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this is far too hard for one person... :(

Mama NatureMama Nature
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I'm a single mom... ever since i was 2 months pregnant...(baby's dad is not in the picture at all) and it's terribly difficult, DS is 5 1/2 months and teething VERY bad... I'm normally against drugs but I've tried everything... I'm starting to think my amber necklace got lost in the mail I've been checking every day expecting it... :(

My family doctor sent me to mental health assessment yesterday after i told her about what I thought was PPD... but it turns out I'm extremely overwhelmed...worn thin... but there's no cure, DS is breastfed and i haven't got enough milk to pump for a weekend off or anything of the sort (nor could I afford it... nor do i have anyone to take care of him in my absence) 

I've reached a breaking point and with very little support it's terribly difficult to get out of this place....
if anyone can offer any advice it would be appreciated...
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  • DarthNBJenniDarthNBJenni

    I agree with the previous poster. I started to supplement the girls' breastmilk with formula around the same time I was filing for divorce. A happy mom will equal a happy baby. They are happy, thriving three year olds right now.

    And I only lasted two weeks pumping/bfing this baby. I was too stressed with three other children to even attempt to last longer than that. 

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  • Jennis22Jennis22 member

    I also don't believe in medicating for no reason but when DS is super grumpy and I know his teeth are bugging him...he gets Tylenol. I hope your amber  necklace comes soon, my DS has one and it works wonders. But seriously, don't worry about giving him Tylenol when it's actually needed. 

    As a mom who EBF'd for 9 months...giving him some formula for one day so you can get some time for yourself is ok. One day will not affect your supply unless you already have supply issues and he may not even notice the difference. I began supplementing when I went back to work because I couldn't pump enough and I haven't actually seen a difference in my supply yet. I hope you can find a friend/family member who can watch him for a few hours while you take a mental health day. Being a single mom is tiring and we all need to recharge once in awhile.

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  • XMrsV2005XMrsV2005

    Yes, single parenting is hard. Try to not let your pride get in the way of seeking help. If you need state assistance in the form of WIC and/or food stamps get it. Many children are FF and they thrive. It's not a failure on your part to use it.

     You don't have to be perfect! It's okay not to get all the housework done every single day,

     Do what you can and don't beat yourself up over what doesn't get done. 

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