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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I really appreciate all the kind comments! I knew this would get some mommy wars stuff because I've been on DCUM before, but I appreciate everyone who offered genuine advice and empathy.

I particularly appreciate the point that SAHM are as likely to be judgmental or unkind, I just don't know that because I don't know many SAHMs. This really had not occurred to me! I think I am a little sensitive about being a SAHM because it's uncommon in my area and social circle, and I may have assumed the rude comments were because people judge me for staying home. But it makes sense that this is just something that happens between moms sometimes, regardless of circumstance. We are all under a lot of pressure and the expectations are not realistic.

And yes, this is my first child and most of my friends are first time moms, or if they have multiple kids, they are all very young. Thank you to those of you who pointed out that it's a particularly insecure time for moms and that it might make this behavior worse. I definitely see how that would be true. I've been looking forward to my kid hitting school age for a bunch of reasons, but maybe it will also help everyone relax a bit and be a little less defensive (maybe? it seems people get pretty intense about school stuff too!). Anyway, thank you.[/quote]

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