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You have received some great advice re 2nd job, coupons, daycare, etc. Save as much as you can now so that you can be around to help with the newborn.
If you are willing to accept hand-me-downs, let your family, friends and neighbors (even colleagues) who have older children know. Our neighbors started leaving stuff on the front porch: baby bathtubs, bouncy chairs, maternity clothes, etc. My colleagues gave us pack-n-plays, clothes, a high chair, etc. People just wanted to get it out of their homes ;-) We received so much that we were able to give some duplicates away. In the first year you need some gear for a very limited amount of time because the baby outgrows it so fast.
Breast feeding is the best for mom and baby. But it can be frustrating at first. YOU can make a difference in how successful the mom is.
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