Ratties Growing Up Sucks Sometimes...

Growing up definetly sucks sometimes, but realizing that shouldn't stop you from making the right choices. You are certainly well on your way to becoming a responsible young lady by excepting today's reality, but not ruling out the possibility forever!
I didn't mean to be so philosophical there But still, just like @Kelsie said, I too applaud your making such a responsible decision!

Thank you everyone. I know that it just wouldn't be a responsible decision on my pert and I think I just needed support because I still have a tiny piece of me feeling like I could still be a home to a pair of ratties.

I know that feeling, however the little voice that tells me "that's not a good idea", gets blocked out by the voice that says "GO FOR IT!". I am now buried in animals, and I'm up until almost midnight each night just caring for them. On top of them, I am in grad school, teach at a community college, am a part-time teaching assistant at my university, and work part time in retail. Ugh! It's really stressful for me, but my animals are all happy and well cared for, and most were rescued from bad situations or the verge of death. But, I applaud you for making a decision that is right for you too, not just the animals. You can make the animals work in your schedule, but it is awfully emotionally, physically, and financially draining. When the time comes, and you are ready, the ratties that were supposed to be for you will appear.

My little voice of reason has gotten louder since I am already stressed as it is, and I just have to put the animals first. I have to make sure they all get the proper quality and quantity of attention, not one or the other. I am just going to have to wait. If I can wait 5 months for Sarabi(with an already set up and empty quarentine cage staring at me), I think I can wait for anything.