Trying to remember what I put down.
My son used to chew through school jumpers on a daily basis, extra bedding, extra washing, gloves. School trips, special schools need money every week. Hospital visits, car parking, special treats for my other 'normal' daughter, who misses out on enough normality as it is. Hospital parking, meals, baby sitting the other kids while visiting another in hospital. Tumble drying, older nappies, although I did get some free ones, clubs, respite care. Extra contigencies for extra use of washing machine and tumble drying, (if the laundry equipment breaks down and theres nothing in the kitty for repair or replacement, I would go ga ga). extra washing powder. Expenses incurred on the free holiday given by Joseph Rountree. Extra petrol for hospital visits and for picking up other cared for children. Lost earnings for caring for a child that is likely to be sick more often than normal and you only get three days special leave in a year. Lost clothes, damaged clothes, if you cant take them off just take youre frustrations out on them, damage to household equipment, particularly TV remote controls in my case. (who needs toys when you can take these things to bits, eh?)
I have to have window locks and bolts on doors, very good fencing in the garden. Some of my friends have special toys for their children, obtained through the school, much more robust, much more expensive. Soft play ( I dont need this though) higher bed, its tough on the back constantly bending to change etc. ??? prescription costs, youre more likely to suffer with stress and depression, with the added pressure. Care for your children when youre ill. It adds up.
Then there are food allergies which have to be catered for.
I cant remember any more but if I do I will post them.
Good luck, sorry its garbled, note the time.
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freelili on Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:13 am, edited 1 time in total.