? for working moms

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? 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: 04-22-2005
Sat, 03-22-2008 - 10:12am
OMG, seriously?
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Sat, 03-22-2008 - 10:17am
Seriously.
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Registered: 07-26-2007
Sat, 03-22-2008 - 10:45am
Sadly, she's not kidding. I thought my head would explode with that episode.

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Registered: 04-22-2005
Sat, 03-22-2008 - 10:48am
I'm trying to figure out how on earth 4000 square fit isn't enough room to fit a crib, changing table, rocking chair and some toys. I'm trying to think of a layout that would have 4000 square feet, but only one bedroom.
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Registered: 04-22-2005
Sat, 03-22-2008 - 10:50am
Wow. What's the show called? I've got to see this (or at least read about it)!
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Sat, 03-22-2008 - 10:58am
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Sat, 03-22-2008 - 11:02am
ITA with you on this. I watch House Hunters and I am amazed what people "need". Most of them won't go for anything less than 3 bathrooms while I have always lived in a house and apt. that only had one (with 2-4 people sharing it).
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Registered: 07-26-2007
Sat, 03-22-2008 - 11:08am
Oh, no...it was like a 4 or 5 bedroom home. But baby was coming and "We need more space!" I looked at my condo and then my head exploded.

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Registered: 07-26-2007
Sat, 03-22-2008 - 11:08am
It was an episode of House Hunters.

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Registered: 04-22-2005
Sat, 03-22-2008 - 11:51am
ROFL! 5 bedrooms and they don't have room for a baby! What did they have in all those rooms?
Room 1 - master bedroom
Room 2 - study? NURSERY?
Room 3 - home gym? NURSERY?
Room 4 - crafts? guest bedroom? NURSERY?
Room 5 - I seriously have no idea what would go here besides nursery
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