The article stated she also gets an additional $65 (I think from WIC). So that's $345. At first I thought, 'that sounds doable.' But when I break it down to roughly $86.25/wk it started to sound tight. Considering a can of formula is about $25 for a big can (does that sound right? I nurse my baby so I'm not sure) and then to buy diapers that would leave $50ish/wk. That's also assuming a can of formula lasts a week and I'm not sure it does. It still sounds doable to me but I could see where it could get rough by the end of the month - esp without proper planning (and coupons!)
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