How hard is it REALLY to raise 2 kids as a single parent?

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I'm not looking for judgement, just want honest opinions on just how hard it actually is raising 2 children alone? - my Daughter will be 2 years old once this baby arrives. (I'm crazy excited about it) just nervous! 
My Daughter is the most well behaved baby girl in the world, she's perfect! I'm very lucky how well behaved she is. Just nervous if I'm about to chuck myself into complete madness!

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I would say it depends...especially on your support system. My boyfriend's sister is a single mom of two and complains about it all the time, but her children's daycare, her cellphone, her schooling for pharmacy tech, and her car maintenance is all paid for by her dad. On top of that, her mom watches the kids a lot too. So I don't think she really has it "that" hard. My mom was a single mom with my brother and I, and now that I have a child of my own with another on the way...I don't know how she did it. I have the upmost respect for single mothers, they are superheroes in my eyes! You will do great! Those children will be the drive you need to succeed for their sake 😊💕

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I have three. I also went from 1 for 6 years to three overnight (twins). It's not easy all the time, but it's totally doable. I think I do an okay job. It's busy, but they're amazing

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My sister raises her 3 kids by herself, and honestly, I know it has to be a struggle but she pulls it off like it's effortless. She and I don't get along for a few other reasons, but I've always admired how she is with her babies.   I think it's all on you how hard you make it. Ask for help from whatever support system you have, whether that's family, friends, or fellow mothers. Remember if you have times when you have to work a lot, time with your kids is all about quality, not quantity. Do not compare yourself to the stay at home mom who goes to all the school functions, after school events, award ceremonies, etc because her husband works. She has her own struggles, and you're both good mothers doing what you can for your children. And remember, you are not ever a bad mother. Even on the worst days, you're a good mom having a bad day. 
I'm saying these things from what I've noticed from my sister and other single moms around me, I haven't been in this particular situation, so take my words with a grain of salt. But that's my two cents 😊 
I think you have this, momma

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I'm a daughter of a single mother. She actually had to raise 2 daughters me and my sis who are also 2 years apart lol. I mean from my view I could even see it was really hard for her. She went back to school to get education for a better job and she was working at the same time too so I could see her struggle. Not only was she raising to kids but 2 girls which of course is hard. She had my grandparents help and without them she couldn't have done it. Now that me and my sister are older we help a lot so she can finally get some rest. She honestly did a great job raising us considering she dropped out of highschool and partied all the time. We were raised in the church and live a peaceful life now. I think having us helped her with strength and independence and that's really what she taught me. But all in all she enjoyed time with us still. She still had time to take us to the park, go to our school events, put us in sports, etc. and yea i don't think it's as crazy as it sounds but good luck!

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Depends on the circumstances.

How hard is it REALLY to raise 2 kids as a single parent?

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