We’re moving tomorrow, and I’m a bit apprehensive about it. I can’t wait to be in a new place, and I’m definitely excited to be in a bigger house. What I’m worried about is how my daughter will handle the move.
In past experiences, I’ve seen how much she loves being at home. When we’re away, visiting family or friends, she handles it well. However, naps and bedtime are always a bit more difficult at a strange house. When we finally arrive back home, I can almost see her body relax. If she could purposely sigh, I think she would.
Sure, the place we are moving will soon become her new home. For the first week, however, or at least the first few days, it will be a completely strange, foreign place to her. I’m curious and a little worried to see how she will react.
Something that will help with the strangeness of the new house is the fact that all of her stuff will be there. She’ll have her own crib, blankets, and toys. All of our furniture will be there, and there won’t be tons of strangers around wanting to hold her.
Still, I’m preparing myself for some short nights and tough naptimes.
I’m hoping this will end up being one of the times where I worried for nothing. Maybe she’ll be excited to be in a new place, and the excitement will tire her out enough that she’ll sleep better than normal. Maybe it’s all the extra people at a new place that freaks her out, not the change of scenery.
Although she’s been sleeping pretty consistently in her own crib, I’m prepared to bring her back into bed with us for at least a few nights to help her adjust to her new surroundings.
How did your babies handle moving? Did they settle in right away, or did it take some time to adjust?