[RavenSong]

Being 30 years old and pregnant is a LOT different than being 16 years old and pregnant, IMHO. I guess you just have to ask yourself whether you really want to raise your child or not. Sure it'll be hard being a single mother, but do you really want to go through another relinquishment? A lot of women in this country are raising their children alone on meager paychecks. Is it your financial situation that is bothering you the most, or is it the lack of emotional support from your family and the baby's father?

Personally, I could never go through losing another child to adoption. I put my son up for adoption when I was 17 years old, and I didn't try conceiving another child during my 20's. In my early 30's, by the time I was ready for another child, I found out that I couldn't conceive. So there's always the risk of later infertility, too.

This is a question that only you can answer, but if I were you, I would fully explore all my options before making any decision. I know it's not easy, and I wish I could be of more help. I do hope you consider keeping this child, though.