Thanks everyone for the replies!
I didn't expect so many so soon! you guys are awesome

We're not expecting easy money, I guess we are looking at it like it would involve a sacrifice somewhere along the way... but a couple of years in the scheme of things isn't that much.
We started a family early & it just feels like we will never get ahead. At the moment we are surviving comfortably but there's nothing left over, we just need that bit extra to get ahead, kwim? maybe have our own home one day...

I think it would be harder for DH than me, I can't imagine being away (not that we wouldn't miss him )

He has done a bit of searching on the net & filled out a form... it was for a recruitment agency & they are requesting payment of $200+ to help him. I'm a bit iffy on it... I thought he might try a few other options yet before we part with the cash.... any ideas on this?