Glow Blog How the Glow Community Spends Mother's Day

Motherhood is special, and it's fitting that a whole holiday exists to honor moms everywhere. That said, for some women, Mother's Day isn't the easiest holiday to get through. For people who struggle with infertility, or have lost their mother recently, this Sunday in May can sting.In a Glow Community poll, we asked users who were trying to conceive how they planned to spend Mother's Day. Over a thousand women responded, with the majority reporting that they planned to spend the day "Celebrating others." Even so, "Ignore it" and "Cry" were the next most popular answers. Let's just say, it can be emotionally draining to see what seems like all of your friends smiling and enjoying their large, fertile families during this particular spring weekend.Step moms can also go through an emotional roller coaster on Mother's Day. Some Glow users expressed feeling unappreciated by their step children, even if they've been loving them for a decade or more.If you're one of our users who chose "Ignore it," or "Cry," Glow is here to tell you that those are both totally acceptable responses. Be in tune with your mind and body; it's fine to sit with these emotions. Also, if you sense you may feel sad this mother's day, stay off the internet! Unplugging from social media and spending time doing something you love is a much more constructive approach to the the holiday. And always remember that Glow is here for you! You'll be surprised at how many women in the Glow Community could be feeling the same things as you this weekend.