Third baby worries

[Milsplus3]

Hi, I’m currently pregnant with my third baby by a different father to my first two, he isn’t involved so I will be going it alone.
I’m just looking for experiences of mums who have had a third without any support and how you found it?
There will be an 7/8 year age gap between 2nd and new baby so it will be a shock starting over.
I’m terrified of the early days/weeks while still doing the school run whilst recovering. I haven’t got many relatives and there isn’t anyone to help me out at all.
Even though it’s a long way off I’m also concerned how the baby will feel growing up without a father but seeing their siblings visit their father. How did you explain this to your child? Was there any resentment?
I’d appreciate any advice, it’s constantly playing on my mind so I want to feel slightly prepared now. Tia

Anyone?

Unfortunately it will be hard for them to understand that they're siblings have a dad but they don't. When it arises I think the best thing to do will be honest, say their dad didn't decided not to be a father when you were pregnant. But reassuring you love them very much, maybe when bigger 2 see their dad you can go somewhere for a treat. As they get to teens/young adults they will understand more.

Whilst a big age gap can seem daunting going back to the baby stage, a benefit is your elder 2 are at school full-time, so you'll have more time with the baby and to get things done rather than 3 all under school age! The school run will likely be rough first few times but honestly you will get into swing of it really quickly. Any chance their dad will help with school runs or anything first few days?

Hi thank you for your reply unfortunately their dad won’t help at all and I haven’t got anyone else for back up support, I may have to consider asking a school mum or use a cab if it comes to it.
If it’s a boy do boys grow up well adjusted if they have no father or male figures in their life? this is something that also concerns me whether boy or girl but particularly a boy