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Hi,
I am also became a single parent by choice at 37. My daughter is from China and is now5. It was the best decision of my life because I did what you are doing - thinking it through and deciding when the best time is. As a single parent, you are smart to wait to finish graduate school which is a very time-consuming effort. The house doesn't matter, just that you have a baby's room.
As for day care, if you pick the right setting your child will thrive (and not want to leave each day)! I first tried a day care center, which did not work out. I switched to a home day care and it was perfect for 2 years. Then for preschool she transitioned to a day care center and she loved that because she was ready. These days, with the variety of settings you are sure to find one that she does great in and makes you feel comfortable leaving her there.
Good luck with all of your plans!
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