Rachael it is fine to vent here. I can see why you feel stressed.
I really don't have any new advice to offer. My husband and I worked oppsite shifts for 12 years so we didn't have to pay a babysitter. I also traded babysitting with other moms, when hubby was still in Army (it was like being a single parent) Being crafty I sold craft items at the flea market and street fairs. I taught puppy training classes and beginner's quilting classes. I went to church and met other young moms we traded play dates and babysitting. I learned I could save hundreds of dollars by clipping coupons and making a shopping list. I only grocery shopped. I stayed out of super stores that sold everything. I did not buy my tiny babies designer clothes or fancy stuff. They out grew all that too quickly. I took back most of cute pricey baby clothes that were shower gifts and got diapers instead. I breast feed and saved tons of money that way too. I prayed a lot. It will work out. Someday you will be giving advice to a new mom and your own hints.
In my opinion staying home with your son is well worth the financal sacrfice. I am so proud of my daughter in-law she is a stay at home mom by choice (she is a lawyer).
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