Hi.. any SAHM? wondering how u all can cope financially? Hope u all can answer my qns. 1) How much is the whole family expenses like each mth? 2) How much does ur spouse earns? 3) Got give u pocket money since u not working? 4) Do u still give ur parents allowance? thank u.

hello, I am a SAHM since beginning of the year. 1. family expenses: - housing loan (I still co-pay via my CPF, husband tops up cash if there is extra savings we have) - marketing/ grocery: approx $500 - bills (hp, internet, utilities) - $300 - misc - $100-200 2. though I am SAHM, I try to do some freelance design work. these money will go into savings or shopping (for baby & myself) 3. $500 cash for marketing. have access to common account which he tops up every month. also have a sub card. if not enough cash for the month, will ask for more. 4. yes. I still give $500/mth to my parents