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Surprise baby!

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BeeMumof3 · 06/11/2023 12:17

Hi guys!

So we have a surprise baby! A very unplanned but loved and wanted baby!

But the the financial fears have set in. We were very determined that we were complete with our family so I didn’t save anything after our 3rd so is 19 months old.

I do the whole co-sleep, cloth nappy, unfortunately I am unable to breastfeed due to a medical condition. Clothing I’m not too worried about sleepsuits and vests until 12 months old.

But we are going to need a new car, we will need to move house as we are only in a 2 bedroom house and also looking into the future an extra person to feed while we are already struggling with the cost of living.

Basically I’m asking! Will we be ok? Any tips? At the moment we are comfortable, struggling but surviving.

OP posts:
Rainbow1901 · 06/11/2023 18:07

Sign up to all the Baby sites such Pampers, Boots etc then you'll get samples and vouchers for baby bits. Money saving Expert also has advice under the 'family' heading.
Congratulations by the way too!!

Decafflatteplease · 09/11/2023 17:17

Hi @BeeMumof3 how are you feeling now? I'm also a carer and we have 4 DC on one (my husband's) salary. We also co sleep cloth nappy etc.

If you have any questions ask away!

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