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I think that you will be ok to handle this! My sister got pregnant at 17 and she is doing fine now! She thought the same thing. And you will be ready for this baby because between now and then your motherly instincts will kick in! I hope you the best!! Believe me things could be worse! I am 22 years old and can't get pregnant!!!

  

i hate to disappoint you, but do you really think you are ready to support a kid? i know you are not saying you are going to go out and get pregnent now, but just think about this.  

  

i am sure that you will love and support it emotionally and mentally, but can you support it financially. just remember that if you really love this kid that is unborn and unconceived that you will wait until you can afford a kid.  

  

i am in a similar situation as you. it takes ever bone in my body for me to continue the pill so my fiance and i will not have a child yet. even though we both REALLY want one now i am only 21 and have yet to finish college. 

  

i know it is important (at least for me) to be young enough to still be able to relate to your child when it is in it's teens, but waiting five more years to better establish yourself in the world will not hurt. 

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I had a child when I was 16, and decided to give her up for addoption.  I know I would not have been able to give her all of the things that she deserved (emotionally and financially), even though I loved her with all my heart.  It was by far one of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make or will make in my life.   

Recently, I found her on the internet, but I have not contacted her as I would want her to contact me when SHE is ready.  I know that she has had a good life, and is now attending a private Christian college.  I know I would not have been able to provide that for her, let alone get my own college degree.   

I know how strong the desire to have a child can be.  My husband and I are trying to concieve, and have been unsuccessful so far.  I do feel that I am in a much better position in my life to be a mother though.  Enjoy the freedom of your younger years, as it doesn't last.  Motherhood is a lifelong responsibility.