My journey into motherhood hasn't gone quite the way I imagined, but it has already taught me just how much love a mother can have for her little girl.

My daughter, Gloriann, made her early entrance into the world at just 32 weeks and 5 days, weighing only 3 pounds 5 ounces. Her arrival came unexpectedly, and after a difficult labor, I ultimately needed an emergency C-section to bring her safely into the world. What I thought would be the final weeks of preparing for her arrival instead became an unexpected journey into motherhood, premature delivery, surgery, and recovery.

We are currently in the NICU, a couple hours from home, where we will remain until she is strong enough to eat on her own. I am incredibly thankful for the amazing care she is receiving and for all the love, prayers, and support that have carried us through this experience so far.

I am a single mother, and once I finally get to bring my little girl home, it will be the two of us navigating this new chapter together. I also own and operate my own cleaning and service business, so unlike someone employed by a company, I don't have maternity leave, paid time off, or benefits to fall back on while taking time away from work. Between recovering from my C-section and preparing to care for my premature daughter, I know the transition home will bring its own challenges.

My biggest hope is to have the first six months at home with my daughter, allowing me to focus entirely on her health, helping her catch up on her growth, and giving her the time and attention she needs after such an early start in life and being so tiny. I want to be able to enjoy those precious first milestones without constantly worrying about how I am going to keep up with rent, phone expenses, and everyday bills.

I am hoping for assistance with six months of rent and six months of phone expenses to give us some stability during this time. Having those necessities covered would allow me to step away from work temporarily and put my energy where it belongs: being a mama and giving my little girl the strongest start possible.

I have always worked hard to support myself, and asking for help isn't something I take lightly. I am simply hoping for a little breathing room during a time when my daughter needs me most. I understand that not every request can be fully met, and I would be genuinely grateful for any assistance toward this goal.

More than anything, I want to give my little girl the opportunity to grow strong, thrive, and come home to a life filled with love, security, and stability. Any help that allows me to make that possible would mean more to us than I could ever put into words.

Thank you for considering my request and for helping my little girl and I have the opportunity to begin this new chapter of our lives together with a little more stability, security, and peace of mind.