Ron,
You're welcome! I agree with what ZHereford and Joe have added - don't get stuck on this, pick up the pieces and move on. It's admirable that you want to share in the burden (and joys?) of raising this child. I think it would be best if you leave it to her to decide how exactly you can help. Tell her that you want to take responsibility, but don't force your responsibility on her. If she rejects your help at first, tell her she is free to change her mind later on... who knows, she might decide that it's best for her child to be in contact with it's father...
All the best,
Jim.
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