Soon to be a lone parent. Again.

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How do you do it?
EXP left shortly after DD was born and now my new EXP has left shortly before this baby is born. I clearly have a shit taste in men, I know 🙄

So I just want to know how you LP do it? Is it as hard as people say it is? I've never struggled on my own with DD (apart from money wise sometimes as had to leave work when I went on maternity as couldn't afford childcare when I returned) so therefore am going to have two children whilst still on benefits (I know horrific human being please don't make me feel worse). What's the hardest about having two (or more if you do)?

Any advice is welcome

I've been on my own with 3 for oh... 6 years?
Hardest thing is lack of energy.
Now my oldest is old enough to babysit I've joined a gym and swimming is making me feel so much better

Oh that's good that you're now starting to have abit of you time after so long!
Think I've got a long way to go before that yet

Hey OP. I'm so sorry that the fathers have left you both times when you're in such a vulnerable situation both emotionally and financially! Don't for a second blame yourself for any of it. Though I'm the long run it would probably a good idea to think about why you are attracted to men who clearly aren't worth your time.

How old is your dd and when is the baby due?

Oh thank you little bird!
** DD is 4 and little one is due in 4 weeks! ☺️

That can be a really nice gap. My first 2 are that far apart in age and kid1 used to read board books to kid2 or put the books back in the shelf infinitely after he pulled them out. I could pay her attention while he slept or we used to get pound land sticker books she could do while I fed him

I have lived with my boys alone since the youngest was two. I actually prefer it now and would be reluctant to live with anyone again. I had a long term boyfriend but we have our own set up (I have three sons).

I have never had much of a social life and work as a teacher so the hours work :) the only time I really struggle is when my health is poor ( I have a tumour and am having chemo) and I feel guilty about leaving them.

You will be ok :) it's not easy but it's very rewarding. They call me their MAD (mum and dad)

The great thing is that your dd will be going to reception or year 1 from Sept meaning you'll have some time alone with baby and it won't be so exhausting.

Does neither have contact? Will this ex not want contact at all? I'm a lone parent to 4 I think the worse is never getting a break to recharge! But that depends on your support network (I have none) will your family be able to help out?