Just wanted to say that you sound like the exception rather than the rule: that is, you're happy with your baby because you're independently able to provide financially and emotionally for the child and your individual maintenance. Sounds like you have also successfully reconcilled to the fact that the father of your child is not in the picture either financially or emotionally.
To me, those youngsters who get in your circumstance and then rely on welfare or put the burden on their own parents to meet all their needs give all young single parents a bad rap.
