@lauren.digitalsales: Because I've been there. Trying to work out how we'd make maternity pay stretch. Going over the numbers again and again. Reworking our budget. Wondering what we'd have to cut back on. Hoping we'd somehow make it all work. And honestly... I spent far too much of my pregnancy thinking about all of that instead of just enjoying it. The thing that held me back the most? I convinced myself there was nothing I could do about it. So instead of changing my situation... I just kept hoping it'd somehow all work out. When I found out I was pregnant with my second, I knew I didn't want to spend another pregnancy feeling like that. I wanted another option. So I started learning about digital products and Canva. Things like planners, templates, invitations and other digital products people can download instantly. I started with ready-made products while I learnt everything else and started creating my own once my confidence grew 🙌 I was starting from scratch. I'd never done anything like it before. But I figured I'd never know unless I gave it a go. That one decision changed so much more than I ever expected. It allowed me to create extra income from home around my girls, extend my maternity leave AND reduce my working hours 🥹 That's exactly why I share this. Not because I think every mum has to do what I did... But because I wish someone had told me I didn't have to rely on maternity pay alone. There are other options! If you're pregnant and already stressing about maternity pay, DM me MATPAY and I'll go through exactly how I got started and how you can too ❤️ And make sure you're following so we can message each other x #maternityleaveuk #pregnantlifeuk #pregnancytokuk #matpayuk #sidehustleformumsuk
