He absolutely should be on child support in my opinion !! You didn't make that baby by yourself & diapers and wipes aren't all that it takes to raise a baby. Everything will work out, and they won't take her away because you don't have a job yet!

I got government help for a short time so I could get on my feet. It's ok just don't abuse it. The way I see it is we pay for it when we work so if you get to that point in life it's there for you. Kinda like insurance.

I've never been married so I don't know the divorce side but I do know the custody side. My ex didn't fight for custody but he fought to not pay what he should pay. Trust me. Your ex is lucky to only have to buy diapers and wipes.

Don't let him tell you he needs custody because you can't afford her. No judge would give the dad custody over the mom just because the dad should pay for his child.

It's only temporary. Don't feel bad. U gotta do what u gotta do.

Thanks ladies! Everyone keeps telling me that.. but in 2 weeks idk where I'm going to live. And I can't talk to him about it because every time I bring it up he's all if you can't support her then I need custody. That's the same thing with the child support. He said if I need help from him then apparently I can't care for her so he needs custody.

I'm just hoping someone calls me about a job this week and then, fingers crossed, public housing has an opening. We are a small town, so turnover is usually fairly quick and the duplexes are actually pretty nice.

I just hate doing this. I've never had o get so much government assistance. I don't like it. Obviosuly I'll do it for my daughter, I just wish I could afford rent and groceries on my own. Not being able to makes me feel like a bad parent.

U won't lose her. Ur right u r all she knows and being the full time caretaker works in ur favor. I have 2 friends going thru similar situations. Ur doing everything right and making sure u can provide for ur daughter. Best of luck to u. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers ur way.