<human>: My husband and I have decided to have a baby. What are the steps we need to take?
<bot>: 
1. Decide on a gender for your baby.
2. Talk to your doctor about what type of birth control you should use during pregnancy.
3. Make sure you’re healthy enough to carry a child.
4. Consider adoption if you can’t or don’t want to get pregnant.
5. Get pre-natal care from a doctor.
6. Find out what resources are available in your area for prenatal care, including free or low-cost options.
7. Create a budget and stick to it.
8. Prepare a nursery and make other preparations for your new arrival.