Panda - hope you come up with something you're happy with!

We are just managing with me being a full time SAHM. It just didn't suit for me to go back into teaching just yet, and i didn't think doing part time admin jobs would be financially more beneficial once you take into account cc and travel costs, etc.

Its a struggle, but we made some financial choices that have made it easier. It did mean some sacrifices, such as we are still renting and DH rides a 20+yr old motorbike to work. But we both think it worth it.

IHave you thought of doing some sort of party plan? i've been doing Tupperware since last January, and that has really helped - its probably not a part time wage equivalent but its been enough to ease things! I generally do around 2 parties a week, and organise them for when DH can have DD.

Mollycat - I've often thought about doing fdc, but not sure - is it financially worth it? I'll have 2 under 2, so I know that would limit the numbers I could have.