I'm a damn good mom

[chicorojo]

- I managed to get all A's this semester and last.

-I cook dinner every night, and keep the house clean, make sure the boys get their homework done, and sit through 2 1/2 hours of practices a night.

-I make it a point to bite my tounge and get along with my ex so my kids can have us both at games, bday parties, etc.

- I just love my kids every single day, I let them know they are loved so very much.

[seerealsky]

- I have created and sustained the life of my first child, and she fills my life with a joy that was previously unknown.

- I have forged my way through personal struggles and arrived at a peace of mind and a peace of heart in this stage of my life.

- I may not be working a "real job", but I devote myself to my daughter all day every day without (much) complaint.

- I haven't strangled my husband, even when I wanted to (reaaally bad). Motherhood is about these small sacrifices.

[eliz77]

-I'm proud that despite failing at nursing, LO seems well adjusted, gaining weight, hitting all milestones rather early and is thriving. (Damn FB pages that I just can't seem to delete telling me otherwise...)

-Secretly proud and sort of disturbed that a co-worker told me I make the staff better and when I am not there, most don't do their jobs properly. Now that I am back FT, it makes up, in the most teensy bit, for not being a SAHM.

-Proud i haven't left my H despite the fact he has not once been up for a MOTN changing/feeding and is only useful on weekends...which I do admit is important since i work weekends.

-Oh, and glad that despite not being able to immediately do skin-to-skin, exclusively nurse or baby wear around the clock, LO and I seem to have been able to bond very well. (Again, damn FB pages that I just can't seem to delete telling me otherwise...)

[apsalartoll]

-I'm proud of my adorable baby, and the joy she brings to me everyday. It's truly amazing watching her grow in so many ways.

-I'm proud of DH. He's a SAHD for the next 8 weeks, and he's doing a great job. He adores LO, and she gives him a ton of smiles.

-I'm proud that while I was on leave, my company identified me as an essential employee and gave me a raise and a nice stock bonus.

-I'm proud of my boss and coworkers for being ok with me working flexible hours.

-I'm proud of myself for working out 4 or 5 times per week and getting back into shape slowly but surely.

[mommarochelle]

I'm a damn good mom because I spend months planning my kids birthday parties, and losing sleep at night, making sure that everything is perfect.

I'm a good mom/girlfriend because I work full time, and I still cook dinner and clean up every night

I'm a good mom because I encourage my kids instead of discouraging them. Every term this year, both of my kids are on the honor roll and I can guarantee that it's not from their dad's side odd the family.

I constantly tell my boyfriend how proud I am of him for getting his bachelor's degree.

I'm a good mom because I tolerate my exes long enough to drop off/pick up kids on weekends.

[gdaniels77]

-I'm proud of myself for creating this beautiful, perfectly healthy human being and finding that it comes naturally to have the strength and patience to keep her nourished, clean, and happy pretty much singlehandedly.

-That's all I've got for myself right now.

But I'm proud of all of the D14 mamas for being such strong and amazing mothers, and just doing your thang in general! Happy Mothers Day D14, you all deserve this day. Creepy internet hugs to everyone!

[gradschoolmama]

eliz77 maybe it's time to think about quitting Facebook? Or at least taking a break? It can really be unhelpful and challenging. I quit it years ago and feel so much lighter because of it

ETA high glove everyone. d14 is full of damn good moms

Lol edit again: high glove? I like it , let's pretend that was on purpose. It's a classier high five.

[happyfeet9]

- I'm a good mom because I'm still breastfeeding in spite of having several supply scares and being almost exclusively pumping.
- I'm a good mom because I run to catch every train and bus in my ridiculous commute to make sure I give DS his last meal in the morning and do our nightly bedtime routine.
- I'm a good wife because my husband and I laugh and smile and love each other more now than we did 14 years ago.
-I'm a good wife because I cook and clean most days out of the week without strangling him when he leaves dirty socks on the couch.
-I'm a good researcher because the work I'm doing is directly benefiting groups that need support (victims of the world trade center, breast cancer survivors, children's who are survivors of trauma).
-I'm a good person because I have been mentoring neighborhood high school kids through the college application process for the last 5 years and speak to our local church youth group about the importance of going to college.

Happy Mother's Day to all of D14 - thanks for making me a better, happier, saner woman!

[FCtwinmom]

- I'm a good mom because I made two incredible little humans and survived them being in th NICU for 5 weeks

-I'm a good mom because I finally feel like I am getting the balance down with working full time and being a mom, nothing is better than coming home to those two sweet smiling faces.

Happy Mothers Day D14!!!

[eliz77]

May 10, 2015 1:14:15 GMT -5 gradschoolmama said:

eliz77 maybe it's time to think about quitting Facebook? Or at least taking a break? It can really be unhelpful and challenging. I quit it years ago and feel so much lighter because of it

Nah, I love FB!! It amazes me how I can stay in touch with so many that I would've otherwise lost contact with. I'm talking about the groups, not friends. I do need to cut back on the groups...I don't want to say stressful, but at times can be hurtful in defending their beliefs. I have learned a lot from the groups I belong to, it's just the few posts that come across as hurtful. I'm a big believer you have to do what is right for your situation and that all moms (for the most part...) want to do their absolute best by their children. For example-I'm still wishful that I could've EBF but I have moved past allowing the hyper defenders to make me feel like I'm failing my child because it didn't work for us. Who knows, maybe it will for the next one! So, I m thankful to learn what I can, from the posters who genuinely mean well. Same goes for baby wearing-this LO doesn't like it for more than a little walk, hates napping in it and I've tried a few different carriers. 

[mlee116]

I'm a good mom because I worry constantly if I am a good mom. lol. I am my own toughest critic and have a lot of mom guilt sometimes, but its only because I think they deserve the best and I try to be that for them.

I'm a good mom because I make sure that they both know they are loved every day. Our day might be crazy as hell, but I'll find time to tell them "I love you" and give them hugs.

I'm a good mom because I don't kill their dad. haha. In all seriousness, I work hard on my relationship with DH because I want them to have as much stability, love and peace at home as possible. I also want them to know that DH and I are a team and together we'll do everything to make sure they are happy and healthy.

I'm a good mom because I say no. I don't want to raise a bunch of assholes. They (well, mostly just DS) don't appreciate it now, but one day I hope they will.

[stormygrace]

I'm a good mom because I run a business full time and raise my LO basically on my own.