I've only been a mom for 7 short months, and I already know that mom guilt is a very real thing. Moms are made to feel guilty about everything. Moms who go to work have to feel guilty for leaving their babies. Moms who stay home feel guilty for not contributing financially. Moms who work from home feel guilty for having to get work done and not being able to give their children their undivided attention. Moms who breastfeed are made to feel guilty for feeding their baby in public. Moms who formula feed are made to feel guilty for not breastfeeding.

It NEVER ends and it's unfair. The worst part about it is that so often it comes from other moms. Why do we do that to each other? Becoming a mom is the most amazing experience, but it's not always an easy adjustment. My baby had colic and screamed for hours on end and you know what? For the longest time I was struggling to get through each day. It took forever for me to reach out to a friend and tell her I was having a hard time. My friend was amazing and told me she had trouble adjusting too. It didn't mean either of us didn't love our babies. My sweet girl is my whole world, but for some people, adjusting to a huge life change like having a baby isn't easy. There should be less guilt about that, and more support.

Moms, we need each other. When everybody else is judging us and making us feel guilty, let's refuse to do the same. Let's show each other support. Let's lean on each other.

I don't care if you work outside of the home, work at home by taking care of your babies and your home, work from home, breastfeed or bottle feed. I won't judge you if you have bad days, if you need to lock yourself in the bathroom to get a break and maybe a good cry. As long as those babies are loved, fed and taken care of...you are an awesome mom. Don't let anybody try and tell you otherwise.