Struggling

I don’t have any advice right now but Im 7 weeks PP and I am doing it as a first time mom & single mom. Happy to chat during our journey!

Stay strong mamma, you got this! Lots of love ❤️.

Struggling a lot myself. Dealing w a partner that's about as absent as can be. We live together but I feel single and feel like we're roommates. Doing most if not all the things alone. Feel free to message me and we'll get through this together!

Change your perspective from “this sucks” to making the most of the opportunity you’ve been given. I was in the DUMPS when I was 19 and I regret so much the amount of pity parties I threw myself instead of spending time with my son and building a relationship with him. I missed out a lot and was definitely not a present mom because I was too busy feeling sorry for myself. You’ll realize that you’re stronger than you think and that will help carry you through. Be the mom you want to be and find some kind of support system whether that’s someone to talk to or someone to help you and your baby out. There’s always something to be miserable about if you’re looking for it so try to not look for that and instead look at the gift you’ve been given to be a mother and raise a child who will grow up knowing that you loved and cared for them and were so strong. Don’t let the bad days define who you are

With my first, after taking time off to recover I started working over the phone/ online and then 8 weeks in I started bringing him to work with me. I cleaned and managed Airbnbs and it actually was perfect until he was cruising furniture at 10 months. The schedule was great because he could nap/ and do tummy time while I cleaned. I’d sing to him about what I was doing. It’s mostly from home so you can nap with baby, get house work done. Just know an absent father is better than having their negativity affecting you and your baby. Just take one day at a time. I married my husband when my son was 10 months old and he came through for my son. Not saying to need to rush into something like I did, but just know this isn’t how it will always be.

@Leighann me too, first time mom, 7 PP. let’s chat through this journey- nervous to raise the kid!

I’m raising my baby alone with no help from father or any family. It’s really hard. I did find the ymca does free daycare for two hours for you get a workout in, that has helped me. And also I see a counselor who doesn’t care if I bring my baby. They won’t stay little forever just try to enjoy this stage while you can even though it’s hard ❤️