I don't know you, and I won't pretend to. I think people think of marriage and family as a fairy tale. I've been with my husband since I was 16 and we've been through a lot since then. m/c, deaths of both my parents, people close to us, and so much more. There are so many things in your life that will change who you are.

A woman I used to work with used to talk to me about having kids and marriage. She is married for 40 plus years, and still happy, so I took her advice as precious. Her and her husband tried to have children for the first 8 years of their marriage with, and while that was frustrating, she said it was the best time of her life because they really took the chance to get to know each other. They have 3 children. I've been with my husband for 9 years, and married 4 and just now are we ttc (i'm learning the lingo). I thank God all the time for the chance to really enjoy him.

Think it through. You're about to go through some of the most difficult years of your life. If you are completely sure of everything, then go for it. You'll do what you want regardless. You'll make the decision that's right for you. But consider what is best for you and the child. And if school is something you're interested in, think about how difficult it will be to be prego, go to school and work.