When your ex and “other woman” welcome their new baby

You’ve let us know the terrible feelings of abandonment many of you experienced when you were pregnant – and broke up. Suddenly left alone to cope physically and emotionally with the 24/7 demands of motherhood, the struggle to keep afloat took every last once of strength. Eventually, despite the hardships, things – slowly – did [...]

When you’re a one night stand mom

We’ve had many conversations about bio-dads, who are men that are only biological fathers. You’ve told us about conceiving with a married bio-dad — and hiding that fact from him. Many of you shared concerns when your child’s bio-dad was someone you barely knew. We thought we had this topic covered. So, when we heard [...]

Should this single mom relocate?

It’s a daily struggle for all of us: striking just the right balance between your kids, career, and a private life. So, when this single mom contacted us via Facebook with this quandary, we rushed to share her concerns with you. We’re confident that your advice will help her sort out her options — and [...]

When you’re the parent of a newborn — and getting a divorce

When we asked about breaking up when you’re pregnant, you shared an incredible number of heartbreaking stories. So, we know this hits close to home for many of you. That’s why we asked one of our new readers if we could share her story: She and her husband were elated when they found out they [...]

When you barely know your baby’s bio-dad

  We’ve talked often about the emotional trauma of breaking up when you’re pregnant. You’ve let us know that ending a relationship during such a vulnerable time — whatever the reason — is a terrible blow. Sadly, the pain and confusion often persist — and can leave open some serious questions about what’s best for [...]

Did you need a fertility boost?

There  are many reasons we appreciate you, our readers.  We respect the value you place upon community and honest conversation — no matter what your life story, or how you might have eventually found your way to Singlemommyhood. Some of you become single mothers when you were teenagers, others were married for more than a [...]

You’re pregnant. And he’s decided NOT to leave his wife

Few topics @Singlemommyhood have prompted more candid and tearful conversation than break-ups during pregnancy. We’ve talked about continuing a pregnancy when the father reneges on his promises. We’re grateful that we can support each other through these life-changing challenges. When we received this email from a pregnant single woman, we instantly knew that we wanted [...]

Pregnant — and dating?

When we got that email from the woman who’d reached out to us about breaking up when you’re pregnant, 75 of you (!) commented with so much honesty and insight. Thank you for your helpful advice, and also for sharing your own stories. This week, another single-mom-to-be — who lives in California and is due [...]

Did you have a C-section?

When this uber-organized pregnant solo mama contacted us, Rachel and I flashed back to our own pregnancies. And we both admit that our own child birth experiences (forever fresh in our minds) uh … took place a while back. So, gratefully, we share this soon-to-be solo mama’s worries with you. Of course, we’re relying on [...]

Any advice on breastfeeding?

Both of us breastfed for a time. That was a while back and our circumstances were different. So, when we got this email from a pregnant single woman, we knew that our Singlemommyhood community understands today’s career pressures. And we’re hopeful that you can offer this single mom-to-be the advice she needs. Here’s the situation: [...]

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