tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post2463188212804895370..comments2024-01-08T14:52:51.471-08:00Comments on The Rowdy Stroudy's: Working MomCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896293949728093187noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-6171930172639150182010-05-28T05:20:22.999-07:002010-05-28T05:20:22.999-07:00I found your post from your comment on Mormon Momm...I found your post from your comment on Mormon Mommy Blog and had to read your post. Thank you, I feel the same way and am in almost the same situation. My husband lost his job two years ago and so I am the one working full time while he is at home with our two children. It's the hardest thing in the world leaving my babies each day, I think everyone should know that working moms love their kids just as much as anyone else and work twice as hard to get things done and spend time with them.The Lewis Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034015869058020084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-10242915434891710432010-04-26T22:43:28.112-07:002010-04-26T22:43:28.112-07:00oh carrie, i feel your pain! not exactly the same,...oh carrie, i feel your pain! not exactly the same, but being in school has me SO occupied. i had a hard time deciding to go back to school, but felt like it was the right thing to do. now that i'm in school, i'm gone about 10 hours twice a week and when i'm home, it's like i'm not even there because all i do is homework. it makes me sad. but at the same time i sometimes feel very happy about what i'm doing. i actually enjoy it a lot now, which is weird to me (who ever thought i would like school!). sometimes i feel guilty when i like something that is taking me away from my baby. i enjoyed reading this. it makes me feel better :)Darren and Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659881626773991500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-62911523061225239472010-04-25T22:04:21.053-07:002010-04-25T22:04:21.053-07:00oh carrie, I love it. I think it's something e...oh carrie, I love it. I think it's something everyone should read. I'm glad I did. very insightful and sensible. what I love is how you know what you're trying to say. it's hard to write something when I don't exactly know what I'm feeling or what I want to express. you're loud and clear.<br /><br />and by the way, you juggle both worlds beautifully and you've always done what was best for your family. you're pretty awesome.Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894299979157964593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-54943557893856088022010-04-24T18:32:06.008-07:002010-04-24T18:32:06.008-07:00Though I feel very blessed to be able to be in a s...Though I feel very blessed to be able to be in a situation where I can stay at home, I know not all women have that opportunity or - frankly - the desire. This is definitely a scenerio that must be decided between you, your hubby and the Lord. End of sentence. <br /><br />And - by the way - you are a GREAT mom. Your kids are blessed to have you.Sunshine Promiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778302283088319607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-57096623383978508772010-04-23T21:35:56.783-07:002010-04-23T21:35:56.783-07:00My neighbor is a working mom and she always talks ...My neighbor is a working mom and she always talks about how she feels like everyone is always judging her, even if they aren't.<br />I've met women that fall into every category of working mother. From those who didn't want kids had them accidentally and work because they can't stand being home, to those who would give just about ANYTHING to be able to stay home with their kids.<br /><br />I don't judge. You do what you gotta do! You don't owe anyone an explanation.Serene is my name, not my life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02181359150279923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-14150394270537686232010-04-23T21:02:24.876-07:002010-04-23T21:02:24.876-07:00Carrie, you hit the nail on the head. I feel the e...Carrie, you hit the nail on the head. I feel the exact same way.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938860988782323361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-79053487193931805042010-04-23T16:21:11.394-07:002010-04-23T16:21:11.394-07:00I feel the same way. Since I need to work, I am bl...I feel the same way. Since I need to work, I am blessed with the most ideal conditions possible. I still miss out on some things and that makes me sad. When, I first went back to work Annagrace was 16 months old and I was afraid that I would resent Tyler later. But, I have loved my job, the opportunity to talk to other adults and be in another world, to have something other than my child to talk to my husband about over dinner. And the opportunity Annagrace has had to spend a day or two a week with her Grandparents has been wonderful. I just hope after baby girl #2 arrives that I won't have a hard time going back. (I've really enjoyed the last two weeks of not working!!) Fortunately, I think it is going to work out for me to go back just part-time - just a night or two a week. Anyway, my point is: it's based on each person and what works for them and their family. No judgments from me.Candihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155845250378618573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982495311070974364.post-14143467734988495942010-04-23T15:21:23.644-07:002010-04-23T15:21:23.644-07:00Hate to contradict but you are a mother at all hou...Hate to contradict but you are a mother at all hours of the day! And just 'cause you might not have the chance to be with your kids all day, doesn't mean that you love them less or are less of a mother to them. Everybody has a different set of circumstances. One of my very good friends is the bread winner while her husband is a stay at home dad. It works for them & that is what God directed them to do. No judgement from me.heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546104584847875114noreply@blogger.com