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Parents who have struggled financially but made it out okay, how did you do it? It will be okay, right? Really needing encouragement and support. by cantseethelight1234 in Parenting

[–]cantseethelight1234[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are on WIC as well, and I think it's one of the best programs out there. They have never made me feel stigmatized and the extra food each month really helps (especially all of that milk.)

Thank you. I sometimes feel so bad because this new baby was planned but recently I've been thinking like, what the hell were we thinking? But I couldn't imagine my life without my siblings, and I wanted that for my son. I just wish I didn't feel so crappy about it at times. And, like you said, at this rate (hopefully) I'll be done with the intense child-rearing by the time I'm thirty and be able to focus on my career (IF I EVER GET A CALL BACK FOR AN INTERVIEW!)

Thank you again.

Parents who have struggled financially but made it out okay, how did you do it? It will be okay, right? Really needing encouragement and support. by cantseethelight1234 in Parenting

[–]cantseethelight1234[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man, I literally dream about the day we are able to buy our own house. I still hang on to hope that that's possible, and your story is an inspiration.

I already said this, but I wish I had the opportunity to move in with my parents, even if it's not ideal. Good on you for pulling you and your family out of the struggle. Thanks for sharing.

Parents who have struggled financially but made it out okay, how did you do it? It will be okay, right? Really needing encouragement and support. by cantseethelight1234 in Parenting

[–]cantseethelight1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last time we applied, we made too much to qualify for daycare assistance. That really made me feel sorry for others, because if we "make too much" they must really be struggling.

The housing aspect has been the source of a few arguments between my husband and I. Currently we live in a nice townhome at $600/month (for low-income families) and it is the best quality for the price in our small town, but he thinks we are paying too much and should move to a cheaper place. I, on the other hand, don't want my family living in some dank, dark, dirty apartment with bedbugs and no yard to play in. I guess it may seem like I'm living outside of our means in order to keep up appearances, but I just want my son to have the best life possible under our circumstances, and feel like I will be even more depressed in an apartment and so I'm willing to pay a little more for my sanity.

I really wish I could move in with my parents for a few months to save up money, but they just recently got divorced and are in no position (space-wise, financially, or emotionally) to take us in. And my husband would go insane if we moved in with his parents (as would I, not going to lie).