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At six months pregnant, juggling cravings and a full-time job, I expected love and support. But instead, my husband Dan handed me a piggy bank with a note saying \u201cSAVE UP\u201d for maternity leave.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, babe!\u201d he called as I waddled in. \u201cHow was work?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLike being a beached whale,\u201d I groaned, kicking off my shoes.<\/p>\n

Dan laughed, eyeing my shopping bag. \u201cWhat\u2019d you get?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA maternity dress that doesn\u2019t make me feel like a sausage,\u201d I said, pulling it out.<\/p>\n

His expression shifted. \u201cWhoa, big spender! You should start saving.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor what?\u201d I asked, confused.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor when you\u2019re not working after the baby comes. You\u2019ll still need to cover your half of the bills.\u201d<\/p>\n

I blinked, sure I misheard him. \u201cWait, you expect me to contribute the same while on maternity leave?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExactly!\u201d he said, beaming.<\/p>\n

I felt like I was in a bizarre reality.<\/p>\n

Later that night, I found the pink piggy bank on my nightstand with a Post-it: \u201cSTART SAVING, MOMMY!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDan?\u201d I called. \u201cWhat\u2019s this?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s for your savings,\u201d he grinned.<\/p>\n

I decided if he wanted to play this game, I\u2019d play and win. I tracked every penny spent on my pregnancy and created a spreadsheet titled \u201cThe True Cost of Growing a Human.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, Dan,\u201d I called one evening. \u201cHow much does it cost to pee 17 times in one night?\u201d<\/p>\n

He looked confused. \u201cUh, what?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJust estimating the water bill,\u201d I replied sweetly.<\/p>\n

As days passed, my list grew, including items like \u201c3 a.m. existential crisis.\u201d Finally, I printed a detailed invoice of pregnancy expenses.<\/p>\n

When Dan came home, I handed him the invoice.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegina\u2026 what is this?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s your half of the pregnancy costs,\u201d I said cheerfully.<\/p>\n

His jaw dropped. \u201cThis can\u2019t be right.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, it is,\u201d I assured him, including a line for \u201cmental anguish caused by husband\u2019s financial demands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dan stared, then sighed. \u201cI\u2019ve been an idiot, haven\u2019t I?\u201d<\/p>\n

I nodded. \u201cThe biggest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over the next weeks, I became a pregnancy accountant, logging every expense. Dan\u2019s eyes widened as the total grew.<\/p>\n

Finally, one morning, he raised his hands in surrender. \u201cI get it. I really do.\u201d<\/p>\n

He started taking on more chores and accompanying me to doctor\u2019s appointments.<\/p>\n

One evening, as we relaxed, Dan cleared his throat. \u201cI owe you a big apology.\u201d<\/p>\n

I raised an eyebrow. \u201cI\u2019m listening.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was so focused on finances that I forgot what\u2019s important. I\u2019m sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n

I squeezed his hand. \u201cFrom now on, we\u2019re in this together. No more 50\/50 nonsense.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, can I tear up the invoice?\u201d<\/p>\n

I nodded, grinning. \u201cOn one condition.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe get to smash that piggy bank together.\u201d<\/p>\n

With great ceremony, we shattered the piggy bank. As we swept up the remnants, Dan smiled. \u201cI think I learned an important lesson here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh yeah? What\u2019s that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNever underestimate a pregnant woman with Excel skills!\u201d<\/p>\n

I let him tear up the invoice, but we agreed he would cover all expenses during my maternity leave. That piggy bank now serves as a reminder that in marriage, just like in parenting, it\u2019s about being a team.<\/p>\n

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