I can't raise two babies on my own. My mother is right. I'd be a terrible mother. What am I thinking??

Sarah,
you have time to work this out. You have time to prepare, to get ready. Maybe your mom is a little worried about how much you might rely on her and maybe that is why she says discouraging words.
Even if you come to the conclusion that adoption is the best option for these babies, you will be a thoughtful, careful mother making wise choices for your children.

Dear Sarah
calm down. no one thinks they can handle it. twins are hard but it must be doable because i know lots of women who have had them. and most of them are alone. some even had other children. as far as your mother goes. BELIEVE ME no ones mother thinks that they can do it. for some reason our mothers have had children and think that they are the only ones capable of managing. at least that is the impression that my mother gave to me. she was wrong. no i am not nor will i ever be the perfect mother (although i do have to admit i am the perfect grandmother) but i did manage and my daughters are grown now and fine. not perfect but then again no one is except Jesus. dont worry dont fret it will all work out.
labor is not as bad as everyone will tell you and beleive me you will hear horror stories. each labor is different. basically it feels like a charlie horse that you get in your leg except it is in your stomach. when i had my children it was expected that you went natural all the way. stupid concept! my sister had an epidurial and she and her husband had a wonderful time in the laobr room. so if you get a choice go for that one. i figure as long as the baby comes out it really doesnt matter how it gets out and if it is pain free more the better.
after the babies are born you will be tired but i gues that going through law school you are familiar with sleepless. you will probaly get more sleep with two infants than you did studying for your law exams. and you will catch up on your rest.
take it easy on yourself. you will be fine the babies will be fine. as far as the father of the children. He, not you and NOT the babies is the one who is missing out. he will never know the joy of feeling his children kick inside of you or seeing their first of everything. better he left now then later.
good luck to you and God bless
Marieelena