Hi ladies. I'm not in this situation, but would just love to stop by and say my hat comes off to you and all the other mums and dads out there who manage alone to do what I think is the toughest role life has to offer.

I have a hands on husband, and great support network of family and friends, yet still find raising my 19 month old (yes, only 1 child) the hardest gig ever, despite feeling as ready as I ever thought I could be to become a mum.

Greatest of luck to you and I'd love to hear how you manage the day to day ...