Hello to all...
Well, house is (almost) sold,flights booked for June 24th, rental house found, paperwork done. Everything is going to plan but I am now terrifiedI didnt think I would feel like this but my head is full of "what ifs" Suddenly I cant remember why I wanted to go in the first place. Home seems cosy and safe. Does everyone feel like this or do you think it is a sign that we are about to make a huge mistake Help.. stressed out and decidedly wobbly....do you think this will pass. need some reassurance pleeeese..

i am landing in ottawa the day before you. i will go to the parliament and let them know you are arriving the following day and to be extra nice to you.
seriously...you will be fine,all the preparation has been done,so enjoy your last days here,before your new life begins
all the best
Paul

Thanks Paul..
it was my plan to enjoy our last couple of weeks in UK but not easy. Kids are being mean to each other, our two "male " guinea pigs just gave birth to 3 babies.(I've got an issue with that pet shop) So now we have to find homes for them. Bills to sort, stuff to cancel, lists to make etc etc etc. to top it all our 10yr old had a major wobble last night, previously couldnt wait to go but now says"why cant we just be normal and stay at home" I know everyone is feeling the stress, I just want to get on with it. I expect we will be fine once we arrive, as we will be too busy to be scared.

it is so nice to hear that others have the same feelings, we have just got to the stage of putting the house on the market and NOW i decide that i do really love my house, the area etc etc
But as my friend says " look at the bigger picture - esp with the children"

You know that everything will be ok and your feelings are normal, enjoy the last few days, remember that if you backed out youd always say "WHAT IF"

GOOD karma sent your way for the landing and your new life, hope we will get there this year as well



gill

I have them everyday and I'm already here.

Wondering whether to bale before I drag my family half way across the world.

Know what you're going through. We land on 5th July and still hundreds of things to do and the kids won't talk about it.
It'll all blow over once we're there. Hope it all works out for you.

Paul

Are you serious? Whats going on?

?
Had you been drinking???

Thanks for replies & karma.. glad its not just me. I was pleased to hear that its not just my kids who want talk about it. The eldest is just going about her business as normal, not packed anything, hasnt attempted to sell her car or sort out possessions to leave/take etc. any attempts to discuss are met with "yeah right I'll do it". I suppose its just her way of coping. Once we get settled I am NEVER moving again..

It's perfectly normal to be terrified - it's a whole unknown entitiy for you, take deep breaths and take each day as it comes - sent you karma.

Hi.
We landed in Vancouver about a week and a half ago. Two weeks ago I was going mental, worrying about whether we were doing the right thing, had I packed everything properly etc etc
Landing was simple and straightforward. Vancouver was brill, and we love the Okanagan.
Yep, there's still a to do list as long as your arm, but when you actually arrive I'm sure you'll feel better.
It's normal to feel stressed and have doubts when you're about to move to a new country.....and it passes.
Keep your chin up. You're doing great!
If you have any questions about landing or anything, drop me a PM. I'm not an expert, but it's all fresh in my mind, so I may be able to shed some light.

Hi Paul

If you are being serious, do you think a lot of it has to do with the fact that you are there on your own without your family, which must make it so much harder to bear when you are getting used to everything new? I do hope you start to feel happier soon. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Lisa