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 Poonam1421 | SCHAUMBURG, IL

Jul 18, 2018

As far I was stay at home mom and spend great time with kids but now I started working so missing times with kids

by CatsMom | WOOD DALE, IL

Jul 18, 2018

I'm only a fur mom of 2 cats. But I always feel like I need to treat the two very evenly with attention, or I feel guilty.

by Chicgiselle | PEMBROKE PNES, FL

Jul 18, 2018

When I feel burnt out and spend a few minutes on my phone, I feel bad I'm not using that time for my son.

by Delphinium54 | Slippery Rock, PA

Jul 17, 2018

I worked full-time for the first nine months of my first child's life and couldn't handle the guilt. I quit and have never gone back to work!

by LarryBug | Scottsdale, AZ

Jul 17, 2018

My mom guilt is not always having the energy to go outside with them when they want to ride bikes, scooter around the neighborhood or the park.

by tiramisu888 | harrison, NY

Jul 17, 2018

I feel guilty when I let the ipad babysit my kids, I know it's hard to not do that sometimes!

by samie1 | SUDBURY, MA

Jul 17, 2018

My one regret not to have time to spend with my babies. I wish to be home and spend every second with my kids

by JSletten | Rome, NY

Jul 17, 2018

I have 2 sons. One is active in everything and the other chooses not to be. I fell guilty that I do more - spend more money, time, etc - on the one than the other.

by lilannie | WEST PALM BCH, FL

Jul 17, 2018

Not having enough time.

by larael | LAUREL, MT

Jul 17, 2018

I developed a chronic pain condition from a flu virus 11 years ago when my kids were 13, 11, 8, and 6 y.o. Having to miss out on a choir concert or track meet because I was too sick to go was devastating to me!

by wdionisiolover | DELTONA, FL

Jul 16, 2018

i have extreme mom guilt, I am a clean and sober for 12 years mom, I lost my children in 2001 due to drugs and alcohol, I missed 8 years of their life, i got custody back in 2009 after struggling and trying and a lot of hard work. All very much worth it, I enjoy everyday as much as I can, my children are now 20 and 24, my mistake was having extreme mom guilt and spoiling them with everything. I was and still catch myself trying to make up for lost time. As i grow stronger every day I am learning that I should not have spoiled them the way i did, because now I am having to fix the spoiled behaviors. We are all growing together and learning everyday. Now I have mom guilt but its hidden and I try not to let it come out,lol.