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Check into local programs, start with planned parenthood and ask them to provide resources available to unwed mothers. They may even have non-profit organizations that a__sist with transportation for work and doctor visits. Check with local churches. Call around, ask your doctor. Pride is not an option when you need help. Is there public transportation for you to get to and from work? Start looking for help as your sister continues to support you. Try not to be negative and stressed, get smart and use any and all resources. You need your mind to be right and your baby needs you to be healthy. Your BF is going tohave to take care of himself, you have a responsibility to take care of you and your unborn child, not to mention you need to show your sister appreciation by doing what you need to do. At least she will see you are trying and taking advantage of her support. Stay strong and focus on what is best for you and your baby.

What state are you in? I know that many states provide a__sistance programs to single mothers. Contact your local a__sistance/wefare office and have them send you an application. If you are low income, they can probably help you with housing, food, medicaid, money, etc... I even know someone that they gave a car to! Just check out your local/state programs and see what is available to you. The government is usually pretty good about helping low income single moms. I agree with faith. Your boyfriend really does need to learn to take care of himself before he can take care of anyone else, especially a child. My cousin used to be SEVERLY depressed and then she got a boyfriend who was her "support".. they dated for almost 3 years and then broke up and she felt that she had lost the support she needed, but eventually she learned how to be her own support, and take care of herself. and she's been strong and independant ever since. My whole point is, maybe it's a good thing that he doesn't have you there to keep him sane, because now he is forced to learn how to help himself. You have a baby on the way, and when it gets here, you won't have time or patience to deal with his issues. So for right now, especially, focus on you and your baby. Try to stay as happy as you can, and when you're feeling stressed or upset... try to look at the good side of things. You've got a wonderful sister who is supporting you through a difficult time, and you've got a wonderful baby on the way!

okay I'm a little slow this morning... I asked what state you were in... You said right in your post you're in NJ.. haha... sorry about that. you might be able to find some info on what you need at this website http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/workfirstnj.html you should be able to find the number of your local a__sistance office on there too. Good luck with everything!

me again.. haha... if you copy and paste that link into your browser to go to that website... take the dashes " - " out or the link won't work... I don't know how they got in there...

KU - this may seem a little funny, but take the time to go online and read the different postings as they come up daily. Use your situation and answer some of the postings, you will be amazed at the therapy it will give you. Some many variables in different peoples lives. You give advice and take some advice, you learn you are not alone. Your focus will slowly move from your BF to reading the postings. I think these post help many women through bad days and yet it gives them strength, especially when they are able to use their experiences to help another person. You have an online support group and that inself is a blessing. GOOD LUCK!!!