Mate,

Good on ya for giving a child what they deserve for starters under pretty demanding circumstances.

You're only 22, with such a world ahead of you and the chance to meet the next person to sweep you off your feet. I'm clearly not aware of you previous relationship, but you will know when the time is right with the partner you are right for.

I'd say in my humble observation, don't let the age gap in children deter you, with some more time ahead of you, think much you'll have learnt as a dad! A big brother and sister might be a wonderful blessing.

There are enough opinions here to draw enough to get you going but get uot there and learn...single fathers are so unrepresented; I think we don't show enough for you blokes.

All the very best.