8 Things Working Moms Want You to Know

What working moms want you to know...Before I officially delve into the heart of this post, allow me to make one thing very clear: All moms are working moms.

I had always been a work-outside-the-home mom, and until four months ago I was a mom who worked a stressful male-dominated corporate job with a hellish commute and two kids in daycare. It was hard; so, so hard. I had my fill of insensitive moms who made me doubt myself and my parenting decisions. I had my moments of bitterness and frustration, but through it all I realized one thing: Moms do what they have to do.

All moms deserve a voice and this post is dedicated to the work-outside-the-home-mamas who have something to say.


We're dedicated
1. We're dedicated
"Working moms are just as dedicated to being a mom."
@hannemaniacs via Twitter Hannemaniacs

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We put in our time
2. We put in our time
"We always put in our time, maybe not in normal office hours, but we get our work done. Mommy or Work or Personal - guilt is often palpable and can be very draining."
@PchopCoop via Twitter


I'm a better mom for it
3. I'm a better mom for it
"Having that connection to the outside world and confidence in accomplishment - makes me a better mom."
@AutumnPenaloza via Twitter Mommy Rock Out


We want to be included
4. We want to be included
"We want to be included in the birthday parties & get togethers as much as possible even if we can't make weekday events; keep inviting us!"
@BusylandB via Twitter Busyland

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We're flexible
5. We're flexible
"Don't dismiss our availability or at least our child's even if it is btwn 9&5. Flex time is made for that reason."
@PlaydayFriday via Twitter


My working teaches valuable lessons
6. My working teaches valuable lessons
"Having my son know that he isn't always the center of attention has actually been a real positive. I still love him with all my heart but it's good for him to know Mom has other priorities too."
via Veronica

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We're raising our kids
7. We're raising our kids
"That we are not neglecting our kids by working. We ARE raising our kids not the nannies or daycare."
@uptight_mama via Twitter Confessions of an Uptight Mama


We are focused on our family
8. We are focused on our family
"Work is a priority but my family will ALWAYS come first."
@RebeccaMsMingle via Twitter

- By Lori Garcia

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