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LS102

Hi All,

I'm new to this and never been on anything like this before, I'm a single mum to a gorgeous little girl who is 18 months, me and her dad split up when I was pregnant so its always just been the two of us, I dont get a chance to go out much so I thought I would try and meet some new friends on here that are in the same position as me.

Posted on: May 9, 2012 - 11:27am
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hello LS102 and welcome to One Space.

You are in the right place to meet some new people who also have experience of parenting alone, does your little one see her dad at all?

I wonder if you go to any activities with your daughter such as toddler groups or swimming? Tell us a bit more about yourself and it will be great to get to know you!

Posted on: May 9, 2012 - 12:23pm

Anna
Online
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hi LS102 from me! Welcome aboard! Smile

How are you enjoying single parenthood?

Posted on: May 9, 2012 - 4:41pm

LS102

Hi Louise and Anna,

I'm really enjoying Single Parenthood in a way but it can be lonely and it is a shame for my daughter though as she doesnt see her dad he was never interested unfortunatly, but we have a great bond which is great.

Yes we do go to a Toddler Group and swimming luckly I work part time in a gym so we use the pool there, she loves swimming.

Have you's been on here long? how old are your children?

 

Posted on: May 9, 2012 - 5:10pm

FunMumOf2

Hi all, I'm new!

 

I'm a London based mum of 2 boys, aged 8 and 10.  I much prefer my life now to the ordeal of marriage, but it can get a bit lonely at times, especially as most of my friends are in relationships and oblivious to the problems and trials we face!!!  Looking forward to chatting to some others in similar situations.

 

 

Posted on: May 9, 2012 - 5:15pm

FunMumOf2

sorry LS102, I seem to have hijacked your thread!  Good start and all!! 

Posted on: May 9, 2012 - 5:19pm

LS102

Hi FunMumOf2,

Thats alright dont worry, How long have you been single? I know thats how I feel most of my friends are in relationships, its hard especially in the evenings when they are in bed mind you thats when I get to relax my little girl is very energetic shes at that age shes great though. Mind you with two boys I bet it can be very tiring for you aswell.

Posted on: May 9, 2012 - 7:07pm

dubz

hi all

its my first time on here, i have son who is 2, spilt wit his dad wen i was pregnant my choice knew it be easier, we always been able to be polite to eachother even take r son out to gether but lately been fighting about our son.i feel he does not put our son first before drinking, work and havin his own life and has no responsibilty if cant pay towards him he jus doesn't if he cant see him he just wont like it does not matter. i know he loves our son just feel like it all to much effort for him. me and my son get on great and i never slag his dad off infront of him i'm a strongly beleive he will make his own mind up when he older but lately feeling like his dad getting away with none of the stress or responsibilty of being a parent and it like im making him see his son. well that was a long introduction lol anyway hi x x

Posted on: May 10, 2012 - 3:57am

Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hello to the new people on this thread Smile

LS102, With Anna and Sally, I am a moderator on this board. All three of us have lots of experience of single parenthood ourselves. My boys are now 22 and 17!! (that makes me feel old) You're right, your daughter is at a very lively age Wink Do have a read of our article Making New Friends.

Hi FunMumOf2, welcome aboard. You might like the above article too. How are your boys with things? Do they see their dad?

Hi to dubz too! Sadly we cannot force someone else to be a good parent. Have you thought about involving the Child Support Agency to ensure that your money is reliable?

 

Posted on: May 10, 2012 - 6:45am

sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Hi LS102, FunMumof2 and dubz

Posted on: May 10, 2012 - 9:53pm