How Can a Single Dad Manage Work and Newborn Care?

Aurorifyx

I'm 25 and about to become a dad for the first time, which is both exciting and terrifying. My partner decided nine weeks before the baby was due that she couldn’t be with me anymore and doesn’t want our child. She’s even said hurtful things, blaming the baby for her losing me and making it clear she’ll never forgive him for that. It’s heartbreaking to hear a mother speak about her child like that.

I’ve been working hard to get my life together—landing a new job that can support our family without requiring me to work too much, getting my learner’s permit, taking out a loan to buy and insure a car ($6,500 total), and doing everything I can to prepare. But now, with her recent hutrful words, I’m really struggling. How could a mother say such things about her own child? How am I supposed to manage raising a child on my own as a single dad? How can I balance work and taking care of the baby? What kind of help is available for single fathers?

Darkcipher

Man, that's really deep. I guess it's mostly about the hormones messing with her, but honestly, it might be postpartum depression. You should probably get her some professional help. And hey, I know it's tough, but don't give up, bro. It's a hard journey, but it's gonna be worth it. Hit me up if you need to talk about it.

Chilli

Everything worthwhile requires effort. Raising a child demands work and love, but it's worth it. The baby is worth the journey. I pray things go well for you.

Zepticree

Hormones…5 kids (2 diff women) and 1 grand baby…let the dust settle after the kid is born. She may change her tun sounds like she needs some help or a diagnosis. Wouldn’t trust leaving the baby with her alone right now, when kids come into the picture, it’s noot about what’s best for Dad anymore kids come first. She can be part of that or not but protect yourself, get it in writing with an attorney if things go that way. you can play the what if game all you want now…, everything changes when you hold that kid for the first time.

CosmicRouge81X

Hey, just a heads up if you’ve got proof of her saying something like that, you should get that to a lawyer ASAP. They can help you get a protective order sorted before your baby arrives. It would be signed before delivery and kick in the moment your child is born. After that, the mom wouldn’t be allowed to be alone with the child without supervision.

StarLord20K

Hormones, man this journey has been overwhelming. My partner has said things here and there, and honestly, it’s been a lot. We just had our first kid, and she’s about to turn 7 months old. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster. I know it’s hard, but I’ve learned not o take everything too seriously. Just try to be as supportive as you can and communicate openly. My lady dealt with postpartum, and it was rough, but when that little one arrives, you’ll both understand why it’s all worth it.

KevTheRev

It's okay bro you will get through it