Hey Jay..my advice is whatever you sit down and try to figure out expenses as far as any medical, basic supplies, food, clothes, etc...take that number and double it to be on the safe side. It might not come all at once but trust me it adds up. We just started our son at toddler school and it's $600/month for 3 days a week!
My other advice to you is don't fall trap to all that marketing and brainwashing about what is good for your baby, how to raise her, what foods she should/shouldn't be on, etc. How long to breastfeed vs formula and so on. Do what you guys think is the right thing to do. Everyone will give you an opinion. Everyone is an expert on child development. Everyone knows whats best for YOUR baby. Don't spent too much money on clothes, they outgrow it too fast. Don't get too many toys, if your baby is anything like most babies, they will end up playing with everything but their toys.
Hope this helps. Hit me up or call me if you need more help. I also strongly recommend
www.babycentre.com as a resource.
ps: the first 6 months are pretty boring for a guy if you ask me. Once she starts interacting, getting her motor skills, recognizing your voice/face and starts smiling, that's when the fun begins
