Love, bubs and life on our little farm

I read an article title like that recently and inwardly groaned but I was glad I read further. Because this statement was said by Helen Fraser, the chief executive of the UK's Girls' Day School Trust at a conference and it really made me think.

She was arguing that career women need to beat the "nappy wall" these days rather than the "glass ceiling" and that in order to do this they need the right support from their partner. Helen was inspired by Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg who said, "The most important career choice you'll make is who you marry." (or not get to marry if you happen to be a women who likes other women but that is another whole post hey!).

You can check out an article about it here.

As a career women, a wife and a mother of little ones, I feel somewhat qualified to comment. And you know what, as much as I like to be independent and think I can do everything alone, I agree wholeheartedly that a supportive husband who respects and values my career has been essential to my success so far. A husband that does not let me indulge in that stupid label of "Mother Guilt"

And I want my girls to grow up to understand that they should also be ambitious in their requirements of a life partner. I want them to be able to have whatever career they choose, kids if they want and the love and cuddles at the beginning and end of their day from their loved one - and NO-ONE making them feel bad about trying to have their "all". They will get that lesson from me every day and more importantly their standards will be raised by seeing their father do exactly that.

May there be no nappy wall in their futures.