I'm 24 and have been wanting to have a child since I was 17 or so, never seem to find a compatible partner and now that I'm in a stable home situation for the first time in 5 years, I'm thinking about maybe just going it alone... I have plenty of family support, I live with my mum and six-year-old brother.

Would be interested in chatting to other queer mums in the area (Caboolture and surrounds) to get an idea of what I'd be in for... Have some concerns as well that I may not be a good mum due to some mental illness issues - anyone out there who can reassure me or tell me I'm right to be concerned?

Also, do people think it's irresponsible of me to consider getting pregnant when I'm not well-off financially? I'm having a lot of guilt-issues...