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quote=refinnej]Thank you sooo much for all of your support and encouragement! It means a lot. I definitely have a lot to think about, and I'm certainly going to look into counseling at school. I went to a clinic today for the second time and received more information about adoption and parenting as well as some maternity jeans and a shirt (they had soo much wonderful donated stuff!) since I'll probably be growing by the end of my semester 
I almost positive that my parents would help me if I chose to parent, but they keep saying about how expensive it is to raise a child, especially health care, etc. So from those of you who have done it, what can you suggest? I take it it's possible, but how? Just any suggestions/commenting about single parenting would be appreciated
happygmom: Thanks for that advice! Besides communitiy colleges, etc. I didn't know that aid like that was available!
Thanks again to everyyyyone![/quote]
Affordable health insurance is often available through the state, especially if your income is low. Salvation Army in my area provides car seats. Most children today have far more things than they need. No one will say that it is easy, but if you want to parent it is doable. Yes, children are expensive but they are also a gift. My advice is to keep researching.