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im only on universal credit, my children’s father is unable to work. it can be hard, but its do able. you could also work on creating an online business from home if thats something you’re interested in x
Feel free to message me as I went through this with my daughter xx
If you're planning to have another baby other than the one you've got, then I'd strongly recommend that you keep them as it will work out. If you're like we are then we have kept a lot of baby clothes and toys/next to me cot etc so wouldn't actually need to buy much. My friend had an abortion at a young age and she has been lucky enough to have a family since but she forever feels regret and guilty, it was an awful process for her and as it was her first I don't think she realised what size the baby was even tho it was early, but then it was obviously too late. We struggled for a baby after an early loss and ended up going for IVF. You really need to think as you may not always be lucky enough to fall pregnant again/when you're wanting to. Stay strong, you've got this and are blessed x
Appreciate all the comments and opinions, this baby wasnt planned, it was a surprise, yes we would love another in the future, but right now isnt the best time for us, unfortunately money is important in raising a child especially two children so we would like to save and have something behind us, i do feel lucky that i can fall pregnant and appreciate it is harder for others but i shouldn’t have to guilty for that as they are not living my reality and wont be paying my bills but i sympathise with them. I also am not a believer in god, and again he doesn’t pay my bills so again appreciate it i really do🫶🏼 weve made our decision for what is best for us but thank you again.
I was in a similar situation, I still live at home (me and partner saving to move) financially/mentally (for me)/just in general it was not right for us to have another child, he was also only 10 months at the time. I do not regret my decision at all and it was what was best for us all. In the UK we are lucky to have options, I really recommend MSI reproductive choices if you have a clinic near you ❤️ please feel free to give me a message if you wanted to chat further x
@Dionne thank you hun! Yeah thats who im going with, definitely the best decision even though ridiculously hard💖
Honestly it’s hard but remember it isn’t forever. We’ve got 21m old and 18 week old. My eldest goes to nursery and I’m dreading when this one goes as the cost is going to be sky high! We live in wales so get no help with free hours, so nursery will be about 800/900 just for a day and a half each. Our mortgage is 1200, so that’s 2 grand before bills and food shop 😅😅 Roll on when mines 3 and can get his free hours!
there is no right time to have a child, you’re never even fully ready until that baby is in your arms and you begin adjusting to life with them. with money, you’ll find a way to make it work, you’ll find what works for you. there are financial services you can speak too, that can help you set up more affordable payment plans to repay your debt, put pauses on payments etc. you could start by asking your bank, or having a google search. as a believer in God, money is no reason to stop a life. God is our provider, not this world. and if you don’t believe in God, believe in your child. they’re in your body right now for a reason. they belong to you, and it’s your responsibility to take care of them from the get go.