So I had a gall bladder ultrasound done. I don't know if anything showed up or not just because well, i think doctors refuse to call me or maybe they are actually quite terrified of me lol!
Anyways on to the baby subject!!
I was supposed to have ovulated ( according to online calculators) on October 29, 30, or 31. And my predicted period is on November 13-15. So I'm hoping this is a good sign: Haven't started menstrual cramping yet which i usually start to day about 1-2 days before I start. So, really hoping that's a good sign. :)
We aren't actually using any birth control as of this time. We are actively not preventing. I know. But, we would be fine with a baby. And people are constantly criticizing. That we won't be able to travel, go to school, or party. Even that shopping trips would be harder, money would be tighter, and yadda yadda yadda. I know these things.
First off you can still travel or move with a kid. It would be harder, yes. I'm not even going to try denying that fact but, it can be done. Sides personally I think it would be more fun traveling with a child because they look at the world through wide eyes, and experiencing things for the first time, would be exciting. Everyday boring places for us would be completely new and open for exploration.
Secondly I don't really feel called for schooling. And if I did later on it can still be accomplished especially in this day and age with technology. I could do it online, do half and half. There are nearby campuses. My hubby is working on schooling to better him, us and to better our future. If I would ever consider going to school, I would let him finish first to accomplish his dreams.
Third: I don't even know if I need to address this one. The smell of smoke is disgusting. I hate the taste of alcohol. I'm claustrophobic and have almost severe social anxiety (which isn't as bad as it used to be but, is still bad. I like get together. And I don't mind people who occasionally drink. I mean hubby maybe drinks a beer every 2 weeks -1 time a month. So yeah.
Fourth: I do agree. Shopping would be harder but, completely doable and not impossible. I guess my way of thinking is if people in countries besides America can do it for less so can we. We have one car, now whether or not that would change if we had a kid I don't know; but , I know it would be really tiring and hard if we had too pick hubby up at work at 1-2 a.m with a baby in the backseat. Getting the kid in the and out of the car seat, buckling unbuckling. With no sleep. Is doable and hard. But, once again can be done.
Fifth: Money is always tighter when you have a baby. And if we both were still working minimum wage then yes, it would be super tight. We are comfortable now. And have money to spare. I agree it would be harder on us then most, but, we are also pretty good at saving money. We do not have credit cards. So we don't have that bill(s). We do not have any debt. We rent. If we were to buy a house then yes, that would be OK. We eat a lot and have started eating at home more we save around, 20-30 weekly. We have been saving for a baby along time. Now after having a baby we would be in debt, but, i do not know anyone who is not in debt after having a baby. And yes we would get that debt down to the barest minimum before having any more children.
There are still things that need done before having kids. I need to lose 20-30 pounds. Hubby needs to lose 130 pounds, but ideally lose 50 pounds. We need to get in shape. Have started eating healthier. I take a prenatal everyday. Going to start taking fish oil....stuff of that nature.
It just drives me nuts that people can say babies cost alot of money. Which is not true. You can buy name brand clothing and buy baby food and use disposables. Or you can buy second hand for clothes, baby only uses them once. I can understand some nice outfits.
You could cloth diaper. You will save hundreds to even thousands of dollars by the time your baby is potty trained. Or if you use disposables get a good brand if your against cloth diapering or if you really don't have time definitely don't waste money and buy these. I'm not against people who are honest and say they don't have time especially in this hectic world. There are other ways to save. You could try doing half disposables and half cloth or cloth wipes.
You don't have to buy jarred baby food. That raises money too. If you have a food processor a ice cube tray with a lid and veggies and fruit, then you could make your own food. Saving money as well. Oh, and breastfeeding saves too. But, if you can't breastfeed then definitely get the best brand of formula.
But, secondhand stores are great for toys, clothes, sometimes you can find decent strollers, cribs, baby bathtubs. Strollers and cribs though make sure they are still safe because they might've been a recall item. Baby bathtubs, that just seems a bit gross to me, but, if you bleach it or idk it might be OK.
Anyways gotta clean now.....bleh
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