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Q: to Single Mothers
asked by: bitsy690 on January 14th, 2006
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To all you single mothers,
i think very highly of all of you. I have to admit that I was not a strong enough person to do it myself so I decided to have an abortion instead. Looking back on my decision I have regret and alot of guilt.

I've thought about what it would be like to be a single mother and I wonder what it is like. I see single mothers from time to time and I try to imagine myself with a child.

I desprately want to have a baby but I am not in a relationship that supports it. I've thought about getting pregnant but I think I would just end up single if I do. Single mothers having gone through this...Do you have any advise?
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showjumper814
replied on August 23rd, 2006
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I have some advice...Don"t do it. I am currently 5 months pregnant and wish I had made a different choice because I am not emotionally prepared for this. I knew I would have a breakdown if I terminated the pregnancy, but now I am worried i'llhave a breakdown if I carry this child and raise it alone.

If you felt that way before, wait until you are more sure or are in a stable relationship.
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izzysue
replied on August 18th, 2007
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Hi how are you? Well I've just became a single mother. My daughter is now 5 months old and I would have never throught that I would be a single mother. I'm very successful. And that all I wanted to be. But I can tell you I'm so glad I have my daughter and her father's not in the picture. Everything would be an a problem. He would say your not doing that right all the time. So the answer to you question is It's hard but if I had the choice to make now. I would make the same choice, it mad you a stronger person
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Confused_Stressed
replied on August 18th, 2007
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Re: to Single Mothers
In all honesty I chose your same route. My fiance cheated on me, he was not in a place to help me raise A child, I was NO where near where I needed and wanted to be. I had my reason to terminate, but in all honesty, looking back yes it hurts that I did it, but No i do not regret it. I think of how I was growing up with out my mom and what not and I promised I would be a good parent. I made a decision. Im living with it everyday. Look at it this way, you are now MORE than ever ready for your child, now all you need is that person to complete you. I found mine and he'll be home next year n we can finally start our life together. Children are great, but you need to be ready for them. If you ever want to talk, Ive been there.
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izzysue
replied on August 18th, 2007
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Hello again.
I think your a very smart women. You took your time and made the right decision for yourself. I also made the right decision for myself. Honesty I love it like this if you new all the stuff he put me through, you wouldn't believe it. See I believe that everything happens for a reason. If you didn't go with that decision they you would have never meet the guy your with now. I hope we will still commicate when you do get pregnant. Let me tell you that was harder than take care of my daughter. I was sick the whole pregnancy. I also feel like this i'm very pretty and outgoing and when I'm ready I will find someone to love Isabella & I. But for now I want to spend all my time with her. I'm very happy for you. I just cant wait until you get to see him you deserve to be happy. I will talk to you soon. By the way my name is Melissa.
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notyourgurl
replied on August 18th, 2007
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i have high respect to single moms and more to teen moms. If they can do it, they you can do it as well... Smile
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angie03red
replied on September 2nd, 2007
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Keep Up the Good Work
i have a friend that her son is 2 months old and she realized and accepted that the father would not be there. she seemed okay. they had that understanding. The father doesnt evn know that his son was born and is healthy. me on the other hand i am 11 weeks pregnant and i talk to my baby daddy every day. we dont get alone but the thought of my being a single mom i cant imagine. i couldnt handle it. so for those mom that are young like 20-24 and single and doing good i take my hat off toyou. i am having a terrible time just excepting the fact that we are always arguing and maybe oneday he wont be there keeps me up at night.
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