Single mamas?

[206babymama]

Any single mamas out there? How are you handling going about this on your own? Daycare? My first babygirl and I'm doing this all on my own.

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I cant relate but God bless your soul.. being a single mother is hectic i seen my mom go through it.. God bless you and your child. Your doing the right thing !

[206babymama]

I can only afford to take 8 weeks off after she is born. I'm sad but that's just the way it is.

[laur23]

I'm an aid at a daycare and have never heard of them taking a child before 6 weeks..  

[Fatou10]

I look up to all you singles mom's out there that's doing what the have to do for their child. You guys are the real MVP.

[MamaBennett1984]

Its unfortunate to hear that some people can't trust their family.  I'm fortunate to have the best for my babies.  Family #1.  My husband and I work opposite schedules for the most part too so that now that my family is complete we will NEVER have to put them into the hands of a stranger. To the poster;  I hope you can do something along these lines, if not, find someone you trust with your life, and maybe they have a referral...and someone who knows better than to take a child before they should be away from their mother.  

[BonitaMichelle]

Family watching ur kids can be worse than a day care center, especially is an emergency happens.  I rather have a certified person watching my new born than a family member.

[BonitaMichelle]

Some places do take new borns at 3 weeks. Do ur research.

[206babymama]

Thanks for your comments. I've had anxiety and panic attacks from stressing about the future. She'll be here sooner than I'll know it! 9 weeks and 6 days if not sooner. I have to work to support us. And i might have to go the daycare route.

[MamaBennett1984]

I was a single mom of two for awhile.  I have never had my children in childcare, and it wasn't because I could afford not to.  I worked nights and had help when my kids slept and then took care of them during the day.  I dont trust anyone with my kids besides my family, I understand if you dont have that choice because your family isn't around...I have 3 soon to be 4 kids and I never plan on using daycare.  You can do it.  I couldn't imagine putting my 5 week old or younger?!! in daycare.

[watson0722]

They won't take your baby until 6 weeks at least, just an fyi

[BonitaMichelle]

Im going to be a single mother but I like to call it co-parenting. I have great friends who are there for me.  I do plan on using daycare when baby is three weeks old.  Maybe 1-2  days a week then 5 days a week when baby is 6weeks.

[Alybell]

I am also taking classes thru a university online and plan on taking a year off to spend time with my baby. I cant afford daycare, as it would be $45 per day if I worked.

[Alybell]

Im a single mom of 2 and now expecting in 10 weeks. My first two are from my first marriage and this lil bundle of joy, the father left us when I was 2 months pregnant and told me to put it up for adoption. On top of that, I have no family here so I have to do it on my own. I jut take things day by day. My kids are 11 & soon to be 7. Its hard, but every day is a success. Good luck to you.