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  • Gemmzie
    Gemmzie Posts: 14,876 Forumite
    I am but shhhh don't tell OH!

    I blame all my friends for having them at the moment
    No longer using this account for new posts from 2013
  • Lucifa73
    Lucifa73 Posts: 7,726 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not broody. Having doubts about trying for a second. Hadn't realised how much I would enjoy going back to work and not sure I want to take another extended break...
    26.2.19/14.1.19: T MC 3629.26/3629.26 : VM 0% 1050/13876.59 : W 0% 100/1485 = 4409.26/18990.85 =25.17%
    28.1.19/28.1.19 Hubs 0% £400/£2,977 =13.44%
    SPC 2019 #073


  • katsu
    katsu Posts: 5,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    scaredy - great little cat

    I have flashes of being broody but I know I only want kids sometimes - I kinda envy divorced people as they get a single weekend, a weekend as a parent, a single weekend... IYSWIM. Sounds like a good option :D
    Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.
  • katsu
    katsu Posts: 5,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    I like having just DH and I at home. Kids next door are great, which helps - I also see how demanding it is for their parents.
    Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    Mine aren't such hard work now they're older but the emotional stress has stepped up.... It's nice to know they can cook a meal or do the ironing, change their own beds etc but some of their hormonal tear-fests leave me so worn out.
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • katsu
    katsu Posts: 5,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    edited 30 April 2010 at 7:44PM
    I'm tempted to treat myself to this: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/second-hand-clothes/459722

    Do you think it looks a bit thin and creased? It says it is wool. I like my pashminas to be cozy - what do you think?
    Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.
  • katsu
    katsu Posts: 5,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    I need a new purse but think this one may be wrongly described - I can't see where the zip up coin section is - what do you guys think? http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/second-hand-clothes/462454
    Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    The pashmina looks quite creased and thin....I think I have one in that colour that I don't use...I'll have a look and see if I can find it tomorrow - you're welcome to it if I can find it.
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,859 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Good news on interview lmc :)
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,859 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    The Radley shoes are totally yuk.Phew!!
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
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