- How she arrived at her decision to become a Single Mother by Choice (SMC)
- The process of choosing a donor and going through IUI and IVF
- What it was like bringing her daughter home and the early months of single motherhood
- Being an older mom versus a younger mom
- Going back to work and the importance of having an employer who understands work/life balance
- Navigating the journey with her daughter’s multiple food allergies
- The importance of asking for help
Carrie’s favorite quotes from Erin in this interview:
“Motherhood is a juggling act to get done every day”
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E
rin talks motherhood…
What would you tell an expecting mom about the experience of being a mother?
I have never been so at peace with my life and so happy to have my daughter Ellie. I have also never been so terrified and so stressed about all of the decisions and responsibilities that come with raising a child and trying to be a good mother.
What is the hardest part about being a mom?
The worry. Definitely the worry. I worry about everything from what to feed her for dinner to what my response should be if she gets bullied in middle school. I look at her sweet face and just want to preserve a bubble of perfection around her forever – silly and unrealistic, but all anyone dreams for their child is a life of happiness.
About Erin…
Erin Reiff is a working SMC (single mother by choice) trying to balance life with a young toddler and a full time job in tax law. Any free time she has is spent doing laundry, washing bottles, or napping while watching the Kardashians..
Hey there! I'm Carrie Rubin, the Boss Lady & CMO (Chief Mom Officer) here at The Modern Mom Society. I'm a wife and mom of 2 living in Chicago. I love hearing people's stories... click here to hear mine!