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By: Max Arthur » Blog Archive » Mothers Are Overwhelmed

Max Arthur » Blog Archive » Mothers Are Overwhelmed — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:36:03 +0000

[...] is a really sad and yet informative post over on Crunchy Domestic Goddess. Do you remember a while back the mom who accidently left her [...]

By: chelle

chelle — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:49:14 +0000

wow! There are so many thoughts going through my head. I am always putting myself into too much and feeling the pressure. Yet I still feel like I do not do enough. It is nice to know I am not alone in my feelings. I cannot imagine losing a child due to my own mistake like that. I am not sure I could live though it.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:16:44 +0000

i missed this episode of oprah but i’m so glad to hear about it. i remember hearing about that tragic incident, and feeling a mix of horror and compassion for that poor mother. it’s funny, i feel like the only non-overwhelmed mom out there. my baby is 14 months, i’m home with her, i am not working out of the home even part time really (and kind of not for lack of trying…just things haven’t fallen my way), and i live in a small apartment. i sometimes find myself feeling guilty/left out/lame for not being “overwhelmed” and “soooo busy.” yet despite feeling an abundance of time, i still find myself being absent minded and before i know it the baby has fallen or eaten something or gotten out of my sight.

all this to say, it’s just a good reminder, whatever your degree of business, to be mindful and present in this journey of parenthood.

thanks for this post.

By: Emily at Mommin It Up

Emily at Mommin It Up — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:53:08 +0000

This was such a great post. I have had a couple of “near miss” moments since I’ve been a mom, and just thinking about what could have happened nearly sends me into a panic attack.

Thanks for this post.

By: citystreams

citystreams — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:01:13 +0000

I can relate to all of this. Thanks for the reminder that I don’t have to be perfect, and that it can actually be dangerous to try too hard.

By: Penny

Penny — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:30:52 +0000

Great post Amy. It is hard to find the right balance.