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.