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MSE Parents Club Part 13

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  • ManOnTheMoon
    ManOnTheMoon Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    3onitsway wrote: »
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    You don't need to press it you know. It comes on/off when you switch the engine on/off.

    That would explain my initial - "why the bleep isn't it doing anything" :rotfl:
  • redmel1621
    redmel1621 Posts: 6,010 Forumite
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    Ah that is about what I imagined:)

    I spent £120 this week, yes it has gone up because of extra nappies and formula. I usually try and stick to £100pw, that is for all 6 of us and cat and BIG dog, plus all toiletries/household stuff....I was thinking even that is too much but I can't see me being able to knock more than a tenner off at most
    Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
    Nothing is going to get better. It's not.
  • redmel1621
    redmel1621 Posts: 6,010 Forumite
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    Need to go feed tired baby, hopefully will be back soon xx
    Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
    Nothing is going to get better. It's not.
  • ManOnTheMoon
    ManOnTheMoon Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    redmel1621 wrote: »
    Ah that is about what I imagined:)

    I spent £120 this week, yes it has gone up because of extra nappies and formula. I usually try and stick to £100pw, that is for all 6 of us and cat and BIG dog, plus all toiletries/household stuff....I was thinking even that is too much but I can't see me being able to knock more than a tenner off at most

    Oh good, i'm not abnormal (in that way at least).

    £120 is fair enough considering the new arrival. Things cost and i'm sure you budget as best you can, but it becomes more of a chore when you have a newborn as they take up alot of your time and when you are tired, looking for that extra few quid off takes more effort.

    Off for choccies and sleeping beauty.
  • Sarah_Joanne
    Sarah_Joanne Posts: 3,089 Forumite
    That's great news Susan. Here's hoping for a much easier ride for you this time :)

    Well my baby is now sleeping, or at least quiet. I went back up and he'd been sick :( Not sure if it was anything to do with the massive mouthful of bathwater he'd swallowed. He was lying flat on his back splashing about then decided to laugh and almost roll over, taking in a mouthful as he went. He didn't cough or splutter and I could hear him gulp it down. Oh well, he's ok now.

    Right well I am off to bake and I won;t be back until I'm done (or at least until the cakes are in the oven lol)
  • cazscoob
    cazscoob Posts: 4,990 Forumite
    brilliant pic Mel!!!

    I spend £110 a weeks on shopping but do try to do it once a fortnight now as its too stressful and that way i make sure things are used up and nothing is wasted. I did bulk buy on nappies and wipes so wont have to buy until christmas lol! so that leaves a little extra for goodies and treats.
    I dont think your weekly spend is too bad MOTM as a few of your girls are older so i guess they eat 'adult' sized portions. I do find spending money at the butchers is worth while as it lasts longer/doesnt shrink/tastes amazing compared to supermarket meats? I have also been offered a whole Lamb from a nearby farm very cheap so i think i will need to clear the freezer out and eat lamb for a good few months lol!!!
    What's for you won't go past you
  • jillie1974
    jillie1974 Posts: 6,997 Forumite
    fantastic news Susan :D

    Kian gone off to bed not had any tea as he refused the spoon and wouldnt eat any pasta either. Due a bottle around 10ish. he's had 19oz since 4am which is less than usual. not sure whether to give him a bottle if he wakes or try and settle him.with no bottle if he wakes again or gve him say 3oz then keeping 3oz for later. DH not much help just went 'yeah' when i asked him. :mad:
    'Children are not things to be moulded, but are people to be unfolded'
  • cazscoob
    cazscoob Posts: 4,990 Forumite
    Congrats Susan thats brilliant news!!!
    What's for you won't go past you
  • Congratulations Susan :T


    3 - I am being thick. I can't find the stokke woman that we need to send a message to?

    Jillie - sorry hun, I missed the bit why you are trying to cut down on K's milk?
    r.mac wrote: »
    please listen to MFD - she is a wise woman :D
    Proud Mummy to the gorgeous Benjamin John born 14 March 2009, 8lbs 14oz
    A new little seedling on the way, due 30 September 2012
  • 3onitsway
    3onitsway Posts: 4,000 Forumite
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    MFD I couldn't find her on the Stokke page, but did a person search, she's the only one.

    Curry has arrived and been demolished! Just waiting for J to finish then we're all going to bed.
    :beer:
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