How do I raise my triplets alone?

Question

I have been with my bf for almost 3 yrs, we were only dating when I got pregnant with triplets (I don't know HOW that happened!), but he has never been that great of a boyfriend (drinker and control issues), and now that I broke up with him, I am scared to death. I don't know if I'll be able to raise the girls all by myself (they are 17 months old now and quite the handfuls!), the money, daycare, etc. I am just feeling overwhelmed. Is there anyone else out there that has gone through this and come out the other side sane?

Answer 1

You do whatever you can and have to to give those girls a good life, because you love them and they're your daughters. That's what you do. Get a good job, state assistance if you need it, shop at Goodwill, do whatever you have to.

Answer 2

I agree with taking as much help as you can get- They can get you food stamps, you can get most if not all of your daycare paid for, also see if you can get some kind of child support from your boyfriend even if that means taking him to court to get what is due to you, they can help you get back into school to get a better job if need be. There are plenty of programs out there to help. Get involved in a good church. They have plenty of people that are a support system and other Moms that can help you too.

I am sorry you have to go thru this on your own. Taking care of one child is enough I could only imagine taking care of 3 the same age.

Please try to get help and take that man to court to get your children taken care of. Even if he has nothing right now he will in the future.  

Answer 3

I don't know where you live, but I know that in my county, we have a Human Resources office.  There, you can get plenty of economic assistance from the government being a single mom of triplets such as food stamps, help with daycare, insurance, everything a mommy shouldn't havee to worry about when it comes to raising her children successfully.  I'd check it out if I were you, it'll help in the long run, as most of those benefits last until the children are 18.