? for working moms

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Registered: 03-31-2006
? for working moms
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Mon, 03-03-2008 - 11:08am

My son is six months old, and I have been back to work full time for four weeks.

I became upset over the weekend when two people (who are very close to me) made comments such as: "it seems like it would be so much easier to drop your kids off at daycare and work full time than to stay home", and even worse, "it's clearly easier to work and have someone else raise your kids than stay home". Both were stated by mothers who have never been in the position of working full-time with children. I disagree thoroughly with both comments (my life is certainly NOT easier now that I'm back to work!)

So... without stiring up the hornet's nest that is the "mommy war"... I am curious, how can I respond to statements like this? Should I respond, or just let it go? How long does it take to get over hearing hurtful things like this?

Any thoughts are appreciated!

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Registered: 03-22-2004
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:03am
I am sure there will come a time when they will not want/ or should not share a room.
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Registered: 08-18-2007
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:18am
Again, children like to run around and spread out.
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Registered: 10-05-2007
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:19am

Give it a try....I have a friend who just published her first book.

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Ducky

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Registered: 10-05-2007
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:27am

What are you talking about?

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Ducky

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Registered: 10-05-2007
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:30am

You just started your *nice nest egg*?

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Ducky

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Registered: 03-27-2000
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:31am

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Registered: 08-18-2007
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:45am

But he still had to pay taxes on his 4.4% return.

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:47am

I had a great relationship with my grandmother, it was a wonderful thing and I miss her dearly.

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:48am

Well said and I agree.

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 03-26-2008 - 9:49am

I know, I know.

PumpkinAngel

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