Anyone else a single mom?

Mandig990 · September 2014

I am and it gets me down sometimes that our society just expects women to be married when they are pregnant. Every book on pregnancy health and nutrition has it's own section for how your "partner" can help you out. Idk but it just bums me out...

foxslaw · September 2014

There a few threads about this a page or two back. That might be helpful to you. Yes, as an unmarried woman I know what you're feeling (society wise) and it sucks. However, just focus on the positive YOUR BABY and the right love will come when you're ready for it.

PeaceofKia · September 2014

I was with my daughter. I was a senior in college and pregnant living with the father of daughter. We broke up when she was 8 weeks old. I moved out on my own with no money and had to go on Craigslist to find people nice enough to give me free things. I finished my bachelor's 10 days after she was born, my Master's when she was 3 and met my now husband shortly after. I had times where my electricity was cut off because we needed groceries instead, our water was off because I had to make rent...my income wasn't enough in the beginning to make ends meet. I've been through a lot with little support...

I say that all to say, "eff" society and just live for you and your child. In the end, being a good mother is all you can do and it's the greatest feeling ever.

Sahara6971 · September 2014

PeaceofKia said:

I was with my daughter. I was a senior in college and pregnant living with the father of daughter. We broke up when she was 8 weeks old. I moved out on my own with no money and had to go on Craigslist to find people nice enough to give me free things. I finished my bachelor's 10 days after she was born, my Master's when she was 3 and met my now husband shortly after. I had times where my electricity was cut off because we needed groceries instead, our water was off because I had to make rent...my income wasn't enough in the beginning to make ends meet. I've been through a lot with little support...

I say that all to say, "eff" society and just live for you and your child. In the end, being a good mother is all you can do and it's the greatest feeling ever.

You have come so far Mama! Thank you for sharing your story

PeaceofKia · September 2014

@Sahara6971 No problem, I want women to know that it's okay to be a single mom, in all honesty, it pushed me harder than any thing or any one else ever could have pushed me to succeed. I always told myself "keep climbing" you'll get to the top, and I'd push the ceiling of my "top" each time I reached a goal, all for my daughter and the example I wanted to set for her.

jjm8604 · September 2014

I am 28 and a single mom and pregnant, I have a 6 year old and I'm due February 7, I do say it's hard seeing the partner side of things but I've learned as a single mom you get the best, it's a lot of work but twice the love and twice the accomplishments

JoJoPlus2 · September 2014

I am 32 and a single mom with one more on the way. My DS is 13 (going on 25 I swear) and due February 23. It's difficult for me too to see the "discuss 'this' with your partner" type things, but I also am enjoying the fact that I don't have to discuss anything with a partner. Raising a child on your own is definitely tough but like the PP said, you definitely do get the best.

ymelena7 · September 2014

I'm a single mother of 3 and one on the way. Yes it could be very tuff, like right now if I don't pay my electricity bill, it will be shut off by the 25th at the same time I need to provide my daughter with bus money, and also rent it's just around the corner and it don't have enough for any if it. I get no child support yet! Since it's on the process. Ugh it's hard, sometimes I want to scream and cry because I can't give my girls what they deserve.

twinklymama · September 2014

It is hard, but one positive is not having to consult anyone else about every decision you want to just make.

Mandig990 · September 2014

Thanks so much guys this is just what I needed to hear ❤️❤️❤️❤️

bscollins167 · September 2014

This is my first pregnancy, and I'm 20 years old. It's hard going through this pregnancy by myself. The father isn't the greatest support, but I have found that surrounding myself with loving people is enough. I go to appointments and classes by myself. And it's painful to see those loving couples excited about their baby. I can feel the judgement (I know it's probably in my head). However like I said, my family and friends help me feel better about the situation. Also, I rather raise my daughter alone than with someone who doesn't seem to care.

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