Hello! I'm new here. My husband and I are thinking of beginning to try soon. However, I find myself constantly reevaluating finances. I want to be able to just jump in and do it! Emotionally, I'm so there.
My question is: what do you really need in order to sustain a baby on your own (no help from parents, etc). How much do you really need saved and what should you expect to spend monthly?
I do have a job that should give me flexibility, but I won't have any paid maternity leave (and will have to arrange for a sub for my work). So, I do know we need to plan to save for when I won't be able to work. I'm hoping to keep my not working to a minimum, but I really don't know what that time frame would look like, realistically!
Thanks for your help on this very personal question. I've been googling, but I haven't found much that I've found useful.
My question is: what do you really need in order to sustain a baby on your own (no help from parents, etc). How much do you really need saved and what should you expect to spend monthly?
I do have a job that should give me flexibility, but I won't have any paid maternity leave (and will have to arrange for a sub for my work). So, I do know we need to plan to save for when I won't be able to work. I'm hoping to keep my not working to a minimum, but I really don't know what that time frame would look like, realistically!
Thanks for your help on this very personal question. I've been googling, but I haven't found much that I've found useful.