I am 1 and a half months away from having a baby and dont have 1 thing, including friends nor family...?
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Okay -I was recently in your situation... so I know how you feel.dont worry...just have some faith, use your head...and please DONT be afraid to ask for help...if you can ask on FeelBaby.com, you can pick up the phone and ask someone who gets these kind of requests every day.
Because I KNOW how you feel, I did a bit of web searching for you to make it easier and get you started.
Heres what you do...you call the places below..and ask them if they know where you might obtain some of the items you need. They very well might be able to help you, or offer your something else thats helpful...If they say no , that they dont have the things you need...BE SURE to say...
"oh okay then...but do you know where else I might call that might be able to help me? "
One number leads to another sometimes...like a treasure hunt!
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Ask this place about donated stuff or where you might get it...they are anti-abortion and might have some free stuff to offer you, or know where u might get it:
Pregnancy Care
2176 McCulloch Boulevard North Suite 4, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-2273
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and try all these for used stuff you can buy cheap...plus sometimes you can even get it free or cheaper if you tell them your perdicament:
Consign and Design Showplace
2088 McCulloch Boulevard
Lake Havasu City, AZ
(928) 854-9141
Havasu Casuals & Thrift
161 Swanson Avenue, C
Lake Havasu City, AZ
(928) 453-7428
Browse and Buy
56 S. Smoketree Avenue
Lake Havasu City, AZ
(928) 854-3505
Saint Vincent De Paul
761 N. Lake Havasu Avenue
Lake Havasu City, AZ
(928) 453-1399
Salvation Army Thrift Store
2030 McCulloch Blvd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ
(928) 505-3933
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Get hooked up with this program to have someone come visit you and give you some help and support (I have no family or friends in my city and am happy to have a similar program.to help me feel more supported.plus they might know where to find the things you need)
http://www.healthelinks.com/health_start...
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AND DEFINATLY GET ON THIS -W I C- PROGRAM:
http://www.healthelinks.com/wic_program.
Free food or baby formula!!!!..and you may be able to obtain a car seat or breast pump!
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This place help with supplies for newborns...clothes and diapers
http://www.abcs.org/service.aspx?id=24...
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So start there..ASK ASK ASK.dont be afraid.just do it.. Read bulletin boards, check the phone book, maybe ask local churches or community centres.Just ask..its a treasure hunt...I did and got alot of stuff I needed for free or cheap when I had to leave my ex and start over..alone, broke and pregnant (Couch -free, bed 4 me -free, baby clothes- free, baby blankets- free, diapers-free, breast pump- free, crib & mattress-$30, car seat- $30)
My baby is due any day and I am ready...it took me 2 months and alot of phone calls but I got it all...you can do it too.
And remember...all you really need is crib, car seat, a few sleepers, a few blankets and some diapers.newborns dont need too much.its when they become teenagers that it gets hard LOL
Good luck, Blessings to you and baby. Hope this helps you
and heres a big hug ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))
There's an aid program out there called WIC (Women Infants and Children) contact them.they help with groceries (formula, juice, milk, cheese etc.) and other baby items (carseat, etc.)
Good luck
Check to see if the is a WIC program there (woman Infant Children) that will help with Formula and Cereal it will also give you milk eggs cheese and juice. My daughter was in a program called nest that you earned point and could get things for your baby that way. some hospitals give you a car seat. Go to your church for help. there are many programs out there to help if you just ask.
Good Luck.
I wish you lived closer I have some much that I could give to you and your baby just because I know how it feels to not what to ask for help. Well, I hope you get some help soon sweetheart. Good luck.
I can imagine how you feel right now. You'll go through a nesting period right before baby gets here to get things ready. This is natural and can be difficult when you have nothing to get together. In the begining you baby won't need much, get a couple of dollar bottles, off brand formula and off brand diapers. The swing, stroller, bouncy seat and other stuff is not needed for a little while.
I had a baby that was supposed to be adopted out. We were all ready to sign the papers the hospital chaplin came to sign as a witness. The baby was three days old and I had not seen him. infact I asked to be moved to a different floor so that I wouldn't see women with their newborn babies. The father didn't show. Finally a few hours later he came to the hospital saying he can't do it and won't sign. I was given this baby that I wasn't supposed to have and had to take him home with me! I tried to think of what I had at home and all I could think of was a little t-shirt that my stuffed bear was wearing. I was terrified. I called churches while I was in the hospital and all of my calls were answered by clerks who where willing to help.
Before I knew it, I had trashbags full of brand new stuff donated by several churches. Women representing their church just kept showing up after shopping for my baby. He didn't get to wear all of those clothes.
I called around and found a used bassinett for $25 so on my way home from the hospital I swung by to purchase that bed for my baby.
It can be done, GOD will provide. Your heading in the right direction by asking by asking but your asking the wrong people. There are too many scams to send valubles to someone you heard about over the internet.
Good Luck with your new baby. I hope my experience helps to encourage you in some way.
You should try to contact churches, they will usually help, and WIC is a fantastic program, they supply you with the most important need for your child, nutrition.there are some places, like the planned parenthood that can also direct you to other places that will give you clothes and furnishings and lots of things for your baby...so don't give up hope, just make a few calls. God Bless you and your Baby, and remember, God will always provide what you need, maybe not all that you want, but you'll have all of what you and your baby needs.
Not for nothing but you should have thought about this months ago. Even with things like a crib and clothing, there are many more expences you will have. I am not trying to be mean here but if you can't afford a child then consider giving him up for adoption to a family that can provide.
I know you're scared, but you've taken a big step by asking for help. You've received some great advice so I'm not going to repeat the same things. I just wanted to commend you on facing your fears and recognizing your baby's needs. I would definitely call a church. They can offer you necessities as well as emotional support. Being a single parent with no family and friends is going to be a challenge. If you ever feel overwhelmed, please don't be afraid to ask for help and contact someone. There are people out there who will help you. Try to join a moms group and make some friends. It'll be good for you and your baby.Good luck!
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