The Journey to Bankruptcy

I just posted a link to SWs blog  on my BMAC account.  She started the blog to chronicle her pregnancy with Bella Marie.  I noticed right away the amount of money spent during those days, weeks and months. 

Pay attention to the closet filled with tiny baby clothes. More than one child could possibly wear before outgrowing them. SW takes several photos of Bellas closet to show off her wardrobe.

There's the toys, walker, bouncy seat etc etc. The highchair and stroller purchased by Ronnie and Cindy Watts were by far the most expensive items. The stroller alone had a price tag of almost $600. The highchair was also expensive at $300.

Then take note of the concerts, restaurants, shopping, and airline tickets to NC and back. This all takes place in 2013. Immediately following the nearly $18,000 wedding SW had meticulously carried out in Novemeber 2012.

Bella was born in Decembern2013. By June 2015 the newlyweds filed for bankruptcy. CW said he was floored by their financial problems. This is because SW took immediate control over their shared finances the moment she became serious about dating CW.

Not only was Chris' life savings of $12,000 gone before their engagement in 2011, by the summer of 2015, he and SW were unable to pay their basic bills due to the staggering credit card debt.

These photos show some of the spending that ultimately resulted in their need for bankruptcy protection.