[quote author=shansen1984 link=topic=17550.msg1170807#msg1170807 date=1233425643]
Yes, kids equal expensive. I probably burn through 2,000 a month alone on him and I don't even have him go to daycare. I don't have assistance because our income is not in that bracket but it's killing me how much I spend. I swear the kid grows out of his clothes every month. I also have him on next step formula too - I know he's one and can go without but I feel like he's still too picky about eating. I will probably give him kids ensure later on - I have this nutrient OCD I guess.
Having a kid is like the hardest thing but the most rewarding (to me).
I mean f*uck if we made 100,000 last year - spent 20,000 on rent - approximately 10,000 in bills - 8,000 in groceries and I have 7,000 in the bank that equals 50,000+ missing. That's a lot of money to be spending. I rarely buy anything for myself either.
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I hate what the brackets are set at, and I hate that they don't take the cost of living into consideration either.