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6 Reasons Why I'm Not Scared of Giving Birth...
Here I am, in all my 38 week pregnant glory. This was last week though, so imagine me marginally more pregnant now. This baby is very much wanted, so although I appreciate that accidents do happen, in our case it was planned and prepared for, so maybe that has something to do with my mentality. From the day I found out I was pregnant I've been excited, and haven't had many negative thoughts at all. I've had a relatively easy ride of it too, which can't hurt.
By Natalie Fairypants7 years ago in Families
Tips for Moving Elderly Parents From New York to New Jersey
Being the oldest child or designated caregiver of elderly parents can be a tremendous responsibility. It’s common to feel pressured when trying to help them make the best decisions, and even more so if you have to make decisions for them due to debilitating conditions. Living situations are among the most sensitive issues when caring for elderly parents, especially if they’re adversed to a move. Even a move of a relatively short distance from a home in New York to an assisted living community in New Jersey can be a tricky subject to approach, and things only get more complicated when factoring in assistance like Medicaid/Medicare. The following are some essential bits of advice for a successful move.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Families
Guardianship: A Solution for Same-Sex Parents Battling For Parental Rights
Same-sex parents battling for parental rights are in a very difficult situation to deal with and overcome, especially when it involves their child. So if you’re going through the same challenging stage in your life, what do you need to know about guardianship? How can a guardianship lawyer help? Let’s find out.
By Mike Johnson7 years ago in Families
10 Things That Will Change as Soon as You Have Kids....
From the moment I had my son, my life changed. I know it sounds cliche, I used to hear people say it and roll my eyes. But it really, really does change everything. Whether you want it to or not, there are certain changes that are pretty much out of your control unless you are some sort of superhero/have the funds to hire an army to do everything for you; which, let's face it, in this day and age, people rarely do. That is especially true if you happen to live in central London like myself and my partner.
By Samantha Bentley7 years ago in Families
A Letter to My Creations
My first real love, my precious little baby girl, I was so scared when I first found out you was growing inside my body. I was in real disbelief. I was mad, sad, and happy all at the same time. Why?! Well, firstly I was young and had a different life plan. But I guess that's why they say it's not always good to plan, cause sometimes plans don't go as planned. In short "SHIT HAPPENS."
By Born Empress7 years ago in Families
Undone by the Tow Truck
When I was six-years-old, my hair was still strawberry blonde, and long enough to get caught in my belt loops. It swayed when I walked, and tangled in everything, especially itself. My mother trimmed my blunt bangs every other week, but, other than that, I never really saw a hair stylist. My hair cycled through these three stages: long, short, and bangs. Sometimes it was more like a Venn diagram, alternating between bangs and no bangs. I consider the bangs my low points in life. Not necessarily because anything momentous happened, but because they made my already-round-face look even more like an infant. I got bangs when I was too young to walk until I was six, then again at ten, thirteen, sixteen, and almost when I turned twenty-one.
By Carsyn Smith7 years ago in Families
#WorkingMumGuilt
It finally arrived, I returned back to work this week. I was slowly (and I mean slowly) preparing myself for the day by trying to be positive. I got the lunches ready the night before and I even got dinner prepped too. I packed both my bag and my son's bag ready for his day at nursery. I felt good about his first day away from me as I returned back; however, I felt nervous not knowing what to expect walking back into an office I spent 16 years being a part of. The drop off for my son was pretty straight forward, a few standard tears from him but he was soon distracted by breakfast. I made a quick getaway and headed to work.
By Kavita The Unlikely Mummy7 years ago in Families
Tips to Successfully Bringing Your Baby Along on a Work Trip
When you bring a baby into the world, you want to spend every minute you have with them. Your baby becomes the center of your universe and it’s understandable you find it difficult each time you have to be away from them, even just for a while.
By Mia Johnson7 years ago in Families
Only the Strongest Survive
Imagine waking up in a three bedroom home, with two older brothers and two older sisters. That was my life when I was enjoying my adolescent years. My brothers were always out and about, as well as my sisters. Being the baby of the family was pretty chill... but it gets pretty lonely even though we had both parents in the home I still felt a bit, lonesome, if I can say.
By Isaiah Blount7 years ago in Families
My Memories of Parents
My memories of parents Childhood memories are some of our most precious memories we will ever have. I think the major part of events and emotions will stay green in our memory, no matter how life will treat us. Can you remember your childhood? I am 100 percent sure, all of us will definitely agree, that everything seemed much better than it actually was. That our parents and grandparents kind and loving contribution. They made us feel that trees were higher, colors were brighter, the world was kinder, the golden-aged were wiser, and all the planet went around us, for our sake and happiness.
By Alyssa Day7 years ago in Families
