Oh Greenslw I totally sympathise with you. Being pg is supposed to be a HAPPY and EXCITING time, not a time to stress about money but all of us have the same issues. I too am stressing as my DP just found out recently (after a DNA test) that he has another child. As you can imagine I was both angry, shocked and upset when I found out as it was something that should have been sorted out a long time ago, not when we were going through IVF. He was never sure if the child was his and the mother named someone else on the birth certificate so he never pursued it and its come back to bite him 15 yrs later. Anyway, his wage is now DRASTICALLY reduced and I earn $200 more than him a WEEK so thats a huge difference. We are now comtemplating me going straight back to work after I have used up my long service leave and him taking paternity leave. Its a heartbreaking decision to make me being away from the baby, especially after all that Ive been through to get here but we may not have much choice.

I can only imagine how hard it would be for you with your DP being on the road or in the mines and you having to do everything yourself. Take care and Im thinking of you.