How are you doing on one income???

[squidipa]

Squidipa- you just made me cry... I can really relate to what you're saying-we've got about 5 companies threatening legal actions for overdue bills!
I had to choose between Conditioner and tampons the other day... ended up throwing away underwear cause my hair looked like a bad 80's do...

Oh the movies... I wanted to see Harry Potter and we never got there... my hair is so split I have to wear it in a plait all night and day otherwise I can't even brush it!

Where does it end???? We're all doing such a great job, so why isn't there a mummy fairy to come lend a hand????

Oh gosh yep i get ya wanna hear soemthing bad..we need razors and needed them for some time now there is one left and thats hubbie is i have been using hair clippers/ mustash trimmer on my legs and armpits But with all that being said we do have food in our cupboards. Yes i Know not maybe the foods my body is craving or foods i wished i had but still food. I been dying for banana's and fresh ham But wont be happening anytime soon.

My hair yes its becoming so hard to brush been about 1 year since its been cut, i just tigh it up in a bun and try to forget it. Its a growing time for us but we will get threw it and so will you sweet

[Ella]

Wow sounds like you guys are in a similar position to us. Yep 1 year for my hair too, but at least Orlando has toys and nappies and a house, that's all I really care about.

Where about in QLD are you? we could meet somewhere for a coffee if you're close to me?? I'm in Ormeau...

[squidipa]

Ella i gotta ask hubbie where u are lol then ill post back k sweet

[Ella]

Squidipa- that's fine, Ormeau is about 20 minutes south of Brisbane, 10 minutes from the Logan Hyperdome...

Make any sense?

[Amity]

I only have one income - mine. I'm a single Mumma to two boys, and have them effectively fulltime. I don't get Child SUpport from the XH. Until this year I had both in fulltime daycare.

How did I get through - by making sacrifices, just like you guys. I lived with my parents until 6 weeks ago. I didn't buy anything I didn't absolutely NEED. I saved every cent that I could. And now, over 3 years since I left XH, I now own my own little unit. Sure, life is difficult and I do worry about finances A LOT, but now that my eldest is in school, I don't have quite the same expenses. And when my youngest starts school, life will be a lot less expensive!

Wishing you all the best!

[Bathsheba]

We're getting by with just the one income. Like the rest of we also make sacrifices. I have only had my hair cut once this year. More than half my clothes are from the Op Shop. But we're ok. Next year I am thinking of returning to work... not sure if it will be worth it though. $350 each week in childcare alone... need to buy new work clothes... have to pay for before and aftercare for my 6yo... my teenage DD will have to go unsupervised after school (this worries me the most). Who knows... I think I might decide that 1 income is better than the extra stress of juggling work and caring for the family.

[Muffy]

I am a single mumma on one income (obviously lol)
It is TOUGH, every last cent is counted in this house
I can relate to a few of you though being chased by companies for overdue bills etc, Its such a horrible feeling.
Some days you really dont know how you are going to get through.