Are you alone?

[Amx2]

Are there any moms going through the pregnancy somewhat alone b/c their partner is away (locked up, working or just out of the picture)? If so what do you do to not feel as lonely, scared and depressed while pregnant?

[1stXmami]

Yes, my fiancé works out of town for weeks at a time. I take care of his two kids while he's gone. This is my first child and his 4th.  It's sooo hard at times especially because of the other children, me being pregnant with my first, him being gone, and our relationship is still so fresh. I don't hang with the friends I had because I'm not fun anymore, no one wants to hang out with kids n a pregnant lady when their single with no kids... This pregnancy is sometimes depressing. I can't even say I've smiled more than I've cried. I keep my faith close by and I think of what a better person this whole experience is making me. It's tough but I'm sure with time things will work out. Patience and faith goes a long way

[phxmommy]

Yup I'm doing it alone, I work and have two other kids that keep me busy, one with serious medical issues.

[bcmtuk]

You don't just have to socialise with your partner, meet up with a friend or spend some time with family. I'm quite happy being on my own most of the time but sometimes even bumping into a friendly face at the shop is good! Saying that being/becoming a mother opens the possibility for whole new social circles and situations with people who know what you're going through. :)