if we had a baby now, how much would we get per f/n from centrelink?

[PumpkinZulu]

Honestly, we only have about $400 a month left after all is said and done. Babies aren't expensive. They start getting expensive I'd say around 2 or so, when there are more activities, go through clothes quicker, eat more etc. Affording a baby is very relative to your mindset Our daughter has so far had everything she could ever need, as well as much she could ever want.

Eta just realised this is in the Centrelink section. I would be hesitant about having a baby too if you definitely can't afford one on one wage. That was DH and I initially and it was very stressful. Now, DH works 6 days a week and if we lost my payment (which is almost nothing now anyway) we'd still be okay. My advice is to really examine whether or not oh can afford a baby one just your DH's wage. As I said, I believe how expensive a baby is is relative to how you look at it.