We're finally growing up...

Need Help Deciding Between 2 Jobs!!

(babymakes3) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:06:28 PST

Life has been busy! Baby M is now 10 weeks old, and I've been back to work for a couple weeks now. And I am now looking at other options.

I need an unbiased opinion, and comparasion on these 2 jobs. For you tax whizzes out there, what would my take home look like?

Job...

5 weeks old already!

(babymakes3) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:46:44 PST

Hard to believe Baby M is already 5 weeks old. Went in for the c-section on June 17th, and had a beautiful baby boy!! He was 8 lbs, 7 oz, and 21.5 inches long. Now, he's over 12 lbs.

The past 5 weeks have been quite an adventure. It a whole new life to get used to. The sleep...

Wish me luck!

(babymakes3) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:50:54 PST

At this time tomorrow, I'll be a new mommy!

Baby never turned, even after all my efforts, and an unsuccessful 'version' by my doctor. So, C-section it is...

It's strange to think this is my last day of work for 8-12 weeks. (Depending on how well I feel, and how I can s-t-r-e-t-c-h...

Ideas for Frozen Meals?

(babymakes3) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:04:28 PST

I think I'll take this weekend and get some meals ready in the freezer. It'll be nice to have something to stick in the oven when both of us are tired and don't feel like cooking. I haven't even had the baby yet, and I feel myself getting very lazy in the kitchen--my big cooking...

Don't think we'll reach our goal

(babymakes3) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:07:54 PST

We now have less than 3 weeks until my due date. And we're $1456 shy of our goal. The only thing that has put a crimp in our savings, is that I finally told my other jobs that I'm all done until after baby comes. It was just getting to be too much. Still pulling my regular 40 hour...

Not all mechanics are evil!

(babymakes3) — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:46:16 PST

In my last post, I mentioned that my 'check engine' light has been on. I refused to take it to the dealer-my car is 10 yrs old, with 158,000 miles on it. I had them fix a problem with my door last month, and it cost $696!!! My car is probably worth 1500! They also gave a list of...

Even closer now!

(babymakes3) — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:03:26 PST

Less than 6 weeks to go!

Still working a lot, trying to reach our goals of $8000. (This would cover 8 weeks of leave, as previously discussed with boss) When I just signed my Leave of Absence request yesterday, they actually plan on me being out for 12 weeks. DH was happy to...

Getting closer...

(babymakes3) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:14:25 PST

Cat ended up being ok. He's now on thyroid meds, which is, um, wreaking havoc on his delicate intestinal system. (To put it mildly) It's getting better though, thankfully! Although, DH is on litter box duty, so I get the easy way out! No idea what that tongue growth was. Vet...

Cat update...to be continued.

(babymakes3) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:14:46 PST

Took cat to vet today about that thing under his tongue. Well, vet couldn't really see it too well, but did see that he needs his teeth cleaned-they were bleeding in the back. So he has to go back next Thursday, get put under for the cleaning, and then they can assess the tongue...

Upcoming vet visit

(babymakes3) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:50:36 PST

I noticed on Sunday(but didn't really pay attention to it) and again last night something funky going on with one of our cats. When our male cat licks his face, you can see some weird looking fleshy growth come out from under his tongue. It's about an inch long. Definitely a new...

Personal Loan?

(babymakes3) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:44:43 PST

Still frantically trying to save for leave, before baby comes. We have 14 weeks to go, if I carry to full term. We're about $700 behind schedule, but we'll get there. We still have the biggest savings account we've ever had!

Since we've been focusing on saving, we haven't been...

$7 a pack!!!

(babymakes3) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:01:27 PST

Just got a text from DH, and overnight, cigarettes have gone up to $7 a pack! OMG!!! I don't know if the price increase is just at the little convenience store near our house, or statewide. He smokes, I don't. Obviously, I'm thinking (along with all of you) that this is the perfect...

A fun little payday game:

(babymakes3) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:50:56 PST

It's called "Who's Wants Our Money?"

We have $684.25 to divvy up. But VW credit wants $406.84, "personal loan" needs $200, student loan wants $250, maternity/baby fund should be paid $200 as well. Haven't paid the oil bill either. Oh, and we need money to live for the week: gas,...

Raises! (and a layoff) :-(

(babymakes3) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:00:55 PST

Well, first the good news:

I had approached my boss at my fulltime job right before Christmas regarding my annual review. She quickly shot me down with "after my vacation". (She was out of the country for 2 weeks). I very timidly approached her this week, and after "We'll talk...

Savings have hit a record!

(babymakes3) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:05:05 PST

Our savings have reached $3070.94. That is a record! We've never had over 3000. We've never had over 2000. We rarely have had it over 1000. Yay us! I did notice that ING has dropped rate to 2.5% though. 38.3% of the way towards our goal, although we won't stop then either.

Now...

New Year's Eve ideas?

(babymakes3) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:13:03 PST

Well, the holidays are almost behind us. And we've survivied, without too much drama. Except for Christmas Eve.

I did not want to go to Evil Brother's for dinner, since he had stomach bug for 2 days. The same bug Mom had that led her to ER. You'd think she'd be sympathetic to...

He got a job!

(babymakes3) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:21:57 PST

My brother(good brother) who has been out of work and lost the house, had an interview on Friday. He called me at work to tell me that he got it! He is now a "structural engineer". Pay is OK, but it's a great start. He'll get benefits, a steady paycheck and his dignity back. It...

Spendy week, baby update

(babymakes3) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:58:27 PST

I've finished up the Christmas shopping. I tried to stay on track, but did spend 51.47 more than anticipated. My budget was $180(4 people at $25, 1 at $5 and DH at $75) Ended up going over for hubby, under for others, and bought gift for DH's brother who will be visiting up from...

Hubby's $70 Laundry Habit

(babymakes3) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:22:43 PST

I've been working so many hours this week, 4 doubles, plus work training during the day on Sat, and waitressing Saturday night. Can't wait til Sunday, my day off!

DH has been great this week with stuff around the house, dishes, cleaning, etc. He's doing laundry today. I usually...

I jinxed myself

(babymakes3) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:21:51 PST

By saying "yay, the savings are coming along nicely". Well, the Family Drama God had other plans for my money. To make a long, dysfunctional story as short as possible, my good brother(let's call him GB), his wife and 2 yr old son lost their home in November. Wife is doing temp...