Having a major panic about money.

[HopesDreams]

I was sitting watching TV tonight & I've just had a massive panic about finances about money, in tears.
A few months ago I thought I had it all figured out. I would move to a new, better area (done) & take 9-12 months maternity leave. I'm on SMP so the 12 months is dependent on how I'm doing financially & then I would get a new job as I don't want to return to the one I've left if I can help it at all (with the move, returning is sort of not feasible anymore).
I'm a single mum, I'm about to have a wee baby depending on me. How the hell am I going to financially cope???? In the beginning of my pregnancy I had a few panicky moments about finances but I thought I had sorted it out in my mind. Tonight I was even more panicky than I've ever been before!
I'm supposed to be excited & focused on the arrival of my new bundle, yet all I can think about is money. I want to give this baby everything & so much more. What if I'm unable to? How shit would I feel as his mum, a failure at the first hurdle.

 

[xlindseywells]

Jumping over to the 'Single Parents' but, but I'm not single.

I'm just also worrying about money. I only have a part time job (20 hours a week) and my boyfriend is now out of work due to a factory paying him off. He still lives at his parents and I still live at mine. Really want to move into a house before baby arrives. It's really starting to stress me out.

Sorry I've just basically told you my worries, instead of giving you advice. Just letting you know you're not alone when it comes to worrying about money.

 

[HopesDreams]

My wee man is now 5 1/2 months old & things are starting to work out. Planning to become a childminder so I can save on childcare costs for my son (plus I don't want to leave him).
What I would say is, as much as you would love to have your own place, don't move if finances aren't there. You'll only end up stressing about money instead of enjoying your wee baby. Instead, enjoy your baby & save for your wee home.
Good luck with the bundle hun! xxxx