Sad, Christmas spending on hold

[StitchBuddy]

My Christmas spending is now on hold!! My husband might not have a job after next week. I am so upset!! Thankfully I have some mad money stashed away that I can use for my DD13. Just when you think everything is going well. I hope we know something by Black Friday. His job has been very up and down for a while, but we thought things were looking better. At least I have a stable job. We will just have to be more budget minded than normal. I have kind of loosened my belt the last couple of years, I guess it is time to tighten back up. I am so bummed! Thankfully we have weathered these storms before, so I know we will get through this if it happens. Thanks everyone for letting me share!

 

[natenapril]

My Christmas spending is now on hold!! My husband might not have a job after next week. I am so upset!! Thankfully I have some mad money stashed away that I can use for my DD13. Just when you think everything is going well. I hope we know something by Black Friday. His job has been very up and down for a while, but we thought things were looking better. At least I have a stable job. We will just have to be more budget minded than normal. I have kind of loosened my belt the last couple of years, I guess it is time to tighten back up. I am so bummed! Thankfully we have weathered these storms before, so I know we will get through this if it happens. Thanks everyone for letting me share!

I am so sorry

 

[bumbershoot]

 

[cm8]

. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

 

[Swimalie]

I hope it all works out and he still has a job.

 

[Marionnette]

My Christmas spending is now on hold!! My husband might not have a job after next week. I am so upset!! Thankfully I have some mad money stashed away that I can use for my DD13. Just when you think everything is going well. I hope we know something by Black Friday. His job has been very up and down for a while, but we thought things were looking better. At least I have a stable job. We will just have to be more budget minded than normal. I have kind of loosened my belt the last couple of years, I guess it is time to tighten back up. I am so bummed! Thankfully we have weathered these storms before, so I know we will get through this if it happens. Thanks everyone for letting me share!

Sorry your going thru such a rough time right now. I hope that he doesnt lose his job and that you know for sure soon. Sometimes I think that NOT knowing what is going to happen is almost as bad as knowing that your losing your employment.

 

[Disneychix]

Keep positive! We were in the same boat and thankfully DH got a new job after 'only' 2 months.

 

[leadfootlevi]

Hang in there!

 

[disneydreamersx4]

Will keep you in my thoughts for good news.

 

[Happiest mommy]

 

[disneygirl 17]

Been there - is this exact same situation only I was 5 months pregnant in what turned out to be a very hard pregnancy.

It all worked out - just stay positive and be thankful that you only have to tighten your spending. I had trouble in the beginning because I just couldn't believe it was happening to us....but in the end I learning alot from the experience.

 

[tink2dw]

I'm trying to figure out what do, too? We will have about $80. left over after paying rent and water. So, I think the kid will get a Music CD she wants. Then I'll hit either the Dollar store, for calanders or a nice thrift store I know for any treasures!

 

[hulagirl87]

I know how you are feeling. DH just lost his job 2 weeks ago and it will be our first Christmas with DD. I want it to be special and am worried about money more than ever. I have my fingers crossed every day that he finds something. All the best to you

 

[luvtogo12]

I am sorry, it is a scary situation to be in. I lost my job about 18 months ago and cannot find a thing. I have even applied for numerous seasonal positions to no avail. DH took a huge pay cut this year but is thankful to have a job although the future of his Company is unknown at this time.

I will have to cut way back this Christmas and it breaks my heart. I do not buy alot for my kids thru out the year but in the past I have always gone overboard with Christmas gifts just because I love it so much!!! My kids are older and they understand the situation, it is me that is having a hard time with it.

Stay positive OP (easier said than done, I know). Although I am still waiting on the answer (LOL) I do believe things happen for a reason. Perhaps there is a better opportunity out there waiting for your husband. Enjoy the Holidays and God Bless.

 

[StitchBuddy]

Thanks everyone for all your support! No, word yet. But like someone said the waiting is sometimes worse than knowing. I have decided to proceed with caution and only spend half of what I was planning and putting the rest in savings. Hopefully, everything will work out. I feel a lot better about it today. God always opens a window when he shuts a door. Plus, my husband isn't really that happy with his job, although very thankful to have one. I will buy my DD13 things she will need like socks (fun colorful ones) etc... Thankfully she is old enough to understand. We will still have a nice Christmas. It isn't about gifts, it is about time together. We will stay up late those two weeks out of school and play games, bake from scratch . We don't usually have time for that with our busy schedules. Good luck to everyone else who is in the same boat!!

 

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[PatriciaH]

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