So happy to hear that your weekend was OK! Too bad about your mum, though. (Sorry, I don't know the history there, but I know that everything a mum says comes through twice as loud as words from others - extra helpful, or extra hurtful. Thankfully my mum and MIL are both the helpful sort.)
So the seduction went OK from his end? Not so great from yours?
Why on earth would you bother going for an interview for a job you're not interested in? Or does it have future possibilities? Anyways, I would put that all far from your mind until after the baby. Just focus on finishing up your current work, and preparing for labour, birth, and adjusting to your new role. That will certainly be plenty to handle for a while! BTW - what would you teach if you decide to go that route?
How's the car shopping coming? I guess maybe that's your DH's way of buying "baby stuff" - it's just "manly" baby stuff. We had a panic with that when our first was born too - we drove a pick-up truck before - no back seat. And we sold it for less than we owed on it, which really stunk, but we got a good, reliable little used car which has been very good to us, and is now all paid off. The debts can definitely be stressful , but we found it amazing how every month we just made it through, and everything was fine!
About the tax allowances and stuff - our government gives a fair bit depending on your income. I know of one family that had 4 little ones, and their dad didn't have a great job, and between the "supplement for working families" and the tax credit they were recieving $900/month, which now will have increased to include the child care supplement. But our taxes are pretty brutal too. Income tax is 25-30%, and then there is a 6% government sales tax, and a 7% provincial sales tax. So you win some, you lose some.
Out of curiousity, what is health care like in England? Here all doctor's visits and hospital care and midwife care are covered, as are all vaccinations and meds given in hospital, but not dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, or physical therapists, or prescription medication that you pick up yourself. A lot of people have supplementary health insurance for that. (not us )
Too funny about the baby kicking the yoghurt container. I used to get a kick out of watching my book jump on my belly.
Lucky you still squeezing in to regular clothes! I'll bet you'll get your pre-baby shape back pretty quickly too! No fair!
Anyways, hope all goes well with your DH's interview on Wednesday, and that he's much more cheerful and pleasant to be around for the duration of the pregnancy.
Have a great day!