moms that work...

Hi, I am a working mom and I could have very easily stayed home but that wasn't my choice. I love being a mom but I also like running my business and being a part of the workforce. I think that the amount of time that you spend with your child should be more about quality than quantity. It seems that you may just need some help either organizing your responsibilities or sharing the load. When my son was younger I had a live-in that would do a lot of the household chores, so my load was lighter. Now that he is older I have someone that does come in a couple of times a week to help out. I am not sure if you could do this but if not then maybe your husband can assist you more.

You should not feel guilty about the fact that you are a working mother. I too am a working mother but I was able to handle the same concerns that you have now. Just take one stride at a time. It is normal to have a lot of problems specially if you feel you have not enough time for your kids. But you also have to take into consideration that you need to work to make both ends meet. It is really a dilemma but if you try to manage your time and have quality time with your family it is not much of a problem. Try to delegate work to your children so that it makes things lighter for you. Give them assignments to do. For example putting things in order in their rooms, washing the dishes or watering the garden etc,so that when you get home you don't feel so much stress. Don't you think so?

Yes my wife thinks sometimes that it would be better if she stays at home and try to live on benefits. Because both of us work, we are not eligibile to several social benefits that another couple is entitled to.

I am a working mom. I would trade my job for staying at home with my daughter. Our difference is, in our country, we can have helpers to do the chores for us and a nanny to take care of our kids. It pains me to leave my daughter when I got to work so I leave a lot earlier most of the time so that I won't have to see her cry.

Hi there! I share the same sentiment with you. I just feel awful about mothering situations at times because I feel inadequate about it because of time constraints. These days are pretty hectic because of the periodic exams of my kids, I need to review them--prepare some reviewers for them as well as write some articles for my work. It's just tough and I need to focus more on being productive than being stressed. Y ou can do it, I know!I wish you all the best and also all working moms at mylot.

I don't think that staying home makes you a better mom. My mom worked and she was a great mom. I don't personally have kids, but I have noticed that families that do have a stay at home mom are usually more grounded and closer together.