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Need a finance goal in order to blog

June 11th, 2010 at 07:59 pm

I often lurk on this board and enjoy what you all have to share but I do not contribute because I don't know what to say. I used to be a frequent contributor a few years back because I was single and had 60K in debts that desperately needed support and accountability on daily basis (mostly under my old name gruntina). Now my financial life scenario is completely different. While I don't budget to the penny, I work within a reasonable guideline and am still debt free. I know this is all going to change when our little one makes his or her arrival sometimes in September.

I desire to have some sort of budget for the baby but it is really hard for me to understand what I need to do without experiences. I will be on maternity leave between 4-6 months and then I will have to return to work so daycare cost is definitely in the plan. I am just not sure how much everything cost (I know I am in for some rude awakening!) Part of it is that I am in some sort of naive denial that I am actually going to become a mom. This baby is planned but it was quite a journey to reach this point so it will still not feel real until I hold my baby in my arms.

This weekend I will start a new category on Nursery and Baby Gears to track my costs, frugal ideas and some snapshots of my progress. I think this is a baby step that will help me get blogging again and do some money minded exercises so I don't get too lazy and overspend.

Posted in Personal Finance | 6 Comments »

6 Responses to “Need a finance goal in order to blog”

  1. PatientSaver Says:
    June 11th, 2010 at 08:11 pm 1276287110
    1276287110

    I remember you, Gruntina! Has it been a few years already? Congrats on your pending birth.

  2. Phenomenal Woman Says:
    June 11th, 2010 at 08:13 pm 1276287227
    1276287227

    PatientSaver - yes, hard to believe its been a few years! I think I started on here in the year of 2002(under Gruntina).

  3. creditcardfree Says:
    June 12th, 2010 at 12:12 am 1276301570
    1276301570

    Congratulations!

  4. Jerry Says:
    June 13th, 2010 at 06:19 pm 1276453197
    1276453197

    It's certainly no cheap thing to have a baby, but the more you prepare the better you will be ready to lead yourself into the dramatically-altered life that is parenthood! We just welcomed our second child, a daughter, three days ago, and it's been a reminder of what a great and huge change it is to have a baby. Looking into the costs of things in advance will offer you some insurance against sticker shock, especially with child care. Good luck with everything!
    Jerry

  5. Looking Forward Says:
    June 13th, 2010 at 09:45 pm 1276465529
    1276465529

    I like the book "What to Expect the First Year". One of the chapters is abouth things you'll need or want. Some things I can think of off the top of my head: Clothes, blankets, bedding, crib and mattress, changing table, rocking chair, diapers, wipes, car seat, stroller, swing, bouncy chair, highchair, bottles, (if breastfeeding-nursing bras, breastpump), baby medications, ointment, baby wash, baby tub, diaper bag...
    A big baby shower can really help Big Grin We got enough clothes to cover our DS until he's 18 months!!!

  6. dmontngrey Says:
    June 14th, 2010 at 05:20 pm 1276536008
    1276536008

    I'm with you on not having much to say when finances are stable. Just not much for me to report on either. I check in here almost every day and make comments, but I spend more time posting on my coupon blog. It takes up so much of my time.

    Congrats on the baby on the way! How exciting for you guys! Smile

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