This is TMI but I have been crying all night while my fiancé sleeps. My fiancé and I have served this country and recently both got out this year. This pregnancy was a complete surprise in both our parts and a wonderful blessing. But now that baby is due in three months, I have no clue how I will financially afford to pay my bills, any baby necessities, and help out with bills in the house all while not working for three months after birth! It is seriously freaking me the hell out and let’s be honest the US is not so sweet when it comes to maternity leave and pay. I have not been able to get any disability from my military experience they declined me due to being pregnant, I have a high risk pregnancy and can’t even lift more than 10 lbs and I go to school 4 times a week and paying for that. I have a part time job at family dollar since it’s walking distance and they are pretty lenient when it comes to me not doing much heavy work. I have no freaking clue what to do and am now regretting so many stupid purchases and vacations I took. All I ask for is this place to vent, and if you have a story somewhat similar to mine and how it turned out would be great. I guess it’s hard for me to see this turn out positive. Thank you for reading, kindly keep anything that will make me feel worst to yourself (I get enough of that) but I’ll be more than happy to read some encouraging comments or stories.

Stay blessed & light to your spirits