Raising a baby alone

Im in the same boat and im sorry you’re feeling overwhelmed, but completely understandable to feel that way! My husband has two jobs and one requires travel. My Husband does help when he’s in town by taking a feed/sleep shift at night and we split up time on Saturday and Sunday so I can walk away and breathe or run an errand etc. I also have found getting a doula to come in once in awhile to help with the baby or chores etc is helpful.i also found a Momco group and meet with them once a month which is a good outlet to find other moms. I was feeling very overwhelmed and honestly lonely yesterday. Find some resources and maybe share how you’re feeling with your husband? Sometimes not feeling alone in that can be helpful.

I’m in a similar situation. How did you find the Momco group and Doula? I thought Doula’s helped with baby’s delivery? I didn’t know they also helped with childcare.

This could have been written by me (I’m 42). I am overwhelmed most of the time. I know this isn’t advice, but sometimes it’s nice to know you’re not alone.

There are post partum doulas, you can search for ones in your area. They will say on their website.

We ended up having a mom in our neighborhood whose kids were older coming and helping out for 2 days a week to help with chores and a little break. It was super helpful if it's in your budget.

An au pair is pricey but cheaper than I was thinking. It's a little less than day care and they become part of your family. Don't know if this is in the budget for you, but mentioning as I thought it was going to be a lot more than it is.

I'm just going to post ideas:

Our neighborhood posted about a young teen who was interested in being a "mommy helper" for another new mom in the neighborhood (with supervision, of course). Maybe there is someone in your area looking for an experience like that?

Some house cleaning companies offer in-home child care. I'm not sure where you are located, but here in Mooresville/Charlotte, NC area, 5ive Star Cleaners offer this service. I'm not sure what other service you have to get in order to receive this service, or if it's a standalone type situation.

The YMCA offers 2 free hours of child-minding to members using the facility in the day care center. They will also periodically offer "parents night out" where you can drop your child off for extra hours certain times of the year (not sure if there's a minimum age).

If you have a Lifetime Fitness with a LifeSpa near you, you get 2 free hours of child minding and use of the gym for the day with ANY spa service. Brow waxes are $10

With the spa at Lifetime Fitness, you just have to coordinate a time that works with the child care facility. The Lifespa (and the Cafe) are open to the public and anyone can take advantage of those perks as long as you pay for a spa service (a brow wax being the least expensive on the menu)