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2018: Saving for Wedding and potential IVF

coastalchick · 2018-01-05 12:40:13

As it's a new year, I thought a new diary was appropriate. Plus, I was glad to see the back of 2017 so didn't really want to carry on a new diary. About me: turning 40 this year, engaged, 1 cat. 2017 was a strange year. Ups: OH and I bought a house and got engaged, Downs: Cat had to have 3 surgeries (though he is fine now)…

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ImpulseSpender Posts: 195 Forumite

20 October 2018 at 11:57PM

Congratulations!

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enthusiasticsaver Posts: 16,262 Ambassador

21 October 2018 at 7:07AM

Congratulations coastal. Glad all going well.

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21 October 2018 at 7:48AM

Congratulations, lovely news. Enjoy those early days, they are so precious even if sleep deprived.

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