so am I really going to find it this hard to cope as a single mother? I'd only just convinced myself i'd be fine and I could do it. Oh dear
newmummy85, sometimes you will find it hard. Everyone does. No child is an absolute angel, regardless of what they tell you in public . Some days you will wonder what on earth happened and why you. But that is only some days. Most of the time, you will look at you sweet child and be grateful that you have produced such a wonderful child. The good outways that bad DEFINITELY. Support is the key for those times and if you can find someone to talk to (like BB ) then it does make like easier. Enjoy the wonderful journey to come as there is nothing like it and you wouldn't change it for the world!!

cmama, vent away. This was the reason I went back to work. I love my boys soooo much but I need time where I can be me and contribute to the family in another way, rather than just as 'mum'. Mum is my most important job title but I feel that working allows me to be a better mum as I get time to be me, recharge my batteries, offload to the ladies in the office with me (they are truly wonderful women who listen and share stories with me so I know I am not alone) and just think about something else. If you can find someone to help support you, or give you a break, that will give you a chance to recharge those batteries. It is so obvious that you love you daughter and she is lucky to have a loving mama like you.