More space but longer commute to school?

Hi, so was hoping to please get some advice. I am currently 6 months pregnant with two children one has additional needs as she is autistic. The children are already in a beautiful school they are very happy and settled in it’s rated well and they are very secure at the moment with their friendships.

However our house is too small, we are in a cramped 2 bedroom that only has one living area / open plan kitchen. My daughters currently share and they are struggling massively with my daughters needs , they are 7 & 8 my 8 year old is really struggling to cope with her younger sister and every day is a constant battle. We are in social housing and recognised medical need for my daughter but we could be waiting 3 years on Cheshire home choice. My partner works so we are considering private renting however the area we are in is very expensive. To afford the rent we would have to rent 30 minutes away from school which could be more like 40-45 minutes in traffic. I’m not willing to uproot the girls and put them in a new school so I’m just wondering if it’s worth the drive to keep them in their schools where they are happy if I’m willing to do the drive so we can have more space and my daughters can get the space they need.
I have tried home swapping but have no luck and even thought of doing a partition wall in the biggest bedroom but it’s not big enough to do this. I did even consider giving up my bedroom to give the girls their own room but with a new born coming and my partner working nights I’m not sure this would work.
please any advice would be so appreciated

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u/Mysterious-Debt-5944 — 20 hours ago
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Illusion by Nicole McKinnon - Domestic Thriller - August 2026

I am currently on the lookout for ARC readers for my upcoming book, ILLUSION!
It's a domestic thriller designed to be an easy, fast-paced read—like watching your favourite thriller TV series.

**Blurb:**
To the outside world, Anna has it all: a wealthy husband, a grand estate, and a picture-perfect life. But behind the glamour lies a terrifying hidden truth. Her husband is keeping a deadly secret that will shatter the life that she knows.

**Triggers:**
Triggers: None

**What to Expect:**
• High psychological tension & suffocating domestic suspense
• Twists, dramatic irony, and dark secrets

**Important Dates:**
• ARC Send Date: [e.g., August 10, 2026]
• Review Deadline: [e.g., August 22, 2026]
• Publication Date: August 29, 2026

**How to Apply:**
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u/Mysterious-Debt-5944 — 26 days ago

What were your first 3 months like ?

Hey all ! So I’ve launched my TikTok on the 1st of June and my IG too, I post to TikTok 3 -5 times a day as this is easy for me I enjoy it and it is mainly talking head content, I am a dating coach helping women get into healthy relationships.

I get lots of views on some views, I get a lot of saves on my videos and comments sometimes it’s been about a week since I had my link in bio to my waitlist for the membership I want to launch in August, I have had no clicks to it, so I am trying the route of having a lead magnet instead and will warm up my readers through a 5 email sequence.

I am just feeling very dishearted because I hoped that I would be further along ( I know it’s ridiculous it’s been 3 weeks) I just wondered if anyone could show me there is light at the end or the tunnel and that you can start out slow like this and still have some success.

Any stories / tips would be massively appreciated. Thank you guys so much ☺️

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u/Mysterious-Debt-5944 — 2 months ago

Pink or blue ?

I know it’s not very clear but these are the only pics we have ! 🤍 the sonographer kept referring to the baby as junior and junior is sitting up just like dad which I thought was funny ! I’m happy either way 🤍

u/Mysterious-Debt-5944 — 3 months ago
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Travel system push chair recommendations

Hey all 🤍
I am 3 months pregnant have just had our scan and me and partner are wanting to start looking at push chairs as we know they can be expensive and want to have time to pay it off before the baby is due in November.

I just wondered if with push chair brands it’s really a case of you get what you pay for ? I had a kinder Kraft travel system with my first born many years ago now and it was okay but the car seat didn’t cover the baby much and we found the frame to be a bit “rickety” by the time she reached 1 years old and was forward facing in it.

We are looking at an icandy peach 7 , however my partner is asking me to at least consider some cheaper ones first so I guess I am just looking for some recommendations please. There are so many lovely looking affordable travel systems but I’m just worried about them not being built to last. Also I’m looking gor recommendations for a new born car seat as well.

Thanks so much in advance
Xxx

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u/Mysterious-Debt-5944 — 3 months ago