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Adjusting??
Hi ladies
It's been awhile since I last posted. Back story DB left as soon as I found out I was pregnant because I refused to give in and get an abortion. I havent heard from him since November which is fine he obviously he doesnt care about DD and he is not a person that I want to be around or she needs to be around for that matter. Fast forward - I am now back to work after maternity leave on night shift and it is killing me. Everyone always feels the need to mention something about Ava's father which is really none of everyones business and lecture me about how DD needs to know her father, as if I did something wrong. It seems so hard to get adjusting to working over nights, spending time with DD, and dealing with everything else that is going on, I feel like I am in a slump. Any advice on how you ladies adjusted to single parenting along with everything else that life brings along? TIA
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Re: Adjusting??
Hold your head up and be confident in your decisions. And stop talking about it.
Opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one and they all stink.
You can just repond with,"You're right she does have a right to know her father, he doesn't want to know her. Now I don't want to discuss this further."
Then close the topic down.
People usually only offer advice if they think you aren't confident in your decisions or if you are looking for a path. If you state firmly that you know what you're doing then they move on.
As far as the questions about DD's father, you might just have to tell them that it is a private matter and you would rather not discuss it. It is none of their business.
As far as getting into a routine with DD, it will take time but it will happen. I can't imagine working the night shift is very easy, but you will adjust.