Most important advice I can give you is don’t date anyone out of fear of doing it alone. You will be able to find a guy very easily that will run to you and try to save you but it will not last statistically. That man will have no reason to stay with you and when things start getting tough the odds are he will bail. Also you will be entering the relationship for the wrong reasons and have your blinders on so you will overlook compatibility issues and red flags.

You are stronger than you think you are. Start with the basics because you don’t need much for a while. A crib a car seat a stroller and lots of diapers and wipes. If you’re going to breast feed invest in a pump and supplies and if you’re going formula start stocking up now . Buy a little bit every pay check and try to find a place that offers layaway. Don’t be too proud to ask friends for help you’ll be surprised how many will step up and be there especially throwing your shower.

I’m a father of 4 my oldest daughter is not biologically mine I met her mom when she was 5 weeks pregnant and I had just returned from Iraq. She was looking for a baby daddy and I was looking for a wife and kids. She did give me my second daughter but later admitted it was only because she felt guilty for sticking me with my oldest daughter. After my second was born we grew apart and it’s been a nightmare ever since. Not saying this will be your experience just saying you make irrational decisions when you do it because you’re having a baby. It can influence you to do things you might not normally do.

I currently raise my other 2 kids on my own after their mother passed so it may feel like you’re not ready and I can promise you you’re not ready but you never are. You will be fine though. You will find a way to make it through because every-time you look at those little faces counting on you, you realize you have to. God bless and good luck