New Mom Needs Advice?

I'm lost...in life... I have an 8 mo yr old son %26amp; we live w/ my Mom. My Mom is his legal guardian but I take care of him. (long story) I was starting to tell someone bout some of my probs but she just told me to start to make a better future for my son %26amp; I. I didn't even know what she meant by that! :$ :s ...til I mentioned something that I might be interested in doing for a job (I'm a SAHM) %26amp; she said that was a start... Other than figuring out what I wanna do re: college/a career... What else do you think that I should be thinking bout ? I haven't made a bank acc't for him yet... I still need to apply for his SIN so that he can have an RESP. Bout RESPs... I have no idea which way to go bout that either... :( I take care of him 24/7 %26amp; have a lil bit of $ in the bank to buy him stuff... His dad told me last night that he was gonna buy him a car when he turns 16. I feel so young....act so young... even LOOK so young ! :( :( How can I plan our future ?New Mom Needs Advice?
I would guess that by ';better future'; the person meant doing things that will mean 5-10 years from now you will not be in the same situation, but independently raising your son, with your own home, job, etc, and even saving money for your/his future. To me that means, finishing school, going to college and getting a Bachelor's Degree, and learning about money/finances.





I remember reading a lot when my daughter was first born. Books about parenting, budgeting, cooking, finances, relationships, resumes/careers, child development, grants and scholarships for college, you name it I read about it. It helped me feel more in control of my life, because I knew I was educating myself and helping myself be able to be the parent I wanted to be.





If your mom is helping you right now I suggest you take that gift and make good use of it. Get educated about what you don't know - either on the internet, at the library, or at a school. Make a list of things/topics that make you feel like you're ';lost';. Pick one thing off that list, and go learn something about it.





With some effort and a little bit of time you will feel more confident and able to make decisions about school and jobs and all of that, which will help you put money in that bank account you're going to set up for your child. Good luck!New Mom Needs Advice?
Why don't you turn to your mom for advice on this subject. You obviously trust her with being legal guardian. Don't be afraid to go to your family for advice. You could also talk to a banker or some kind of investor for financial information.


I know I didn't help the way you wanted me to. You are smart for seeking more help with your matter. Good luck to you.
turn ur life over to god 4 one thing and tell the dad u need more money now not 15 and 1/2 years down the road seems like hes putting the load on u till the son is old enough to stand on own feet u need guildance only 1 sorce can give u the best answer he makes house(heart)calls 24/7 u will find ur way never give up ppl who give up never even tried
For my son we put money in his bank account every week. Even if it is just a few dollars. It will add up by the time he's 18. You need to figure out what you want to do in life. What kind of career intrests you?