It’s easy to feel left out when you’re the only mom-to-be in the doctor’s waiting room without a partner, and your expectant friends are planning romantic babymoons. But remember, your pregnancy should be celebrated just as much as anyone else’s. Make it special Take a babymoon with friends (aka, a mommymoon) and have maternity photos taken by a professional, suggests Christine Coppa, a single mom and author of Rattled!, a memoir about her own experience being pregnant and unattached. Surround yourself with a support team Ask a family member to go to appointments with you and plan low-key girls’ nights with your friends. Find single mom friends Knowing other women in the same situation as you can help you feel less left out — and you can get lots of great advice from them. Check out the Single Parents board at TheBump.com/community. Be brave about being alone If you’re newly single, practice being independent — you might find you actually enjoy it. Soon, you’ll realize, you really can do this, and you’ll feel empowered to be a fantastic mom. Plus, more from The Bump: The Truth About Being a Working Mom Check Out Our Single Mothers Board The Truth About Being a Single Mom
