What does it mean to be a parent?

Man I’m hella stressed and I hate it because I know it’s not good for my baby. I’m 17 (18 in September) and my fiancé is 19. I don’t have a job right now but my fiancé does. We were living with a friend from about September 2021 through February 2022.. after that we both moved in with my parents. We would really like to get our own place as I don’t really get along with my parents the greatest and it would just be the best considering it would be closer to fiancés job (less money spent on gas) and we wouldn’t be around my parents and siblings 24/7. (My parents also want us out but won’t give me any advice on what to do.) The reason I’m stressed is because I don’t know how the heck were supposed to get a landlord to rent to us without having any renters background and he would be the only one able to go on the lease since he’s the only legal adult over 18… so then there’s the problem of would I even be able to move in with him since I’m under 18. I know I have to act like an adult for my baby but man being an adult sucks and is stressful… I’ve got myself questioning if I’ll even be a fit parent and I’m scaring myself with all the what-ifs… like what if they want to take my baby away. ??

This app is turning to a backwards version of pornhub and bad girls club because nah im seriously about to be done..... there's being a concern parent but then there's trifling and trying be a computer thug I just don't have the time and energy for this bs anymore.

I've had so many miscarriages in the past so when I found out I was pregnant in April I was over the moon. Shortly after finding out my husband put his hands on me and told me he hopes the baby dies. Mind you it's his baby. I sent him packing because I don't want to put my baby at risk nor do I want it growing up in a toxic environment. This baby is everything I have ever wanted I just didn't realize I would be doing it alone. I have no friends and completely alone. I'm terrified I won't be able to handle being a single parent. I'm also very early in my recovery. Anytime i have a bad day my first thought is drugs but I fight the urge. What if one day I can't fight it anymore.

Venting: Anxiety is so high. I just recently found out I was pregnant and was drinking and smoking heavy. Not being prepared is scary. The unknown is scary. Being a new parent is scary. I am 30 years old but a kid at heart. I am honestly dependent on others around me. Now someone will be depending on Me. Note to self: "You Got This" #gottastayreadyevenwhenyounot ????

Tbh as a first time mom, I'm scared, I have questions in my head, like what if I fail as being parent. I know I'm not perfect but still. What if I fail trying to give them everything they need. I feel like all the stuff my mom say as I am growing up. Now I think I kinda understand. I want to be a better person than before I got pregnant. #scarythoughts

I'm a little down bc I had to remove my child's father bc he was very abusive to me and I had to call the police to remove him so I'm doing this Prentice thing alone and it's so frustrating and also depressing I kind of wish we could work things out but he is literally abusive mentally psychically and emotionally I'm doing the best that I can but it's draining mentally no I don't have help my mom moved to north Carolina years ago she comes to visit but I swear she's toxic and tries to control me and my life and always tells me what I should be doing I'm trying my best to keep my shit together mentally I do see a therapist he's very helpful but not with everyday life it's sucks being alone during my pregnancy and being the only parent taking on all the responsibilities

Mommas! PSA: I have seen so many woman on here struggling about the father not wanting it, wasn't ready or isn't supportive. This makes me sad BUT Let's get a couple things straight. This whole fear of the man not being there and their excuses. PATHETIC! #1 They weren't ready to have kids yet but they have no issue having sex with you unprotected.?‍♀️(make it make sense) #2 Don't want the baby- Fuck him. God blessed you with that beautiful human you are carrying. Forget what they say. Remember that child is HALF of you be proud. Let them just miss those wonderful milestones. First laugh, smile, crawl, walk, talk, first words "mom"! You embrace those moments. Your child will seem like perfection. #3 - I can't do this alone- being pregnant and a mother is not easy. You will have ups and downs BUT you are important once you see that you will see that with your baby. Men can drag you down all they want but only YOU know what you can and can't do. #4- being a single parent- Hard, Tiring, yet so REWARDING. If the child's father doesn't want to be there so be it. They'll have to answer eventually. YOU do/did it remember that. Embrace that pride! #5 Find Support- it is never easy doing it by yourself or with someone. Make sure you have your resources that is the most important thing. Pay attention to your body, Ask questions, grieve, reach out. THERE IS SOMEONE WHO CARES! Love you all! You got this.