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can anyone help point this mom towards some help?

I just know that we have some orginizations in Houston that can help her. I just don't know of any.

 

Thanks

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Re: can anyone help point this mom towards some help?

  • Such a sad situation.  My heart breaks for her.

    And hard for those reading who might want to say, "I'd adopt your baby!" but don't because it might come off as too opportunistic. Crying

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  • imagemichellebelle:

    Such a sad situation.  My heart breaks for her.

    And hard for those reading who might want to say, "I'd adopt your baby!" but don't because it might come off as too opportunistic. Crying

    This is exactly what I thought, esp after hearing my bad news today. I would take him in a heart beat!!!

    I just said a prayer for her and her son.  It breaks my heart to hear her story.  I wil let her know on the other board about the TCH medical program .

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  • It's such a difficult situtation. I hate that some are interperting it as she thinks money makes a good mom. I have so much respect for someone who can carry a child and then give it up to a better home. I hope she finds away to keep her baby because I can't imagine giving how hard it would be at 11 months!  but I hope she can do what's best whatever that means for her and her boy.
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  • Thank you ladies so much, today was long and I had some success with a few things so I will fill everyone in when I get a chance tomorrow, as for now my little guy is asleep so I'm going to capitalize on that and go to sleep myself.

    Really, Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers... they are much appreciated.

  • imagetrs2010:

    Thank you ladies so much, today was long and I had some success with a few things so I will fill everyone in when I get a chance tomorrow, as for now my little guy is asleep so I'm going to capitalize on that and go to sleep myself.

    Really, Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers... they are much appreciated.

    Lots of love and hugs!  Let me know if I can help medically.  I am a nurse at TCH, so i can try to help you get assistance in that way (if you need it).  I posted on the 9-12mo board with some links.  
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  • Lots of prayers for you and your little man. I truly hope everything works out. (hugs)
  • My heart breaks for everything you're going through.  I'm praying for you & hope you get the assistance you need to keep your precious baby.  I admire you for realizing the best thing for him might be adoption, but I pray that's not the case & you get to keep your little guy.

    What kind of job are you looking for?  What part of town are you in?

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  • I am heartbroken for you! These ladies are an amazing resource! What part of town are you in? What kind of job are you looking for?

     I know there were a lot of resourcecs posted I hope that you can take advantage of some of them!

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  • I live inside the loop and I do have a car so I have reliable transportation. I went to college but didn't finish my degree, I had to leave becuse of medical reasons but was majoring in interntational business relations.

    Right now I am basically a lowly secretary with NO benefits, not great pay, and not a great work place overall.

    I'm smart and hardworking, proficient in microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, millenium and a few other random systems. I've been sending my resume to so many jobs on craigslist but I know they probably receive a thousand things a day and might not be looking at mine, or I might not have the right qualifications, if anyone knows of somewhere hiring - PLEASE let me know. I'm smart and I learn quickly.

    And I did have an appointment with some doctors and I'm feeling better about my situation, like there is hope for me and my son to be together... it's so difficult as I just want what is best for him, but I really deep down think that is with me. I hope and pray that I can come up with some sort of plan to get this to work out.

    And thank you again for all your support, it's really been a blessing and helped me to help myself (and my son). <3

  • imagetrs2010:

    And I did have an appointment with some doctors and I'm feeling better about my situation, like there is hope for me and my son to be together... it's so difficult as I just want what is best for him, but I really deep down think that is with me. 

     

    I'm so glad you're feeling more positive today.  Your core feelings of him being best off with you is probably right on. Your love and care makes you the best mom in the world and I have no doubt that he knows it. 

    Have you looked into any of the assistance programs? 

    I'm praying like crazy for you

  • imagemissjake:
    imagetrs2010:

    And I did have an appointment with some doctors and I'm feeling better about my situation, like there is hope for me and my son to be together... it's so difficult as I just want what is best for him, but I really deep down think that is with me. 

     

    I'm so glad you're feeling more positive today.  Your core feelings of him being best off with you is probably right on. Your love and care makes you the best mom in the world and I have no doubt that he knows it. 

    Have you looked into any of the assistance programs? 

    I'm praying like crazy for you

    ditto to all of this!

    Come back here often as girls will post jobs from time to time that are open in their business. Have you looked at working in a school district?

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  • I haven't found anything within the school districts within the loop, but I have tried, it would be the ideal situation because I would have the holidays off and summer off with my son and be home when he's home. Do you know of any that are hiring?
  • imagetrs2010:
    I haven't found anything within the school districts within the loop, but I have tried, it would be the ideal situation because I would have the holidays off and summer off with my son and be home when he's home. Do you know of any that are hiring?

    Have you tried using an employment agency or a recruiter? I don't have any specific recs, but someone else might have some. I don't think you'd be able to find a job in a school district that way, but you may be able to find a better paying job that uses your education and gets you some experience in your field. 

    Good luck! 

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  • imagetrs2010:
    I haven't found anything within the school districts within the loop, but I have tried, it would be the ideal situation because I would have the holidays off and summer off with my son and be home when he's home. Do you know of any that are hiring?

    Have you looked on Monster.com?  Signed up with temp agencies?

    I will keep an eye out.

     

  • imagetrs2010:
    I haven't found anything within the school districts within the loop, but I have tried, it would be the ideal situation because I would have the holidays off and summer off with my son and be home when he's home. Do you know of any that are hiring?
    I don't I'm sorry :-( however they will usually keep your application on file and will call you when something opens that fits you. I've had a district once call me four years after I first applied(for a dance position). I'm getting at It doesn't hurt to go ahead and get something in the hopes a job opens soon. 
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    imagemichellebelle:

    Such a sad situation.  My heart breaks for her.

    And hard for those reading who might want to say, "I'd adopt your baby!" but don't because it might come off as too opportunistic. Crying

    This is exactly what I thought, esp after hearing my bad news today. I would take him in a heart beat!!!

    I just said a prayer for her and her son.  It breaks my heart to hear her story.  I wil let her know on the other board about the TCH medical program .

    *hugs*

  • praying for you!  I think its the most honorable thing in the world to do whats best for your child over what your personal wishes and desires are.  Getting help was the best first step!!!  We are here for you!
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