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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I will try to answer your question because DH and I actually had a $1500/month mortgage on our first house and that was before we had kids, so no childcare costs. I was making ~$35K and DH was making ~$80K when we bought the house, when we sold five years later we were up to ~$45K and ~$120K which was VERY comfortable with that mortgage and some student loans as well (maybe $800/month? it's been a while.) We paid cash for a 3-series, did a summer share at the beach, and took one two-week European vacation and another to California during this time period without really watching our money at all.

Ugh, why did I buy this house and have kids again?

Just kidding.[/quote]

Thanks! This provides perspective and some relief. I appreciate the straight forward feedback.
 
Since my marriage ended it's been tighttighttight. Re-entering the workforce as a single mom of two is, frankly, pretty scary business. It's nice to know that I may have some breathing room pulling in a more moderate salary. My idea of comfortable is being able to buy something when my kids actually need it. Right now, I buy ahead when things are on clearance and pray I got the sizing right.

Thanks again for the info. You paint a hopeful picture.

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