New single parent - moral support and any tips appreciated

[TwinkleMerrick]

7 month old baby who is teething and has a poorly tummy. Just figured out the steriliser hasn't been doing full runs. Anyway, I'm exhausted! I'm a new single mum, Dad walked out on Boxing Day. I've messaged him telling him she is poorly, no reply of course. Do any of you lovely single parents out there have any words of encouragement? Tips to get through the hard times? I'm going back to work end of January and dreading it! I'm exhausted now, how the hell will I cope?! Lack of sleep, barely get to shower let alone eat. I feel like I will be on my knees after a week. Please help xx

You will get through and this time next year you will be amazed at yourself, how tough you turned out to be and how self reliant you have become.

Practical tips involve things like having a fully stocked medical cupboard, if your baby need Calpol etc you can't just pop out.
Same with food/milk/nappies.

Don't expect more of yourself than work and looking after your child for the first while, go to bed early and get as much rest as you can while you adjust.

I left all car related stuff to ex, when he left I made sure I knew all the basics.

Play music, remember you are bloody brilliant, enjoy your child without dealing with another adult making it harder work and take each day as it comes.

Be proud of all your small achievments, get your finances in order as much as possible.

Very best of luck to you

Also, have a look at Gingerbread site, lots of information for single parents

@OpalIridescence Thanku for some really great tips, especially stocking up. Writing shopping list right now xx

No problem at all.

Be very kind and patient with yourself. You have a young baby and a relationship breakdown to deal with, that is alot. You have nothing to prove.

If you are a reader I would recommend a book called, I am the Parent Who Stayed.

I hope your baby feels better soon and you both have a happy 2019.