Hi all mommas! Anyone else struggling?? I currently have a 2 month old who’s almost 3 months. I have not been working for almost 4 months and still have yet to receive my maternity leave benefits. Sometimes it’s hard because I do this all on my own and I am trying to make ends meet.. it’s hard especially going through postpartum alone. I’m just really going through a tough time especially since my baby girl is always sick and everything is piling up.. I try and do it all for her.. I’m not sure what else to do. Sometimes I just need a pick me up but it’s hard to go anywhere with babygirl
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You’re not alone mama 🫶🏼
We have my husband’s income, but I’m a full time SAHM now and will forever be unless I need to go back to work for some reason in the future. We’re just fine financially, but I can totally relate to you with all the other things.. it’s always something it feels like? I’ve been battling a health issue since giving birth for almost 3 months now, so I mourn not being able to be the best mom for baby. We hardly ever leave the house because he’s not the easiest baby. He always wants to be held and hates his car seat so car drives or pushing him in the stroller is practically a no go. I love to baby wear, but with my health issue I’m in pain if I wear him for too long. I need to get out of the house soooooo bad but my anxiety goes through the roof just thinking about leaving.
Here to say we all have our hiccups, but you’re doing the best you can 🫶🏼

I feel you girl. I’m used to working a lot and being very independent, so being a sahm now only relying on my fiancé is weird. We’re making ends meet, but I’ve applied for snap benefits, wic and state healthcare, which has been really helpful for us. If you need someone to talk to, feel free to message me!

Tbh, I used WIC for about a month, and it was limited for me for what was offered, but still helpful. I am receiving money for baby bonding, but still not quite enough.