Going in to the doctor for a false alarm: $2,000
Having a labor-side view of Kinnick Stadium: $10,000
Spending two nights in a hospital room: $5,000
Having your newborn son poked and prodded: $7,000
Spending six nights in the NICU: $23,000
Having health insurance: Priceless!
Just in case you were thinking about having a baby:
Delivery and spending a week in the NICU comes out to approx. $45,000. Thankfully we payed a lot less than that 🙂
Having a fantastic son and wonderful wife: best thing in the world!