It's Not a Competition!
I've wanted to write a post to address this topic for a long time, but at the risk of sounding negative, I held off a bit. As much as I try to focus on positive experiences -- sometimes I get frustrated with things. In all honesty, I feel like this needs to be addressed. Why does it feel like there is constantly a competition between moms?? Seriously. Why does it matter if you have had a C-section or vaginal birth; or if you bottle fed or breast fed your child (and for how long)? Why force your child to crawl, walk, or talk?? What's the rush? Last time I checked, I wanted to savor every minute with Caden and Conor. They grow up so darn quickly on their own, why rush through it even faster? Every child is different and every parenting style is different -- there's no right or wrong. So why is there so much competition...and pressure....and stress? In my opinion, I feel it's because every mom struggles. Th...