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
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 Joanna_Topaz | Eden Prairie, MN
I missed two soccer games due to a trip to Germany, and my daughter greeted me on return with a too-polite-for-an-11-year-old request to please come to the rest of her games for the season. (I did.)
by buttmuffin | BEAUFORT, NC
I had extreme mom guilt about not breastfeeding my first child. I tried and tried but she would NEVER latch on. I felt like such a failure. When she was 16, I found out that her tongue was too tightly attached to the bottom of her mouth, and she had to have that snipped. The doctor asked if I had trouble breastfeeding, he said it would have been impossible for her to latch on. So i was finally able to let go of that guilt!
by bindrid | Brooklyn, NY
yes,everyday!
by Denigan17 | NINE MILE FLS, WA
I have mom guilt on going back to work, even though she is in great hands! I wish I could be home to spend more time with her.
by sashalynn73 | PETAL, MS
I missed my daughter in a play at school. I did not realize they were having it that morning and I had a meeting at work I could not miss.
by Gjprasad | BROOKLYN, NY
all the time! now a days moms are criticized for everything and it makes me more critical on myself. social media is rough
by beetea | LAFAYETTE, LA
When you have little ones close to the same age and you only have two eyes, so there is no telling how many adorable moments I have missed, but I have seen many as well.
by ecoqueen88 | APEX, NC
I've missed so many firsts, but I get to see them do it again and again. And the kids don't remember that I wasn't there--they remember all of the times that I was there. As they get older, I can't go to every school event, party, etc but I try to pick the important ones and prioritize them.
by SouperSandi | HOLBROOK, NY
A little bit of mom guilt when my daughter had her first meal of finger foods at day care. But, in retrospect, she has grown up to be an independent and intelligent young woman. So, being a working mom can be a good thing..
by mbb216 | FT LAUDERDALE, FL
I'm always thinking I'm not doing enough but all I can do is my best!
by Jodiem32 | Little Rock, AR
Omg did i ever feel guilty all the time when my son was young and i was a single mom i had to work fulltime so my son spent most of his time at daycare i felt like i was missing out in so much it made me sad everytime i had to drop him off that i wanted to go back and pick him right up but i new he was in good hands its just the point that i felt like i should have been there 24 hours for him 😢 now he is a teenager and doesnt need mom as much anymore boy how time flies!
by kmaccubb | COCKEYSVILLE, MD
Serious mom guilt about not cooking and feeding my son "proper" meals sometimes.
by smartlady | COCONUT CREEK, FL
Not having enough money .
by candries | Carthage, TX
My kids are grown but I did miss out on some of their school events due to work. I tried to make as many as possible. You do what you can do.
by deerlee | Naples, FL
special individual attention
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