Comments on: Getting pregnant is trendy.

By: camorra

camorra — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:48:54 +0000

The childcare number is way too low. My parents paid 150/week when I was in preschool 17 or so years ago and that was one of the least expensive places in my area. When I was really young and had a nanny, it cost a LOT more than 1330 a year.

By: Dr. Faith

Dr. Faith — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:49:41 +0000

I'm so glad Jake commented on your grammar, because I would have here otherwise. =)

By: Brad @ EOD

Brad @ EOD — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:07:02 +0000

I think the numbers are a tad bloated myself, but even if they aren't I will say this- they are worth every penny!

You'll agree when you one day decide to have your little mini debt ninja.

We are going to have another little EOD running around come October. Well maybe he won't be running around but you know what I mean.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:58:38 +0000

@Rebecca our bundle of joy mentioned in the post just started smiling and I cant tell you how much we love to just sit around and stare at her. I agree with you, they are worth every single penny and more. There are late nights and expenses but it is all worth it (at least till they get all bratty and preteen jk

@Ninja hey man thanks for puttin this up again it is that time of year. Living in utah, it seems like baby makin is a full time job around here and everybody's hirin haha the hospitals must make a killing in this area

By: Punch Debt In The Face

Punch Debt In The Face — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:57:17 +0000

epic fail on my part Jake. Thanks for pointing out my flaws!!!! HAHAHA. Im an idiot and too lazy to fix it. I'm a debt ninja not a grammar ninja…didn't you read my about me?

By: Jake Stichler

Jake Stichler — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:52:14 +0000

Because I have absolutely nothing constructive to add to this, I will point out the spelling fail in your illustration. "No, you are fat makes you look fat?" C'mon, you're supposed to be a ninja!

By: Punch Debt In The Face

Punch Debt In The Face — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:57:40 +0000

Well that's good to know they are high. I figured the older they get the more expensive they are. I don't plan on having my kids work if they play sports and do well in school. If they don't play sports than they will get a job. We'll see though, maybe I'll sell my first kid on the black market?

Thanks for the input, you sound like a good mom!

By: RebeccaC

RebeccaC — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:12:11 +0000

I have three kids and I have to say I think whoever came up with the calculator either lives somewhere with a much higher cost of living than myself, or they are smoking crack.

Granted, I live in a rural community, we grow our own garden every year, we swap with friends and family for gently used kids clothes for the younger two and shop discount for the third, my husband hunts in the winter, and so on.

My childcare is almost three times the amount you have(my two youngest are not in school yet), the insurance is about right, and the rest are more than twice as much as we spend on each child. I'm sure some of these costs will go up as they get older, but some will go down. Especially when they begin working. Is it too early to put in an application for my 5 year old?

As for the question, are they worth it, my answer would have to be yes, every penny and then some. You can't put a price on the countless things they do to bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. As for those times when mommy is not wearing a smile, I'll just leave that for you to experience in your own time.