Hi
I was wondering whether any of you had moved to a totally new town with a newborn and could offer any advice at all?
I'm 30 weeks pregnant and my partner and I are thinking about moving to Hastings from London before the baby is born as we want a nice place with space and all we can afford in London is a one bed.
We are both freelance and rent and need to have access to London as both of our work is predominantly based in London. We've lived in London for over 10 years and have a great network of solid friends although with the prospect of my work hours decreasing our income will drop significantly so I fear we won't be able to enjoy life in London and it will become a struggle.
We both want a calmer, nicer life and love Hastings so were thinking of renting there and commuting to London when we need to work. I do have a couple of friends who live there but not a lot and fear that I may feel isolated, especially with a new born.
Our families are both based up North so we are limited with family support in the South but need to stay South for work.
If anyone can offer any advice it would be much appreciated. I suppose the main factor is will I feel too lonely and struggle in a new town with a new baby?
Many thanks x