Depression

[babydue0820]

I am 33 weeks with my first child and so depressed. From worrying about bills to worrying about how I am afford a child all by myself. I have spoke many times up here about my situation but I'm just so tires of being stressed and not having help. I really want my baby but at this point I can't even take maturity leave without getting behind on bills. Idk what to do are any of you other moms depressed to this point? Can you shed some insight on how you got over it?

[lucybooskie]

I'm the strongest I've ever been in my life now that what I do affects a baby.if I was single I'd b makin a lot more money n killing myself partying ..so even though I'm broke my baby is saving my life.

[Jonesy2015]

Girl I worry too. I'm lucky to have a good friend who is going to throw me a baby shower so I can get things I need. I habe also been already buying things to prepare. When I find out the gender I will do cloths and blankets (due date is Dec 26th). This is my 2nd pregnancy and doing this alone because dad left because he didn't want anymore but expected me to get fixed and be on the pill. I was on the pill but they of course aren't 100%. Told him if he didn't want anymore he could of been fixed. Try getting help with WIC and anything else out there. Sign up at pampers, huggies, and anything else for coupons too.

[rachelg12]

I'm basically at that stage where I'm rarely ever happy. I don't know if thats normal but I feel you. But your almost there and just think about how much happiness that little boy or girl is going to bring into your life! Everything happens for a reason and you can do ANYTHING !(:

[Liz1523]

I can relate as I am on the same boat as you. Lost my job because I was a CNA and couldn't do any heavy lifting. Now im home stuck worried about my bills. I been selling my children's jewelery and we have no cable or internet. All I can tell you is apply for federal benefits and try to tell yourself that It can not rain forever. I get depressed too but then I remmember I have a life inside growing that does not understand hardship yet. And is also a blessing. Try to hang in there girl the sun is going to come out for us soon. Gluck and god bless.

[natattack44]

Is there anyone else you can move in with while you heal? Cut your bills.. Cable, reduce phone usage, internet. Parents that can help? Apply for WIC, food stamps. Baby daddy doesn't want to help? Deal with him later...not worth the stress right now. Anything you can sell that you aren't using? Old electronics, furniture. Did you have a baby shower? If you need anything else ..clothes blankets baby furniture, go to goodwill or thrift stores, you will save so much money. I hope you have people you are close to that can help. If not, now is the time to mend relationships.. Unless they were abusive, then stay away. Set up a"gofundme" account and see if any of your Facebook friends are willing to donate to your cause. You would be surprised how generous people are!

Good luck my dear. I will pray for you!

[ftmat29]

I can definitely relate. My financial situation was strained to begin with and all at once I found out I was pregnant,  my company went on workshare and reduced my hours, and my SO lost his job. It has not been easy. We don't qualify for any kind of assistance because my income is still too high and so we would have to wait until the baby is actually here to be able to apply. I've had a ridiculous number of anxiety attacks over the situation but can only tell myself it will get better. I hope it does... I'm 23 weeks now and we haven't been able to purchase anything to prepare for the baby yet... if things continue the way they are I will probably have to file for bankruptcy after the baby is born because my maternity benefits likely won't even pay rent never mind student loan or credit card payments :/