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I am thinking about becoming a single mom. I have a good job and a fair amount of savings. I have no intention of getting married or starting a romantic relationship at this point in my life. I have always focused on my career but now I think I would like to raise a family. I am not getting any older, so time is of the essence, but I still don't want to rush to a decision. I would like to hear from other single moms who have spent a lot of time focusing on their careers. How has raising your children been? Is it tough being a single mom? also, I would be getting sperm from a donor...what is this process like? ↓
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| Name: preggers | Date: Aug 11th, 2005 10:57 PM |
| Well, I may not fit the profile of the opinion you're looking for, but let me just tell you this. I just recently became a first time mom...I am single. Before this, I had finished college, and had a full time job and plans for going back to school. Now that I have my little girl, I still plan on pursuing my career goals, but holy moly....being a mother is 100x harder than anyone could've ever prepared me for. You always hear how difficult parenting can be...how its definitely a full time job...but you don't ever TRULY know until you're in those shoes. I thought I was prepared, but my little girl has definitely taught me that I wasn't even close. So keep that in mind.....children are a blessing, but please be prepared to be mentally and physically frazzled, at least for awhile. ↑ |
| Name: elizabeth | Date: Aug 26th, 2005 7:41 AM |
| it would not be fair to the child, aslo you are never really ready for a child, while alot of people think it is normal to have a healthy kicking baby, sadly alot of children are not born so healthy and no matter the savings children are expensive. So, that would not be a good idea. I am a single mother and while i love the hell out of my child everyday i am scrambling for one last nerve to myself (LOL) , its rewarding but it can be very stressful, no matter what age or financial status. ↑ |
| Name: bigdaddy | Date: Oct 4th, 2005 10:50 AM |
| You will suffer, you will survive, you will succeed, you will be proud, and you, your child, and the world will be better for it. Blessings! ↑ |
| Name: Single in the City | Date: Dec 6th, 2005 7:16 PM |
| I hear you. I'm thirty and I have travelled the world, made money, lived abroad, climbed the career ladder and now want more than anything to give my everything to a little person. There is no man in sight for me, and hasn't been for seven years. My life feels pointless without a child in it. I was bought up by a single mum, and she did a brilliant job! I am looking into adopting or fostering at the moment - there are too many unwanted children in this world. As for the puritans who say it would be 'unfair' on the child, I must ask, 'why?' And who's to say a man will stick around anyway? ↑ |
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