🤰💼 Meet our career-driven mama-to-be, navigating the ups and downs of motherhood while trying to balance her executive job and family life. 👶👔 With a supportive hubby by her side, she's determined to make it work... but not everyone agrees with her approach! 😬 Get ready for some family drama, emotional moments, and a whole lot of honesty about the realities of being a working mom. 💪😅
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🤰 Ambivalent About Motherhood: A Career-Driven Woman's Story 💼
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👨👩👦 Deciding to Have Kids... With Conditions 📝
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❤️ Love for Her Son, But Not Stay-at-Home Mom Life 🏡
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🎉 Announcing Pregnancy to Family & Friends 👪
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🏠 Gathering at a Friend's House 🍷
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😶 Awkward Moment: Amy's Reaction to the Pregnancy News 🤰
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💬 Chatting with the Wives on the Deck 🌿
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🤱 Amy's Idealized View of Motherhood vs. Reality Check 😬
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🙋♀️ Put on the Spot: Amy Asks for My Opinion 😳
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😱 Shocked Reactions: Accusations of PPD and Bad Parenting 🤦♀️
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🙅♀️ Standing My Ground: Loving My Kids Doesn't Mean Loving Every Stage 💪
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😢 Amy's Emotional Reaction: Struggling with Infertility 💔
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🙏 Apologizing for the Unintended Offense 😔
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🔥 Family Drama: In-Laws Outraged by My Parenting Choices 😡
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🤷♀️ AITA for Being Honest About Motherhood? 🤔
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🔥 Career Mom's Honest Take on Motherhood Sparks Family Feud! 😱
Our ambitious mama-to-be found herself in the hot seat at a friend's gathering when she dared to speak her truth about not loving every aspect of pregnancy and the baby stage. 😳 Cue the shocked gasps and accusations of PPD from the other moms! 😱 But our heroine stood her ground, insisting that her love for her kids doesn't hinge on adoring every moment of motherhood. 💪 Unfortunately, her candid confession struck a nerve with Amy, who's been struggling with infertility. 💔 And if that wasn't enough, word got back to the in-laws, who are now convinced she's a terrible mom for *gasp* having her husband share the childcare duties! 🙀 Talk about a family feud! 🔥 So, what do you think? Is our career-driven mama an a-hole for being honest, or are her in-laws overreacting? 🤔 Let's see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama! 🍿
Being a good mom doesn't mean loving pregnancy 😕❤️
cleo4546 | cleo4546
Struggling to conceive doesn't mean loving pregnancy, NTA 👏
Ash1693 | Ash1693
Thank you for normalizing a shared but taboo opinion! 👏
Fleegle2212 | Fleegle2212
Mom of 10 shares humorous take on joys of pregnancy and motherhood 😂
Clean-Champion-5257 | Clean-Champion-5257
Mom-to-be stands up against sexism accusations. NTA 👏
gnimmuc6898 | gnimmuc6898
Navigating taboo topics with in-laws. Supportive inquiry into husband's stance.
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Pregnancy can be miserable, and it's okay to not enjoy it. 🙏
Nyx_Shadowspawn | Nyx_Shadowspawn
Bringing life into this world should be done enthusiastically, right? 🤔
geowannabe17 | geowannabe17
Breaking societal norms doesn't make you a bad person 👍
chubby-wench | chubby-wench
Breaking gender stereotypes. NTA for choosing a stay-at-home dad.
Real-Donut-1973 | Real-Donut-1973
Supportive comment empathizes with OP's experience with PPD diagnosis.
Ayisha_abdulk | Ayisha_abdulk
Embrace your own motherhood journey! NTA, pregnancy is hard 🙊
tourmaline82 | tourmaline82
Disliking pregnancy is fine, but neglecting future children is ESH 😑
turtlelife1 | turtlelife1
Friend set her up for failure. NTA for being honest 👍
disguised_hashbrown | disguised_hashbrown
Pregnancy isn't always beautiful and that's okay. NTA.
graylie | graylie
Mother-to-be expresses dislike for pregnancy but loves her kids. NTA.
