[kriston]

I became a mommy at 18. I worked full time and still managed to go to college at night and got a degree in elementary education. My parents took care of my son in the evenings while I went to school. I applied for food stamps when my son was two and was declined because I earned $5.00 per month too much. We ate lots of soup and crackers for 7 years, and it was difficult, but twenty-three years later I am very happily married with a total of 3 children. I guess what I am saying to you is that if you are determined and set your mind to it, there is nothing you can't accomplish, especially when you look into those innocent little adoring eyes and want everything in the world for that precious little child of yours. That is a mutual and unconditional love and I assure you it is all that will pull you through some days. As a single parent, you will be so consumed with your baby that you will wonder what you ever did with your time before the birth. You sound very intelligent and given that, I know that if you want it bad enough, you can and WILL do it successfully. Good luck with your pregnancy and the birth of your precious child. Please keep us posted on your progress!