When I found out I was pregnant it was a huge surprise! I was told that I wouldn't be able to have kids with out medical help so, my plan was to adopt once I finished my Masters in Architecture. Welp, low and behold: February 2013 I found out there was a bun in the oven!
Mind you, I am completely Pro-Choice. I stand by that. And my choice had always been that if by some miracle I could conceive on my own I would do everything in my power to make sure that I could raise the munchkin to be an amazing person.
Granted I know there are different circumstances for every situation but when I found out I was pregnant there was nothing I could justify to myself to do anything but give this little leech the best home possible. I decided to switch jobs in the middle of my pregnancy to a higher-paying but also higher-stress just to make sure I could afford to stay out of work as long as possible after the baby was born.
So for all the single moms, stay-at-home moms, single dads or hey, even to the 2 parent households who are just curious to see how much a kid costs, here is my break down.
Initial Purchases
| Purchase | Location | Cost |
| Crib | Target | 159.99 |
| Stroller | Gift | 0 |
| Car Seat | Gift | 0 |
| Crib Mattress | Target | 79.99 |
| Rocker and Ottoman | Goodwill | 10 |
| Crib Sheet | Target | 16.99 |
Maternity Purchases
| Purchase | Location | Cost |
| Clothes | Target | 65 |
| Maternity Belt | Target | 32.99 |
