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newfiemountiewife

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I'm sorry I need to whine...bear with me, I just need to get this out.

Every time we move (every 4-5 years) I get this way, and I can't shake it. I feel so apprehensive, this time we're moving where I don't know anyone. As some of you read in my post over the weekend, we had no luck finding a home, the market over there is so overinflated, there is no way we can afford to buy anything, and even if we could, everything for sale is just, well, yuck.

This time, I have to move and I have three kids to move too, not just two. I have a ton of toys, and household things to sort through and purge, DH wants to have a yard sale, so I have to get throught everything to get ready for that. I feel surrounded by clutter, and I've been procrastinating so bad. We are planning to sell all of the baby stuff, which means, that decision not to have any more babies is final, which is hard.

I don't know...it's just stressing me out, I feel anxious and I never feel this way (only around moving time). I've been exhausted for no reason, and unfortunately with all of this, I have lost my passion for the one thing I really love to do, and that's scrapping. My mojo is gone, gone, gone, and it makes me so sad. My pages have been awful lately, and I just can't find the zone, making me feel worse, making me try too hard and of course, not be able to make a page at all. It is so bad, and I'm so sad.

I just feel so anxious for some reason, I've never really had any issues with it, but I think it's just from the complete overload of stuff I have to do.

Anyway, if you got this far, thanks for listening. I just needed to get that out.
 
I would be crazy-stressed, too. Moving, in and of itself, is difficult let alone with kids and doing it on a regular basis. I completely understand how it can zap your mojo.

I wish I had advice for you, but I just have sympathy. *hugs*
 
Awww...big ((hugs)) sweetie! I can imagine how hard it is to be in your shoes right now. I don't envy the work in front of you. I hope it gets better soon!
 
Girl, I think we've all been there...especially that procrastination and feeling overwhelmed thing.

Hugs.

I really hope you find whatever it will take to help you get through the unpleasant tasks, deal with the unknown and the final choices, and I especially hope you can get your scrapping mojo back...scrapping really can be great therapy.
 
Whine whine away! I'd be stressed and whiny too if I had to pack and move and then unpack. And I'm sure the stress and pressure of moving is what is affecting your scrapping mojo.

In the end, you'll get everything done that you need to.
 
(((hugs))) Jamie..I hear ya moving is tough regardless...adding kids on top of it makes it even worse..Good luck hon
 
Awww Jamie, I'm so sorry this move is effecting you so much!
I hate, hate, hate moving and in 13 years we have only moved once and it was three doors down, and that was HORRIBLE stress, I can only imgagine how hard this must be for you.
Big hugs girly!
 
I am so sorry Jamie! I know how hard moving can be (and not just the physical aspect of moving). ((BIG HUGS)) I hope it all goes smoothly for you!
 
Oh I'm so sorry Jamie. I feel for you. :(

I can't imagine moving every few years. It would really stress me out too. I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but I can't.

Just remember we're all here to listen any time.
 
Big hugs sweetheart! You are totally justified in your feelings! I cant imagine having to pick up and continuously start over. You are such a strong gal though!! I think your pages are as beautiful as ever!!! Just know if you need to go somewhere you are loved you can come here and vent ANYTIME!! And please feel free to get me on hello if you ever need a chat! Im my3hens

Hang in there love!!!
 
Awwww J, I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I think it's totally understandable though. You know me, I'm Miss Anxiety, so I totally feel your pain and it really does suck.

Big big HUGS and you know that if you ever need ANYTHING, I'm always here!
 
Oh hon, sending many many ((hugs)) your way! Moving can be so stressful (and emotional) it's no wonder that it's impacting you so. Best wishes!
 
Jamie, I totally understand, I've moved 7 times in 9 years. It sucks!!! It's been every 3 years the last couple times and moving with Keira was just awful. Now I'm about a year away from moving and I'm already worried about it. Plus the thought of driving from Alaska to Michigan scares the heck out of me. :(

Hugs honey! I totally know what you're going through.

newfiemountiewife said:
I'm sorry I need to whine...bear with me, I just need to get this out.

Every time we move (every 4-5 years) I get this way, and I can't shake it. I feel so apprehensive, this time we're moving where I don't know anyone. As some of you read in my post over the weekend, we had no luck finding a home, the market over there is so overinflated, there is no way we can afford to buy anything, and even if we could, everything for sale is just, well, yuck.

This time, I have to move and I have three kids to move too, not just two. I have a ton of toys, and household things to sort through and purge, DH wants to have a yard sale, so I have to get throught everything to get ready for that. I feel surrounded by clutter, and I've been procrastinating so bad. We are planning to sell all of the baby stuff, which means, that decision not to have any more babies is final, which is hard.

