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Clearmydebts - Diary to keep me away from the path of temptation
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Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »You'll have to get some curries down you, what a good excuse eh?
Shame about OH's paternity but good that you can plan some nice things for the summer
Lol - defo. Already planning a lovely Thai takeaway on Sat night. Am not too bothered about the baby coming til my Mum arrives anyway. Then I will be wanting to have it!!!Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
DFD:Nov 22/June 22
Mortgage: €199,712
MFD: March 2042/July 20340 -
clearmydebts wrote: »Yeah, it is a shame but you can't put a price on him bonding with the baby and spending time supporting me. On a more positive note, he gets his new holidays from April 1st so we can plan for some nice weeks off during the summer and hopefully get away for a few days with the baby
That sounds lovely.DEBT FREE OCTOBER 2012!Proud to have dealt with my debts!0 -
Well I finally ordered the breast pump. They are so expensive :eek:
We have bought other things but don't know why I have been so unwilling to part with the cash for the pump! It's scary to think of how much we have spent on the baby this month. It is a bit like the week before your own wedding. You just keep handing money over. Ah it will all be worth it in the end though
On the plus side I now have £40 on my boots card so that will help to buy nappies, etc for the first while for the babyTotal (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
DFD:Nov 22/June 22
Mortgage: €199,712
MFD: March 2042/July 20340 -
hi cmd hope the baby comes soon
It sounds like things are going well and that you have things all planned out as much as you canAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/250 -
How much are they, out of curiosity? I can imagine how you feel though - it's one thing parting with your hard earned cash for pretty babygrows and cuddlies, but quite another for what looks to be a torture device for you!
Due date today!! Come on baby, let's see you!Weightloss: 14.5/65lb0 -
Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »How much are they, out of curiosity? I can imagine how you feel though - it's one thing parting with your hard earned cash for pretty babygrows and cuddlies, but quite another for what looks to be a torture device for you!
Due date today!! Come on baby, let's see you!
The one I got was £75 and that was after quidco cashback and money off vouchers from Boots - so it retails at £89.99. A few of my friends have them though, and they are the ones used in hospitals so they must be good
Yes, c'mon baby where are you???Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
DFD:Nov 22/June 22
Mortgage: €199,712
MFD: March 2042/July 20340 -
Hi CMD look forward to baby news - please pm me a piccie when it happens LOLAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/250 -
savingholmes wrote: »Hi CMD look forward to baby news - please pm me a piccie when it happens LOL
Will do SavingH!
Was woken up this morning at 6am with cramps but they disappeared after 2 hours and I fell asleep again. This baby is teasing me I thinkTotal (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
DFD:Nov 22/June 22
Mortgage: €199,712
MFD: March 2042/July 20340 -
Still here? Maybe the cramps are a sign of things to come? Fingers crossed!Weightloss: 14.5/65lb0
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Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »Still here? Maybe the cramps are a sign of things to come? Fingers crossed!
Hopefully! My Mam is over this afternoon so at least I will have some company during the week until the baby arrives. That should make the time go quickly!Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
DFD:Nov 22/June 22
Mortgage: €199,712
MFD: March 2042/July 20340
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