops to a kid who loves watching it in the microwave.
Popcorn is like a tiny explosion of joy in a bag. You might have wondered why those little kernels magically transform into fluffy, delicious snacks when you pop them in the microwave. Well, get ready to embark on a journey into the world of popcorn popping – it's a mix of science, fun, and a dash of magic!
JOSIAH NWOKOPublished 2 months ago in Families