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.
Ambivalent About Motherhood: A Career-Driven Woman’s Story

Deciding to Have Kids… With Conditions

❤️ Love for Her Son, But Not Stay-at-Home Mom Life

Announcing Pregnancy to Family & Friends

Gathering at a Friend’s House

Awkward Moment: Amy’s Reaction to the Pregnancy News

Chatting with the Wives on the Deck

Amy’s Idealized View of Motherhood vs. Reality Check

♀️ Put on the Spot: Amy Asks for My Opinion

Shocked Reactions: Accusations of PPD and Bad Parenting ♀️

♀️ Standing My Ground: Loving My Kids Doesn’t Mean Loving Every Stage

Amy’s Emotional Reaction: Struggling with Infertility

Apologizing for the Unintended Offense

Family Drama: In-Laws Outraged by My Parenting Choices

♀️ AITA for Being Honest About Motherhood?

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 ❤️

Struggling to conceive doesn’t mean loving pregnancy, NTA

Thank you for normalizing a shared but taboo opinion!

Mom of 10 shares humorous take on joys of pregnancy and motherhood

Mom-to-be stands up against sexism accusations. NTA

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.

Bringing life into this world should be done enthusiastically, right?

Breaking societal norms doesn’t make you a bad person

Breaking gender stereotypes. NTA for choosing a stay-at-home dad.

Supportive comment empathizes with OP’s experience with PPD diagnosis.

Embrace your own motherhood journey! NTA, pregnancy is hard

Disliking pregnancy is fine, but neglecting future children is ESH

Friend set her up for failure. NTA for being honest

Pregnancy isn’t always beautiful and that’s okay. NTA.

Mother-to-be expresses dislike for pregnancy but loves her kids. NTA.

Supportive comment defends new mom’s feelings and choices.

Pregnancy struggles and mixed feelings, but supportive spouse. NTA.

Parenting is tough, but as long as you love and nurture them, you’re the best mom ever!

Not wanting to be pregnant doesn’t make you a bad mom

Supportive comment about parenting choices, ignore the haters.
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Being a mom doesn’t mean you’re only a mom!

Choosing not to have children shouldn’t make you selfish

Pregnancy isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and that’s okay

Choosing not to have another baby doesn’t make her a**hole ♀️

Struggling with pregnancy doesn’t make you a bad mom-to-be

Pregnancy and newborn stages can be tough. NTA

Breaking the double standard on parenting roles and expectations

Parenthood is tough but loving your kids is what matters

NTA shuts down judgemental mommy bloggers.

Unapologetically living her life and ignoring the haters.

Pregnancy isn’t always sunshine and rainbows

Pregnancy struggles are valid, success is not tied to motherhood

Supportive comment calling out internalized misogyny and wishing well.

New mom struggles with sleepless nights. It’s not all fun

Mom-to-be admits pregnancy anxiety, friends horrified. #NTA

Career-driven mom shares honest experience of motherhood, offers support

Supportive comment defends mom-to-be against judgmental SAHMs. ✊

Motherhood is hard and exhausting, but worth it

Defending mom-to-be against unwanted advice and judgement.

Having a nanny who cares is priceless, reward them well

Third-time mom hates baby stage but loves everything after

Mother-to-be expresses dislike for pregnancy and baby stages. NTA.

Pregnancy and baby stage: NTA’s honest opinion

Breaking stereotypes and sexism, NTA for honest pregnancy thoughts

Pregnancy isn’t always magical, NTA for feeling that way.

Parenting stages preferences are normal and not a red flag

Breaking the stigma: it’s okay to not love pregnancy. NTA

Setting boundaries and managing expectations for a better experience.

Pregnancy struggles: NTA hates being pregnant but still loves baby

Defending personal choices against pushy friends. NTA

Pregnancy is personal and private. None of their business. NTA

Respectful NTA comment defends personal choices related to pregnancy.
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Breaking free from the ‘mommy cult’

Pregnancy is tough and it’s okay to prioritize your career.

Pregnancy isn’t all glowing sunlight and flowers. NTA for feeling miserable

Returning to work part-time helped this mom feel like herself

Double standards in parenting roles for men and women. NTA.

Supportive comment with a time travel joke

Empathetic reply to mom-to-be’s pregnancy shaming experience.

The gendered expectation for child care is ridiculous. NTA.

It’s okay to not enjoy parenting all the time Your mum was a great example ❤️

Break those glass ceilings, mama! NTA and don’t budge

Breaking gender roles and financial burden, motherhood isn’t for everyone

Pregnancy and baby phase wasn’t fun, but love my kids!

Pregnancy and newborns just weren’t for her

Motherhood can feel like losing oneself. NTA for acknowledging it.

Amy’s loaded question provokes mom-to-be, NTA.

NTA commenter sympathizes with pregnant women, calls out unrealistic expectations.

Breaking gender stereotypes: Dad-style parenting is NTA

Parenthood has its ups and downs, others’ opinions don’t matter

Pregnancy is not always a magical experience, it’s okay.

Not everyone loves the baby stage and that’s okay

Being a SAHM is great, but pregnancy and newborn stage is tough

Pregnancy struggles are valid, don’t let others bring you down

Mom-to-be shares the truth about pregnancy and motherhood. #NoJudgement

NTA. A woman’s identity doesn’t stop at motherhood

Pregnancy struggles are real, NTA for being honest

Pregnancy can be tough and judging others for not enjoying it needs to stop. NTA.

Honesty is the best policy . Pregnancy can really suck.

NTA OP holds unpopular opinion, mean people trying to gaslight/call crazy.

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

Proud mom admits no desire to be a stay-at-home mom

“Husband supports my decision to have a baby, even though I was originally against it”

Supportive comment defends OP’s choices against narrow-minded family.

Defending a mom-to-be against unwanted pregnancy advice. NTA

Empowering response to jealous friends.

Breaking gender stereotypes for childcare. NTA

Parenthood has its ups and downs. It’s okay to admit.

Pregnancy is not always fun, it’s okay to admit it

Being honest about motherhood, not everyone enjoys the baby stage.
