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It is wonderful to hear from you and know that you and your baby are healthy. Going to a counselor at your college was very wise.
My daughter was in college when she was pregnant and was torn about being a mom and parenting on her own (fiance ditched early on because she would not get an abortion). As soon as she started leaning toward parenting, her father and I helped her make a parenting plan addressing issues like a budget, living arrangements, a long-term plan for her to complete college, health insurance, and employment. The plan took the pressure off her so she was able to focus on her feelings about being a single mother, the art of parenting, and enjoying the birth of her son. She stepped right up after her son was born and loves being a mom. Her dad and I just adore this little guy (now 3.5 years) and feel sorry for grandparents who don't see their grandbabies very often.
My daughter is still working on her degree but is making steady progress. A baby will slow you down, but he/she will not stop you.
If some of your family will help you, I encourage you to find out specifically what they will do so you know what you can and cannot count on when your baby is born. Otherwise, you might find some gaps and feel overwhelmed the first few months.
Good luck!
Happy G'Ma
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