Comments on: I Love You, but I Choose Me: On Parenting and Prioritizing Yourself

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:33:37 +0000

In reply to Diana Farberov. Diana -- Your message solidifies everything for me. This is why I write! I am so glad you found a little solace during those dark, but beautiful, hours with your baby. I know how hard it is to go back to work. It's impossible. You are doing the right thing by giving yourself a little love! Your son is lucky to call you mom.

By: Diana Farberov

Diana Farberov — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:50:15 +0000

Read this while feeding my 4 month old son at 4am. I just started working again yesterday and cried from the exhaustion and immense juggling I feel I have to do. This article was what I needed to read right now. Thank you for the boost it just gave me to keep going and give myself a little love – in a realistic way.

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:46:14 +0000

In reply to Smerby. Having a partner that supports self-care is a HUGE help, and I'm privileged to have that. Oftentimes when I choose myself, however, my husband is at work. The times that are the most crucial are when it's just me and the two kids and I'm about to lose my mind and I need a couple minutes to myself. Moms have to find that time when we can. I hope you can find some time for yourself this week!

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:41:50 +0000

In reply to Cheree. YES! I love to hear that. You are SO validated in choosing you.

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:41:31 +0000

In reply to HEMA PRASAD. Yes! Otherwise everybody struggles -- kids and partners included.

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:41:05 +0000

In reply to Seema Tiwari. That's wonderful to hear. Even just a little bit helps. Take care of yourself!

By: Smerby

Smerby — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 20:33:10 +0000

Unfortunately, having a partner that supports this is the missing piece for much of this. Alas, that’s for another type of article…

By: Cheree

Cheree — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:45:44 +0000

“Yes!” Is the word I repeatedly said as I read your article. I have a 3 year old and I feel guilty when I have to practice “choosing me.” Thanks for the validation.

By: HEMA PRASAD

HEMA PRASAD — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:25:02 +0000

Beautiful!!..Well said and so true ..We Women, need to prioritize ourself first.

By: Seema Tiwari

Seema Tiwari — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:43:34 +0000

I can relate to your built up emotions and frustrations. Been there. Still struggle but I am doing the same for a while and feeling better and in control than being on the edge. It’s a must for all Moms.

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:49:11 +0000

In reply to Nayan. You are so welcome Nayan! Thank you for the note!

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:48:55 +0000

In reply to Mehr Shakir. A three-month-old is no joke! You're still adjusting to the nuances of motherhood, so it's just as important that you prioritize yourself now as it would be with more children. Take care of yourself mama!

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:48:06 +0000

In reply to Kelsey Fortman. Yes -- we need to use our words just as much as the kids need to! It's SO normal to feel like abandoning ship. I felt that way yesterday! So clearly I'm still working on this, but expressing my feelings has helped so much. Thanks for the note!

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:47:03 +0000

In reply to tom. Thanks so much Tom!

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:46:44 +0000

In reply to Pranshul. Thank you!

By: Nayan

Nayan — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:41:56 +0000

Awesome tips . We all appreciate the concept of loving ourselves . Rarely find out how? In the family we do love children most at the cost of ourselves . Never find a a way how to value ourselves . This article of yours opens up road for parents .
Thank you so much

By: Mehr Shakir

Mehr Shakir — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:28:06 +0000

Great article. I just had a baby – he is 3 months, and while I recognise having more than one young child is more challenging, it’s been a huge shift in my life being a mother. Thanks for the reminder that having that moment to myself before supporting him is OK,

By: Kelsey Fortman

Kelsey Fortman — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:07:11 +0000

Needed to hear this so much. Thank you! The days when I just feel like crying, screaming or abandoning ship cannot be counted. Loved the key to not breaking. I’ll try to keep this in mind during those challenging times. I always tell my kids to use their words and I need to do the same. Thank you again.

By: tom

tom — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:04:16 +0000

this is really amazing article . i really inspired by this article. thanks for sharing this amazing article about prioritizing yourself.

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:35:17 +0000

In reply to Andrea. YES! We all need it all the time. It's funny, I even needed it this week! Thanks for reading, Andrea!

By: Pranshul

Pranshul — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:57:55 +0000

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By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:42:12 +0000

I needed this so much this week. Thank you, Kolina. Xoxo

By: Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:34:46 +0000

In reply to Kristen. It's incredible how strongly women need to hear this message. Thank you for your note, Kristen. I hope you find a way to choose yourself today!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:46:21 +0000

This brought tears to my eyes. It’s a feeling I know well and as a mom of a 5, 3, and 1 year old it was comforting to hear another mom put it into words so beautifully. Thank you!