well its officially official...

Got the job offer, and accepted it. The catch, the position is in a place 2+ hrs away from where we are now. Yes, the timing is a bit stressful, but this is a permanent position, meaning no more contract positions, which is huge for our family. It is also an opportunity that DH has been waiting for since graduating college. He is still waiting to hear back from the HR person for confirmation, but it looks like his start date will be Sept. 24th. This, of course means some big changes for our family, and very quickly. We are currently starting to look for places that fits our family's needs in the area that the job is in. Our hope is to be able to move the last weekend of Sept., but could also be anytime after that. It is all going to depend on being able to find a place, and when it is available to move into.... also, when wee dude decides he is going to come.

There are a lot of things that need to be worked out/ figured out in the next few weeks. There will be at least a week, up to a month (hoping that that isn't the case) where I will be staying where we are at now with the kids on my own. There is just so much to figure out, and I feel like so little time to do it. I am nervous about all the changes this means, from DH starting a new job, being on my own at 7 months pregnant with 3 kids, packing finding a place, moving, transferring the boys's schools, finding and switching to a new OB, and so on. I just keep telling myself that this is going to be so good for us in the long run... that all the stress/worry and so on, is temporary, and will mean less stress/worry for our family in the future.

That is wonderful! Sounds like it will be a crazy transition but very worth it! We did a similar move 2 years ago. DH interviewed for the position the beginning of Dec, did the polygraph the middle of Dec and we moved 20 hrs away 2 days after Xmas. It was crazy but the best thing that ever happened to us as a family!

Good luck!

Ugh, sorry double post.

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I'm in the same boat, only DH is now living 5 hours away and coming home weekends until my mat. leave when I'll go join him for 12 weeks, then we'll figure out how to sell the house, find me a new job, etc.
You can do it! Just remember things don't have to be perfect. This job too was a position my DH had been waiting for, so it will all work out for the best. It's just murphy's law on timing isn't it? :)

Yay for a new and better job but I can see how you'd be stressed about the move, I don't blame you I'd feel the same way! Packing is no fun, especially when your exhausted because of a pregnancy. I think transferring the kids schools will probably be the easiest thing for you once you find a new house. I would suggest as far as finding a new OB, maybe try finding a pediatrician you like first (since you'll need one once the little guy shows up anyway) and then see if they can recommend a really good OB in the area. Also am I mistaken or didn't you say before that it was closer to your family? Maybe they can recommend an OB or have a friend who can recommend one? I hope you get it all settled quickly, good luck! :D

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Yay for a new and better job but I can see how you'd be stressed about the move, I don't blame you I'd feel the same way! Packing is no fun, especially when your exhausted because of a pregnancy. I think transferring the kids schools will probably be the easiest thing for you once you find a new house. I would suggest as far as finding a new OB, maybe try finding a pediatrician you like first (since you'll need one once the little guy shows up anyway) and then see if they can recommend a really good OB in the area. Also am I mistaken or didn't you say before that it was closer to your family? Maybe they can recommend an OB or have a friend who can recommend one? I hope you get it all settled quickly, good luck! :D

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Most of our family is here, where we are now. 1 of my sisters and 1 of my aunts lives up that way. I am leaning towards going with the OB my sister had (ins. pending) and her same ped. at least initially. Both of her kids have the OI, so I know that they are used to dealing with that. Also, there is a great ped. ortho up there... if the need arises. I'm kinda nervous that I wont end up really liking my sister's OB. I LOVE the ob I have now, so I'm afraid I may be too picky lol

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I'm in the same boat, only DH is now living 5 hours away and coming home weekends until my mat. leave when I'll go join him for 12 weeks, then we'll figure out how to sell the house, find me a new job, etc.
You can do it! Just remember things don't have to be perfect. This job too was a position my DH had been waiting for, so it will all work out for the best. It's just murphy's law on timing isn't it? :)

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Thank you so much. I think I commented on your thread in the sept. thread :) How are you guys doing? I may have to PM you once we get things rolling for some advice about all of this. And, it so is Murphy's law lol. I remember telling DH that he would end up getting the job just because the timing is so stressful

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That is wonderful! Sounds like it will be a crazy transition but very worth it! We did a similar move 2 years ago. DH interviewed for the position the beginning of Dec, did the polygraph the middle of Dec and we moved 20 hrs away 2 days after Xmas. It was crazy but the best thing that ever happened to us as a family!

Good luck!

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That is a crazy move. Did you have Kostas at the time, or was it just the 2 of you? Its just amazing to me how much stuff we have accumulated over the years. We already have a huge pile of stuff to go to good will tonight, and stuff for DH to take to my sister's tomorrow night after work. I am going to a family thing with the kids for the weekend, and DH is heading up to spend the weekend looking at places. Thats my job for the day, to start cotacting places we found on CL and set him up with showings. But, right now, I gotta go get the hooligans up for school.

well, firstly, congratulations! that is great for yor DH and whole family!
it does sound stressful and like a lot of work, hopefully you have a lot of help - and i do believe that everything always works out in the end, so hang in there!

Congrats on the job for your DH!!! 2 hours isn't so bad really. At least it's close enough where you can help with places and be able to set stuff up without being lost. I'm pretty sure we're going to find out Friday that we've moving a 30 hour drive away in December or January. Make lists, ask for help, and take the move one step at a time. Having a leg up with knowing people and doctors is a huge advantage IMO! Sound alike it'll actually be a great move for your family. :)