Twin mom: Tackling 'mom guilt'

Before you become a mom, it seems that every woman in your life says the standard, "You will make a great mom!" What they don't tell you is about the mom guilt that takes over as you try to balance being an understanding parent and a human being who gets frustrated or second guesses their decisions.

Saying no to mommy guilt

The mom guilt alone takes me to my knees at least a couple times a week.

​Did I just ruin my kid for leaving him alone with his feelings and not running to comfort him?

What about the time both my boys were fighting so loud in the back seat on a trip (none of us wanted to make) and I screamed in a real demon-like way “Just SHUT UP...Just SHUT UP!”

Am I going to now relive these moments over and over, thinking maybe this was the moment that will scar them for life? Or will I let it go? Can any mom just let it go?

Trying to have it all? Remember, moms, it doesn't have to happen all at once

Will there be a day that my mom guilt doesn't bring me to my knees crying? Will there be a day when my mom guilt doesn’t take over every time I feel like maybe I wasn't the best mom at that moment.

Will mom guilt give me a break?

Of this, I am not sure.

But I do know that I'm not alone.

My best friend gave me some great advice about being a mom. It really helps me get through the tough moments: