Baby Bickett Adoption and Maternity Leave

Two years ago, at nearly 40, I found out I was pregnant... After spending my life thinking that I couldn't  have children. It was all I ever wanted. But sadly, I lost the baby around two months. Followed by surgery and months of complications. After healing, I tried to conceive for about a year, with no such luck. Time isn't exactly on my side, at this age. Just when I was ready to give up, my prayers were answered. I had the opportunity to adopt a newborn, due April 16th, 2021. Things were going great. At first. And then my mother was taken by ambulance, and admitted. My parents had Covid. Thanksgiving was the last time I saw her. She still hasn't come home. With my step father in quarantine, I had to do all the shopping. On Dec. 29th, after dropping groceries off, it began to snow pretty heavy. I lost control of my vehicle, spun into oncoming traffic and got hit by a truck going 55. Ripped part of my ear off (they sewed it back on), and totalled my car but I got very lucky. But to this day, I'm still suffering from a hand and wrist injury, which led to the Dr. restricting me to only 40 hrs a week. No overtime. Baby is coming early, possibly a week from now, and I just learned that my maternity leave is completely unpaid. I was misinformed. The adoption alone will cost 7 grand, plus lawyer fees. If I can't come up with $3600 when he's born, dcfs will put him in a home for newborns. I'm asking for 10 grand to cover living expenses during maternity leave, (approx $4000) and anything left over will be used towards the adoption. The more donations I earn, the longer I can stay home with my child. (Up to 12 weeks). I feel as if I lost out on important bonding time, given that I didnt carry him. I can't help but think it's crucial, that I stay with him during his first days. I just want to experience the same things a real mother gets to. I'm an only child, too. I want to give my mother a grandchild before her health declines any further. I hate asking for help, (I'd rather be the one giving it)... but if each of my fb friends donated $5, I could reach my goal. Doesn't feel like I'm asking for much, when looking at it from that perspective. I just don't know what else to do. Gorilla glue starting to sound real nice ;) But in all seriousness, thank you in advance. Every little bit helps. Even if it's only a share ❤❤❤