Wow! How expensive

Jill
Sat with my OH last night to work out our finances for when the little one arrives, I have been so naive! 
I can believe how much well not so much you get on maternity. No support because we both work, 
I want a year off to bond and spend time with the baby but I'm having to save thousands to just make sure I'll have money to pay bills when I'm off. 
Any one else get the shock of their lives?!