This might sound really stupid or petty but I've gotta say it somewhere because it's eating me up. I get so jealous when…

Ah we've all been there we are struggling at the mo but u are struggling more. I second the charity shop idea. You can get stuff with the tags on or that looks brand new just give them a wash. As for Christmas ur little one won't understand that much. I like to go overboard but he won't know any different. He will probably like the wrapping paper and boxes more xx chin up hope you get sorted xx

I think a lot of families go through this and it does suck. However your babies so young they really don't know or care about Christmas. Even next year they won't have a clue. We've really cut back on birthdays and Christmas because people go overboard and forget what Christmas is all about. Now I just hope that we're all healthy & well! If people want a spends hundreds on presents that's fine but it's not what our children remember or even what they want or need.

First year of us having a baby we were literally just scraping by I think we managed to pull together £50 to get Brody presents and he was like 7months and didn't have a clue what was going on anyway 😂

Plus kids when there young don't care as long as they have your time and attention. Things can get better, were 3years on from our first child and in a completely different situation now and still don't go mad on buying things as it's not about that to me. Dont judge how good a parent you are by what you can't buy, your providing a home and a family and you can't put a price on that 👌

I know your little'un is still young but set up family traditions instead? Like we all get new pjs and a film on Christmas Eve, and we bake gingerbread decorations for the tree etc.

Also don't be afraid to shop charity shop for baby clothes ! One by me does each item for 10p and they've barely been worn/brand new and they grow so quick anyway :) that way the more expensive stuff has a bit of an ease with spending less on clothes:)

I know how you feel too babe ! Just to let you know asda have a high chair in at the minute for 8quid! I'll see if I can take a pic of it on my way out of my shift but I thought that was good considering months ago we spent like 40quid for one !

Iv got a few money saving tips if u want to try them x @rachmyers95

Hun you have to remember that Christmas isn't about the gifts. It's about the family time and food 😂 presents they won't even remember. And I think spending time together watching films and cuddling is so much more worthwhile. Don't beat yourself up. It's better to bring up a loving child who appreciates what his parents are doing for him then a spoilt one who gets unnecessary gifts. Try not to worry too much. Do what you can x

I no how u feel I am the same i get jelouse but u can only do what u can do I work my partner works full time I have 3 kids and we struggle to pay r rent the price off living is so much now !! All u need to provide is love a warm home n food is his belly aslong as he has a few presents its not about how big the pile is

Iv never over done my kids ever they get a few bits and a main pressi! Don't put ur self down ur doing all u can petal xxx