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Marathons, Money and Motivation

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  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    I would definitely chase it up- I can understand why you are worried
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/25
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    doodledo wrote: »
    Have you raised the scan issue with your midwife she may be able to ring up and get you an appointment?

    I dont have a midwife :confused: Havent had a date sent for my booking in appointment despite repeatedly calling my gp, who I have to go through to get it.
    DH phoned the maternity ward yesterday and had a rant and they apparently promised him that they would call me today.
    My lovely mum however said if Ive not heard by thursday she'll give me the money to go and get a private scan done, but its a lot of money, and its something Im entitled to free of charge, but i just really am peeved with it all now.....

    Still feeling pretty rough although managed to keep my dinner last night but again have managed to stay in bed till midday....
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    I sympathise - it is bad enough being sick without worrying on top! Hope you manage to get sorted with the scan and for the move. I think a change of scene and to be back near family could do you the world of good
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/25
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    thanks hun

    b*gger just wrote a massive long reply and managed to press some secret key combination which has deleted it..

    but in short yes you're right, just wish we had some good news on a job for DH and then I wouldnt be so worried
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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    eurgh

    still feeling pretty bleurgh but got out of bed earlier today which is something, and on another positive note I finally got to speak to someone at the hospital!!!!
    Expecting a phone call back in the next half an hour, and they should be able to sort me a scan out in the next 2 days according to the midwife i spoke to.
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    and in less than 10 minutes im booked in tomorrow at 9am...

    and now ive started a small freak out in the living room...... EEK!
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • too_much_debt
    too_much_debt Posts: 3,218 Forumite
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    CAFCGirl wrote: »
    and in less than 10 minutes im booked in tomorrow at 9am...

    and now ive started a small freak out in the living room...... EEK!

    That is great CAFC - well done on getting one so quickly, glad they are being a bit more helpful.
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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    now im just nervous, and having a small panic that it'll end up like last time.....

    she was really apologetic, apparently a letter was sent to my old address, despite me changing my address over 2 months ago with my gp, but she also said theyve only just updated my notes from when i went to a&e!..... which was about 7 weeks ago......

    Phew, must try to breathe, deep calming breaths LOL
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • doodledo_2
    doodledo_2 Posts: 4,676 Forumite
    Fab news will have everything crossed for you tomorrow :D
    Proud to be dealing with my debts - DFW No: 712

    03/09/09 - DEBT FREE AT LAST :D
    Racing Hypno to Save - £10/£5000
  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    have also kept everything crossed for you for today caf. hope it all went well for you xx
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