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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 10:37 AM   #1
mommy43
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what did u spend ur maternity grant on??


just had my letter saying mine will be paid in on monday ive got nearly everything i need for bubs n im going to keep some for when i go into hospital incase we need anything petrol ect but gonna use the rest to finish decorating just wondered what everyone used theirs for if u dont mind me being nosey


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 10:39 AM   #2
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I paid off my buggy and crib that I had on order from mothercare.. and with the few pounds I had left I bought some bibs and hats.


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 10:51 AM   #3
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Mine is going to me
I spent a lot of my savings on the cot etc so the money is going back into my savings to help with bills when I'm on maternity leave.


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 10:57 AM   #4
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We carpeted the nursery and bought a chest of drawers!


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 11:00 AM   #5
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Put it into a savings account until I need to use it. It WILL be spent on baby though. x


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 11:07 AM   #6
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I dont think i can get it.... Not sure what you need to qualify for it.


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 11:08 AM   #7
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i spent all mine on my pram an the bits tht go with it an the car seat, ive spent soooo much on the lo an he aint even ere yet, cnt wait now xxxx


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 11:09 AM   #8
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I dont think i can get it.... Not sure what you need to qualify for it.
i think its if u get any type of benifit ie income support or child tax credits at the high rate, i no when i was workin with my lil girl i didnt get it until after id had her cos i was not any benifits xxxx


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 11:10 AM   #9
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I dont think i can get it.... Not sure what you need to qualify for it.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTax...en/DG_10018854

Tell's you on this page if you qualify for it


 
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Old Mar 12th, 2010, 11:10 AM   #10
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i bought cot mattress and allsorts of really pretty bits at mamas and papasa i would of put back had that money not come as a gift xxxx


 
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