tips on being a single mother??

[mini_mouse_11]

tips on being a single mother??irst and I'm really feeling a bit nervous and sad. I was in a relationship with this guy and he was very abusive. I know i did the right thing by leaving for mine and my babys sake. But for all the Single moms out there do you have any tips or advice for me???

[SaSa28]

Do the best you can and know that you are doing the best you can. Remember no one can replace you. Know that you are strong and smart. Know that you are not alone and dont be afraid to ask for help. Be careful who you trust.

[MaiCarmi]

I find all solutions come thru prayer

[tgoodman1]

Just had my son a week ago. And im not gonna lie the first few days are rough. Things do get better though!  Keep your chin up and remember you are not alone. Keep telling your self you are stong.  You will be an amazing mother to that baby no matter if there is someone to help you. Ill be praying for you and I hope things go great for your and your baby!

[TippaShay]

Its good you removed yourself from that situation and realized it was time so kudos for that but set aside time from your baby and have a couple nights out with friends or family. It will be challenging in the beginning and maybe even overwhelming as a single parent your motherly instincts and nurturing will kick in and you will have a plan in no time. Good luck on this incredible journey to Motherhood remember moms are strong and you won't be the only one alot of women have been mom and dad for years but one step at a time and you will be where you want to be. Wishing you the best:)

[Amy1830]

I have a similar story as Sophia. Single mom since my son was 2 months old. He is now 9 and I'm pregnant and engaged to a great guy. My sons dad was abusive but I still remember feeling lost after I left him. It didn't take long before my whole life changed for the better tho. Now that you have that negative energy out of your life just focus on your baby and happiness will come to you naturally. Raising a baby alone is hard, I won't lie. But it is way better than living with abuse. And as another girl said, take time for yourself if you can. I never could do that because my parents weren't the type who ever babysat but honestly, I was just happy with my baby. Some friends won't stick around when they see you can't party with them or don't have the freedom they do, but some friends will be there thru thick and thin and those are the ones you want anyway. It took me over a year to go on a date with another guy. But over the course of the years until I met my fiancé I did date a couple guys and still had a social life. Every day will bring you different things as a single mom but its so worth it. And in some ways I feel that it has some pluses over raising a child with the dad. For one, you will be able to make all decisions concerning your child without having to consult anyone else. Good luck and don't worry too much! :)

[Sophiajojo]

Its hard and tiring. ..but its harder to do it andbe in an unhappy relationship.  Nothing will be stronger than the love you will have for your baby. You will meet guys in the future who wont wanna know...but then you will also meet genuine ones who want to settle down with you. For now enjoy being pregnant and meeting and getting to know you beautiful child. Me and my daughter are so close as it has been me and her since 2007. Now I am pregnant with my 2nd child with an amazing partner who is the opposite to my ex. Ive met a few wrongens along the way but having my daughter to put first has done me a favour as I dont put up with any crap anymore. Im at university now and am really happy..even before I met my partner I went back to school and just enjoyed being single. Go to playgroups in your local area where you will meet friends in the same situation. ..that was my lifesaver!  Goodluck :)

[thepenguinsrock]

Remember to have some you time once in a while as i found when i was a single mum I put to much effort into being mummy and pushed out my friends. Also Having break from baby every now and again is good for you both i wouldn't let my 1st 2 out of my sight for so long that they were both really clingy and wouldn't be happy with anyone but me and it wasn't good for them when the time came for them to start nursery and they screamed the place done for weeks lol  :)

[Jaja65]

Yes. Remember time heals all wounds. I know you're probably hurt now but with time you will be just fine. Also, take things a day at a time. You'll be just fine!  Good luck! ♡