I came across this article and had to share: 5 Types Moms Know
What type of Mom are you?
I like to think I'm a mixture of all four of the relevant types (LOL).
1. The By-the-Book Mom. This is generally but not always a first-time mom. She knows the recommended amount of sleep, food, dirty diapers and infant Tylenol a baby should have according to his age and weight. She knows exactly when the first teeth should appear and in what order. She can recognize cradle cap, RSV and Fifth Disease on sight. This mom is a font of useful knowledge, but should never be a substitute for your pediatrician. Also, she tends towards anxiety. Wonder why?
-----I think we are all this Mom at first. I did tons of research before I became a Mom so I could prepare myself for what was coming so I felt like I knew it all. Go ahead...ask me a question...any question. I probably could have answered it. But then you fall into routines and you realize that you don't need to micro manage every little thing. That's when you start to turn into the go-with-the-flow Mom.
2. The Go-With-the-Flow Mom. This mom is the polar opposite of the By-the-Book Mom. She is very attuned to her baby's needs, usually calm and unfazed by a little rash or unexplained crying fit. If the baby has a diaper blowout or spews spit-up all over her, oh well. That's what babies do! This mom is good to have around as a reminder not to freak out over every little thing, but sometimes she's a little TOO laid back. I mean, letting your baby eat sand and get licked on the mouth by a strange dog? Ew.
-----I think this is mostly where I'm at now. Don't get me wrong...one week of nothing but diarrhea diapers has me googling like crazy, but it's not worth a trip to the doctor. My kid sits in the sand pit at my mom's house and literally rolls around the sand. No problem...but I draw the line at eating the sand or chewing on the dirty sand toys.
3. The Martyr Mom. This type of mom is very common. In fact, I'd say there's a little Martyr Mom in all of us. She always puts herself last, whether it's eating, sleeping, or even basic personal hygiene. Her baby is always adorably dressed and clean, whereas she is usually rumpled, rushed, and guzzling a lukewarm latte because she didn't have time to eat. She will give you her last wipe or Goldfish cracker and insist that YOU pick the park for your weekly play date. She is never available for mom's night out, though, because she doesn't feel right asking anyone else to watch the baby.
-----I think this is another one that we all have experience with at first. We are so inclined to make sure the baby comes first that we forget about ourselves. But, like the first Mom, you start to develop routines and be more comfortable with parenting. Yes my daughter is always adorably dressed, but so am I. I'm not bragging, I'm just saying that I'm not letting myself go. I shower, eat and sleep and have no problems handing the kid over to my Mom for a toddler free dinner out every once in a while.
4. The Guilt-Free Mom. In sharp contrast to the Martyr Mom is this rare breed. I know a couple of them, or else I'd think she was an urban legend. Guilt-Free Mom may travel for work, go on weekend getaways with friends and to the gym regularly, and may even have time for HOBBIES! She doesn't feel the least bit guilty because her very capable husband carries at least half of the child-raising and household load. She loves her kids, but doesn't slavishly serve to their every waking need. When you ask how she does it, she laughs and shrugs. "I just do!" You would hate this mom if she wasn't so nice.
-----I think I'm a mix on this one. I mean, I don't really have hobbies and my husband most certainly doesn't carry half of the child-raising (he works more hours than I do). I don't mind handing my kid over every once in a while but the few times that she has spent the night somewhere other than our home, I felt totally guilty. I feel guilty when the house isn't clean or when the laundry isn't put away. But I also don't feel guilty enough to not enjoy the time I have with my daughter instead. Wash a sink full of dishes or cuddle with the kid? Tough choice.
5. The Perfect Mom. The one who always does everything right and always looks good doing it. She never complains, always smiles, dresses herself and her children stylishly but not obnoxiously so, has a clean house, well-behaved kids and an involved spouse. She had an easy birth and no problems breastfeeding. She even still looks good in a bikini. Surprise! This one's a trick -- she DOESN'T EXIST. If you think you know a Perfect Mom, you just don't know her well enough. Believe me.
-----I don't think I'm going to even address this one!
What type of mom are you?
© 2013 The Bump. All rights reserved.
What type of Mom are you?
I like to think I'm a mixture of all four of the relevant types (LOL).
1. The By-the-Book Mom. This is generally but not always a first-time mom. She knows the recommended amount of sleep, food, dirty diapers and infant Tylenol a baby should have according to his age and weight. She knows exactly when the first teeth should appear and in what order. She can recognize cradle cap, RSV and Fifth Disease on sight. This mom is a font of useful knowledge, but should never be a substitute for your pediatrician. Also, she tends towards anxiety. Wonder why?
