Being another 22 year old woman, I can honestly say that everyone I know from my highschool that had a child in the last year is not going to school, and working part time, and feel like they missed out on their good years.

I feel for them, they say having a child is awesome, but 100% of the time they say that they wish they had: "protection, waited, alternative" because they are missing living the most definitive years of their life. Their 20's! Finishing school, exploring the world, doing all of those fun things that people in their twenties do!

I do not want children so it is different for me. I want to do something with my life that does not involve children or marriage, so I cannot speak on the same wavelength. If you would like a child, I suggest waiting until both of you have a good steady full-time job. Money will be tight, but children are worth it.