I know several people who can't hold down traditional jobs but were wonderful parents. You can't do it alone....you need support.

It's VERY okay if you decide not to have them. Studies do show that having children does not increase happiness in people. It does create bigger SPIKES of happiness but people without children on average are happier in the long run typically.

My friend once asked me a question and I felt it was a very good one. Which do you feel you will regret more? Having children and possibly not being able or not having a child? I've already had a child so I kinda know what I'm in for and would say that for me I didn't know for sure if I would be a good mother but I knew that without having kids my regrets later in life would be too enormous to bare. Your answer may vary.

People of all different types have been having kids for ages. Nobody (and don't let anyone lie and say otherwise) has ever been a perfect parent. It doesn't exist. If you choose to do it will you make mistakes? Bet your behind you will. But you sound like a caring person and as long as you have a strong support system with mental health team onboard, I have faith you will do fine. You need support lined up. Someone to even stay with you for a few weeks after you have the baby to make sure you get sleep.

Being a parent takes patience and understanding and money....lots and lots of money unfortunately. But there are places to make it affordable and ways to get things you will need cheap. When people begin thinking about getting a pet I always warn them to consider vet bills. Pets aren't always healthy and that can be expensive and some people are not cut out to take care of sick pets. The same goes for children....sometimes they are born sick no matter how well you take care of yourself....and not everyone has what it takes to take care of sick children. Something to consider. ((((Hugs))))