Can we afford to SAH?

[Anonymous]

Yes, it sounds like you can SAH. Look at how much you are spending per month and compare that to your DH's take home pay, then add in income from the rental properties. You could just sell a property if it doesn't work out.

[Anonymous]

Yes. That being said, make sure you have money set aside for repairs to the rentals and vacancies. Because that will happen.

[Anonymous]

Just factor in preschool at 3, otherwise costs are negligible.

[Anonymous]

move to DC (but keep the virginia home and rent out for 4 years) so your kid can get free pre-k in DC and then go back to VA when your kids is ready for public school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trust that God will find a way to provide when you make the choices that are right for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trust that God will find a way to provide when you make the choices that are right for you.

This is just the worst advice! What about all those folks living in poverty?

This advice also left me completely stunned.

God isn't going to manage your budget and keep your DH gainfully employed.

If you're a lawyer, you should have the skills to start a spreadsheet and figure it out. Google some websites that list typical kid costs. Maybe God can then review your work for you and double check your formulas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course you can stay home. For kids, plan on about $20 a day for activities and you will be fine.

This is very helpful, thank you. If I SAH, will I still need to hire a nanny/baby sitter?

WTF? You sound too stupid to have kids. Do them a favor

[Anonymous]

If you think that God is not with each and every one of us in the hour of our greatest need, then you would be wrong. God is with the boy you have pictured, and hopefully your picture will serve as a reminder to everyone who sees it, that we must affirmatively do something ourselves to feed the hungry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trust that God will find a way to provide when you make the choices that are right for you.

This is just the worst advice! What about all those folks living in poverty?

This advice also left me completely stunned.

God isn't going to manage your budget and keep your DH gainfully employed.

If you're a lawyer, you should have the skills to start a spreadsheet and figure it out. Google some websites that list typical kid costs. Maybe God can then review your work for you and double check your formulas.

Bwah hah hah! Surely you must know lawyers are notoriously terrible at math!