Afraid_Salamander_14 | Afraid_Salamander_14
Supportive comment defends new mom's feelings and choices. 👏
EvocativeEnigma | EvocativeEnigma
Pregnancy struggles and mixed feelings, but supportive spouse. NTA.
UmbralCatClub | UmbralCatClub
Parenting is tough, but as long as you love and nurture them, you're the best mom ever! 🙏
Guardian-Boy | Guardian-Boy
Not wanting to be pregnant doesn't make you a bad mom 👍
ThereBeTheWhiteWhale | ThereBeTheWhiteWhale
Supportive comment about parenting choices, ignore the haters.
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Being a mom doesn't mean you're only a mom! 🙌
CaptainBeverlyPicard | CaptainBeverlyPicard
Choosing not to have children shouldn't make you selfish 👏
BurntEggTart | BurntEggTart
Pregnancy isn't always sunshine and rainbows, and that's okay 🙏
synesthesiah | synesthesiah
Choosing not to have another baby doesn't make her a**hole 🤷♀️
snowsparkles | snowsparkles
Struggling with pregnancy doesn't make you a bad mom-to-be 🙏
VioletTrauma | VioletTrauma
Pregnancy and newborn stages can be tough. NTA 🙏
ConsciousExcitement9 | ConsciousExcitement9
Breaking the double standard on parenting roles and expectations 💪
Sunnymum93 | Sunnymum93
Parenthood is tough but loving your kids is what matters 👨🏻👩🏻💛
Ravenlebirb | Ravenlebirb
NTA shuts down judgemental mommy bloggers. 🙊
aria523 | aria523
Unapologetically living her life and ignoring the haters. 👏
Talathia | Talathia
Pregnancy isn't always sunshine and rainbows 🌈💩
Zorgas | Zorgas
Pregnancy struggles are valid, success is not tied to motherhood 👏
xeyexofxautumnx | xeyexofxautumnx
Supportive comment calling out internalized misogyny and wishing well.
Kettlewise | Kettlewise
New mom struggles with sleepless nights. It's not all fun 😢
Odd-Interaction-9980 | Odd-Interaction-9980
Mom-to-be admits pregnancy anxiety, friends horrified. #NTA 🙊
Express_Course_4661 | Express_Course_4661
Career-driven mom shares honest experience of motherhood, offers support 👍
Jade_Echo | Jade_Echo
Supportive comment defends mom-to-be against judgmental SAHMs. ✊
GrandpaJoeSloth | GrandpaJoeSloth
Motherhood is hard and exhausting, but worth it 💜
StreetAdditional7193 | StreetAdditional7193
Defending mom-to-be against unwanted advice and judgement. 💪🏼
PillsForChristmas | PillsForChristmas
Having a nanny who cares is priceless, reward them well 💎
Flipnsip | Flipnsip
Third-time mom hates baby stage but loves everything after 💩
loafmilk | loafmilk
Mother-to-be expresses dislike for pregnancy and baby stages. NTA.
Emebust | Emebust
Pregnancy and baby stage: NTA's honest opinion 🤯
vrcraftauthor | vrcraftauthor
Breaking stereotypes and sexism, NTA for honest pregnancy thoughts 💪
CranberryHumble5866 | CranberryHumble5866
Pregnancy isn't always magical, NTA for feeling that way.
FishOfCheshire | FishOfCheshire
Parenting stages preferences are normal and not a red flag 👍
mrschoco | mrschoco
Breaking the stigma: it's okay to not love pregnancy. NTA 👍
Signature_Sea | Signature_Sea
Setting boundaries and managing expectations for a better experience. 👍
lndnpenni | lndnpenni
Pregnancy struggles: NTA hates being pregnant but still loves baby 🙏
Sapjordan2002 | Sapjordan2002
Defending personal choices against pushy friends. NTA 👍
IndividualDismal1722 | IndividualDismal1722
Pregnancy is personal and private. None of their business. NTA 🙏
nottoday451222 | nottoday451222
Respectful NTA comment defends personal choices related to pregnancy.
