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Congratulations on your baby girl!
From reading your post you actually sound very mature and capable of raising a child, but it will most definately be tough. Your mom may just be scared for you because she realizes how hard it will be. Its possible though! Seriously, look into local/state programs... i'm sure they'll be able to help.
From the feeling I got reading your post, I think you should parent. It sounds like the only thing slowing you down is the concern for money, and IMO a child should almost never be placed for adoption based on money. Its a permanent choice for a temporary situation.
When I placed my little boy almost 9 months ago I also spent as much time as possible with him, and although I bonded with him, fed him, changed him, I still knew that adoption was the right path for me. The only thing I could ask for now is more pictures from the adoptive parents (but I doubt even a pic a day would be enough for me :-D).
I would recommend sitting down with your mom (if you decide to parent) and calmly explain you have made your choice, ask if you can live at home for a month to find a place (if you decide you wanna do that), and you hope she'll come play dress-up with you and your daughter as often as she can! Your mom sounds like she loves you a lot, and as i'm sure your already aware, they dont want to see their children struggle. Good luck, and keep us updated on whats going on!!
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