Career change

I’m looking to change careers now that I’m a mum. I’m 35 and have spent most of my working life in hospitality, mainly in management roles. The hours aren’t ideal anymore, so I’m hoping to move into something different—but I’m unsure what options are available to me.

I have a degree in Social Studies, though I’m not sure how I could use it in a new career. I’d really appreciate any suggestions or hearing about similar experiences from others who’ve made a transition.

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Did I make a mistake.

I am 37 years old and I have an 18 month old boy and have been with the father of my child for almost 6 years. The relationship has never 100% been respectful as he has cheated multiple times, called me out of my name, etc. I found out he cheated then found out I was pregnant. I wanted to keep my family together and for our son to have an active parent. So I stayed

Pregnancy and postpartum was hard. He wasn’t working a steady job and I had to back to work very quickly to keep our income. Eventually he got a job and we were able to move into our own place. But we have not been intimate since the baby was conceived. Don’t get my wrong I sick him off when he needs it but that’s about it.

I’m the primary parent. Bathtime. Dropping and picking baby up. Packing bag. Making appointments. Soothing. EVERYTHING. he does change diapers sometimes but when I ask for help it’s like pulling teeth.

He gets angry and snaps at me or the baby “am I raising a boy or girl” when the baby is whining or something. Making me feel wrong for having any feelings outside of happiness.

Because of the disrespect and what I feel is emotional abuse. I decided to break up with him. In my head I know it was the right decision. I know I am grieving what could have been. But my heart is still breaking. I don’t know what my life looks like without this person whose been in my life for 6 years. I never wanted to raise a child by myself even though I know its possible. Starting for scratch at this age is daunting. And he already talking about getting a lawyer.

We have to stay in the same house because there’s 2 months on our lease and he says he will continue to provide the rent but he might leave the state. Which I already planned on doing to be closer to family. But I feel like I’ve ruined my family and my son is going to hate me.

Did I make a mistake? I know I didn’t but my heart says otherwise. Thank you for letting me vent.

Maternity pay

Hello all, just wondering if anyone knows. I'm a stay at home mum for my little one due to the extortionate childcare fees and not finding a job that would cover even half a day. If I got pregnant with a second child, would I still get the government maternity pay? Or because I'm not in a job, would I not get anything? Whilst I'm not pregnant now, I'm just stressing about the future because we do want more children...

Biab at home? 💅

Has anyone managed to figure out how to do BIAB at home? Is it an affordable way to do it? Maternity leave means salon trips are out of question for now! Tips welcome!

Anybody else felt like this in pregnancy, is it normal or am I just being sensitive rn?

Hey y’all anybody else feeling like this?
Im still early in pregnancy but ofc already thinking about gender reveals, baby showers,shopping etc…
Feeling a little sad that I don’t have any friends nearby or to share experiences.
my friends live long distance and majority are in a total different phase of life whereas I’ve wanted this for so long after a long IVF journey and many losses. I’m finding it tough not having anybody to relate to or talk about pregnancy journey or even feeling like I won’t be able to have the celebration most people have! Anybody else ?

Birth control

What birth control is everyone on? I’m nearly 4 months postpartum and I’m thinking of what to get. I’ve never been on any contraception before. I’m thinking about the coil or the implant.

Income?

All I know is work been doing so since I was 15, now I’m pregnant with my second and expenses are crazy.

Are you a sahm but still generating an income? How!? What options are there? Are you posting content?