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I Felt Like I Wasn't a Mom
05/28/2015



Hello Dr. Laura. 

I have been listening to you for about 3 years and in that time you have helped me make some great decisions. I have been married to a wonderful man for almost 4 years and we have two sons, 2 years old and 5 months old. I used to work over 40 hours a week on a head injury unit as a speech pathologist. I continued to do so after having my first son. I would drop him off at my parents' house at 7 am and pick him up at 4 pm. It was horrible, I felt like I wasn't a mom. 

When we became pregnant for the second time I knew I just did not want to continue doing what I was doing, but I was nervous to talk to my husband because I didn't know if we could financially swing it. Well, I only had to say it once that I wanted to leave my job and be a mom to our boys.  He replied, "Don't worry, I will figure it out". 

It's been 7 months since I became a stay-at-home mom. I have meals ready for my husband when he gets home every day and tell him every night before bed how much I appreciate him as he has made it possible for me to do the most amazing thing in the world. Dr. Laura it is because of you my life is amazing. Your words of advice each day, have helped me become my kids' mom and my husband's girlfriend. 

Thank you. 

Tiffany

Tags: Day Care, Marriage, Parenting, Regarding Dr. Laura, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values
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