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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I am a single mother who adopted at 39.  I make a bit more than you - and its a tight budget.  Doing it alone is ALL CONSUMING.  I thought I would have balance in my life and still be able to pursue my own interests - but so far that has not been the case.  That said - and I would not change a thing.  Motherhood is what I am doing right now and its already flying by.  There will be time for me later.

Your parents are actually young compared to mine (nearing 80) and if they are nearby - all the better.  I have no family in the area and have relied on friends very little.  It would be so helpful to have more of a support network.  For example - when you have a sick kid and need to get a prescription filled and you don't want to bring the sick child with you.  For times you just want to run out to the grocery store to get a few things.  You will not even have five minutes to yourself.  There are days this is overwhelming but again, I would not change it.  I'm just telling it like it is.  Make sure you have a network in place.

I think your idea of a "commune" is great and would work so well.  It would be great to have that support network.

Best of luck in your decision making.[/quote]

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