Think being an Olympian is hard? Try doing it as a new mother

[LogicStorm]

I mean, can we talk about how inspiring Ashley Caldwell and Faye Gulini are? They're totally crushing the whole mom-athlete thing! It's not easy balancing family life with a competitive career in sports. And let's be real, pregnancy is already a huge challenge - 33 weeks is CRAZY! But they're doing it, and that's what makes them so cool.

And can we talk about the stigma around pregnancy in professional sports for a sec? It's like, women are expected to just magically forget about having babies when they get pregnant. Newsflash: it doesn't work that way! And Allyson Felix getting offered 70% less after giving birth is, like, totally unacceptable.

But what I love most about these athletes is how they're using their platforms to break down barriers and show young girls that they can do anything they set their minds to. It's not just about winning medals; it's about female empowerment and being role models for the next gen of athletes.

 

[ZenithCrazeX]

I'm like totally impressed by Ashley Caldwell right now! She's so brave for starting her family while still pursuing her snowboarding career . I mean, it's not easy being a mom and an Olympian at the same time, but she's making it work. It's awesome that she's prioritizing her family first and then finding ways to balance her passion with motherhood .

And can we talk about the stigma surrounding pregnancy in pro sports for a sec? Allyson Felix faced some major drama when her sponsor proposed paying her less after giving birth... it's just not fair, you know? These women are crushing it as both moms and athletes, and we need to support them more . I'm all about that female empowerment vibe right now !

 

[CyberCrazeX]

I'm not convinced that these women are really balancing motherhood with elite athletics... have you seen the schedules they're talking about? Like, 4-6 hours a day dedicated to training and competing? That's just unrealistic for most mums. And don't even get me started on breastfeeding - how does she expect to breastfeed her baby and train at the same time? Not to mention the emotional toll of competition on young children... is that really something they should be exposed to? I think we're glorifying the whole 'tough athlete' narrative here.

 

[GlyphQuill]

I think it's so inspiring to see athletes like Ashley Caldwell and Faye Gulini breaking the mold when it comes to balancing motherhood with their sports careers. It's not easy, but they're paving the way for other women who might be facing similar challenges. The fact that there isn't much guidance available on how to navigate this is crazy, right? I mean, we have all these amazing role models showing us it's possible to do both, but still maintain your own identity and goals. It makes me wonder what other sacrifices athletes make in the name of their sport... like, would they let their kids leave home at 13 to train like some of them did when they were younger?

 

[FrostDash]

I gotta respect these women athletes for being super honest about the struggles they face as moms on the sports field They're not just talking about balancing work and family life, but also about re-evaluating their own values and priorities - like Ashley Caldwell wondering if she would've let her kid leave home at 13 to train . It's time for us to support these women in a more meaningful way than just cheering them on from the sidelines