Eggy Budget - and how we're doing

Having a kid was definitely NOT as easy as it seemed... then come the expenses!  Kinda feels like a bit of a money pit, but I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end!

Eggy money pit

Here's what we're budgeting to spend in preparation for the li'l gummy bear for the MAJOR items (I'll keep tracking & updating based on our actual spend, as I think it will be over this):

• Total Budget / Actual Spent    $  5,000     / $  1,635
• Crib  $     400     / $  450 Bonavita Peyton White Crib
• Mattress  $     150
• Bedding  $     100
• Dresser  $     600 / $       630 Bonavita Peyton White Dresser
• Changing Mat  $       -
• Glider Chair $     1300
• Closet Organizer  $     600      / $ 555 EasyClosets
• Bassinet (maybe)  $     100 / FREE from Ian/Marla
• Bathtub  $      35
• Baby Monitor  $      80
• Bouncy Chair  $      50 / FREE from Ian/Marla
• Breastpump  $     250
• Soft Carrier (Baby Bjorn)  $     100 / FREE from Ian/Marla
• Play Mat  $       - / FREE from Ian/Marla
• Humidifier  $      40
• Nursery Decorations  $     200
• Speakers for iPod  $     100 / FREE (Lisa's B-day gift)
• Diaper Pail  $      30
• Infant Car Seat  $     200 / FREE from Ian/Marla
• Stroller  $  1,000
• Clothes  $     200
• Burp Cloths  $      50
• Washcloths  $       -
• Bath Towel  $       -
• Bottles  $       -
• Receiving Blanket  $       -
• Misc  $     415