Tag: working mom
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Understanding the Modern Working Mom: The Rise of the DIASOM
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the landscape of motherhood and work is continuously evolving. While traditional categories like Stay-at-Home Moms (SAHMs) and Working Moms have their merits, I often find these labels too confining. I relate to each of these roles in different ways, but my unique experience has led me to introduce a…
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7 Strategies to Overcome Working Mom Guilt
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, Fellow Working Mom, Let’s take a moment to connect. First and foremost, let me reassure you: You are enough. You are more than enough. Your child loves you deeply, and that deserves recognition. I know you need to hear this today. We share a bond, a unique experience as the Working…
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What a Working Mom Wishes Her Partner Understood
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Partner, I want you to know how deeply I care for you. My love for you is unwavering, but I have to be honest — I’m exhausted. So utterly drained that even thinking about my fatigue requires too much energy. I feel completely pooped. You may look at me as if…
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Dear Kids,
Get Pregnant Fast I have no regrets about being a working mom. While many mothers may feel conflicted about their choices, I’ve embraced my role in the workforce wholeheartedly. Each morning when I leave for work, I take comfort in knowing that you’re excited to spend your day having fun, even if I’m not right…
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The Most Challenging Aspect of Being a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Choosing to be a working mom comes with its fair share of difficulties. From the judgmental stares and comments about your parenting choices to the overwhelming fatigue that hits when returning to work, the challenges can feel never-ending. The constant struggle with breast pump issues and the never-ending cleaning of baby gear…
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An Open Letter to the Working Mom from the Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Working Mom, Thanks for reaching out. Like you, I’m tired of the endless debate about who works harder, who sacrifices more, and who loves their children the most. It seems pointless, doesn’t it? I completely agree: to bridge this gap created by the media, we must strive to understand one another…
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My First Day Back at Work: A Memoir of a Stay-at-Home Mom’s Transition
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 14, 2023 Originally Published: March 20, 2010 As I prepare for my first day at a new job, I’ve meticulously picked out my outfit, packed a delicious lunch, set aside my favorite mug for a much-needed coffee fix, and even cleaned my car for the commute. I’m feeling ready to…
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To the Incredible Woman Caring for My Child While I Work
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting is no easy feat, especially when you decide to return to work after welcoming a child into your life. From the very start, I knew that being a stay-at-home parent wasn’t the right path for me. However, the thought of entrusting my child to someone else filled…
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The Empowering Journey of a Working Mom Through Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast It was during a hectic day of packing for a business trip that my husband dropped the life-altering news: our marriage was over, and he wanted a divorce. In that moment, I felt a complex swirl of emotions—crushed yet, oddly enough, relieved. Just a few months prior, the thought of this news…