An unsent letter

[blackwing_angel]

*takes a deep breath* I'm frustrated, and annoyed, and angry, and hurt. I wrote a message on my Kemetic Orthodoxy board looking for help losing weight because Salem and I are considering having a baby - considering, y'all - and I don't want to be out of shape when the baby comes. So I mentioned that I can't go to a doctor as we currently don't have

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[renabka]

That really is a terrible thing that lady said to you. Best wishes with having a baby. My best friend is also trying right now and I know what an emotional rollercoaster it can be. The lady across the street suggests walking as much as you can to lose weight (preferably twice a day for 20 minutes each, briskly) and keeping it up through the pregnancy. And you should also start taking prenatal vitamins right now if you haven't begun yet.

As for what you need, don't believe the hype in advertisements. You probably can get everything you Truly need for under $100. Not kidding. The hospital is the most expensive part and if I could have a do-over, I would either choose birthing center or medical. If you can get state aid for the pregnancy and birth, you should. I just don't agree with the exorbitant cost of having a baby in this day and age, and personally don't mind if my tax dollars are supporting other women have babies that they will love and cherish.

Diapers can cost, but if you wipe baby with a wet rag instead of wipes, the cost goes way down. And also if you breastfeed the cost goes way down. It's all about finding other ways of child-rearing than the typical zillion-toys, zillion clothes, and zillion jars of formula and baby food.

Best wishes!
Ren

[blackwing_angel]

Thanks for your support, I really do appreciate it.