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Expecting w/out Partner

christianyvonnechristianyvonne member
in Dallas-Fort Worth Babies
Hi everyone. I am currently a single mom of a pre-teen and am excited to add a second kid to the mix this summer. While I'm looking forward to this new journey, I'm also feel a bit overwhelmed about starting over after such a long gap. Then there is the fact that the father will not be apart of the equation. Whew! I never thought this would be my situation and this is totally different from my first experience. As an independent women I've handled so much comfortably on my own. However this situation feels more isolating than anything I have experienced thus far. Familes are so diverse but in looking for support everything seems geared toward couples, first time moms, and women who have had "choice" pregnancies (not through separation or widowhood). The father choosing not to be involved has nothing to with me and I've done nothing wrong. That said I have the right to be excited about this pregnancy just like any other person and I choose to be so. Would just be nice to be able to connect with others who can relate, empathize, or just help me be creative in making it all work. I want to offer the same regardless of marital status, color, economics, sexual orientation etc. Thankfully I have a few great friends, will be assisted by a Doula, and being that my daughter is a great kid I know she'll be a great big sister too.
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Re: Expecting w/out Partner

  • Lindsey00041Lindsey00041 member
    I'm going to be a single mommy, too! I'm here to talk if you ever need it :0)
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  • kboydbowmankboydbowman member
    Not a single mom-to-be, but a lesbian mom-to-be, and I get just as frustrated with everything being geared at heterosexuals/male partners, so I hear ya.
    Current pregnancy -
    First BFP on 1/4/22.  Due date 9/13/22.

    Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.


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  • aprettylovelyaprettylovely member
    edited February 2014
    I am in the same boat. I have a 12 year old girl and mommy to a two month old now and the father is the same way and upset that I choose to not terminiate the pregnancy and has not seen the baby. I can relate and you can message me if you want to chat or connect. I live in the carrollton area.
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