Amen.  I love being a mom and a wife.  I am educated, confidant and secure, yet I am constantly talked down to because I am "just" a mother.  I made the choice to stay home, and made the choice to stop working from home a few years ago.  Now that I am expecting number 4, I get the rudest comments.  "Are you finished yet?"  "Don't you think the world is overpopulated" or my favorite "Haven't you figured out what causes that?".

I know of moms who fit each of your above categories, but they still are awesome women.  Who cares if we follow trends, who doesn't - to some degree?  Who cares about a few drinks or a boob popping out now and then?  Our kids would see much more by watching any prime-time TV show.

It is hard not to get up in arms about this subject, but I think the best way is just to continue to be the best moms we can.  And not try to be perfect.  We all get frustrated and say bad words and scream sometimes.  We all have days where we wish we could trade them in!  But at the end of the day, we know we are the best mom for our little beasts.
