tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875155167904940215.post3994865061967499112..comments2024-02-07T04:56:32.815-08:00Comments on Chiconky: Working Mom *Update*Chiconkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824934269870487334noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875155167904940215.post-57004329318652123182011-02-02T08:37:38.588-08:002011-02-02T08:37:38.588-08:00A good reminder--I think everyone needs to reflect...A good reminder--I think everyone needs to reflect on priorities more often. Although I don't have kids I often feel guilty about holding a "work to live" priority rather than a "live to work" one. Even if they say they don't expect it, it seems like most employers would obviously prefer it if you lived to work. <br /><br />Also--you kick ass. I remember wondering in grad school how you got it all done, and just being amazed. Thanks for sharing this struggle, it really is what makes you "real"!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331562301850231460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875155167904940215.post-29903075205200291462011-01-28T05:12:44.943-08:002011-01-28T05:12:44.943-08:00Glad to hear you feel better.Glad to hear you feel better.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270389106604867450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875155167904940215.post-6122915133066520542011-01-27T22:32:12.840-08:002011-01-27T22:32:12.840-08:00Just catching up on blogs so a tad late to the wor...Just catching up on blogs so a tad late to the working mom dilemma. But I think you are right on with your epiphany and I really, really respect your "my family comes first" perspective. Good for you. I completely get what you mean by feeling pulled even when C is with Syd while she is sick. As a mom you just really want to be the one who gives the comfort when your baby is hurting, and it would be really hard to not be able to do that-even when you know they are fully loved and comforted with dad. Because I have only stayed home I know that I don't really get it and don't feel I can offer advice on how to handle the feeling of being pulled. However, I do know that I think you are an excellent mother. I think you give your kids more devoted attention than a lot of SAHM that I know. I also know that you are providing an excellent example to both of them of an educated career woman who is passionately loving her job, but passionately loving her kids/family more. I think that is really beautiful and really inspiring.imayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183319962740428092noreply@blogger.com