-----I think we are all this Mom at first. I did tons of research before I became a Mom so I could prepare myself for what was coming so I felt like I knew it all. Go ahead...ask me a question...any question. I probably could have answered it. But then you fall into routines and you realize that you don't need to micro manage every little thing. That's when you start to turn into the go-with-the-flow Mom.
2. The Go-With-the-Flow Mom. This mom is the polar opposite of the By-the-Book Mom. She is very attuned to her baby's needs, usually calm and unfazed by a little rash or unexplained crying fit. If the baby has a diaper blowout or spews spit-up all over her, oh well. That's what babies do! This mom is good to have around as a reminder not to freak out over every little thing, but sometimes she's a little TOO laid back. I mean, letting your baby eat sand and get licked on the mouth by a strange dog? Ew.
-----I think this is mostly where I'm at now. Don't get me wrong...one week of nothing but diarrhea diapers has me googling like crazy, but it's not worth a trip to the doctor. My kid sits in the sand pit at my mom's house and literally rolls around the sand. No problem...but I draw the line at eating the sand or chewing on the dirty sand toys.
3. The Martyr Mom. This type of mom is very common. In fact, I'd say there's a little Martyr Mom in all of us. She always puts herself last, whether it's eating, sleeping, or even basic personal hygiene. Her baby is always adorably dressed and clean, whereas she is usually rumpled, rushed, and guzzling a lukewarm latte because she didn't have time to eat. She will give you her last wipe or Goldfish cracker and insist that YOU pick the park for your weekly play date. She is never available for mom's night out, though, because she doesn't feel right asking anyone else to watch the baby.
-----I think this is another one that we all have experience with at first. We are so inclined to make sure the baby comes first that we forget about ourselves. But, like the first Mom, you start to develop routines and be more comfortable with parenting. Yes my daughter is always adorably dressed, but so am I. I'm not bragging, I'm just saying that I'm not letting myself go. I shower, eat and sleep and have no problems handing the kid over to my Mom for a toddler free dinner out every once in a while.
4. The Guilt-Free Mom. In sharp contrast to the Martyr Mom is this rare breed. I know a couple of them, or else I'd think she was an urban legend. Guilt-Free Mom may travel for work, go on weekend getaways with friends and to the gym regularly, and may even have time for HOBBIES! She doesn't feel the least bit guilty because her very capable husband carries at least half of the child-raising and household load. She loves her kids, but doesn't slavishly serve to their every waking need. When you ask how she does it, she laughs and shrugs. "I just do!" You would hate this mom if she wasn't so nice.
-----I think I'm a mix on this one. I mean, I don't really have hobbies and my husband most certainly doesn't carry half of the child-raising (he works more hours than I do). I don't mind handing my kid over every once in a while but the few times that she has spent the night somewhere other than our home, I felt totally guilty. I feel guilty when the house isn't clean or when the laundry isn't put away. But I also don't feel guilty enough to not enjoy the time I have with my daughter instead. Wash a sink full of dishes or cuddle with the kid? Tough choice.
5. The Perfect Mom. The one who always does everything right and always looks good doing it. She never complains, always smiles, dresses herself and her children stylishly but not obnoxiously so, has a clean house, well-behaved kids and an involved spouse. She had an easy birth and no problems breastfeeding. She even still looks good in a bikini. Surprise! This one's a trick -- she DOESN'T EXIST. If you think you know a Perfect Mom, you just don't know her well enough. Believe me.
-----I don't think I'm going to even address this one!
What type of mom are you?
© 2013 The Bump. All rights reserved.
I think I'm the martyr and go with the flow mom. My kid tries to eat sand, but I usually stop her first. I mean hey, she ate a hair tie and I called my mom to first, ask if we should go to the ER and then laugh about it with her. :o) And the grocery run today....I almost went in yoga pants, but put on jeans at the last minute....my child, shirt, skirt, and leggings. :o)
ReplyDeletePerfect mom - yep. Sounds like me..... Said no mom ever ;)
ReplyDeleteI am #1 & #3. LOL This was cute.
ReplyDeleteCute article! I'm probably a mix of #1 and #2. I have my daughter's routine down, but if she wants to drink half the soapy dirty bath water, nobigdeal. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Thanks for sharing with us.
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