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Jak's 'I will not spend any money on rubbish and I will pay off my debts' diary

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  • jak
    jak Posts: 2,027 Forumite
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    Sampson Temana was born on 26th July at 1.29 pm after 32 hours of labour! AWWWW! 7 pounds 8.5 oz and he's the best thing EVER!!!!!
    Will ost a pic when got time. He's awake now got to go...
    Thanks for all the support and kind words. I am so happy.
    J
    X
    ps. will never spend money again as can't stop looking at him....
    Don't even know where my purse is...money diet part 2?
    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
  • Tinkabell25
    Tinkabell25 Posts: 253 Forumite
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    Congratulations!!! Am glad you're happy, and well done on 32 hours.ouch! looking forward to the pic!! xx
    Debt to clear: feels endless...

    Weight loss to go: 42lb/13.5lb

    Maybe someday i'll be skinny, organised and debt free..
    :rotfl:
  • Cleosmum
    Cleosmum Posts: 2,673 Forumite
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    Congrats Jak, Welcome Sampson!
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,649 Forumite
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    Fantastic news Jak. Congratulations!!!
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • LilacPixie
    LilacPixie Posts: 8,052 Forumite
    YAY Corgratulation Jak.
    MF aim 10th December 2020 :j:eek:
    MFW 2012 no86 OP 0/2000 :D
  • Congragulations those first few weeks are lovley aren't they, the baby of course, the presents, the visits etc its all so special.

    Take care and enjoy
    xx
  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Congratulations Jak:j :j Welcome to the world Sampson:A
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • beckseven
    beckseven Posts: 877 Forumite
    Congratulations! I am really chuffed for you.
    HSBC Visa-High interest-£2349.23 Nat West £2605.18
    My Overdraft-£1500
    Barclaycard-1089.77
    Marks and Spencer card- 3331.30 next 92.67
    Total was 11066.29 now £10,968.15
  • Congratulations Jak, really happy for you and OH.
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • peb
    peb Posts: 2,001 Forumite
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    Great news. enjoy your time with him.
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