I'm having a financial crisis/meltdown - Page 2

[Ianthe]

Originally Posted by MsVyky

I think I am going to give my debit/credit cards to DH and ask him to withdraw me an "allowance" for the time being. I know it won't help me with my issues, but at least it will stop me from spending

I keep telling myself that it's only temporary, but $1k is a LOT of money....

That's a good idea.. DH and I did this because he was spending without thinking on the card, so he got a monthly or weekly cash allowance for him to spend however he wanted- no questions asked, and when it's gone, it's gone. That included all meals out and any "stuff" he wanted to buy. It really helped.. it's just budgeted as spending money.

[jeminijad]

I am SO JEALOUS of Canadian mothers.

I get 6 weeks of paid maternity leave.

ETA: Like the others said, you'll be okay. I struggle with not seeing something I like and just buying it. If you solve that problem, let me know how you did it!

[MsVyky]

Just wanted to check in- No unnecessary spending since I made this thread!

DH took me to the movies on Saturday- he said that we needed a night out without LO, so we took her to my mum's for a couple hours and went to see a movie we've been waiting for. It made me feel a LOT better. We don't need to scrimp every penny- it's okay for us to go out occasionally to do an activity that we both enjoy (not just me shopping for me or LO)

other than that, I bought some tampons. Can't go without those, LO. Bought the ones on sale, not the more expensive ones I usually buy. Didn't buy coffee or tea at school today, either.

[nadia105]

If you are looking for more support, join the No Spend THread! Most in there are trying to only spend on necessary items, and it's about progress, not perfection.