I have been a fan of Sex and the City since the very beginning and what immediately drew me into this series was the show’s narration. Carrie Bradshaw’s musings about relationships, dating, and New York City were always so emotional and sensitive. At times, she was a bit dramatic and somewhat over-analytic, but to me, this narration was always authentic.
She shared moments explicitly and expressed exactly what she was thinking and feeling, even when the truth hurt. Although she may have appeared jealous, clingy, or insecure at various points throughout the show, she truly communicated real and raw emotions as she was experiencing life and relationships.
Isn’t this exactly what we experience as Theta Moms? We admit the fact that this motherhood gig isn’t always glamorous and easy. We narrate our own stories with raw emotion and sensitivity. Don’t we sometimes over-analyze the situation, especially when it comes to our children? Don’t we feel sometimes insecure that the job we are doing may not be enough? Don’t we sometimes second-guess ourselves in the process? Isn’t this true authenticity?
Although her bank account doesn’t reflect the majority of Theta Moms, if Carrie Bradshaw was really pregnant, she would probably wear the most adorable, chic, and trendy maternity clothes similar to this look.
Regardless of her style, the moment she becomes a mother, I picture Carrie changing diapers for the first time and recognizing the not so glamorous aspect of motherhood.
I imagine her agonizing over the reality of sleepless nights and freaking out about her postpartum figure.
As a result of having a baby, I envision the description of her post-partum sex life, or lack thereof.
I can see her shopping at Barneys, unable to purchase the latest Jimmy Choo heels because her newborn could really use the money more.
I imagine her disappointment when she must decline attending a premier event because her baby suddenly became ill.
I predict that she will be torn between work and home, desperately trying to find a balance to make it all work…
But I also envision Carrie trying to find the right words to share the most amazing experience she’s ever encountered, attempting to describe the kind of love she’s never felt before for another human being.
I imagine Carrie dreaming of her newborn and finding herself more centered as a mother, allowing her life to be more about her baby than her own.
I see her making sacrifices, learning from her mistakes and demonstrating the way her life has been forever changed…for the better.
Carrie Bradshaw would be a Theta Mom.
So if she ever becomes pregnant, maybe I should congratulate her…and then welcome her to the club.
Agreed. Great post. Do you know something we don’t know about an upcoming movie perhaps?
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I agree…I love Sex in The City
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Oh yeah, she’d be a Theta Mom for sure! This was an awesome post. I absolutely loved it!
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Carrie would absolutely be a Theta mom. When Miranda’s water broke on her new Laboutins, she just kept going.
Great post. I am a huge SATC fan.
Traci
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I COMPLETELY agree! She is adorable!
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I love this and I totally agree with you motherhood transforms your life!!… And sometimes is not so glamorous!! But I love being a mom!! and although am trying to find the balance btw my hubby , work and “me” I love them with no ends! Love the Carrie post
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Fantastic post! I love Carrie Bradshaw. I so wanted to be like her. She was such a great writer and had the best outfits!
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Oh, agreed!! I’m a huge SATC fan
Great post!!
Yes, she IS a Theta Mom! And thanks for the kind words Shannon! 😉
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haha…that’s too funny! I love that show too…I would love to see the kind of stuff she would dress her kid in!
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I’m a big fan of the show too, yes I bet Carrie would be great mom who wouldn’t be dressing her little one in high heels like Suri!
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Definite Theta Mom! I adore Carrie…now I feel like watching all of my dvd’s and the movie again
Have a wonderful Sunday, honey! xo
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the thought of watching a pregnant Carrie Bradshaw, followed by seeing her experiences as a new mother, could be another long running series where I wouldn’t want to miss a drop. I’m wondering if a movie alone can do the concept justice? What should we title it? No Sex in the City? After Sex in the City? Because of Sex in the City? PS – I can’t stop thinking about how cute she looks in that outfit as a pregnant person and how most of us theta moms would look like a rather large white church bell
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A great post indeed. I’ve always been a fan too, living vicariously through the girls’ lives.
I’m also having a chuckle as to how she would handle crayon on the walls, carpools and possible life in suburbia.
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I have tried watching the show over and over but it doesn’t do much for me. But I totally agree that Carrie would be a Theta Mom! I never thought about it before you posted this. That kind of makes me like her more. Maybe I’ll have to get the movie!
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Yes, you have to get the movie!!!
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Totally agree..and LOVE LOVE LOVE that show.
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I am a BIG fan of SATC! Love it! This is a great post. Motherhood does change us but for the better…
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Great post! I was a huge SATC fan. (I still whip out the DVD’s and have a marathon from time to time.) Carrie was great with Miranda during the pregnancy/birth/motherhood. I have a hunch that we will find out how much of a THETA mom Carrie is when the sequel comes out.
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I watched the first season of Sex and the City, and loved it! I also loved the movie, but I watched it at home by myself. I’ll have to watch it again with some girlfriends.
I agree that Carrie Bradshaw would definitely be a Theta Mom!
