“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

WannabeFree

Thank you BusyMee will call them tomorrow - it looks like just for heart families though, will call them. Will also speak to Family fund again after next week when we are back home. The holiday still happening would be amazing.

Thank you EG. The neighbour is away on holiday or I think she would have helped at least one day after school.

I was thinking toast as I'm sure there was a toaster last time - there wasn't a fridge though that could be used for food though.

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WannabeFree

Thank you Tea, going to have a look at cup a soup didn't think of that Could get those before we go. The smalls will want 'real' food but it's a good idea for me thank you.

Everyone is in bed

I am so close to joining them My heads all over trying to work things out for next week and the best way around it. I don't want to have to leave youngest on her own

I think I've planned as much as I can until I'm there. Wrote everything down we need to remember etc. Tomorrow we have an early appointment so will be an early morning but then I think an easy lazy afternoon is the plan. The smalls can do crafty things and I will meal plan for the weekend.

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joeyjimbles

When DS2 was in hospital a couple of years ago, the tv was free for him - as many episodes of CBeebies as you could take and the main 5 channels were free for a 4 hour period - obviously this differs with each hospital trust but it might be worth you finding out before you go. Some even offer free WiFi but again that's different depending on the Trust - where we are they charge, 30 miles south it's free.

teafor2

There's no answer really is there you just can't be in two places at once. Will DD2 be OK being left as long as she knows you're just picking the other 2 up and won't be that long? It's very difficult with no support. xx

WannabeFree

21/02/19
Debt
Council Tax £0
Credit card £0
Rent arrears £0
Court Costs £494

Total £494

Weekly Out - Budget now
£99.10 to rent Paid
£5 to Court costs Paid
£25.60 to this years council tax Paid
£15 Gas
£15 Electric
£11.40 Water Paid
£5.60 TV License Paid
£2.50 for phone credit Topped up today!

£3 Snack (£2 youngest won't be in but will have childcare costs for breakfast club and after-school care.

Bank Balance now £3.94

Tomorrow I will do the Gas/Electric.

I'm thinking for 3 days
£54 for school + £2 Snack
£24 for dinner for smalls for the 3 evenings (looked and it's at least £4 each - will take juice and use tap water for drinks)
£10 coffee (1 a day) Shouldn't be budgeting this really
£15 Not sure about dinner for me, will try to grab toast I think but £5 a day should more than cover 'something'

£27 Travel - hoping to taxi to school but walk back and then walk to collect and taxi back - I will make it the smalls won't that early/late! Could be more this is minimum.

Must remember to call and change my own appointments around next week.

WannabeFree

joeyjimbles wrote: »

When DS2 was in hospital a couple of years ago, the tv was free for him - as many episodes of CBeebies as you could take and the main 5 channels were free for a 4 hour period - obviously this differs with each hospital trust but it might be worth you finding out before you go. Some even offer free WiFi but again that's different depending on the Trust - where we are they charge, 30 miles south it's free.

Childrens channel is free 7am-7pm (normal channels/internet is a 'top up' and choose a package) have topped my phone up though so should have enough data on my phone to last us.

teafor2 wrote: »

There's no answer really is there you just can't be in two places at once. Will DD2 be OK being left as long as she knows you're just picking the other 2 up and won't be that long? It's very difficult with no support. xx

She should be asleep in the morning when I leave for school and I think she'll be okay in the evening - She doesn't have much choice I just hope we get a room so the other two can stay too otherwise I'm not sure who I'll dump them on :rotfl:

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teafor2

Don't you know if you've got a room or not :eek: It'll be a bit late in the day to try and find somebody to have them won't it or do you have a back up plan - even if you don't really want to use it

HairyHandofDartmoor

Cup a soups and noodles are a great idea of TF2's as toast won't give you enough energy to cope with everything. Also the smalls will worry about you if they see you're not eating properly. Can you take bananas too? They are quite cheap, filling, very nutritious and don't need a fridge. Coffee is a legitimate expense .

I agree with whoever suggested the Joseph Rowntree Trust, they may be able to help.

I hope it all goes well. Try not to worry!

WannabeFree

No we don't even know if there is a bed yet Tea :cool: Have to call Monday morning!

Have updated my lists tonight because tomorrow is an early start

I'm waiting for the washer with the mop in! Then I can go to bed - Did I say I love my bed! I didn't realise just how much I was missing out.

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Thank you HH going to have a look at the trust tomorrow along with the one Busymee linked

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HairyHandofDartmoor

We cross posted . I'm glad you love your bed .