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Single and Preggers Looking for Support (Group?)

jlegagnjlegagn
in South Florida Babies

  I'm 17 weeks pregnant as of yesterday. This wasn't exactly planned, and I've had a very rocky road with the father, who I'm no longer with. Plus, my two supposed best friends left me for my "selfish" decision to keep my baby. I thought I could do this on my own, but I really don't have much of a support system. I am on unemployment, food stamps, medicaid, and WIC, as I lost my job just 5 weeks after finding out I was pregnant.

  Though I'm 32 years old, I am considering adoption. I don't know that I could go through with it, especially after suffering a miscarriage last year, which makes me feel guilty and selfish. But, my family is very excited, and I don't want to break their hearts. It would be my parents' first grandchild and my brother's first niece/nephew. But, they can't provide me any support either. So, I'm feeling very alone. Adoption may be the best thing for the baby. But, I've always felt like a mother without a child and always knew I was meant to be a mom. As much as my heart is ready, my life really isn't.  So, I'm not sure what to do and am feeling very lost.  If I had a good support system and women to make friends with, it may make all the difference.

  Like I said, my two closest friends left me and the father's useless.  So, I don't have anyone to go through this with me.  I only have one close friend in the area, but she's never been pregnant.  So, I really don't have anyone to relate to.  I'm really wearing down with loneliness.

  Do any of you ladies know of a single pregnant women's support group in south Florida?  I've been desparately looking, but can't find one--even through the National Single Parents Resource Center.  Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Jaime

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  • cocojack10cocojack10 member

    Sorry you are going through all this alone.  Do you belong to a church?  Maybe you can speak with the priest there that can connect you with a support group you need.  Or ask your OB; perhaps he can lead you in the right direct.  It is important that you speak to someone about these issues soon to help you make the best decision for you and your baby.

    Best of luck! 

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  • AlbahAlbah member
    imagecocojack10:

    Sorry you are going through all this alone.  Do you belong to a church?  Maybe you can speak with the priest there that can connect you with a support group you need.  Or ask your OB; perhaps he can lead you in the right direct.  It is important that you speak to someone about these issues soon to help you make the best decision for you and your baby.

    Best of luck! 

     

    This exactly!! I could only imagine how difficult this must all be. But from what I can see, you really want and love your baby....I hope you find the help that you need in order to provide for you and your baby. Do reach out to your Ob, he/she may be able to lead you in the right direction and be able to find you some help. I hope that everything falls into place for you very soon

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  • BFLBrideBFLBride
    I know you may not be catholic, but Respect Life Miami may be able to point you in the right direction. There are several govt programs available...section 8 housing, childcare, etc...
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  • iheartmatt09iheartmatt09 member
    Hey sorry that you have to go through this alone. I can't begin to imagine how you feel. Wile most moms are not going to be single moms in a playgroup that might be a good idea for you. I used to be in one before I moved with my first son and it's a great place to get advice from other moms, have your child play with other kids and have some adult time too. I'm currently preggos with my second child, I'm 16 weeks so if you want someone to talk to or just vent to feel free to either message me or email me at hanab818@gmail.com. Hoped everything works out for you. Good luck!
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