Posted by Leyna Butcher on April 7, 2009

Types of Moms. What type are YOU?

I got to thinking after we recorded our catchup show where I talked about being overwhelmed with advice and feeling inadequate in what I am doing.  Different types of moms came up in the show.  I can think of quite a few categories, and of course we all have a little of each one of those in us.

The Consumer Mom:  Has a solution for everything by buying a new product.

The Organic Mom:  Nothing that remotely considered a chemical enters the house.  Everything must be “All Natural” (whatever that means!)

The Attached At The Hip Mom: Won’t leave her baby with anyone and has a nervous wreck when she leaves the baby even with her husband. She can often be found with her little one in tow in the most inappropriate places, like at her next gyn appointment. 

The Researched Mom a.k.a The Paranoid Mom: Will forward any and all news articles, press releases, blogs, and other notifications of any kind of recall, toxins, and potential harmful products and/or activities.  She also has the doctor’s cell phone on speed dial.

I Know What’s Best Mom:  Thinks she knows how to solve any baby related problem and can’t figure out why her way hasn’t worked for you.

The Complaining Mom: Really does not want any solutions, not even suggestions.  She just wants the right to complain.  (It must be residual from being pregnant!)

The I’ll Do It Mom:  You name the activity, she’s there!  You ask for help, she’s there!  And in every baby class you attend, she’s there!

And the dreaded….
Competitive Mom: She’s the one who keeps track of all your baby’s developmental milestones to determine what kind of parent you are and how smart your baby is.  Just keep reminding yourself that this mom is not so worried about your kid and stressing about her own. 

Honestly, I don’t know where I fit in the most, but I can tell you that I am guilty of all of the above and have a friend that I could put into each category (except for the Competitive Mom).  I found categorizing a great way to not take advice so seriously since it’s just part of our mom personality and not directed at me personally.

What kind of mom are you?  Is there a type I have yet to encounter and describe?  Give us your thoughts!

2 Comments »

1. I’m not sure if this is Research Mom or Complaining Mom, but I tend to go to books or Internet articles when I have a baby issue rather than my friends or family.

   I know this annoys my mother to no end because she would love to help me when I have problems. It’s not that I don’t trust her advice, it’s just that things have changed since I was a baby and I want to know the latest expert opinion!

   Comment by KristaRae — April 7, 2009 @ 5:52 pm

2. I’ve got pieces of all of the above and want to add this which I am:

   The “Frugal Mom”: “I’m going to live on $5 a month and not spend any money on outings with the kids and we’re still going to have great fun!”

   Comment by Host Patti — April 7, 2009 @ 7:51 pm

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