Tag: working mom
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Why Choosing Daycare Was One of My Best Decisions as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When we become parents, we often set certain beliefs about what we will and won’t do. For me, one of those strong beliefs was avoiding daycare at all costs. I didn’t have strong opinions on the stay-at-home mom versus working mom debate; however, I was determined to keep my children close to…
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Motherhood Is Not a Competition
Get Pregnant Fast “Are you a stay-at-home mom?” my 11-year-old niece, Lily, asked me with genuine curiosity as we sat in the car. Caught off guard, I replied with a hint of skepticism, “Why does it matter? Yes, I am.” “Oh, that must be nice,” she said, her tone filled with a wistful longing for…
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Balancing Act: A Working Mom’s Journey of Love for Family and Career
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mom, I find myself in a constant dance, trying to balance my unwavering love for both my family and my career. My professional journey has been a labor of love — I juggled a full-time job while pursuing a master’s degree, undertook numerous internships, and miraculously landed my dream…
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6 Reasons It’s Totally Okay to Be a Little Off as a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world as a working mom can often feel overwhelming, especially when striving for that elusive “having it all” standard while juggling countless responsibilities. When I transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to re-entering the workforce, I quickly realized that I was facing a whole new set of challenges. Suddenly, I…
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Dear Hiring Manager, I’m Six Months Pregnant
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, I experienced the shock of being laid off. Now, it’s time to refresh my resume and begin the daunting task of job hunting. I’ve navigated this path before—nearly a decade ago during the recession—but this time, it’s different. I’m not just looking for a job; I’m also six months pregnant and…
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Navigating the Guilt of Being a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast The feeling of guilt is a heavy burden I carry—guilt about working, about not working, and the struggle to find comfort in either choice. The reality of working mom guilt? It’s relentless. I once believed that being a stay-at-home mom, while also juggling some freelance work, would provide the ideal balance. Instead,…
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Why I’ve Chosen to Abandon Guilt for Being Late (Again)
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share my reasoning behind this decision. It’s not due to spending excessive time on my appearance—after all, my makeup routine is a brisk two minutes, and I rarely touch a hairdryer. Nor is it because I was caught up in folding laundry. Today, I’m excusably late because I simply could…
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Quality Time: A Misguided Concept in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast The phrase “quality time” seems to be everywhere these days—from social media feeds to parenting blogs and even commercials. As a working mom with a lively toddler, I’ve pondered what “quality time” really means and how to orchestrate it. After some reflection, I’ve reached a rather blunt conclusion: it’s a misguided notion.…
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A Day in the Life of a New Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 15, 2008 The morning rush is a whirlwind. I stumble out of bed later than I planned, the chaos of getting my little one ready for daycare leaves me a few minutes behind schedule. As I step into the office, I mentally shout, “I’m here!…
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A Heartfelt Note from a Working Mom to Her Daughter on Her Special Day
Get Pregnant Fast Today is all about you, my dear, and as you celebrate another year of life, I can’t help but marvel at how fast you’re growing. There are so many layers to our mother-daughter bond that you won’t truly grasp until you have your own children one day. Just this evening, I experienced…