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Breaking free from the 'mommy cult' 👏
issoecoisadefudido | issoecoisadefudido
Pregnancy is tough and it's okay to prioritize your career. 👏
SourSkittlezx | SourSkittlezx
Pregnancy isn't all glowing sunlight and flowers. NTA for feeling miserable 🙊
Ssshushpup23 | Ssshushpup23
Returning to work part-time helped this mom feel like herself 🙌
Taranadon88 | Taranadon88
Double standards in parenting roles for men and women. NTA.
ConfusedPanda17 | ConfusedPanda17
Supportive comment with a time travel joke 🔮
Els-the-World | Els-the-World
Empathetic reply to mom-to-be's pregnancy shaming experience. 🙊🤯
Jetztinberlin | Jetztinberlin
The gendered expectation for child care is ridiculous. NTA.
Lucyskieswhatever | Lucyskieswhatever
It's okay to not enjoy parenting all the time 🙌🏻 Your mum was a great example ❤️
Vana1818 | Vana1818
Break those glass ceilings, mama! NTA and don't budge 👊🏼
ImFinePleaseThanks | ImFinePleaseThanks
Breaking gender roles and financial burden, motherhood isn't for everyone 💪
Majestic-Fix8638 | Majestic-Fix8638
Pregnancy and baby phase wasn't fun, but love my kids! 😊
naturalalchemy | naturalalchemy
Pregnancy and newborns just weren't for her 🙅
schux99 | schux99
Motherhood can feel like losing oneself. NTA for acknowledging it. 🙊
BigAl261158 | BigAl261158
Amy's loaded question provokes mom-to-be, NTA.
Pupniko | Pupniko
NTA commenter sympathizes with pregnant women, calls out unrealistic expectations.
ogoextreme | ogoextreme
Breaking gender stereotypes: Dad-style parenting is NTA 👊
hammockinggirl | hammockinggirl
Parenthood has its ups and downs, others' opinions don't matter 👍
TX_Farmer | TX_Farmer
Pregnancy is not always a magical experience, it's okay. 🙏
gdyetrauda | gdyetrauda
Not everyone loves the baby stage and that's okay 🙏
Denbi53 | Denbi53
Being a SAHM is great, but pregnancy and newborn stage is tough 😕
briajadew | briajadew
Pregnancy struggles are valid, don't let others bring you down 🙏
CinderDroplet | CinderDroplet
Mom-to-be shares the truth about pregnancy and motherhood. #NoJudgement
valathel | valathel
NTA. A woman's identity doesn't stop at motherhood 🙊
WritingSucks | WritingSucks
Pregnancy struggles are real, NTA for being honest 🙏
SaraiB | SaraiB
Pregnancy can be tough and judging others for not enjoying it needs to stop. NTA.
illykins | illykins
Honesty is the best policy 👍. Pregnancy can really suck. 😷
SonnieTravels | SonnieTravels
NTA OP holds unpopular opinion, mean people trying to gaslight/call crazy. 🙊
AtoZulu | AtoZulu
Mother-to-be defends her opinion on motherhood, not PPD. NTA 👏
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Not a fan of pregnancy, but a great working mom 👏
BU33LE5 | BU33LE5
Proud mom admits no desire to be a stay-at-home mom 👏
orange_assburger | orange_assburger
"Husband supports my decision to have a baby, even though I was originally against it" 🙏
UmbralCatClub | UmbralCatClub
Supportive comment defends OP's choices against narrow-minded family. 👏
Moquel-e | Moquel-e
Defending a mom-to-be against unwanted pregnancy advice. NTA 👏
requiems89 | requiems89
Empowering response to jealous friends. 💪
MiaOh | MiaOh
Breaking gender stereotypes for childcare. NTA 👏
Reisevi3ber | Reisevi3ber
Parenthood has its ups and downs. It's okay to admit.
OkScore1006 | OkScore1006
Pregnancy is not always fun, it's okay to admit it 😩
MarionberryNo1572 | MarionberryNo1572
Being honest about motherhood, not everyone enjoys the baby stage. 😕
dontwantanaccount | dontwantanaccount
