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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read the whole thread.

When you say "no support system" are you including the other parent of the child in that?

I wouldn't have a child if I didn't have a supportive partner, unless it was an accidental pregnancy, or I was in the position where I knew I could count on other support, either because I had strong family support, or because I had a huge bank account.

I would totally have a child with a supportive husband (or wife, or partner I wasn't married to) if I didn't have other supports.  [/quote]

This is some important information that is missing.  No support system meaning single parent without a support system or just a couple?  There’s a huge difference.

We were a couple without a support system – living overseas, 3000 miles from family and friends.  We had casual nearby acquaintances, but no one we would ask for any sort of favor.  We outsourced cleaning, but that’s it.  It was hard, as the newborn months are for most, and incredibly isolating.  But DH and I were in it together and did what needed doing.  So, if “no support” means with partner but no one else, then yes – I’d do it again.  If it means truly solo, it is not a scenario I’d seek out or plan for, unless I had a lot of money and could hire my own village.[/quote]

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