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Yup, I’m a fan of Sex and the City as well. I never saw the original HBO episodes, but I LOVE watching the “edited” versions on TBS. I agree, Carrie’s character was always really authentic. The writers never neglected to incorporate her confidence, humor, fears, and insecurities into her character. She would definitely be a Theta Mom!
I 100% agree…I LOVE Carrie Bradshaw! (And SJP also…such style!)
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I completely agree as well! I have always loved SATC. Actually, my sister and I went to the movie on the opening night. I think there is a new movie coming out? Who knows? Maybe it will happen!
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Ha ha. That’s funny. I loved that show as well…in fact, the Hubs is the one that got me hooked.
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I completely agree with you!! She would absolutely be a Theta Mom!
~WM
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I bought that dvd set for my daughter when it first came out and I think she’s watched the whole series at least 25 times. I heard that they’re making the prequel next!
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I loved SATC and I was so sad when it ended! I hear they’re making a follow-up to the last movie…I hope, anyway!
I agree that Carrie would be a Theta Mom….you are 100% right about that! For all the reasons you listed. She’d be someone who would break it down in plain English!!
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I can’t wait for the next movie. It would be awesome to see her take on motherhood.
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I would LOVE to see a sex in the city movie or new series in which she was a mom. That would be awesome to hear all of those things we think but do not say just thrown out for the world to understand!
I have missed you too! It is this season, and the holiday guide. I am blown over by giveaways, and I really miss the writing part of my blog. It will be the only good thing about the Holidays being over!
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It certainly would be interesting to hear the narration of Carrie when she became a mother “ooooommmmmggggg” As we all did at first, well at least I did.
Don’t we all strive to be ThetaMoms… the Alpha ones drive me batty,
food for thought thanks. xx
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Very very true! That is all about motherhood, isn’t it?
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Good post! Carrie was always my favorite character…
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Super cute post! Totally agree! Thx!
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I have to be honest. I have never watched a full episode of Sex in the City. I know I should be ashamed! I am sure one day I will get around to it:)
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Wow Carrie is a mom! It really makes the movie more exciting and fun to watch.
Totally agree! Carrie Bradshaw would have been a Theta Mom for sure. I loooooooooooved Sex in the City too! Was a devout follower. Cried when it ended. Dragged my hubby to the movie even though he almost cried when I did. Great post as always! Have a super Monday:)
I never watched the show, only a few on Lifetime but I did see the movie and LOVED IT! Can’t wait to see the next one. Sure, invite her to join.
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I must agree! Loved this post! Have a wonderful day
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So true! I am a big Carrie/Sex & The City fan, too. Absolutely loved this post!
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I absolutely loved this post! I am a huge SATC fan as well. Great pics!
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I always dreamt of being Carrie Bradshaw.
I absolutely agree that she would be a Theta Mom.
It would be quite interesting to see “Baby and the City.”
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This is so true! I am a HUGE SITC fan. I actually have all the seasons and the movie on DVD. I heard rumors that in the 2nd movie Carrie and Big have a baby. I really hope this is true, I think it would be such a great twist to the movie and we would be able to see Carrie in a whole new light.
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I LOVE SATC!!!! SATC helped me become the woman I am today. I started watching back with the very first episode and have been hooked ever since. the show touched on so many issus that I too was iving through. ybe not as loud and oboxiously but the issues were there just as well. You post had made me think about my younger days. I have pulled out all 6 seasons on DVD and I have been watching one by one. Baby DIVA is watching too, smethig that I will not be able to let her see in the not to distance future. But for ow it is wonderful to sit back and watch and recall wher my life was at each moment for each of the pst episodes, all while holding my daughter and knowing that SATC is part of my past and helped me be who I am today. SATC helped me mature into the Pink Haired Thirty something mom am today. Thank you Carrie for teaching us to be just who we are! Thanks for this post!!
Cruisin the SITS Link Up before everyone gets up, my kids are older so they sleep late on Christmas morning. I confess I did not watch SITC, but I did enjoy your post!!!
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picking my way through the SITS Best of ’09 link up and was drawn to your post title. full disclosure: I’ve never watched SATC on TV, but I did see the movie on DVD (hope that gives my comment some cred). I so agree with you. Carrie is authentic and fully embraces her quirks instead of trying to mask them under a facade of put-togetherness. love.it.
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Funny. I hear the plot of SATC2 will be about Carrie trying to have a baby. And I think you’re completely right about the kind of mom she’d be!
Visiting you from SITS. Hope you had a fabulous holiday!
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I have never heard of the term Theta Mom until I saw your site. It’s fantastic.
Sex in the City was such a great show and I’m glad to see that other women are just as excited about the continuation of the story this year.
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Too Funny & I love Sarah Jessica Parker! I have been watching her since Square Pegs! Does anyone remember? Is anyone else here old enough to remember? LOL
Wow Im glad I found others who think like me about SATC..my friends have had it up to their eyeballs regarding all my SATC quotes, curses, ideas, commonalities, sex positions, sexpertise and what not..oh and I also have the game and know all the answers….Heres to SATC Thetas and Moms who all started out as SJP’s…WooHoo..!