I am so so nervous that I will not have enough money saved. I dont know why i am worrying so much when my boyfriend and I own(or at least my boyfriend) two houses and have two cars. He makes pleanty of money but I am worried that i wont have enough. I will be on Marterniy leave for 6 weeks paid. Has anyone ever felt stressed like this? Any ideas. I will problay have like $3,000 Saved up. And mind you I have to pay for everything else is that okay?
2006-10-30 03:34:11 · 16 answers · asked by MissYYYY 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Shut up "Homie".
2006-10-30 03:58:17 · update #1
No worries!! I had no money saved, I was out of work for 2 months before I had my son and it was unpaid. Now I am only getting 130.00/week for my medical leave and am doing just fine. Although my husband works full time and brings home about 500/week. We also have a 3 yr old to provide for. Children are not that expensive. Especially helps if you have a baby shower. You basically should get everything you need for the first couple months. I had a VERY small baby shower and haven't had to buy ANYTHING yet, and my son will be 1 month old on Friday. So, don't stress. It's not good for you!! Congratulations
2006-10-30 03:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by hello_heather_03 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's plenty. Babies......don't need money. They need love most of all. All of that stuff a new parent buys, cribs, swings, walkers, bottle supplies, toys, and ect are free. Crib, they end up sleeping with you for the first 6 months. Swings, you'll rock that baby every chance you get. Walkers, your two fingers and some soft carpet. Bottles, breast is best. Toys, a mothers song and clapping hands mean more to your child. It's your first baby and it makes sense that you want to be prepared but money, is the least on your plate of things to do/need. Good luck.
2006-10-30 04:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it matters how much money you have, babies are expensive and you always feel like you need more.
I myself took 6 weeks off and saved up what I would have made at my job in 6 weeks. And I never used any of it!!! We lived off what my fiance makes and did just fine.
Good luck to you. I'm sure with $3000 saved you will do just fine.
2006-10-30 07:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope you are not too proud of hand me downs! Lil babs will grow so FAST... you do not need NEW baby clothes if you have friends who will pass their baby clothes to your lil one.
Hopefully you nurse your baby for AT LEAST a year..... no need for any formula.... and the healthiest option known to mankind!
Funny how parents give up things so their children do not need to go without! Trust yourself and your child's future. I will come together!
PS... I have an almost 12 year old (in 3 days) and a 3 year old. No money saved for either.
2006-10-30 03:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by cheesytoast 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion, i'd have achieved without the bouncy seat. yet a swing is critical (a minimum of it became for me) because it soothes the toddler, fairly on nights the position she's fussy and doesn't want to sleep. in case you want one for lower priced, there are diverse 2d hand shops. or you are able to in basic terms get a cheap one particularly of a huge wide fancy one. I also agree that you do not must have a stroller. even as they are little, babywearing is large and the youngster enjoys it more effective also. I have a moby wrap and it fee $40 in spite of the indisputable fact that it remains far more cost-efficient than a stroller. even as they get to important to placed on, an umbrella stroller is lower priced and could do the activity. you are able to pass the toddler bath. you are able to lay a new child contained in the bathtub with only a tiny volume of water to bathe them up or perhaps as they could sit down you should use the kitchen sink. you don't want a replacing table-- you are able to replace a diaper any old position and also you quite do not want a crib in case you want to co-sleep. you don't want a diaper pail. quite, you don't want a lot in any respect! in basic terms belongings you genuinely want are a carseat and some clothing & diapers.
2016-12-05 09:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not alone, many new parents to be feel the same as you. Some how things most always work out. Don't worry so much and enjoy being pregnant, soon you'll have your new baby.
2006-10-30 03:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by Cas 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine. I didn't have any money saved and I am doing ok with 3 kids. Remember, this stressing over money isn't good for your unborn baby. That baby can sense the stress you are experiencing and could cause problems. Just relax, sit back, and don't worry about it. God always provides.
2006-10-30 03:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by amyvnsn 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree with the people saying you should worry about getting married so that it'll be easier to make sure you are provided for in case he decides fatherhood doesn't agree with him. Good luck and try to not stress out.
2006-10-30 03:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are currently expecting our 3rd child, And we have no money actually 'saved'....We didn't with our other 2 either, And things worked out just fine, Enjoy your pregnancy, and stop stressing so much about money! :-)
You said your bf makes plenty of money, and you expected to have $3,000 saved, You're doing great! :-)
2006-10-30 03:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
We had NOTHING saved up...and just paid as we went along...PLANNING too much makes it more stressful...Even if you had a million saved...you would STILL find something else to stress about...like the child's health...boy or girl...Just enjoy your time being pregnant..nothing is as wonderful as the first time you feel the baby move..or your boyfriend can feel it...also...IF it's your boyfriend who owns the houses...what's to say he'll stick around after anyway...there are NO guarantees...they are HIS houses and he'll be sure to remind you of that IF he leaves you...
2006-10-30 03:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by just me 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