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Time to get serious!

I am very excited that i've got a baby on the way. It is now my goal to clear my debts before the baby is born! I am due on the 18th July. I am in a difficult place financially at the moment as I am only working op/t and my DH can't work until his work permit comes through (hopefully by Feb- please God)
Wish me luck!!!!
2022 Comp total (prizes + free spins): £494.81 #20 £12 a day Jan: £382.95/£372 #57 360 1p challenge: £17.70 £10 a day Feb: £571.09/£280 March: £311.96/£310

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  • Congratulations!!! And good luck xx
  • jak
    jak Posts: 2,027 Forumite
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    Thanks doll
    x
    2022 Comp total (prizes + free spins): £494.81 #20 £12 a day Jan: £382.95/£372 #57 360 1p challenge: £17.70 £10 a day Feb: £571.09/£280 March: £311.96/£310
  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    congratulations on your baby news, and well done for clearing off some the entries on your signature. You'll get there i'm sure.

    People may mention this but if you haven't already join your local freecycle, they often have very good baby stuff which may help you out and save what you need to buy, assuming you don't already have it.
  • mariagti
    mariagti Posts: 3,207 Forumite
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    Hi:hello: and congratulations! Having a baby due will moviate you to get on track in no time. ;)

    My sis in law just had a baby boy yesterday morning 2.30am and was out of hospital by 5pm in the afternoon! They told her at 10am she could go home!
    Make £5 a day JAN £121/175 FEB £283/175:j
    Weekly Grocery budget of £35! Jan £95.05/175 Feb £37.53/175
  • jak
    jak Posts: 2,027 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone. It is truely the biggest motivator ever!!!
    2022 Comp total (prizes + free spins): £494.81 #20 £12 a day Jan: £382.95/£372 #57 360 1p challenge: £17.70 £10 a day Feb: £571.09/£280 March: £311.96/£310
  • Mrs_Sparkle
    Mrs_Sparkle Posts: 1,805 Forumite
    Congratulations, how exciting! That's a really good incentive, although I see from your sig that you're already doing good things. Keep us posted so we know how you're getting on.
    Debt at highest May 2006: £27,472.24
    currently: £13,353.25
    DFW Nerd 178
    Proud to be dealing with my debts
  • jak
    jak Posts: 2,027 Forumite
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    Thanks. I'm applying for a ton of jobs to try and clear it faster. I'll let u no
    x
    2022 Comp total (prizes + free spins): £494.81 #20 £12 a day Jan: £382.95/£372 #57 360 1p challenge: £17.70 £10 a day Feb: £571.09/£280 March: £311.96/£310
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