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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband and I are very early 30s; ~$300K HHI. We want kids but I have no idea how we are going to do it. I make more so can’t be a SAHM; my husband would not be a good SAHD. And even on that salary childcare will wipe us out.

This thread has been eye opening; thanks to all who posted. [/quote]

OP this thread is not everyone. First of all, you will absolutely not be wiped out by childcare on that income!! Similar income here and we live in a nice but small house close-in, have great vacations, eat out, kids do activities. normal normal normal. And while the balance can definitely be hard, I don't feel wiped out as some describe. Post-covid the more flexible schedules have made a huge difference. I will be honest I do kind of feel like I "have it all." At least my own personal "all" where I feel like i'm working an interesting job that generally does good in the world, but I have a lot of time with my kids and we live a happy family life. Could I be further in my career if I didn't have kids? Sure. But for me I wouldnt be as fulfilled and my current balance feels pretty darn good.

Probably good to be aware that yes it is hard, but don't let this thread get you too down.[/quote]

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