Emotional with the thought of moving.

By Lindsay05 Dec 4, 2013

We currently live in the country and LOVE where we are, however it is too far out to raise kids. So DH is in the process of finding a new job so that we can move closer to the city. I know all the positives that will come from the change but I have been sobbing like a baby for most of the morning about all the things I will miss about our home. We have no idea where we will be moving yet since DH hasnt found a job yet but it could be fairly close (30 mins) or far away (4 hours). It doesnt help that I am 8 months pregnant and emotional

Please give me some advice on how you overcome the emotional stress of moving.

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Charm54
cantaloupe / 6885 posts

Dec 4, 2013

I was in a similar situation last year - pregnant and facing a possible move. It was SO stressful, lots of tears and worries, but in the end I had to just let it go as best I could. DH ended up taking a different job in our current city, but it's definitely not long-term and the looming threat of moving always hangs over my head. I'm trying to enjoy each moment in my current situation and will deal with the move when it actually comes. Easier said than done though!
mamimami
grapefruit / 4120 posts

Dec 4, 2013

I don't know, I wish I knew! We are probably about to sell our place which makes a lot of sense for various, but I just can't deal. I went into labor in and brought both my babies home to our apartment!! We celebrated both their first birthday parties there! Our first home we OWNED as a married couple
looch
wonderful pear / 26210 posts

Dec 4, 2013

I think it's totally normal, especially once you make the decision but still have to orchestrate things to make it happen. There's a lot of "did we make the right decision" that's probably going to happen, but you'll get through it. Plus, time is a great healer.
Lindsay05
pomegranate / 3759 posts

Dec 4, 2013

Thanks ladies. Our home is where we got engaged, brought both of our babies home and just endless amount of perfect memories. It will be the best for our kids to move and will be able to create many more memories. It just really sucks. OMG things could be way worse why am I so sad about this?! Ugh!
deerylou
pomegranate / 3003 posts

Dec 4, 2013

We are moving in a few months...only an hour away, but far enough that my parents and good, local friends will not really be a phone call away for a coffee date, anymore. This is our first place together, where we got engaged, and where we brought DD home. I'm excited about a new chapter, but it's bittersweet. I feel you.
Lindsay05
pomegranate / 3759 posts

Dec 4, 2013

@deerylou: It is exciting to start a new chapter for sure
sunny
coconut / 8430 posts

Dec 4, 2013

We considered moving to another state this year and I totally cried like a baby at the prospect of leaving our first home! I think it's normal especially if you've lived there a long time.
woodentulip
persimmon / 1379 posts

Dec 4, 2013

Last year we left a city we liked filled with friends we loved. Friends who were family to us. We sold the first house we ever owned, where both our kids were brought home to, we packed it up and moved across the country, with a 2.5 year old and 6 month old in tow. It was so hard.
BUT!
We ended up on a STREET filled with friends! Friends who support each other, care for each other and watch out for each other. Filled with children and friends for our children! With everything we need within walking distance. Streets filled with happy, laughing kids (and the requisite neighbourhood loud drunken people across the street). It is the PERFECT spot for us. And it all came because we moved for my husband's job.
I know that it is hard, and that leaving a comfortable place can be hard...but just know, that there are LOTS of other pockets of awesome out there too! And maybe that's just where you will end up!!!
Lindsay05
pomegranate / 3759 posts

Dec 5, 2013

@sunny: I know, just the thought of it 'kills' me!

@woodentulip: That is a positive story and I hope the same happens for us too. I guess we are never really stuck anywhere we go to. If we don't like it, we just try somewhere else!
Greentea
pomelo / 5678 posts

Dec 5, 2013

I bet you'll get lucky and love your new place. Plus you are super pregnant and that is enough for anyone to deal with! I love moving because of the excitement and possibilities and you won't be going too far. I think how you feel is normal if you love where you are. And if you really do, must you move? Better schools and opportunities for the kids? I get it. We had a cross country move and while it has been an adjustment it is a much better place for kids to grow up! It is worth it.
Lindsay05
pomegranate / 3759 posts

Dec 5, 2013

@Greentea: Yeah, we are about 40 minutes from the city so little things like doctor appointments, groceries, etc is really inconvenient. There are closer schools than that so school isn't a HUGE issue. But, we want our kids to have the opportunity to be involved in lots of activities and where we are, they would be so very limited in what they could do.

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