ORIGINAL POST: April 28, 2009
Change is good. It makes life more interesting and you're not in the same old boring routine. Over the next three or four months, there will be a lot of changes in our lives. For starters, my husband found a new job in Hamburg and we are planning to move there at the end of July. This weekend we're driving to Hamburg to start looking at houses and apartments (rent only), so hopefully, we're able to find something decent that meets our needs.
Our area of interest is Buxtehude, a quaint little town just outside of Hamburg, south of the Este River. We've been checking immobilienscout24.de almost on a daily basis and making appointments with agents to look at houses during our visit next week. So far we have 3 confirmed viewings and two tentative ones. It may not seem like much, but the agents have told my husband that there should be new listings coming up at the beginning of May.
Our apartment is also listed on Immo but the photos don't do the apartment any justice. It's a gorgeous two-floor apartment, with lots of wood trim and flooring and LOADS of sunshine. We're situated right on the Danube and only a few minutes from the downtown area. If you're interested in taking a peek, here is the link, but keep in mind that once the apartment is rented out, the link won't be available any more. UPDATE: the link didn't work. Go to immobilienscout24.de and copy and paste 50013162 into the Scout ID field.
There are always advantages and disadvantages to moving to a different city. The great thing about moving to Hamburg is that my MIL is there and we can see each other more often (and yes, I get along with her wonderfully). She will be able to spend more time with her grandkid(s), and my husband and I can occasionally go out on a date as well. Another great advantage is that we are closer to my husband's family who live on the beautiful island of Rügen. We would be able to visit them more often rather than just once a year.
However, as I said before, there are some disadvantages to moving to Hamburg. For the most part, we will miss all our friends in Regensburg who have become like family to us. They have really enriched our lives since we moved here 2.5 years ago. Another disadvantage is that I won't get to see my family in Milano as often as I would like to, but I could always fly out to see them rather than driving or taking a train. However, the worst disappointment for my husband is that he won't be able to spontaneously go paragliding for a weekend in Austria when he wishes to. Now he will have to do some preplanning. :-o
With the baby due in August, we're hoping that everything (or at least the important things) gets done by the end of July. To help speed up the process, we're going to hire a moving company to pack all our belongings and bring it to Hamburg. That will definitely save lots of time and is one thing less to worry about. I don't think I would want to pack a household being 8 months pregnant! As stressed out as I am, I should count my blessings, too. :-)
Speaking of blessings, last week I had an ultrasound done and we found out that we're expecting another boy! For some reason I felt that I was having a girl, but the ultrasound proved me otherwise. My husband was grinning from ear to ear when he found out. He was hoping for a boy and I was hoping for a girl. The most important thing is that the baby is healthy. At least I don't have to worry about new clothes (hehehe). I already have everything I need for a boy. :-)
I haven't really talked too much about my pregnancy on my blog. That's because I have been having such a wonderful pregnancy that sometimes I forget that I am pregnant! The baby kicks from time to time to let me know he is still there. I have been so relaxed with this pregnancy that I honestly don't know which week I'm really in! However, what I do know is that the baby is due in August and when contractions kick in then it's time to go to the hospital!
I remember with my first pregnancy, I had registered myself on babycenter.com and some other websites in order to stay up-to-date with how the baby was developing on a weekly basis. Now, I rely on my monthly doctor visits to make sure that the baby is fine. I honestly, don't understand everything the doctor says in German, but when I hear "sein Herz ist kräftig" (his heart is strong) and I see him moving in the monitor, then I know everything is fine.
Between the stress of the move and having a baby, my husband and I are both excited about the changes. I'll blog about our adventures to Hamburg, so check in from time to time to see how we're doing.
Take care,
Rosa
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