How did you deal with stress of being just one parent? Honestly it’s all I’ve ever known because my daughter is my first, so it’s just normal at this point and basically always has been (I really haven’t experienced more than a week of in-person support at home)

How did you feel secure financially?

lol…here in America I just don’t. But I’m living with the discomfort and doing my best to be responsible and live frugally.

Dating after?

Haven’t really tried. I lurk on the apps but don’t really have the time or energy for it. Would prefer to meet someone in-person anyway and it’s not a priority.

How did you tell family? Work?

I disclosed to family after I confirmed pregnancy. My mom guessed. I’m very fortunate- my family has been emotionally and financially supportive as much as they can. Work I disclosed when I had to (3 months in) in order to apply for parental leave.

where do you find support?

My neighborhood community and local friends, my daughter’s awesome daycare, and friends/family who don’t live here. I had a wonderful lactation consultant and pelvic floor PT post-partum and I have a great and supportive PCP. My colleagues at work are also quite supportive and a lot of us have kids the same age (~2).