COST
|
ITEM
|
ESSENTIAL
|
GIVEN/
BOUGHT
|
Notes
|
$16
|
2 pairs Shoes, Books
|
N
|
B
|
Deseret Industries
|
$20
|
3 Month Clothing
|
N
|
B
|
Deseret Industries
|
$300
|
Bradley Class
|
Y
|
B
|
Natural Birth Class
|
$100
|
Crib
|
Y
|
G
| |
$69.99
|
High Chair
|
Y
|
G
| |
$159
|
Stroller & Carseat
|
Y
|
B
|
Babies R US
|
$100
|
Dresser
|
Y
|
B
|
Craigslist
|
$114
|
Bedding Set
|
Y
|
B
|
Amazon
|
$70
|
Bookshelf
|
N
|
B
|
Amazon
|
$68
|
Crib Mattress
|
Y
|
G
| |
$365
|
Cloth Diapers
|
Y
|
B
| |
$200
|
Clothing 0-2yrs Old
|
Y
|
G
| |
$253
|
Prenatal Care
|
Y
|
B
|
Before Insurance
changed we had to
pay a deductible.
Now Its 100% covered
|
| $0 Insurance Covered |
Labor and Delivery
|
Y
|
B
|
Depends on
Insurance Coverage,
where you deliver
|
Circumcision
|
Y
|
B
|
Insurance doesn't cover this
| |
$41.37
|
Wall Decals
|
N
|
B
|
Amazon
|
$26
|
2 Closet Organizers
|
N
|
B
|
Target
|
$24
|
4 Storage Bins for Clothes
|
N
|
B
|
Target
|
Bath Tub
|
Y
|
G
| ||
$11
|
Curtain
|
Y
|
B
|
Homemade w/ Table Cloth
|
$279
|
Breast Pump
|
Y
|
G
| |
$40
|
Diaper Bag
|
Y
|
G
|
Mom made this
|
$56
|
Clothesline
|
N
|
B
|
To Dry Cloth Diapers
|
$26
|
Bottles
|
Y
|
G
| |
$27.44
|
Baby Monitor
|
N
|
B
| |
$62.99
|
Take along swing
|
N
|
G
| |
$22.99
|
Johnson's Bathtime Set
|
Y
|
B
| |
$179
|
Kodak PlayTouch
|
N
|
B
|
To take pictures and record Noah
|
$19.69
|
Health Kit Safety First Deluxe
|
Y
|
B
| |
$7.99
|
Safety 1st Secure View Mirror
|
N
|
B
|
For car to see in back seat
|
$10.99
|
Safety 1st Roller shade 2 pack
|
N
|
B
| |
$44.99
|
Ultrasoft baby Carrier
|
N
|
G
| |
$15.99
|
Hamper
|
Y
|
B
| |
Sweater & Booties
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
| |
$10.99
|
Baby Ruler
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$12.99
|
Changing Pad
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$95
|
Bedding Set
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
Blessing Outfit
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
| |
$37
|
Shopping Cart Cover
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
Swaddle Blankets
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
| |
$19.99
|
Tub Toys
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
Block Set
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
| |
Bibs
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
| |
Onesies
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
| |
Clothing 0-2yrs Old
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
| |
$35
|
Blankets
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$12.99
|
Car Mirror
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$7.99
|
Safety Plugs
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$20
|
Wash Clothes
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$15
|
Sippy Cups
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$67
|
Bouncer
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$33.48
|
Fold Up Play Gym
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$57
|
2000 Wipes
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$10
|
Rattles
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$15
|
Towels
|
Y
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
$12.74
|
Bottle Drying Rack
|
N
|
G
|
Baby Shower Gift
|
Total: $3207.60
| ||||
Actually Spent By Us: $1840.46
| ||||
We were so surprised when we saw the total! I can't believe we have spent that much money. I didn't even know we had that much money at one point. Heavenly Father has truly blessed us abundantly. A special thank you goes to my older sister Amanda and her husband Corey. They have been so generous to us through this entire pregnancy. My niece is 18 months and no longer needs most of the baby stuff they have and so they have either given or lent us most of the things we have for Noah. It is a great system we have in place. Sean and I will use the stuff until Noah no longer needs it and then give it back to Amanda and Corey when they have their next child and it will just go back and forth from there. Genius right?! Yes I agree. The idea of having a baby might be intimidating when you see those kinds of numbers but it is definitely worth every penny. It doesn't make sense on paper, looking back at past bills and expenses compared to our income we can't figure out where the money came from to buy all the things needed but somehow it worked out. Sean and I are so grateful to all those who have given to help us. We know we couldn't have be as prepared as we are with out our friends and family and most of all our Heavenly Father.
That's definitely sticker shock I'd say! It adds up quick huh? The most expensive part of our first baby was the hospital bills for the her and I. Those added up to be about $3,000. Other than that, all of her clothes were hand-me-downs or given to us (babies need far less clothes than you would think, and they grow through them faster than is believable). Initially we only bought her 2 outfits to celebrate finding out she was a girl. She came home to our 20x22 foot garage with a little tupperware drawer with her clothes in it, a bin with diapers and wipes, a baby tub, and a port-a-crib. That is literally it! The only things we bought during her first 6 months were a bumbo chair and regular things like diapers, etc. We had no crib, no dresser, no bed set, no decorations, no monitor, no breast pump, no diaper bag. I was looking at your list thinking of all the things we survived without. Still, we were fine. Most of those things on your list would have been nice to have though (the breast pump! so worth it, except mine only cost us $140 with our second baby). Consider yourself blessed!! People were so generous and gave us so much though--our carseat, stroller, clothes, etc. I'm sure you're getting excited now that it's all coming together! We're excited for you!
ReplyDeleteThat's a big list!! I read pretty much every post you have but only log in once a week to comment haha. Checking your blog every day has become a habit because I enjoy reading it!
ReplyDeleteMelissa- Thanks for the input. It is a sticker shock, haha. I'm so happy our hospital bills are covered because I couldn't imagine affording anything else after that. That's crazy how little you guys had. I'm sure we could have saved money and not gotten some of the things we did but I just couldn't help it. It's good for people to know not all babies are that expensive lol. We are so excited to see you guys next month!
ReplyDeleteAdriana- Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy it :) I love posting. I read your blog all the time as well.
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ReplyDeleteWow! Your hospital bills are covered? That's got to be some awesome insurance! The $3,000 bills were after insurance paid their 80%, not including the insurance premium we paid that semester...of course I used an anesthesiologist and had a few more drugs than you will, and a few other complicated things, but still...expensive. I don't blame you at all for making Noah's room a beautiful nursery! It's something I've always wanted to do. Maybe for baby #3. :) I was just saying that it is possible to do it without much. So does that mean you're coming down to Tucson for the day in July??! :) Yay!!! I'm excited to see your cute pregnant self.
Yep! I am so happy that I have such great insurance. They are covering all prenatal appointments, the birth, hospital bills and everything. We just had to pay a co pay of $200 something. Oh and they don't cover the circumsision though so we will have to pay for that. I think its about $100 something. Yes! We are coming to Tucson. Thats the plan at least. I'm talking to my doctor today but I think it shouldn't be a problem seeing as its only 2ish hours away Sean said.
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