I don’t know if I want to have a baby

[Jamjarcandlestick]

Last period 6-7 weeks ago.

I care 24/7 for my disabled mum. My OH is moving in between Christmas/NY and we’ve been together for a couple of years.
I don’t know if I want to do this/don’t know if I can.

I’ve been broody for years, I love kids and have plenty of experience. My partner has said that while a baby won’t be the worse thing to happen to our lives he doesn’t really want one now but will support me regardless. He’s got hopes and dreams and I did want more for my child than it growing up in my childhood bedroom. I can’t leave my mum for more than 20 minutes home alone therefore I need to preplan for family to sit with her. They’ll be no opportunity for me to be able to go to mum and toddler groups/zoo visits/holidays/choosing which school as the child will have to go to the one down the road.

I have siblings but they don’t regularly help out - the odd evening for a date night/so I can go get a food shop here and there. I feel like I can cope with a baby but I don’t know if the baby can flourish in this environment.

if you were not willing or able to care for your mum, who would do it? Perhaps think about possible alternatives to the current situation. Would your siblings do more?

Could you see this as an opportunity to make some positive changes for yourself?

it sounds really overwhelming, so take time to consider your options.