Learning that you are pregnant is arguably one of the most exciting moments in your whole life. The joy that you will soon be welcoming a little one into the world overtakes all else and you revel in that happiness. While it would be great to walk around in some sort of pregnancy bubble for the entire nine months, never allowing stress to affect you, unfortunately life doesn’t work that way.
Perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time to buy a new home in order to accommodate your growing family. If that’s the case then you have a fair amount of work and stress ahead of you, which is usually amplified by the simple fact that you’re pregnant. So how can you deal with the stress of house hunting and buying a house while pregnant? Here are some tips you can use.
Use Professional Help Whenever You Can
Now is the time to be relying on professionals for tips, advice, and help wherever they can offer it. Look into the conveyancing solicitors in Liverpool who can make sense of all the legalities and paperwork, taking that stress off your shoulders. Also, an experienced real estate agent can help you to cut through all the houses and really zoom in on those that would appeal to your tastes and budget best. These types of professionals will make the process smoother and often they speed it up. Because you’re working on a very tight timeline being pregnant, staying on track is essential.
Spend Some Time on Research
Because you want to be able to find that perfect house as easily and quickly as possible, it’s also a good idea to do a little research on your end. Look into various neighbourhoods that appeal to you. Check out such things as the amenities they offer, nearby shopping and dining, the schools, how walk-able the neighbourhood is, if it’s got lots of kids, etc. Your research will allow you to narrow down the list of desirable neighbourhoods.
Don't Over-Schedule the Viewings
While it's important to check out different homes and different options, your body just doesn't have the same energy and stamina that it would usually have. You need to keep your baby's health in mind, which means giving your body time to rest. If you’ve got a busy day at looking at houses, make sure the next day you do nothing but relax to make up for it.
Start Getting Organised and Packed in Advance
Another tip is to do as much in advance of the move as possible. You know you're going to be moving sooner rather than later, so why not start to organise and pack a little bit at a time. This makes the task of moving much more manageable and not as daunting. Even just packing up a few little things a day will make a difference in the end, and it’s not going to be overly exhausting for you.
Try Not to Put Added Pressure on Your Plate
Each of these tips is designed to help you stay as relaxed as possible and not add more pressure and stress to your plate. The house buying process doesn’t have to be all about stress, so try to focus on the positives in it as well.
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Great advice, I wish my pregnancies were happy bubbles, I suffered with depression and felt so low I couldn't wait until they were born, I did love feeling the little kicks and seeing them in the screen, the relief that they are perfectly healthy, I wish we were in a position to buy our own home xxx
ReplyDeletePregnancy, an addition to the family:- Having a baby, Moving House / Home. Are all Life Changing Events. It has been said that a number of Life Changing Events within a short time period can be stressful. We do not always have choice/ control/ options in regards to some Life Changing Events, their timing, etc. Yet it seems that we need to aim to take good care of ourselves, family, etc. Thanks for you advance / suggestions.
ReplyDeleteRachel Craig
Some really good advice, my preggers friend is looking for a house - I shall link her to this page :) xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo of the most happy & stressful times in a woman's life some great idea there
ReplyDeleteLots of good advice
ReplyDeleteHolmes and Rahe Stress Scale, is what I was thinking of in regards to Life Changing Events, Stress, Time Scale.
ReplyDeleteRachel Craig
Good idea to take the stress free option/s if possible.
ReplyDeleteRachel Craig