Don't want to move house:(

[mumtobee22]

I live in a 2 bed house with my mum. We've lived here 18 years since I was a child basically. I have so many happy memories in this house and so many memories with my friend who lives down the road. I recently had a baby 3 months ago and the house is too small we've got to move. We've found a 4 bed house not far from the house we're in now. It's very spacious. We're getting the keys today. I really don't want to move I can't stop crying. I know the new house will be Much better for the wee man as he gets older but leaving this house with all my lovely neighbours and memories just makes me so sad. Any ways to make it easier

You won't remember the old house in six months time

Is the baby's dad in the picture?

You’ll still be friends with your neighbours- you’ve said it’s not far away. And you’ll make new memories at the new place. Plan something special- decorate your house up and have a festive house warming- invite all your old neighbours.

@GreenLunchBox

You won't remember the old house in six months time

Is the baby's dad in the picture?

He is now. But we're not together. He sees him once a week. He lives in his own house. 20 miles from us.

Just think how nice the extra space will be! And you can still see your friends as it’s close by. Enjoy your new home!

You will be bringing lots of furniture from the old house I imagine, that does help a lot, eg it's the same bed/sofa. It helps to paint a room the same colour as a room you loved in the old house. Get familiar pictures up as soon as possible. Take cuttings to grow from garden plants from old garden and grow where you go. Take a photo of you your mum and son at the front door, then take the same photo, same day, at new front door. Then go buy fish n chips at New House, open a bottle of something or make tea, and dive in. Good luck x

I hear u and totally understand. We had to move for medical problems the last few months. I loved my house and my village. And it has all gone. I don’t like my new house but I am told that I will feel better soon. But I’m doubtful. I want my house back.

But short of staying there for the rest of your life, you were always going to have to move some day. The bricks and mortar are not important. Home is where your family are. I've lived in 9 houses and 5 towns/cities. "Home" is where my loved ones are, and now that the kids have left home, it's where they gravitate back to at Christmas etc. Your new house will feel more like home once you have all your familiar things moved in. Good luck!

Is your mum moving with you to the new house? It’s really lovely that your mum is there with you supporting you. Your baby will soon be toddler and you will need the space! It’s the start of a new chapter, good luck with it.