27 with a 6 year old and 4 months pregnant...I am depressed about being pregnant again...

Camary - posted on 03/03/2009

I will try to help u, I have some Question Exacly how much u make, does the dad work and why u have not apply for child support, I live in NY so i would have to research in Chicago and i chk in section 8 and housing for u too. If u want to speak this more in private u could email me at camry0102@yahoo.com ill see what i could do, I worked in a law firm as a paralegal so ill do my best. i know how hard it is to have kids.

Wendy - posted on 03/03/2009

hi I recently heard that the government can assit for daycare. I hope everything goes well with you I was really depressed with my last pregnancy and I am really tight with money too.

Theresa - posted on 03/03/2009

Dad is around but not financially at all...He see's his daughter on a regular basis he just wont step up with money. I was looking for food stamps and I make like $100 over the limit a month. The govt is so strict that they cut you off even if you are $1 over. But if you find something out that I can't PLEASE let me know...I am currently staying in a crowded house with family members because I can't even afford to live on my own and paying childcare is like paying rent.

Camary - posted on 03/03/2009

I understand how u feel. I have two boys and it was really stressfull and at time is still is. I am a full time mom and stay home mom and i also work partime from home. I have a 7 yr boy which ahs learning disabiliies and a three years old alway on the run. I hope u dont mind my question where are they dad. and if u make under 30,000 u should be able to received help. I could reseach that for u if u like.

Liz - posted on 02/19/2009

I live in the south suburbs of chicago and have eight and a half month old twins.  Have you tried applying for wic  and all-kids?  Up until your children are 18 you can be on the all-kids insurance. It's very inexpensive and saves a heck of a lot money  on perscriptions.  we just recently got link after a long while and that helps a lot too.  Also for gas and electric bills there is CEDA.  Not sure if there are any by where you live, but if you're accepted when you apply they pay your bills for you.

Olivia - posted on 02/19/2009

i was very depressed with my 2nd child, but he is the love of my life and worth every scared tear. If it is any consolation, My x hasn't worked in 7 months...given me 1200 in 7 months. i have boys who are 3 and 4...ive been looking for a job since sept. running out of savings and very scared

Megan - posted on 02/18/2009

Don't take this wrong way but my only advice would be to think positively. If you think negatively, you will live that way.

Read or watch "The Secret". This is how I live my life, and I promise you it works.

Barbara - posted on 02/18/2009

I'm sorry you feel depressed. I was depressed when I got pregnant the 2nd time. I do have my husband but all i was thinking about is the money and the things I want to acheive. But now when I look at my 2nd baby and think about how unhappy I was I can't help but hug him and apologize (though he doesn't have a clue what I'm saying), he smiles and it warms my heart. I promise you, you can do this. Don't worry.

Jessika - posted on 02/18/2009

I am sorry you are feeling this way.

Do you have family that could possibly help out? what about the father(s?) of your children???

i know it is really hard, we have a 1 year old and it is not a great time to even have a child esp since we don't have much money, however we do make it by, where there is a will there is a way :)



Chin up Darling :) everything WILL work out.