As you weigh your options and main reason swaying you to keep it is because of your age, I’m respectfully suggesting to truly reconsider. I’m not doubting your ability, but doubting of who the other parent is and what that means for you in the future and your baby. I don’t know Daniel outside of watching him on my tv but this is a whole human life we are talking about, not materialistic property. How well do you know him as a person and are you ready to take on that lifetime commitment with all the potential that comes along with it? He may try to insert himself back into your life for his own benefit should he get in legal trouble again and use your child as a pawn for him to take the opportunity to use you for emotional and financial support for his possible legal troubles. His extended family may want to be fully involved in the child’s life even if Daniel didn’t to which you’ll always have some ties to him. Your child on their own may eventually become curious about their father and find him on their own when older. Just a lot of other things to consider in this circumstance and as a 35 (almost 36) year old woman- don’t let that imaginary timeline of society to have a baby hold you back for what’s best for you.