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Fallen off the wagon this month

What a month... 4 birthdays to get presents for, 1 new baby, 1 wedding and 1 christening. The expenses never stop.

I have also found out that I am pregnant- a complete shock and definitely not expected with this level of debt. The only comforting thing about this is that I'm only 7 weeks so have a long time before maternity leave- it also gives me an extra incentive to pay off as much as I can in the months that I have left.
Debt at highest May 2006: £27,472.24
currently: £13,353.25
DFW Nerd 178
Proud to be dealing with my debts

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  • LJD1_2
    LJD1_2 Posts: 2,173 Forumite
    Congratulations! Hope you get over the shock soon! xx
    January budget
    Nothing left!
  • tattooed_lady
    tattooed_lady Posts: 1,591 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    These things happen!! Don't worry too much. Big congrats on the pregnancy, hope you are feeling well xx
    Mortgage-free wannabe!
  • Mrs_Sparkle
    Mrs_Sparkle Posts: 1,805 Forumite
    Thank you! Yes, I am feeling well thanks with no morning sickness- just completely exhausted! Going to work from home tomorrow and find some more junk in the house to list on eBay... x x
    Debt at highest May 2006: £27,472.24
    currently: £13,353.25
    DFW Nerd 178
    Proud to be dealing with my debts
  • QueenB.
    QueenB. Posts: 1,083 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Sometimes the wagon just gets a bit full and there is just not enough room but the important thing is you have climbed back on.

    Big congratualtions on your wonderful news:T
    Success means having to worry about every thing in the world......EXCEPT MONEY. Johnny Cash

    Cross stitch Cafe member 81.
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    Great news...be gentle on yourself though! Just keep plodding away...
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • ozzyfan_2
    ozzyfan_2 Posts: 599 Forumite
    What a wonderful surprise for you Mrs Sparkle, many congratulations :j :T :j

    Have you seen jo_b's pregnancy money saving diary?
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=198214
    There's lots of money saving ideas & links in there which may be useful to you.

    Take lots of care of yourself :)

    xx
  • wow congratulations on the good news :j heres to getting the debt down before the new one arrives :)
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