This single parenting is so hard , how can someone manage

Iv been taking care of my 3 month old by myself he gets so fussy I have , no help no daycare nothing, I barely have time to eat, he wakes up and I don’t get time to eat if I do cook , I usually order out if I get some cash and stuff my food down my throat.. I barely sleep and my health is diminishing, I don’t know what to do , I can’t give up but some day most days I let go and I can’t even clean my house , my mind can’t think , I have no one to even talk to but my phone..I didn’t think this would be bad ,I try to be patient but I can get angry people say go to sleep with the baby but he barely stays asleep for long, he’s so gassy at times he’s up and I’m so exhausted even if I napped sometime I can’t do this , I don’t see the upside of this getting better and I don’t wanna go back to my ex whose abusive but I feel I might get desperate

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WhateverWorks · 36-40 Best Comment

One good place to start is by connecting with your local mothers groups online. Usually every area has Mom’s group you can find on Facebook. I would try to work out with another single mom childcare swapping.

It’s also helpful to find mothers support groups just for the community and possibility of making friends who can become supportive people in your life where you help each other out.

Also a baby carrier similar to the ergo is extremely helpful. Ergos are pretty expensive, but thankfully there are lots of off-brands these days. This will free up your hands so you can cook, eat, clean etc. Your baby will get used to it and may even get into the habit of falling asleep in it.

Sneakylink34 · 26-30, F

@WhateverWorks thank you for mentioning the ergo , I didn’t think of that but I will try that.. and nowadays it’s hard to find supportive people ,

WhateverWorks · 36-40

In general, yes, but mothers group specifically tend to sympathize with the things you wrote in your post. If you put your feelers out describing your exhaustion and need for help likely numerous women will reach out. @Sneakylink34