Can You Afford a Baby?

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Excellent post , You really hit the
nail on the head, I just don't think that people quite get what you're saying.
I don't know how many people I've talked to concerning this very
thing in the past week, and they just don't understand.
I as well am involved with carpet and upholstry cleaning and it is
quite good to see other people this business with similar mentalities and thoughts
Never the less, Excellent post! I plan to visit this blog from now on, on a regular basis

RoxboroCarpet Cleaning of AL 12:28PM January 04, 2010

Excellent posting , You absolutely hit the
mark with this, I just don't understand why people quite get it.
I'm not for sure how many people I've talked to concerning this very
thing in the past month, and they just don't understand.
Never the less, Excellent post!

BrandonS of AL 4:36PM December 14, 2009

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QKzjciqCxRYMjiQNRgH of 10:08AM August 09, 2009

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soundtracks of AL 5:31AM July 17, 2009

"Everybody pulls through" is my uncle's advice when I told him I was worried about losing my job. It's true. Just don't give up and you'll pull through.
The reason I don't encourage more babies than you can afford is overpopulation. If you cannot afford, don't have one. Why? There are already too many people in the world and yes, only people who can guarantee a good home and time for their children should be parents. You cannot spend all your time working just to feed your children.
And what is the future like for these children all fighting for jobs, space, etc ... If you already have enough children, don't have anymore unless you can afford all of them,
So I say if you're not financially stable, DONT HAVE A BABY!!!! It's not just about your need to be a mother anymore. We are one world and your decision will affect everybody.

lisan of CA 11:19AM March 02, 2009

I'm prenant now with our third child, we have a 3 yr old and 5 yr old. We never let money worries get in the way of our strong feelings for a big family. We alway make ends meet and still find a little extra for those "fun" things families build memories with. People in this counrty get sooooooo overly hung up on what brand thier clothes are even what kind of TV's and dishwashes they have is my house bigger than yours???!!! Who cares! Not your kids (unless YOU choose the PROGRAM them that wya!!!) buy second hand baby threads save on child care by having one patrent stay home those early years home cooking vs. fattening takeout and over priced resturants (that kids can't be kids in anyway! ). There are countless ways to make it all work. If you want it have faith explore your options and go for it. If you saw our payroll you'd never believe we can make it work but we do and still find money to save but most imoptant we are happy and happy with our lifestyle that's a must!

Mamma B of NJ 1:29PM February 17, 2009

All I want to know is how do the Duggars do it!!!! This article is making a big deal about 1 child, the Duggar's have 18! Gimme a break!

girl_with_brain of CA 5:45PM February 03, 2009

The only reason I was able to get a four is because I don't want children, which has allowed me to save, invest, and build a comfortable financial lifestyle. Oh, the irony. Hehe.

MJ of VA 10:01AM January 29, 2009

Expenses don't seem to cross the minds of most women until AFTER the baby is born. Very strange, indeed.
How about THIS question:
Do you refuse to use Birth Control because you find it too expensive or too inconvenient or both?
If you answer yes to any of these, there is no way is he!! you should be having a child. BC is a lot cheaper then a child. A lot less of a hassle as well. Go volunteer in an orphanage or daycare if you just HAVE to be around children.
Children cost a lot. That is the reality. Then again, there is always the gov't.......... (.) (.)

Betty of CA 1:04AM January 29, 2009

My husband and I both have advanced degrees, and careers that are not high paying, we had our first child by accident in grad school, we didn't buy ANY of the crazy baby stuff people say you need. No crib, no pack-n-play, no fancy seats and holders or baby bjorn, none of it. We had cloth diapers, and co-slept for a year, and skipped out on formula. We made our own baby food with a food mill, and since breast milk is free, our only expense the first year was some clothing and my lack of salary. It was fine and we were as unprepared as could be. Four years later, we are making more money, but have no vast savings, we have newer cars, better benefits and insurance, but according to this survey we are still only on the road to being ready for a baby. and we are about to have number 2. Compared to the children of wealthier parents at our son's school, our little boy is better adjusted, more independent, and better behaved. Money can make it easier to have a baby in some respects, but it is silly to imagine you need to have saved $5,000-$10,000 to responsibly have a baby. From what I can tell many of these $10,000 babies are growing up to be spoiled and bratty children.

professormama 12:29AM January 29, 2009