Moms Come Together for Serena Williams. How's Your Mom Guilt? Tell Us to Win a $25 Gift Card

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Most working (and even non-working) parents know the disappointing feeling of missing one of their baby’s milestones. Whether it be their first word or first step, it can be hard to be present for these unpredictable moments. Tennis star and new mom Serena Williams recently joined the working parents’ club when she tweeted about missing 10-month-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.’s first steps.

It seems that all moms have some guilt about something they did or didn't do. What's yours and how do you deal with it? Tell us below and you'll be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card. 

Today reports about Williams’ recent tweet and the large community of moms that came together to send the tennis champion an uplifting message about parenthood and what it means to be a working mom. Williams recently tweeted, “She took her first steps...I was training and missed it. I cried.” Instead of chastising the new mom, others on social media stood up to assure Williams that being a working parent can be complicated - but still very rewarding.

One user who related to Williams tweeted, “I missed a bunch of firsts while I was at work. I hear ya, mama. It’s not easy. But our girls see us out there grinding + living our dreams and that’s got to mean something. Good luck in London - my daughter and I are both rooting for you!” Another user told the story of how she even brought her baby with her to work and still missed that milestone. She tweets, “I took my 1st child all the way to Israel on a trade mission. During a meeting I heard cheering out in the waiting area .... Yup, staff and husband and assorted strangers saw her 1st steps. It all turns out okay. #Workingmomsrock”

And even stay-at-home moms know it’s not always possible to be there for every single new thing your baby does. One mom to twins tweets, “I'm a housewife and was in the next room and I missed it. With both of the twins. Please don't feel bad. Be happy for her and be ready for the running after her.” Hopefully, those loving messages helped to clear some of the mom-guilt Williams was probably feeling after missing her daughter’s first steps.

Do you have mom guilt? (What mom doesn't?!?) Comment below with your story - and you'll be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Don't forget to share any lessons you've learned that can help others feel better about their experiences in parenting.

 

*One lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Giveaway is open through July 29th, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member Modelc96.

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by mich61 | CATHEDRAL CTY, CA
Jul 12, 2018

I will always have guilt with my 2 grown adult children!

by simbalala | Rockaway, NJ
Jul 12, 2018

Not giving attention at times.

by Cowgirl78 | Poulsbo, WA
Jul 12, 2018

I was much harder on my oldest child. By the time the youngest son came around, rules were much more laid back....

by gkhanch | FARMINGTN HLS, MI
Jul 12, 2018

I do not have any children so no guilt in this regard.

by tara19652006 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Jul 12, 2018

My mom guilt is not reading to them every night at bedtime.

by njf288 | campbell, OH
Jul 12, 2018

My guilt is my oldest daughter I never had the time to be with her because I worked a lot and dont' feel like were got to be close like the rest of the kids

by nicewoman | Dunmore, PA
Jul 12, 2018

Sure. Because I always pay fully attention on my children

by linzsnoop | CROTON HDSN, NY
Jul 12, 2018

When I have to work full time during the summer and do not get to hear my son's camp adventures firsthand. By the time i get home, he is too tired to explain things to me.

by hamptonette | HOLBROOK, NY
Jul 12, 2018

My first two children always saw me working so when the younger two came along, I had a chance to be a stay-at-home mom with them as I was financially stable at the time. Yes, my children are grown and have made me extremely proud in serving our country active military and police - but - the younger two seem as if I should have had more of a J.O.B. (other than being online making occasional gift cards) instead of being home and the older ones seem as if I 'should be making six figures by now and a new car in the driveway every year'. Can't win lol

by Modelc96 | GLEN ROCK, PA
Jul 12, 2018

My mom guilt would have to be not spending as much time with my son as I want to because of money (to keep a roof over our heads).

by lauren75 | PERRINEVILLE, NJ
Jul 12, 2018

I felt the mom guilt when I first dropped my child off at daycare after maternity leave. It was so hard for both of us. That was many years ago.

by adarst213 | Milwaukee, WI
Jul 12, 2018

Mine will always be not being able to be there in person when my daughter had panic attacks. I had to sit on the phone with her and practice breathing exercises but wish I could've been there in person to hold her!

by Rleer4 | Minneapolis, MN
Jul 12, 2018

no guilt, just follow your heart.

by karebear13 | orange park, FL
Jul 12, 2018

Not spending enough time with my kiddos due to work

by agirlw | LK HAVASU CTY, AZ
Jul 12, 2018

My Mom guilt was when I had to come home to work and care for my toddler while I pay the new mortgage on the starter home my husband and I bought for our family. Our son was on breathing and feeding tubes as a baby and my husband stayed by his side every day till he could be better. He's getting ready to celebrate his 10th birthday!

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