Well, I have to say I have been on many forums...mostly for my serious Trekker obession... lol... but nothing like this. I am 23 weeks along... ex is now currently across the country, in bootcamp, running away from life. He 'doesn't know what he wants' right now... ha! Like I do too. After he left I felt much better. I am much more confident on doing this by myself. Once he was gone I realized he and I would have had many different opinions on how to raise a child, and this now seems like the better way.

Having said that, it doesn't mean I'm not scared as all heck. LOL It's the mom part that scares me. What to do....what not....what to buy...what to wait on. Any and all advice on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

Scarey and exciting yes! I know this sounds cliche but loveing and takeing care of your baby will come naturally, dont be scared about that. In my opinion it is the financial aspect that is the worst of it. You figure that out your good!

I'm in a similiar boat as you. My daughter's daddy is stationed in Japan and probably won't see her until she's 1, at the very least. I, too, am apprehensive about being by myself with a little one but know that I'm not the first and I won't be the last.

As far as finances go, we are both lucky actually. I suggest doing everything legally and don't do any word of mouth stuff. This goes for paternity and child support. Brent knows that I am going this way for everything. The military will make sure these dependent children will be taken care of and even though I haven't had to play this card with Brent, yet, I know that I can always contact his commanding officer if he decides to be difficult about anything. You can too = )

Hang in there. We can do it.