is anybody else really alone

[leeanne1407]

ive had no family since the age of 19 (now 24) its just me and now my son whos 2 his dad is just not even worth menchining, ive had no help with my son from day one ive had him every single day by myself, cant even do normal things like go to a dentist coz i have nobody to watch him how do use cope i dnt no if at times im just feeling sorry for myself but its defenetly a struggle and depressing at time

It is hard but it does get easier
Could your ds join a playgroup??

it depends how much it costs can you put a child in nursery for just one morning a week if so any ideas on cost

i'd say a local childminder....someone who can build a relationship and give continuity. and maybe take him for an extra session....couple of hours for a dentist etc?

Wouldnt know a thing about costs as Im not in UK.
Ring a few up and compare.

rising 3s get 5 govt funded sessions at a preschool, so that will make life a lot easier
until then, you can pay for as many/few sessions as you like, it is perfectly poss to book just one morning session, say, ring around!
I used to take my to creche at swimming pool and have a swim occsionally when he was small
as for dentist, optician, doctor etc I used to just take mine along

sorry not rising 3s just yet, I think the funding still starts when they are 3? your local preschool will know

Ask your health visitor or local family services if there is any 2yr old funding in your area. You may be able to get some help.

Also pre school/ mother and toddler groups are a great way to make friends. Ask your health vistor to recommend some or look on Netmums (sshhhh I didnt say that!)

Some groups are free and others charge a small fee £2 for groups rising to £6 for pre school normally.

check out events at the local library and childrens centres.