Not so much a question but I just need to get this out... We're 6 weeks out from our second baby with us being told he will be here any day... I am having to finish work early I'm only casual so no pay and we generally live pay to pay anyways.. I'm stressing about bills and food let alone waiting for the back pay from centrelink PPL and when it will finally kick in its all becoming too much my amxiety is through the roof I I know there are others out there that are worse off but I just needed to get this out ðŸ˜
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Use this timeframe to prepare financially. Start cooking some meals and organising how/what you will put on the table each night. Look at public transport to save on fuel costs if need be. Declutter the house - if you have anything that hasn't been touched in 6-12 months, sell it on FB or Gumtree. If you have a mortgage, chat to the bank about re-mortgaging.
There's websites that do Afterpay for bulk meat and other groceries, if you have the means to pay it back in future look at this.
As soon as bubs is born get those forms to CL. I did mine whilst in the hospital and payments started in 2 weeks.
Try to alleviate your stress as much as possible, it's healthier for you and bubs to be stress free (easier said than done). Good luck!
I entended my maternity leave until 39 weeks so I could work as long as I could. My bub came 4 weeks early and I was supposed to be at work the day I had him.
Unless there is a reason you can no longer work ie. Health risks for you or bub, I dont see why you cant work for as long as you can?