I am a single mom (by choice) of an active two year old.  Despite having helpful family, I am overwhelmed, wonder if I will always be on my own and at times, wonder how I ever thought I could do this on my own.  On the other hand, I can't imagine life without my son and didn't want the last chance I had to become a mom to pass me by.  Thought?

Ya I have thoughts!  That feeling your experiencing....the love I mean....thats why you did this.  Iam a single mom by choice too.  I work full time and have a 3 year old boy.  You can do this alone and from my experience, a whole lot easier than if you were with some guy who you also had to take care of or worse yet, competes for attention with your son.  Here's what I did when I was overwhelmed: Hired a cleaner to come in 2 times a month.  She cleans for 2 -3 hours a time and charges 15 dollars an hour.  It is the best 90 bucks a month I could ever spend.  Why?  Because it gives me back time so I can hang with my son and not worry about cleaning.  No worries- that not your job anymore.  You do not have to worry about cleaning your house because its someone elses responsibility.  One thing in your life is not your responsibility and it feels so good!  Any way, thats what helped me.  Dont get me wrong its still hard raising a child while working full time with no one to help you, but what doesnt kill us makes us stronger and you have the family support which is invaluable.  Your son will be so proud of his strong mom that it will all be so worth it.  Hope this helps.

-Jen

I am also a single mom (seperated/divorice) of an 8 yr. old boy.  He is the love of my life. I feel the same way every day, and others (who aren't single moms working full time) have no idea how hard it is and that there is NO FREE TIME!!!  But I remind myself every day that no matter how hard it is, he is the love of my life and I'm doing everything for him.. (I know later in a couple of years there will be time for me.)  He and I are really really close and have a great trusting loving relationship, and I remind myself that I am molding him into a responsible, caring, honest, happy boy who will become a good father and good husband one day because of the time and energy I put forth while he was young! This is very rewarding and makes it all worth it in the end!!!