So my DH and I are finally having serious conversations about kids, timing, etc. So here is my question for the parents out there and I know this varies and is subjective, etc., etc.
How much does a baby actually cost? I'm not thinking hospital bills, I'm thinking weekly amounts of diapers, formula, child care, everyday stuff. Child care is my biggest one because I'll probably work with our 1st one.
Articles I have found vary from $4K to $18K for the first year - that seems like a huge gap. Any help, insight, would be appreciated. If you don't want to give specifics in public I'll happily read and delete a PM. Another question I'd love to get an honest response on is how people really afford to live on a resident's salary only with children. Are you taking out more loans, etc.?
Thanks gang - I'm just excited we're actually talking about it.
How much does a baby actually cost? I'm not thinking hospital bills, I'm thinking weekly amounts of diapers, formula, child care, everyday stuff. Child care is my biggest one because I'll probably work with our 1st one.
Articles I have found vary from $4K to $18K for the first year - that seems like a huge gap. Any help, insight, would be appreciated. If you don't want to give specifics in public I'll happily read and delete a PM. Another question I'd love to get an honest response on is how people really afford to live on a resident's salary only with children. Are you taking out more loans, etc.?
Thanks gang - I'm just excited we're actually talking about it.
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