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Originally Posted by Xanthus
As everyone knows, I've got a kid on the way. We're expecting in April. I'm just trying to debate if I need to get a second job or not. Something part time. I hear newborns are expensive. How expensive are they? I'm only asking members who have kids, or have friends who have kids.
Thanks
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You also need to consider unexpected costs. A sick child is costly if they need to go to the hospital, take expensive meds, have continual problems, etc. My daughter cost us doctors visits for normal sick kids. My son was born very sick and spent 75 days of his first year in and out of the hospital (including 20 days in the NICU). He had other hospital admissions, physical therapy, speech therapy, vision therapy, psychiatrist, tutoring to get through school, etc, BUT today he is thriving at the local community college and doing very well!
Best wishes!
DaffyKD