2006-12-11 14:16:59 · 8 answers · asked by my2oreos 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Dude, yes...
Just started hitting battle stations as far as money's concerned myself, best advice i can give you is stock up on what you can in advance, things like bottles, nappies/diapers (buy 1 pack of newborn, a couple of the next size up, a couple of the one after that...ect) and you can never have enough wet wipes.
Do not stock up on formula... there's too many things that can go wrong (Allergic to a certian type) however get yourself a jar or piggy bank and whenever you do a weeks shopping throw the cost of a tin of formula into it... this way when your bundle of joy comes you are ahead and not worrying about how to feed the poor thing... you'll be up to 36 weeks ahead.
Clothes, again unless you know what you're having don't stock up too much... but that being said again grab one thing... eg babygro/romper suit when you go out... that way you'll have around 36 of them by the time baby gets here... more than enough to deal with multiple pukings...
Good luck and Congratulations.
2006-12-11 15:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a soon to be father but my husband is worried about money and were not even pregnant yet! You men are so silly. :) Let me just say that everything will be okay! You always find away to get what your kid's need. My daughter has never wanted for anything even when I was with out work and we weren't doing very well. Trust me it all works out. Congrats and good luck
2006-12-12 09:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by jenpoesavon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This brought back such strong memories for me. My husband got more and more worried about money as the pregnancy advanced. He started drawing charts that showed how expensive children are and how much it costs for university. He had nightmares about it and started taking extra shifts at work.
Once our son was born, it seemed to melt away. He was controlling what he could control at a time when it's hard for men to know what to do. As soon as he saw what a natural and wonderful father he was, the money question wasn't even an issue.
During my second pregnancy, he wasn't the least bit worried about money. He was more worried about what he'd do if the baby was a girl and started dating... luckily, it was another boy. *lol*
2006-12-11 22:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by Canadian_mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi i am not a father but a mother. i saw your question and thought i would answer.
before i had my daughter my partner worried constantly on how we would be able to afford it and we were both suprised on how much it really costs. its cheaper then i thought. everyone tells you a baby is expensive but it is only expensive it you make it expensive.
for example does your baby need a super duper brand new up to date pram. we bought a pram that was second hand (good as new0 and we boughht a pushchair for under £100 (i live in the uk).
also things like you spot a toy or item of clothing does your baby really need that or do you want to buy it because you like it.
as long as your baby has your love and plenty of attention things like toys and clothes and money will not bother him/her.
my partner is on a low income and we manage fine and we can also treat our daughter to things every month and still have money left over for ourselfs.
hope this helps you and good luck for the future. being a parent is the best thing ever and all those worrys will go away as soon as your child is born.
2006-12-11 22:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by babytots 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sure was, unless you rich or older and have had some time get established. Had a small apartment, not a lot of money, no savings. A little worrying about moneys shows ya care.
2006-12-11 22:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by William S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
soon to be fathers are worried about everything I would think!
2006-12-11 22:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by tcbtoday123 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I trhink its common for all new fathers to be worried about money, the fact that you are worried about it shows me you will be fine. you will know what to do and when.
2006-12-11 22:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My hubby is. He even went out and got a second job. I think everyone of them do. It is amazing how you don't even notice the money is gone when you have your little one. Good luck
2006-12-11 22:21:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