[Mister Z]

One thing I think it's important to remember is that you need to be prepared to be spending in the range of (at least) $600 a month in childcare. It's a pretty good hit to the monthly expenses. Diapers and baby food do add up but daycare is what can really cost you. Don't forget about the fact that getting up (and staying awake) at 7am with the baby is going to be tough after you've stayed up until 2am at the tables. I like your idea of going after what you want to do, and if you can take care of yourselves by playing poker in the meantime then great. I would wait until you are more settled (ie. finished with school, working full time) before going ahead with kids though. Just my $.02. Good luck.