Moving with a 1 month old or at 36 weeks preggo?

So, I have posted about how we have to move by June 1st and I am due May 3rd.

Well, today, DH and I found the cutest, most perfect little house for us, but the landlady wants someone in April 1st.

There are pros and cons to both....the house is $200 less a month and she wants a 2 year lease (which I like so I don't have to deal with moving every year) and the house really is perfect for us.

And the baby would be a month old if he came on time...what if he was late? That is my biggest fear...

So, we are really torn..

Re: Moving with a 1 month old or at 36 weeks preggo?

I say do it. Start packing what you can now. If the baby is late your husband will handle it. You must have friends or family that could help in a pinch.

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I agree. The moving is a temporary inconvenience. Saving $200 a month will most certainly come in handy with an infant. Think of all the diapers that $200 will buy!

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i say move before tyhe baby but thats just me - i would need to be "settled"..... good luck!

Re: Moving with a 1 month old or at 36 weeks preggo?

do it. Get movers or friends and family to help.

We moved when I was around 10 weeks along. Not too tough...I stood there hold ing the dogs leashes!

You are so tired and just want to bond and sleep with the baby.

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I think it would be much easier to move before the baby.

Re: Moving with a 1 month old or at 36 weeks preggo?

I would move beforehand if possible. I can't imagine how hard it would be to move with an infant.

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Absolutely move NOW! We were in a similar predicament - move before or after baby is due. We decided to move when I was 7.5 preggo - and let me tell you - there is no way we could have done this with a baby. Besdies the fact that you have to stop and tend to the baby all the time, you will never get everything together and organized with baby stuff everywhere - plus, this way, you can get the room ready for the baby instead of feeling displaced - do it now - it will be tough - but I think easier than if baby is already here!

good luck! Moving sucks

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Definitely move now. Plus- DH CAN'T expect you to do much physical labor if you're still pregnant

Congrats on finding a place you love (and that's less $$$)

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Re: Moving with a 1 month old or at 36 weeks preggo?

well I think the first month of a newborn is gonna fly by anyway.

If you can get mostly packed now and can get some help to finish packing , cause you will need it...I dont think its that much of a big deal.

I would wait till APril 1st.

But We move a lot and Im used it .

We could be set up in a matter of 2 days.

To me..WHERE I live is more important then the inconvenience, its not for that long and a newborn sleeps so much you will be able to pack with a newborn and unpack around it.

Only thing is you will be TIRED, but hey you have dealt with worse so far just being PG!

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We just had an inspection yesterday and when we get the report this week we plan on signing the contract and trying to close asap - as the house will need a lot of paint work downstairs and I want to get the nursery finished before the baby comes - if we are luckily we will get in sometime in April - maybe not until end of April.

I personally would prefer to move before the baby comes than trying to care for an infant and trying to pack/move/paint all at once.