https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:40:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511356 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:05:18 +0000 sunny 511356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I used to fill up our SUV once a month because I carpooled to work but now I drive my car a lot and take LO on play dates and meeting friends so I have to fill up once a week.</p> <p>I am also cooking more so the grocery bill is higher but we are spending less on eating out. I haven't figured out how much we are saving, if anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511334 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:01:13 +0000 mediagirl 511334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did some amazon shopping but most of it was for necessities I didn't think we would need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511311 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:57:23 +0000 DillonLion 511311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the first half but it was the holidays and I was still getting paychecks. Now I'm broke lol. So no </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511212 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:36:52 +0000 oahujeni 511212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only 5 weeks in and it's bad... I'm keeping amazon.com in business for sure! I blame it partly on HB because every time I read about an item someone else has I have to look it up and realize I must need it too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511207 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:35:12 +0000 mrsjazz 511207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! I paid off my credit card and put a ton in savings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511119 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:10:46 +0000 prettylizy 511119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could easily spend $100 every day without even thinking about it.... this is a constant struggle. I've had to really stop myself from picking up anything that crosses my mind, and making lunch dates every second day. </p> <p>DH is threatening to put me on an allowance! lol! Only 2 more months 'till I'm back to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511110 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:07:46 +0000 sslm 511110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm worried about this! I'm hoping to find some free activities :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511051 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:40:08 +0000 mrsjyw 511051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MarieJ: us too!</p> <p>We spend less on gas cuz dh takes my sedan to work n leaves his expedition gas guzzler w us. I've also been cooking at home a lot more. While our grocery is higher than before. It isn't by much and we def spend a ton less on eatong out...which we did a lot of diring pregnancy! Because the weather is so shitty here I've been really conservative about taking Lo out! At least my stir craziness is saving us $$ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511044 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:37:28 +0000 MaisyMay 511044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am trying not to, but it's hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-511028 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:29:18 +0000 Smurfette 511028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am sure I will. Hopefully when I need to get out I will just go to the park and walk since it will be spring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-510993 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:14:54 +0000 autumnlove 510993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely stimulated the economy during maternity leave! Lots of trips to Target, the mall and tons of online shopping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-510992 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:14:53 +0000 heffalump 510992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a sahm..... So this is a constant battle for me. I had to find free things that we can do, or if I want to shop ill go to the dollar store so I'm not spending much at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-510990 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:13:47 +0000 MarieJ 510990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Actually I have been spending less. That could be due to the fact that we are mainly in the house. I can't even remember the last time I paid for gas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-while-on-maternity-leave#post-510981 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:10:33 +0000 MamaMoose 510981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to get out of the house with baby at least once a day. But with it being the middle of winter it's not like I can do much outside. So I ended up going out to lunch with friends or going to the mall. I feel like my spending is getting a little out of control!! Especially when there is a cute baby girl who needs adorable outfits!! Did you spend a lot of money while you were on maternity leave? </p>