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Moms Come Together for Serena Williams. How's Your Mom Guilt? Tell Us to Win a $25 Gift Card

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Jul 12, 2018

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Most working (and even non-working) parents know the disappointing feeling of missing one of their baby’s milestones. Whether it be their first word or first step, it can be hard to be present for these unpredictable moments. Tennis star and new mom Serena Williams recently joined the working parents’ club when she tweeted about missing 10-month-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.’s first steps.

It seems that all moms have some guilt about something they did or didn't do. What's yours and how do you deal with it? Tell us below and you'll be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Today reports about Williams’ recent tweet and the large community of moms that came together to send the tennis champion an uplifting message about parenthood and what it means to be a working mom. Williams recently tweeted, “She took her first steps...I was training and missed it. I cried.” Instead of chastising the new mom, others on social media stood up to assure Williams that being a working parent can be complicated - but still very rewarding.

One user who related to Williams tweeted, “I missed a bunch of firsts while I was at work. I hear ya, mama. It’s not easy. But our girls see us out there grinding + living our dreams and that’s got to mean something. Good luck in London - my daughter and I are both rooting for you!” Another user told the story of how she even brought her baby with her to work and still missed that milestone. She tweets, “I took my 1st child all the way to Israel on a trade mission. During a meeting I heard cheering out in the waiting area .... Yup, staff and husband and assorted strangers saw her 1st steps. It all turns out okay. #Workingmomsrock”

And even stay-at-home moms know it’s not always possible to be there for every single new thing your baby does. One mom to twins tweets, “I'm a housewife and was in the next room and I missed it. With both of the twins. Please don't feel bad. Be happy for her and be ready for the running after her.” Hopefully, those loving messages helped to clear some of the mom-guilt Williams was probably feeling after missing her daughter’s first steps.

Do you have mom guilt? (What mom doesn't?!?) Comment below with your story - and you'll be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Don't forget to share any lessons you've learned that can help others feel better about their experiences in parenting.

*One lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Giveaway is open through July 29th, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member Modelc96.

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by JacquelineCMorillo | Pleasantville, NJ

Jul 13, 2018

When I am leaving for work and my daughter does not want to let me go. I do not want to let her go either.

by MollyJG | MILFORD, CT

Jul 13, 2018

I do not cause I'm not a mom yet! haha

by abc1111 | Auburn, WA

Jul 13, 2018

My son is 17 now but when he was younger, I felt very guilty whenever I eat cookies without him. He loves cookies even up to this day. Now, I steal cookies from his room.

by PBRmama | SURPRISE, AZ

Jul 13, 2018

My guilt is not having enough time for all of them, being with the toddler more.

by shonvic1981 | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX

Jul 13, 2018

I have 4 children and my biggest guilt was I felt like I didn't spend alot of time with them because I had to work. Ofcourse, on the weekends I did alot of outings and tried to make up the time. Looking back I wish I would have just been a stay at home Mom. But, at the time I couldn't afford it. Congrats to Serena on becoming a first time Mom! She will find a way to make it work. As mothers we always do. Thanks for the chance to win.

by Amy197612 | PLATTSBURGH, NY

Jul 13, 2018

Saving money for college!

by tjs68111 | SPOTTSVILLE, KY

Jul 13, 2018

I wish I would've spent more time playing in the floor with my son who now only wants to play video games or watch YouTube on his tablet!?! Ugh!!!

by Amy197612 | PLATTSBURGH, NY

Jul 13, 2018

My kids are 24 and 19. I would like to help my 19 year with his college tuition. I don't make much money. I wish I had saved money to help him.

by betatester | HYATTSVILLE, MD

Jul 13, 2018

I feel guilty that I didn't relish in my second child's milestones the way I did with my first.

by BonnieS | GRAND BLANC, MI

Jul 13, 2018

I felt guilty when my son had a basketball competition and I did not go but my dad did. He won first place and got a trophy and a bunch of swag. He was 12 years old, and now he is 25 and it still bothers me.

by savings417 | SPRINGFIELD, MO

Jul 13, 2018

I feel guilty when I have to work too much and can't spend time with my kids.

by SLLYON | MORGANTON, NC

Jul 13, 2018

I certainly wish I could have spent less time at work (or being exhausted from work) and more time with the kids. I did try to always make our time together quality time but I do remember being too short tempered and cranky sometimes, I hate that!

by davisjodie | Chatham, NJ

Jul 13, 2018

yelling at my daughter when I'm upset

by RandiKaye | Indianapolis, IN

Jul 13, 2018

I always have mom guilt about something . Lately for me it is that my daughter (6 years younger than her brother) has had so few less experiences than her brother was given at her age. We had more money and were able to do more experiences like zoo trips, birthday parties, etc. We traveled more--- he'd been on 3 cross country train rides, and many more road trips by the time he was her age- she's been to three states, barely. He's been to Disney, etc. Logically I know our circumstances were different, but it doesn't make the mom guilt any less!

by skittles4203 | GLENDALE, AZ

Jul 13, 2018

I always have a guilt that I never breast fed my oldest child but I did with all the others. I was young with him and people told me bad things would happen, so I didn't I feel guilty about it but there is nothing I can do to change the past! I can just make sure that they all know there is nothing wrong with it and they should try it (if they can) at least once with their child!