Still here. Still pregnant. :)
I made the mistake of not posting a status on Facebook all morning and then the calls, texts and Facebook messages started. Apparently when you're this far along in your pregnancy it's expected of you to keep people completely current. Believe me...when I go into labor it'll be on Facebook and all of the extra important people will get texts!
I didn't do much this morning. I really didn't feel that great, so I ended up just watching TV and eating the first of my daily TUMS.
I finally decided to take a shower and then balanced the checkbook. When I say I balance the checkbook that's not really all that I do. I have a budget that I follow and have to enter everything into the right category. It can get tricky, but it's worth it because it helps me see where our money is going. I was frustrated today because I came up short. I hate when that happens! I never did find my error either.
Plus I had a slight moment of panic and anxiety come over me again. It's going to be extremely tight with only Jacob's income. In fact, I still haven't quite figured out how we're going to do it because when I look at our spending, I know we need more income. There are a few places where I can cut back, so hopefully that will help a little bit.
I have enough saved up that we'll be okay for awhile, but after that I just don't know how we'll do it. I've been looking up ways to make extra cash, but don't know that any of it is for me. I might try to make some crafty things to sell. Some people suggest things like selling Scentsy, Avon etc. , but I think that unless I knew more people and was really willing to dedicate a lot of time toward it that I wouldn't make a profit. I do have a family that I will possibly be baby-sitting for in the future. That will really be what helps the most I think...as long as Jacob doesn't mind an extra kiddo running around the house. I've also thought of working in the summer when Jacob is home or him finding a job in the summer. Or me working part time at night, but I really hope it doesn't come to that one because I want to have family time all together.
I've never been one to just scrape by. I always have extra money to squirrel away, so it makes me nervous knowing that won't happen for awhile. So...if anyone has any awesome money saving tips just throw 'em out there. I've read tons, but it's nice to know what works for other people. Or, if you have any thoughts on making a little extra income from home, that would be great too!
Anyway...didn't realize I was going to go off on that tangent. After I did that I went and met Ashely at a Mexican restaurant for her birthday and we had lunch together. Love that chica and thankful to have her as a friend!
I stopped at Walgreens on my way home for milk. It annoys me that if I really want to save money on things like groceries (which is a place I need to cutback), I have to shop at several stores. Walgreens milk (name brand) is always cheaper than Wal-Mart's generic brand. Sigh.
Jacob and I did our walk to the end of the street and back. Once again I was in pain while walking. Glad we didn't go further!
Now it's just after 6:00 and pitch black out. I hate when it's dark this early. It makes me want to go to bed right now!
I think your best bet for extra income will be childcare at home. Don't do crafts. Your mom and I have often commented that we don't see how people even make a lot at the craft shows because we for two don't buy a lot at any one place. Can't imagine there's a huge profit in crafting. Avon, Scentsy ... don't waste your time. You have to have a thriving business and be pretty high up and have people underneath you to make any money. My sister-in-law Debbie used to be on the top rung of Avon and she had to still work very hard to stay there. Then when people started dropping out under her she lost her top status and started not making a lot of money. Too much work, especially for a new little mama and her son. Love you, Rachel Mae! (And don't scare me again by not posting. It's not Saturday the NINETEENTH yet. :) )
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ReplyDeleteI do wonder how much longer you're gonna go but it could still be awhile. Don't get too bothered if you do go past your due date. Those docs are often off when it comes down to it. Just relax and take care of your baby where he is ;)
ReplyDeleteAs far as extra money, I've got nothing. I'm blessed that I don't have to work and I don't have to worry about the income coming in because it's just what we need. However, for you, I think nannying would be your ideal. You've been watching others kids for a hundred years now I would think it would be joyous to do what you've been doing but in your own home, at your own pace, with your own kiddo. Good luck, whatever you decide :)
I understand the whole financial thing Rachel since my income is way different now that I am alone. It can be really scary but I know that as long as I am faithful in tithing and giving to God He is faithful to provide for me. He has never failed and He won't!
ReplyDeleteSoon, your little boy will be in your arms :) praying for you. Love you, Momma