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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We bought a 2 BR townhouse inside the beltway, and then we had twins. Ha! So 2 in daycare and HHI of (gasp!) 110k. We make it work. We live in a school district that people turn their nose up at (FARMS! ESOL!) We don't eat out. We get haircuts at the HairCuttery, and we buy our clothes at Target and Kohls. While people may think whe are "the Poors," I have actually been poor and this ain't it.

For most of us, kids mean sacrifice. If you're not ready for that, wait to have kids. [/quote]

+1  And it isn't just financial sacrifice.  Your body will change its shape after pregnancy, even if you are the same weight- things will be in different places.  Your time will be sucked up by the child.  You will have to change priorities.  Needs come first, once everyone's needs have been met, then wants (hint- career paths are wants).  The baby/child's needs come first.  It will be 24/7/365/infinity.  It isn't like babysitting.  It isn't like having a dog.   You get what you get and you don't get upset (well, it is okay to get upset a bit, but you need to get over it and move forward).   Some babies/children have more needs than others.  Be prepared. Vasectomies are one of the best "push" presents around. :D [/quote]

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