Willa Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 68 Topic Count: 185 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 14,224 Content Per Day: 3.33 Reputation: 16,647 Days Won: 30 Joined: 08/14/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted August 12, 2019 Take college classes online and stay at home till the baby is at least 6 months old. It would be nice if you could stay home till he is old enough for pre school, but the Bible is clear that if you don't work you don't eat. I would make every effort to at least get an associate degree or a vocational degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.93 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted August 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, Willa said: ut the Bible is clear that if you don't work you don't eat. Take my word for it. Being a stay at home mom Is Work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willa Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 68 Topic Count: 185 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 14,224 Content Per Day: 3.33 Reputation: 16,647 Days Won: 30 Joined: 08/14/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted August 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, LadyKay said: Take my word for it. Being a stay at home mom Is Work! I was a stay at home mom and concur. But we don't get paid for it and that is what the Bible refers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.93 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted August 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Willa said: I was a stay at home mom and concur. But we don't get paid for it and that is what the Bible refers too. Every situation is different. I'm not here to judge. The Bible also says that family's are suppose to care for each other. Sons are to take care of their widow mothers. The old women are to teach the younger. But many people don't do that now days. So what do we do? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 243 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,554 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 872 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 43 minutes ago, Jostler said: nah...uh-uh... not having it Dear one you got a full and fulfilling life ahead of you. He's in the business of REDEEMING mistakes and that life you now carry is NOT a mistake. He'll be faithful to reveal to you exactly what He has planned for that precious human being and empower you to train him up with KNOWLEDGE of that plan, and how to do your part to deliver him into that plan. We may not know all the answers to how to balance work and nurturing that life now delivered into your care, but rest assured He knows, and when you need to know He'll surely let you in on His will and plan too. Trust me I do want to work. I'm notlazy by any means if my body cooperated with me Id still be on my job. I want to work-- if it's feasible.. and I do pray God works out a way where I can save and move out because I do want to provide for my baby. The only thing i can do is pray now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 243 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,554 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 872 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 minute ago, LadyKay said: Every situation is different. I'm not here to judge. The Bible also says that family's are suppose to care for each other. Sons are to take care of their widow mothers. The old women are to teach the younger. But many people don't do that now days. So what do we do? I think its sad alot of people, christians, are only christian up until a certain point--when it comes to helping someone financially thats where Jesus' teaching ends for most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 243 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,554 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 872 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Willa said: I was a stay at home mom and concur. But we don't get paid for it and that is what the Bible refers too. Yes . this is why I want to work because no one is going to care for my baby and his needs expect for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 243 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,554 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 872 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 35 minutes ago, Willa said: Take college classes online and stay at home till the baby is at least 6 months old. It would be nice if you could stay home till he is old enough for pre school, but the Bible is clear that if you don't work you don't eat. I would make every effort to at least get an associate degree or a vocational degree. Im getting my certificate as a dental assistant on Sept. 7th. student loans have dropped my credit score from 712 to 490 because I couldn't pay on them(theyre in deferrment now) so Im not interested in taking out anymore loans. I don't know why people think I want to sit on my butt, I truly don't -- but Im not going to neglect my son. I can't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jostler Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 25 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,679 Content Per Day: 1.40 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 16 Joined: 01/19/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Figure of eighty said: Trust me I do want to work. I'm notlazy by any means if my body cooperated with me Id still be on my job. I want to work-- if it's feasible.. and I do pray God works out a way where I can save and move out because I do want to provide for my baby. The only thing i can do is pray now. and praying is all you need to do right now until He opens a door and points out a direction. Sis I know you're not afraid to work if that's what He appoints for you. You've shared your options, and IMO you've done well to get the training you have so you can already have a shot at work that pays better than minimum wage. I mean to encourage you to rest in Him until He shows you what His definition of balance between work and giving your child the attention he'll need....i truly did not mean to imply I thought you were shirking responsibility....you certainly have not given any indication of that in the past. I know He has good plans for you and He truly can, and will, find a balance that will provide for your material needs and the ability to provide for your child, and your son's need for quality developmental time with his mother. that "nah...uh-uh...not having it" was meant to refer my unwillingness to accept ppd for your sake. I'll be standing in the gap for your right to just miss out on that possibility entirely Edited August 12, 2019 by Jostler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted August 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 243 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,554 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 872 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 hours ago, ReneeIW said: I can’t imagine being a single parent. I went through PPD with my first and it was very, very difficult. She was a colicky baby and did not sleep at all the first year. Not sure how any of us survived. I know some women who have gone back to work after three months of being at home with baby and it improved their emotional health. I couldn’t imagine going back after only a month. I think a baby needs it’s mother at that young of an age. But a grandmother is the next best thing. Do what is the best for your emotional health so you can properly care for the baby. I can't imagine either-- I just don't know what else to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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