making a big move?

Question

OK I am scared that I haven't thought of everything. I live in Indiana and I am moving to washington. I have a daughter who is one. We have saved up..we have someone to stay with when we get there...I am pretty sure my husband has a job down there set up already. I am just scared because I am leaving family behind and my daughter is the first and only grand baby and now i am taking her away. And what all is there to think about when moving to a different state? Please and Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

FIRST of all ... does your Husband/You have a Job already in the area where you are anticipating moving to (pretty sure is NOT the same as JOB for SURE .. and a firm job is IMPORTANT for supporting a Baby and/or family).

NEXT ... as a MILITARY RETIREE (and yes, I served on Active Duty while a Long Term Single Parent), I can say this about the multiple MOVES that happened during my duty years:

1. The VITAL Papers (Birth Certificates, Registration Documents (Vehicles), Tax Documents, Social Security Cards/Information, Insurance Documents, Medical Records/Insurance, Bank and Utility Records ... all are IMPORTANT and MUST Travel with you to your destination ... these are SO vital when you are transferring with children and they need to have them for registration at Day Care Centers, Schools, for services, etc.

For example: Utilities require a letter of recommendation from your PREVIOUS Utility -- so if you have paid on time (and in full), you MAY be able to save on the Utility Deposit Requirement.

2. BEFORE you move, Take a COMPLETE INVENTORY of your household goods -- and I MEAN IT! Photos (of the condition of the items), where you got them (and their costs), etc. Make sure that your Household goods are COVERED with INSURANCE while in transit -- because ... I can ASSURE YOU .. that MOVING means that your Household goods will most certainly NOT arrive completely at the destination .. and yes, there WILL be theft during the transfer of the goods. NOT a single Military Move resulted in all my household goods getting to the next destination.

3. Have you checked the cost of living and cost of necessities at your NEW location? How about where you will live? Can't really stretch out the time in someone else's home .. because .. that means a very crowded and tense environment.

4. Do you have a CHEAP Digital Camera, and a National Cell Phone Plan that you can use to remain in contact with your family? Believe me, it is MUCH EASIER now to stay in contact -- especially with the Digital Images and E-Messaging them (which was NOT around when My siblings and I entered the Military Services). A good Cell Phone (with Nationwide coverage .. as well as free nights/weekends provides you with plenty of opportunities to call back and forth economically.


These are just a FEW of the items that I considered .. and yes, when I knew that I was going to be transferred to a new base, I would IMMEDIATELY start my search for Housing, Services, etc -- including SCHOOLS (very important to have a good, safe neighborhood and good schools too). Costs vary widely by location -- and given that you have NOT provided your destination location .. .I can't comment ...

BUT .. in my experience .. Moving from the Midwest or South to the West Coast meant a VERY LARGE Jump in Cost of Living -- everything from the Insurance on the Vehicle I was driving to food, Utilities, Housing (definitely housing costs rose dramatically), cost of new license plates on your vehicle, etc etc etc -- and Daycare costs also changed dramatically too.

Answer 2

Don't worry about it. You can't predict all the outcomes and there is no reason to worry about things in the future as you can't change the future. You will be able to deal with all that arises. You may start doing road trips to visit or they may come down and visit their grand baby, with technology these days you can talk face to face over the computer on skype for example. No problem there. I have moved accross the country and i'm doing it again soon. Whatever u need u can get once u get there and whatever u didn't finish u can finish once u move. You're still the same person with the same abilities. Don't worry. Enjoy the change.

Answer 3

Okay, I moved from California to Washington 8 years ago. Washington, its cold a lot, but the people are "real", unlike many parts of California. I would probably rather live in California, i just like the atmosphere more and its less depressing. Also almost all of my family live in CA. But Washington is a great place to raise a family.

Answer 4

Well you will want to make sure you have all your important papers in order "vital statistics." Bring your baby's shot records, birth certificate, your marriage license, previous years income tax records. I would put that all in a big envelope and label it "vital statistics." Unless it's free, close your Indiana bank accounts. Bring everything that you can or you will end up having to buy it again. This is a lot of work and I feel for you. I moved across country once and had all I can say is "thank God for friends." Good luck to you.

Answer 5

The Pistons or the Heat. Both groups have not too long ago received a name and consider their possibilities are slipping away for a moment one. Before they move into their rebuilding segment, both GM is more likely to make a massive transfer to make a run at this subsequent 12 months's name. Both GMs are wise, each have received titles earlier than, each understand that with loose company, it is now or certainly not.

Answer 6

I don't have any kids, but if I did, and I moved them away from their Grandma.....I can't even finish that sentence....

Answer 7

i know it will be difficult for them., but leaving them is not forever ryt., i know you'll find tym to visit them or them to visit you.