well ladies, money is so tight I am back to work full time from monday!! means getting up 4.45am and not home til 6pm and chloe goes to bed by 7pm at the latest so i will be really lucky to see her some days. not good. only got temporary increase in hrs til march at the mo but hoping it will be permanent.

never envisaged when i was pg etc that this would happen but the world is a different place to two years ago.

just wanted to let you know cos i may not be on as much as i have before.

Take care all and I will catch up when i can.

Lara xx

oh no poor you but you have to do what you have to do and st least you have had a year and a half with her.
we are only just scraping by with me being part time but at the mo we can just about keep our heads above water. xx

Hi hun, I've been full time since Lucas was 5 months. You get into a routine and it becomes normality. Not saying its easy but you come to accept it and so will Chloe. Big hugs hun, know how you feel xx

Woah Lara! That sounds harsh. Early start and late finish. You poor darling. Like N says, I guys you'll both get used to it and you're being realistic and responsible about your finances. Hope it goes ok and you're not too knackered x

poor you hunny! but money is a must and it will make you enjoy your time together ;-) it's tough being a mum lots of luck hun xxx

Awwww hugs honey. Not ideal but money's a necessary evil hey and at least you'll have a few more pennies for treats and trips to make the time you have together more special.
Will be thinking of you.
Xxx

sorry hon haven't been online in ages just seen this!
feel really bad for you, can't imagine how your gonna function but as the others have said money is essential & we have to do what we have to do.
i have started full-time but i'm ejoying it (so far)! xxx

hiya
I worked full time when lauren was born. I had to!!! It was hard but you just get into a routine. Weekends were specail though. I used to clean the house on a Sat morning nice and early and then spend the day with her. It was hard to juggle housework, ironing, work etc.. BUT one thing I did that I would recommend if you could possibly afford it is, I used to get some lady to come and iron once a week. She would iron for about 2 hours, clean the bathroom and change the beds! It made a huge difference and did not cost that much (bare in mind this was 18 years ago). My sister gets a lady in to do her housework (cash in hand) and its 6 pounds per hour. she pays her for 4 hours a week!!! Just food for thought for you!!!

dxxx