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Tell Mommy: Have You Done Something Wrong in the Name of Motherhood?

babysugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:33 -0800

Moms can be a protective bunch - sticking up for their child when they are wronged or going to bat for their hubby when someone shoots him down. And sometimes, she takes that badge of motherhood and uses it for her own agenda. In the "Don't Walk on the Grass" episode of Desperate Housewives, Gaby chews out Juanita's principal, which earns her daughter a leave from school. While the sassy-mouthed mama believes Juanita's punishment is too harsh, she goes overboard and gives the head of the school a piece of her mind. Always the voice of reason, it is Carlos that calls her out on her selfish act.

Tell us, have you ever done something in the name of motherhood when it was actually for your own purposes?

Do You Judge Other Mothers?

babysugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:48 -0700

Some would say it is human nature to judge others. If that's the case, it is certainly true when it comes to parenting styles. In motherhood, the narrowed eyes and hushed whispers can get a little out of control. As much as women tout, "We should not judge each other, but support each other!" moms still find ways to criticize each other's choices in parenting, especially when their own babes are affected. On the Desperate Housewives "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid" episode, one of Gabby's "friends" tells her she is a lousy mother... to her face! While you may not agree with other mums and their parenting style, do you find yourself judging them?

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Are You Honest to God Happy With Your Life?

babysugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:30:17 -0700

The Rolling Stones may have said it best when they sang, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need." Many young ladies dream of a life full of children, a dreamy hubby and all of the fabulous side dishes that come along with motherhood. But ask most any mum and chances are, they will admit their reality is far different from the imaginary one they created before entering mommyhood, and hopefully, for the better. In the "The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues" episode of Desperate Housewives, Gaby reveals to Carlos that though her life is completely different from what she once expected, she is honest to God happy. It turns out that fretting about detergent, lost keys, groceries and spot removal can make a woman pretty satisfied when it's all done in the name of love.

So tell mommy, are you leading the life you once imagined? And like Gaby, are you honest to God happy with your life?

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Mama's Hiding Her Pregnancy For a Raise

babysugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:04 -0700

Pregnancy is to be celebrated but there are rare occasions when a woman tries to hide her expectant status to reap the benefits of a vacant womb, especially in the workplace. In the "Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover" episode of Desperate Housewives, Carlos gives Lynette a promotion that she initially tries to reject knowing she has two babies in her belly. When the boss man mentions the salary increase, she quickly takes the offer and keeps her mouth shut about her impending arrivals. As he walks out the door, he admits he is giving the job to Lynette because the other candidate appears to be pregnant, making Lynette the more attractive option of the two.

Did you try to hide your pregnancy for job reasons?

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Lynette Tells It Like It Is

babysugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:26 -0700

In the season six premiere of Desperate Housewives, viewers find out that Lynette and Tom are expecting twins again. As a mother who knows the routine, she goes in for a doctor's appointment and begins chatting with a perky, first-time mom-to-be. A straight shooter, Lynette tells the woman some stories that could make our Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me list and rains on the pregnant lady's parade. I was in stitches as she reveals some ugly truths of motherhood, especially the bit about bikinis, but the end of the episode left me a tad teary as she wonders about her ability to love the unexpected babies.

Have you ever experienced the tribulations of motherhood that Lynette dishes out in the clip? Don't forget to tell us all about it in The Mommy Club over in our LilSugar Community! Or, take the time to chat about Desperate Housewives in the Television Moms group. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

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Politics or Show Biz For Your Kids?

babysugar — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:00:35 -0800

Breast cancer is a cause near and dear to her heart, so Desperate Housewives's actress Marcia Cross has been putting her efforts into fighting for rights for women recuperating from mastectomies.

The Melrose Place veteran is using her star power to bring attention to a 12–year–old bill that would grant patients 48 hours to recover after their surgery. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia – you look good behind that podium!

When asked about her twin girls' future in show business or politics, she was very clear about her wishes for them. She told People,

I wouldn't actually want them to go into show business, but politics?" she pondered. "Maybe. Hmm. Senator Mahoney. President Mahoney. If they want to, I'll be there for them.

Which career path would you choose for your children?

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How Far Would You Go to Circumcise?

babysugar — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:00:50 -0800

It's a Jewish tradition to have a bris on a baby boy's eighth day of life. And, roughly half of all parents choose to circumcise their sons. On Desperate Housewives recently, Bree and Orson got into a disagreement over circumcising their newborn. So she went to a friend's bris and had her own son nipped without Orson's knowledge. Would you ever go behind your partner's back to circumcise your son?