So annoyed!

[demz159]

So I'm a single mum of a 1 and a half year old and nearly 28 weeks pregnant, me and baby's dad split a few weeks ago and when we were together we decided that I'd pay for everything for my daughter's birthday and he could save up for the baby (my daughter isn't his but he'd brought her up) we both agreed that that was fine as my daughter's birthday is a month after my due date and money would be tight at that time. So anyway since we split I've been saving up little by little and also buying my daughter's birthday presents in advance thinking that he's got quite a bit saved up and he'll still help out with buying things for her for my house as he won't need as much cause she'll be living with me full time, so I asked him and his mum about money today and what they were willing to pay for so I can start getting things ready and they said that none of the money they've saved is going towards anything for baby in my house, he's saved up so far about 500 and all I've saved is 70 as I'm on benefits cause I can't work at the minute so when babies here he'll have about 900/1000 for the baby for things to buy for baby at his and I'll have maybe about 200 if I'm lucky, I'm now so stressed and worried about money and just want to go punch them both in the face lol I could've had so much more money saved if he hadn't given the suggestion of me buying my daughter's presents and him saving for baby! I'm so glad ive still got the big things like a cot and whatnot from my daughter otherwise I'd be completely screwed! I can't believe he's being so selfish, what does he expect me to do? Pull money and everything a baby needs from thin air!!!!? Honestly so upset and angry right now, am I wrong to be pissed off at him?

[sunkisseddaisey]

I agree with Remar since your daughter is so young her birthday does not need to be over the top and at this age she wont appreciate it either.
Your daughter will love what gift you get her and her birthday cake !! and no you have every right to be upset with your ex but to be honest don't expect much from him in the future either.

[remar]

Your daughter is going to be two? At that age she won't even remember her birthday. As long as she has a cake and a present she will be fine. You don't have to spend a lot of money on your kids to make them happy. You could make and decorate the cake yourself and have your daughter help. I bet she would love that. If you're having people over for her birthday you can make decorations and ask everyone if they can bring a dish to help out.

[demz159]

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