A Safe Home for My Baby Girl

I never imagined I would be here — 30 weeks pregnant, preparing to bring my baby girl into the world, and having to ask for help.

I’ve always worked. I’ve always handled my responsibilities. I have never been someone who sits back and expects others to carry me. But right now, I am in a season that I cannot navigate alone.

A few months ago, my car broke down. It was taken to be repaired, and I truly believed it would be handled. Months later, it remains unavailable to me. Without transportation, even simple things like getting to interviews, appointments, or preparing for my baby have become overwhelming.

At 7 months pregnant, I unexpectedly lost my job as a bartender/server. Since then, I have applied and interviewed for multiple positions. I continue to show up and try. But at 30 weeks pregnant, I keep hearing the same thing: “Come see us after the baby’s born.”

Two weeks before my condo lease ended — at 27 weeks pregnant — plans I thought I could rely on fell apart. Since then, I have been navigating this pregnancy and preparing for my daughter largely on my own.

Every prenatal appointment.

Every late-night worry.

Every attempt to stretch what little I have.

Right now, with less than 9 weeks until my due date, I only have a crib, a mattress, a diaper bag, a few outfits, and a couple of blankets. That’s it.

I was able to ask my landlord for mercy, and thankfully he agreed to let me stay month-to-month — as long as I can continue to come up with rent. I am incredibly grateful for that chance. But the clock is ticking, and stability still feels fragile.

I am trying. I am applying. I am interviewing. I am doing everything in my power to prepare for my daughter. I am capable of great things — but I am not Superwoman. And this season has humbled me in ways I never expected.

I am asking for help so I can:

• Keep a roof over our heads with working utilities

• Maintain a safe, stable home to bring my baby girl home to

• Restore reliable transportation so I can return to work after delivery and ensure safe travel for my daughters

• Purchase the essential items needed to properly care for a newborn

Funds raised will go directly toward these expenses, and I will continue to provide updates along the way.

This isn’t easy for me to write. Pride is a hard thing to swallow. But my baby girl deserves stability, safety, and peace — and I will do whatever I have to do to give her that.

If you feel led to donate, share, or even just send encouragement, I am deeply grateful. Every dollar, every share, and every prayer truly matters.

Thank you for helping me build a safe beginning for my daughter.