tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post4667835537120055437..comments2023-10-25T08:11:05.087-05:00Comments on Like pulling teeth: The back up planErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05602707566166046783noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-72734339687026322332013-06-16T22:53:08.143-05:002013-06-16T22:53:08.143-05:00Okay, so several months later...I have a real resp...Okay, so several months later...I have a real response to your blog. I just posted it as a facebook note.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11634854640187995614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-60520922529952524202013-02-25T02:14:30.345-06:002013-02-25T02:14:30.345-06:00Way to own yourself, Erin!
I dated a guy once wh...<br />Way to own yourself, Erin! <br /><br />I dated a guy once who thought it would be cool if I was able to say to my future kids that I had a PhD but they were more important than my PhD and that's why I stayed home instead of worked. <br /><br />And a later boyfriend told me how great it would be for my future daughter to see her PhD holding mom out in the world working hard and making a difference. <br /><br />So like you said, there is value in both situations. But for me, well, I married the second guy.<br /> <br />Actually, one thing this really made me think about was how much my attitude toward working moms has changed since I became a mom. Before I had a baby I was planning on having no less than four kids and having a flexible schedule that let me be at home part time with the family. Now I just want two kids and I'm ok with the idea of working full-time. I could change my mind, but all I'm saying is--well, what you said. That what matters is that each woman thinks and decides what to do in her own situation.michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255898679206168298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-34188465886209871152013-02-22T11:55:02.745-06:002013-02-22T11:55:02.745-06:00Good for you Erin! That you found a path that work...Good for you Erin! That you found a path that works for you and your husband and you are both happy! Tawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490758426909980230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-8678692463649403092013-02-20T07:36:06.779-06:002013-02-20T07:36:06.779-06:00You have my support. :)You have my support. :)Rachel Culmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998397947282964647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-24184731864799019322013-02-19T23:03:14.837-06:002013-02-19T23:03:14.837-06:00Love this and love you!! You go girl. Love this and love you!! You go girl. Aggieland Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04704524499756797474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-22140414528113113702013-02-19T21:53:11.422-06:002013-02-19T21:53:11.422-06:00Thanks for this series, Erin. I just started work...Thanks for this series, Erin. I just started working again and I'm applying for teaching positions for the fall. I've heard some well-meaning (but very annoying) advice from people who don't understand my situation. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11634854640187995614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-66762079392566080602013-02-19T20:48:56.404-06:002013-02-19T20:48:56.404-06:00Well said Erin! Thankfully I pushed my way through...Well said Erin! Thankfully I pushed my way through school since I am now the bread winner, everyone should keep learning. We had a lesson about this in relief society last month...... Be proud of who you are.... What you do is between you Abe and Heavenly Father, and you are a great person. You are right it does not matter what others think. One day at a time is the way to go and I have no doubt if and when you do have kids you will figure it out. Besides I think it has taught my kids a lot about what men and women can do and what you have to do to work as a family. There was also an amazing talk given in general conference in the fall 2010 I believe on women working and not judging. Love you girlCristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427701073386897323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-48292896478250865982013-02-19T20:39:13.664-06:002013-02-19T20:39:13.664-06:00Well said. From a woman who quit school when she g...Well said. From a woman who quit school when she got married because she thought she was doing what she was supposed to do. I feel very lucky to have been able to stay home and raise my kids and take care of my husband. Now, all the kids are about gone and I would like to find a job to restore that feeling of contribuiting again, but the fact that I don't have a degree is suddenly a big deal. It has been hard on my self-esteem. Wishing I'd Done It a LIttle Different.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549259773779062586.post-40434772012833514512013-02-19T20:38:38.643-06:002013-02-19T20:38:38.643-06:00Love these posts hon!!! It makes my heart sing hav...Love these posts hon!!! It makes my heart sing having been a working the entire time I've been a mother. You do make it work, one day at a time! I teach with a faculty of working mom's, and it isn't such a big deal anymore. But back three years ago it was such a big deal when I had my first kid and came back to work. Then I had a second kid and STILL came back to work! I can't wait to blow even more minds after a third, fourth or even fifth! Ha! But for the most part, I agree that people grow up. I love being apart of a group of women who are in the same place I am, it is a good support. Being isolated in the dentistry world, I think you need the same support system! Seek out others in your field (the few and far between) I bet they exist, and rely on others not in your field too! I'm offering my support too dear friend! And keep writing, I"m horrible at commenting, but I ALWAYS read!! Dani and Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642674818916149922noreply@blogger.com