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I haven't been diagnosed but I had horrible prenatal depression until I got my decent job. now that I'm on a razor thin wire at this job, I will lose the one thing keeping me Baseline and that testifies me. I have every factor of pregnancy depression. I lost my grandparents years ago and have no parents. I do have a half sibling in another state who occasionally tries to sound happy for me but I'm stuck in this pit of loneliness. I have no partner, the man who got me pregnant I only knew for a few weeks and didn't tell me he was a sex offender. I was able to attempt to overlook it in a way because, well, I'm pregnant, but my momma bear mode kicked in and now I feel as though I need to keep him far away from my child because he has not a single good quality, when I disclosed I had just had a positive urine test he groaned and said he didn't want this since he already pays child support on his 6 year old, and was extremely unsupportive, told me not to tell anybody, when he refused to take me to the hosptial for an emergency fever and abscessed tooth i decided i had to leave him. this was about 6 or 7 wks pregnant, now I'm 20 weeks and here I am, alone. I'm so scared. I had my mom die young so no little siblings no family I've never changed a diaper or been close to a newborn. I know instincts are supposed to kick in but I'm horrified!! so scary. I am poor and my mobile homebhas a lot of constant issues I don't know how to repair. just venting because wtf can I do

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paisley139

Ohh I’m so sorry you’re going through this! Sending a hug to you. I think it is totally normal to be scared but also not feeling like you have anyone to support you through this intense and wild experience is so hard. If all you needed was to vent and have someone hear you, feel free to stop reading here. Just being able to get these feelings out can be super helpful. :)

If you are trying to find things you can DO to feel like you can have some control back in your life or support from others, here are some ideas:

Do you have any friends that might want to be more involved? Sometimes people don’t offer much to start to try to be respectful, but perhaps they’d be willing! Or if you can find a local support group (even on Facebook), you might end up connecting with another new mom and you can support each other. For the basics like diaper changing, baby first aid, or infant feeding, check with your doctor’s office or hospital (or check their website). They often offer free classes on those things. Most are even virtual and one session so easy to fit into schedules. I’m signed up for the ones at my hospital because I also don’t feel like I know anything right now and am also slightly petrified.

Sending one more hug. You will be okay. It will all work out, just keep moving along one thing at a time.

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wow girl, that’s so much on your plate. I am so sorry this is your situation. Can you talk to your OB about your depression? Maybe they can help. I think you’re doing what’s right for your baby!

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MrsWells2019

can you find a pregnancy resource center? they often can help with just about anything from funds, to all the baby items, and counseling

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I’m sorry you’re going through this. I think there are Facebook groups where people are giving things away (sometimes baby items like formula and what not). Do you have a car? Could you maybe pick up a side job right now like DoorDash or Uber for some extra cash where you can work around your hours?

I also have a small support system and found that I looked up a local Facebook group for moms with kids around my age and that helped with making some connections so I wasn’t so lonely. I’d also recommend a pregnancy resource center or asking your OB for places where you might be able to get some extra help.

And definitely reach out to your OB for help after birth if you notice signs of depression. You’ve got this ❤️

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Do you feel safe to get the word out a little at work or church? Once people know your a new mom in need now, I think a lot of people would have compassion. Maybe there is a handy man that can do your fixes and another mom looking to give stuff to someone. Just be super safe please as there are weirdos out there, but most everyone I would think would love to contribute in any way they can. I hope things start getting better for you.

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