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Sara-
I'm not responding as a birth mom but as a single foster/adoptive mom & you CAN sucessfully parent as a one parent home. My son has my good friends, aunts, uncles, cousins & grandparents. If you have a supportive family (in any way - I've been disappointed by many relatives) you may want to reconsider parenting. Your sister must be able to relate - have you discussed your pregnancy with anybody? I'd hate for a person not to parent (male or female) for something that is out of your control. If you place w/ married people they may divorce, become widowed, fight(ect.) 2 parent homes are ideal - but I don't know any happily married people & their children show the stress in their faces. I guesss I have more single parent friends & know the stress & pressures but also see the strong bond they have with their children-it is undescribable. It is hard, but again can be done.
I can't imagine your sadness, stress & confustion but if your main concern is being a single parent please re-consider - it can be done & is done by (I think) 40% of the homes in this country. Good luck - I hope what ever decision you make you can be at peace with.
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