This was one of the sadest posts I have ever red and I’d like to congratulate you for the way you’ve wrote it, so practical and objective. I’m a teacher in a portuguese instituition that works with poor children. I know that sometimes the families who live with the biggest problems are the ones who never ask for help, I supose the same happens in the other countries. Thank you for sharing these advices.
Unfortunately, I’m in a very tight spot right now with a 3 week old baby. I live in CA. I’ve been on unpaid maternity leave for 10 weeks and have zero money coming in. I spent the last of my savings today on diapers. I have not eaten anything in a week and I’ve noticed my milk supply for my baby is slowing down. I’m feeling pretty hopeless. I need to get back to work but daycare won’t take a baby unit they’re 6weeks AND now I cannot afford to put her in daycare. I already applied for WIC & SDI but apparently wasn’t approved or it’s still pending approval. This is very stressful. I’m so ashamed. I feel like the worst mom.
This was one of the sadest posts I have ever red and I’d like to congratulate you for the way you’ve wrote it, so practical and objective. I’m a teacher in a portuguese instituition that works with poor children. I know that sometimes the families who live with the biggest problems are the ones who never ask for help, I supose the same happens in the other countries. Thank you for sharing these advices.
Love this! It’s happened to me. I get it. But your tips are right on and how I now live!
Unfortunately, I’m in a very tight spot right now with a 3 week old baby. I live in CA. I’ve been on unpaid maternity leave for 10 weeks and have zero money coming in. I spent the last of my savings today on diapers. I have not eaten anything in a week and I’ve noticed my milk supply for my baby is slowing down. I’m feeling pretty hopeless. I need to get back to work but daycare won’t take a baby unit they’re 6weeks AND now I cannot afford to put her in daycare. I already applied for WIC & SDI but apparently wasn’t approved or it’s still pending approval. This is very stressful. I’m so ashamed. I feel like the worst mom.