I don't know...it's just stressing me out, I feel anxious and I never feel this way (only around moving time). I've been exhausted for no reason, and unfortunately with all of this, I have lost my passion for the one thing I really love to do, and that's scrapping. My mojo is gone, gone, gone, and it makes me so sad. My pages have been awful lately, and I just can't find the zone, making me feel worse, making me try too hard and of course, not be able to make a page at all. It is so bad, and I'm so sad.

I just feel so anxious for some reason, I've never really had any issues with it, but I think it's just from the complete overload of stuff I have to do.

Anyway, if you got this far, thanks for listening. I just needed to get that out.
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so sorry to hear that Jamie....moving sucks...I am in the same boat with ya girl...only we have no house to go to!!! Hang in there, your mojo will be back when some of this crappy stress is lifted off your shoulders...we are here if you need to let it all out!
Hugs to you!
Shannon
 
I've moved 7 times in the last 8 years - 3 of those times in the last 2 years. :D Twice we've moved to places we've never been with only 10 days to find a place to live so I definitely know what you're going through. It's hard! I'm not sure I have any great advice other than to just break things into smaller tasks and realize it's ok to be upset about the situation. Change is tough!
 
Whine away dear! I would be too if I were in your shoes! {{HUGS}} and just know we're all here for you anytime!!!
 
So sorry you're going through this Jamie. I hate moving, I've done my fair share. I never had to after the kids came along though, I can't imagine what you're going through. I don't think I could go anywhere without knowing anyone, don't blame you for feeling that way. It just throws everything off, even the stuff you love to do doesn't give you any joy. It's hard, I hope you find some relief from all this grief soon.
 
Thank you so much guys for your support, it means a lot to me. We''ve moved houses 5 times in the past 7 years, but only switched communities 4 times. (only LOL). When we moved here, I had already coached here for years, so I knew a lot of people, this time I know no one at all, and to be honest, when we went into the community the other day, it was my first time there, and it was run down and not what I was expecting. :(

I'm planning to get at some of this work done today, and hopefully that will help me feel better. I appreciate all the positive thoughts, it makes me feel so much better.
 
Your mojo will come back! give it time - as you said in your post, you're stressing over everything that needs done! good thing there are fabulous challenges here to help get you over the no mojo! take a break from scrapping if you can - browse the gallery and enjoy the layouts posted - maybe it'll inspire you!

good luck with prepping for the move!
 
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you Jamie! It's no fun when the desire to scrapbook leaves. I'm sure it's related to all the stress you're feeling from the impending move. I'm sure that once the stress of the move is over, your mojo will come back - with a vengeance!

Just know that you can come here anytime to vent - we're listening :)
 
So sorry to hear you're having such a hard time. :( Sending you lots of {{{hugs}}} and I'm sure your mojo will return very soon.
 
Awww, I'm sorry Jamie! I can't imagine moving with 3 kids, I've been in the same house 15 years! Whine all you want and I wish I were closer and I'd come help you! As for the scrapping thing, it will come back when you aren't so overwhelmed. Maybe to that list you made for each room and what it needs done you can add scrap a page to the bottom of each room and by the time you are done with the list the mojo will be in full swing?
 
Jamie I'm so sorry. I know exactly how you feel girl. Moving can be scary, especially when you think of all the things you have to do just to do it! Sometimes thinking about the x, y, z of what you have to do turns into the a, b, c, d, e, f....... It's so easy to pile a million things on your to do list and overwhelm yourself.

Try and think of it in smaller pieces. Are the kids off from school yet? Maybe they can help with some of the stuff. I forget how old they are, but maybe if you made a game out of going through their toys, it'd be fun for them? Like finding the broken toys, or finding the best toys?

We are always always here to listen hon. Getting overwhelmed and depressed and anxious is the worst and we're all here to help in any way we can!
 
I'm right there with you. I have a constant knot in my stomach about this move. I know everything will be alright, but moving is very stressful. If I lived closer, I'd come help ya!

{{HUGS}}
 
Hugs!! I hate moving too! Doug and I have moved 15 times in the 7 years we've been together! Its no fun and stressful everytime. I wish I was there to help you with everything! I told you, you guys should have came to my town! LOL
 
I'm sorry your feeling so overwhelmed Jamie...I wish I had some good advice for you but I really just don't!!! Just try to stay positive...Maybe if you scrap about how you are feeling it will help a little, I find it a little theraputic to do that !!!! Good Luck and BIG {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you girl.
 
freaking crap, moving bites monkey a$$. you will be in my thoughts for this trying time. the good news is you will get through it and you will live. promise. ((((((non-procrastinating super woman vibes))))))
 
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