I am 6 months pregnant and having a baby boy. I am currently getting divorced and have no income. No programs in my area will help me get baby supplies and i'm stressing because all i have for him is a bed. i need car seats clothes diapers everything. Any of you all know where someone can help me. I know its alot to ask for baby stuff for free but if it isnt i cant get it and im starting to worry that i wont be able to provide for him at all. I have no family or friends to help and no programs will help me because they say i get too much money on my disability check i get once a month that barely even pays my bills. Please help me.
2006-11-16 06:02:13 · 9 answers · asked by understandingmenandlife 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
the daddy left i have no clue where he is...he doesnt want the baby anywayz.
2006-11-16 06:18:42 · update #1
Work with your divorce attorney and government agencies to make sure that your husband is held financially responsible for the care and support of you and your baby, assuming that it's his child. Do you currently have health insurance through your husband's employer? If so, COBRA laws apply to you and you have the right to continue your coverage.
In the meantime, go to your city's churches. Also, apply for welfare, food stamps, WIC, and especially MedicAid. These things are not meant to be a way of life, but are to be used in rare and short-lived circumstances, and yours is exactly the circumstance. I say this because I know that it's next to impossible to get a job when you're obviously pregnant. Just do what you have to do for your baby. See if your parents or another relative will let you stay with them. If you don't see a way out or that you won't be able to provide the bare minimums for your baby, please consider adoption or allowing a relative to take care of your baby until you can get back on your feet.
Whatever you do, DO NOT ABORT YOUR BABY. Sadly enough in this country, it is now becoming easier and easier to do this late in pregnancy for purely elective reasons. The reasons for killing a baby are almost always blown out of proportion and don't turn out to be nearly as bad as we always imagine when we're under pressure. Just know that God will take care of you if you decide to take care of yourself and do what is necessary for your baby's health and life.
God bless you and please let me know how you are doing by emailing me.
2006-11-16 06:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have you tried talking to social services about medicaid and wic programs. Contact local churches, Mid-Cap, the salvation army, and hospitals. There may be local general assistance programs that maybe able to help, too. I am currently unemployed and unless my doctor oks me to travel home which is 11 hours from where I live for christmas, I won't be having a baby shower. I'm on medicaid and wic programs. One of the near by hospitals (where I live) does a car seat program where I can get an infant car seat for $20. That's cheaper than what I can buy a new one for. I went to my local general assistance office and was able to get a $50 voucher to buy baby stuff at the nearest Jewel/Osco store from the local Salvation Army. I also shop at the Salvation Army and Good Will they have alot of used good clothing, shoes, blankets, etc. for affordable prices less than what you can go buy brand new stuff for. Also go online to the different pregnancy sites and sign up to recieve samples of diapers, formula, etc. I hope this helps. I'm seven months pregnant with a baby boy due January 22, 2007. All I have so far is a bed and some baby clothes.
2006-11-16 15:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by racehorsegal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, try craigslist or freecycle.org. Also try garage sales and flea markets.
The car seat you should really try to buy new if at all possible. The hospital won't let you leave after the birth without one, and if you buy a used one, you won't know if it had ever been in an accident. It's also recommended to try to buy the crib new (it doesn't have to be expensive) because cribs are recalled sometimes and you want to make sure you have a safe one.
If you haven't already, I hope you contact a lawyer so you can get the alimony and child support you deserve.
2006-11-16 14:09:31 · answer #3 · answered by jokiebird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can tell you to do is pray and the little bit of money that you do have, go to yard sales and good will stores they have lots of baby stuff. GOOD LUCK and I wish you and your little boy the best! What about the father? Is he a deadbeat man or can he help you with some things?
2006-11-16 14:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Britni Gayle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say where you are, but look for a FreeCycle chapter on the Web for your city.
I live in Saint Paul, and there are ALWAYS FreeCyclers getting rid of baby gear, supplies, and clothing. And, of course, it's free.
Food shelves and church groups might be able to help you with the rest.
Good luck.
2006-11-16 14:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First the good. Are you a member of a church, they will assist you.
Now for the bad. Have you considered adoption. If you can't provide for the child before it is born how do you think you are going to do it after wards. Are you planning on having the tax paying citizens support you & your child/ Where is the father of this child, he is, afterall obligated to support it. I am rather tired of having to pay for others misfortunes.
2006-11-16 14:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by U can't b serious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well pending on where you live, see if you can find a place called Planned Parenthood or churchs or ask at your local hospitals for help or department of social services.
2006-11-16 14:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need togo around to the churches and ask and tell them your story alot of time they can find info for you
2006-11-16 14:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by dizzy76 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
can i ask for marry u
2006-11-16 14:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by adamsmith200681 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