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It isn't easy... that's for sure. Somehow though at the end of the day you make it work because you love your child and you don't have a choice! But trust me you have so much love for your little one... it doesn't matter. I am 26, alone raising an amazing little boy. I have no close friends or family in the area... THAT makes it expensive!!!! But honestly my family is in such a mess I don't know that I'd have a ton of help even if they were close. Look at what you DO have. Perhaps your grandparents could have one day a week. Maybe a friend could have another... or be a backup. A lot of daycare centers (once you do your research) work on a sliding scale. Me personally I prefer a daycare center rather than a sitter at home. Tuition is tax deductable, your child will socialize with others (you'll meet moms with children your child's age!!!!) and the kids have more structure.... some babysitters let the tv do all the work! If you only need a few days a week rather than 5 it is a little more affordable. I work really funny hours that daycare doesn't always cover them so I have to mix and match sitter and school. The schedule is madness and sometimes REALLY confusing. Interviewing babysitters is a headache by itself, but there ARE good ones out there. INSIST on references! Regardless of whether or not he WANTS to be a dad, you are entitled to child support. When I was pregnant I knew I was going to be alone and that motivated me to go college. I have a degree now. It gives me confidence to know I can take care of us. Some days It is scary. There are days I crunch the numbers and I don't know how we'll get through, but we always do... you will too. :)

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