Starting from 0

I’m terrified. No money, no job, no car. All because I believed a man’s promises and now idk what to do.

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Hi. You don’t know me, but I understand way more to you than I thought i would so young. I have to rely on other people from a day to day. It sucks. Sometimes it’s what brings my village closer. I was ashamed and embarrassed I had to come back to my moms, and honestly it’s not the best environment either. You outgrow people, places, and things. You wouldn’t be in the situation you are if your higher power didn’t believe you would come out the other end stronger. You are supposed to fail. It’s what creates the best moms. I may be young, but I have had my fair share of life and childhood trauma. Please, my messages are open and my Facebook is Madeleine Pyle. I don’t have to know everything but 1 text and it can help someone off any ledge whether it’s a curb or a cliff.

I grew up thinking assistance was a hand out and I only ever saw people abuse it and talk negatively. We have to start somewhere, we will always continue to grow if you let yourself 💗

Tbh the most time and energy consuming things on this planet are rebuilding. Start with a SNAP application and if your child is under 5 make a WIC appointment. From there, make time for the library and start building a resume if you can. Use the city bus if it’s available or subway. You’ll do a lot of walking to rebuild, but the library has great resources and they can and will help you if you just ask. Start applying for every job your heart desires and also entry level jobs as well. Put in as many applications as possible without losing your mind. Everyone has a limit. Mine was like 5-10 a day. Some people do 40 a day. It’s up to you. That’s where you start.

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Pregnancy after c section

What time scale did everyone get pregnant again after a c section?
I know the doc said they recommend eating at least a year to 18 months but it took 4 years to get pregnant the first time after being told we could not conceive naturally so not wanting to stop it happening knowing it could take a very long time again but also worried.

Braxton hicks

I’m currently 34 weeks and have been experiencing braxton hicks for the past few weeks however have been having cramps almost like very strong period cramps In my lower stomach. I’ve mentioned this to my midwife and she only really asked if I’d been keeping hydrated and taking my vitamins which I am but didn’t really proceed to tell me if this was normal or related to braxton hicks also, has anyone else experienced this?

Eid celebrations?

Is it normal to celebrate Eid by drinking alcohol and partying non stop … doesn’t that just go against the whole month of Ramadan im so confused

Help

I was getting pretty painful period cramps and during those, I had painful lower back cramps. I had these on and off for like a few hours so from about 10:30pm to 1am?

I’ve had no show, or anything like that.

Is this braxton hicks or early labour pains?

Little girl turning herself sideways in next to me

My little girl tonight, has spun herself so she is lying sideways in her next to me, making me panic!

Is this normal at 4.5 months, do I just lie her back normally/vertically?

Labour??

I’ve had on/off mild period cramps since 9 last night, very irregular and very mild, but I just had one that woke me up. My waters haven’t gone and nor has my mucous plug… but could this be a sign that it’s close?! I’m 40+3 and desperate to meet her!