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Claire and Sofia Stanley

I’ve always enjoyed the finer things in life – even if I couldn’t always afford it. Champagne lifestyle, cider budget I think you call it. In fact, we like to treat ourselves so much that my husband and I booked a luxury five star holiday to Mexico for a good friend’s wedding in February 2014. Three days after booking we found out I was pregnant. Goodbye luxury holidays – hello a whole new life.

I’ve always enjoyed the finer things in life – even if I couldn’t always afford it. Champagne lifestyle, cider budget I think you call it. In fact, we like to treat ourselves so much that my husband and I booked a luxury five star holiday to Mexico for a good friend’s wedding in February 2014. Three days after booking we found out I was pregnant. Goodbye luxury holidays – hello a whole new life.

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