Maternity Allowance

Woo hoo. As I type I'm on the phone closing down my claim for Employment and Support Allowance, as I've finally got my letter confirming that I'm entitled to Maternity Allowance. So as of Monday, I'll no longer on ESA and will technically be on maternity leave, if all goes well Plus, my weekly income is going to nearly double to a whopping, wait for it.... £123.06! It might not sound much, but after months of £64.30, it feels like a fortune! It's going to make living so much easier, I might even be able to meet my outgoings for a change!

Happy, happy, happy.... I love the rare occasions things go my way. I'm off to do a happy dance now!