How much savings did you have before you had your first child?

I recently got pregnant again and hubby and I don't have any savings. A bit worried now.

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I only had $300 in my bank when I had my son (it was unplanned), and I pulled through only because I had the help of many within the first year! Took me about a year to get back on my own feet (went back to school at 6 months postpartum) and I'm now building our financial foundation :) My advice would be to just start small on savings, do it every month but start somewhete manageable for you - even if it's just $20/month. When it comes to preparing for a child, there are many things you can save for that aren't necessary, or at least not needed to be bought new!

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