Baby, a problem on your Pockets?

A lot of people try to discourage others from starting a family until they are financially able to support a family, but sometimes there is no way to plan having your children. They just happen. Yes, it is true that kids are expensive little beings. You have to buy the diapers, clothing, take them to the doctor, feed them, etc., but nothing in the world can compare or interfere with the love you feel for your child. You find ways to make ends meet, and you do the best you can because you want them to be happy.

Check this out: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysatl/FCS/Baby/html/baby7.html Step I. One-Time Purchases Total = $826.67 Step II. Pediatric and Well-Baby Care = $565.00 Step III. Infant Diapering Costs = $3,120.00 Step IV. Infant Feeding Costs = $540.00 Grand Total all above = $5,051.67 One Time Purchases: Baby Bottles (one dozen) $55.98 Infant Safety Seat $29.99 Baby Stroller $79.99 Infant High Chair $69.99 Diaper Bag $18.00 Infant Changing Table $69.99 Infant wardrobe $131.80 Portable playpen $80.00 Infant crib (Include mattress and crib sheets) $149.99 First toys (mobile) $36.00 BABIES ARE EXPENSIVE

Well, I really believe that couples must plan it well. Having a baby could be expensive but that must not deter you from having one. It could drain your resources but the reward it could bring you in return is more precious than all the wealth in the world combined. As Miriam Santiago once said,"What could be more important than a child?" A happy family does not necessarily mean a family in abundant resources. I came from a real poor family but then we're still happy despite some financial setbacks and constraints. Good luck to your future family and may it be as successful and as happy as you wish it to be.

We had a baby 5 months ago, and we have a little less money now than before. But not much. I think If you budget well you will not get drained pockets.

If you wait for the right time or money its something you may never do. If you want a baby you should leave the money out of deciding . A family is something so many want regardless of the money ,it always has a way of working out. We started in our senior yr. of high school,and have a decent life own our own home,not to mention we are blue collar workers (per say) . A stress that is forgotten when the package arrives .Go with your feeling the rest will fall in to place.

I'm not yet married and doesn't have a kid, but I know from my mom's experience with my younger siblings how expensive it could really get to take care of a baby and to buy all of its needs. My mom would really scrimp her budget and prioritize the new addition to the family. She didn't have any choice on the matter. Somehow, everything fell into place. She just worked harder and believed that everything would turn out right in the end. In the matter of budgeting and taking care of the baby, we had a support system. We took turns taking care of the baby. My dad also worked harder. When I was still in college, I also worked part-time in order to help my mom out, and so did my sisters. It's a matter of trying to work things out and maximizing the possibilities.