Motherhood in 2007A Woman's Day and AOL reportBy Courtney Hargrave© ComstockWhen Elizabeth Vargas stepped down as anchor of ABC World News Tonight, rumors swirled that her second (and unplanned) pregnancy cost her the job. And when Brooke Shields decided to write a book about her battle with postpartum depression, she ignited a firestorm of controversy (who can forget Tom Cruise asking, ?Where has her career gone??).It?s tough being a mom today. (So tough, in fact, that 52 percent of you sneak into the bathroom just to get some time to yourself.) But do we have it any harder than our mothers did? Woman?s Day and AOL asked more than 1,000 women what they love (and hate) most about being a mom, and what they might do differently if they could.If stay-at-home moms got a paycheck, how much should they earn annually?$50,000 35% $100,000 29%$250,000 23%$25,000 13% How do you think society views stay-at-home moms?People still seem to think that moms who stay at home get to lounge around all day. 69%People believe that being a mother is a difficult, honorable job. 31% Forget about dishes or household chores: If your husband were able to spend more time at home, 39% of you would use that time just to enjoy being a couple.Check it out, it gives some stupid questions and some good ones.Personal note:As for me I have appointments today!
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