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Can someone remind me...
that I'm not a horrible person for being a working mommy? I know, I know that I'm not just having one of those moments. Almost all of my friends are stay at home moms and of the few that weren't three just decided to stay home within the last week. I have heard so many times over the past few days how happy they are that they won't have to leave their babies in the care of someone else and have "daycare raise their child." Totally know those comments weren't meant to hurt me but I think just bad timing since I went back to work this week. I really feel like I have the best of both worlds in the sense that I get to be a SAHM in the summers, get ample time off for holidays, spring break, and work great hours (7:30-3:30) but just need some reassurance during a hard time that has my heart a little sad 
Re: Can someone remind me...
You are a GREAT mother. I think you have the perfect job because you do get the best of both worlds. I don't think daycare providers raise your kids-don't let those comments get to you.
I know sometimes the grass always seems greener-I love staying home with G but sometimes I worry that she'd be better in daycare (less attachment issues to me, more strict disciple/schedule, etc). You're amazing and you are doing whats best for your family. Just remember that!
As a teacher myself, I really, truly agree we have the best of both worlds. Daycare doesn't raise our kids. We do. We just trust someone else to keep an eye on them for a few hours a day
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If your friends are saying things like that around you, I think that is a really crummy thing for them to do. I'm sorry they aren't being sensitive to your (and others for that matter) feelings.
even working 20 hours a week I constantly questions my decision. When I am home I wonder if he needs more structure and interaction with other children in a daycare environment and when I am at work I want to be home with him. I don't know if I will ever not question if I am doing what is best for Cole and my family.
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I struggle with this on a daily basis. That is also part of why I was thinking of becoming a teacher. Not just the fact that I LOVE kids and would love to see them grow. But for the fact that I am missing SO much of Ella right now, and I could be with her more.
I work 7-330 M-F, I hit the gym, and am home by 5. It's hard that's for sure. That's why the weekends are SO much more special!
You're a great mommy! Keep your chin up sweetie!