Today is day two of my somewhat empty nest. Man I'm bored. It's not like my 18 yo son was that much work, or even here that much, but at least he was a consideration in my day, you know? So now, since dh is an otr truck driver, it's just me, and the baby that's been living here since Jan..

I just feel like moving on, but not sure that's what God has planned for me. All these years I've been knowing that when I was about 40 there would be no more children in the house and I would have to figure out what I wanted to do when I grew up. The time is here, and now, so is Faith! lol

Sunday was really hard, yesterday was better, today was LONG!

Have any of you been through anything remotely similar?

Thanks for "listening" to me vent..................

Have not been through this yet, but wanted to send out a "Hug"! (See me, I WISH for a empty nest...LOL...I guess you are warning me to be careful what I wish for)

I'm not following the part about the baby - but if you have a baby in the house, it seems like your nest would not be empty at all...maybe just nobody to talk to. Tell us more, and maybe you can get some good suggestions from the very helpful folks here.

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I saw the part about the baby and thought the same thing as CJ. That sounds like a full nest and maybe even a really hard thing to think about raising another when you have just finally gotten one out.

We have a few years to go before we are empty-nesters but there are days when I really look forward to it.

Hopefully, it will get easier... and you have some help with the baby. Is this your baby or someone else's??? Babies are so tiring to me especially if they are someone else's (the responsibility factor is really draining!)... I kept a friend's baby for 10 1/2 hours a day for a year and was absolutely drained for most of that year. I finally had to have her make other arrangements *sad* but it is so good to have my life back.

All 4 of my kids haved moved out but apparently not far enough. They all live within a couple of miles of us and constantly back home to do laundry, eat, hang out, eat, talk, eat..... Is your son local? Will he be visiting? Look at the times that you're alone as little vacations from each other. Of course, we do home daycare and have a houseful of kids all day so I really appreciate the quiet time when it's just hubby and me.

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Having had twins, I've had empty nest syndrome a few times. Right now one of my sons is back with us for a little while. The other one is married and lives in another part of the state.

The empty nest WILL get better. You'll find that you and your hubby will have lots more time together, you can make meals for just the two of you and not have to worry about whether the kids will be there to eat. Your house will be a lot cleaner. You'll be able to watch whatever you want on the TV because ESPN won't be on all the time!

Wait -- I'm making myself sad now!!! Seriously, find things to do. It does get better. You'll also enjoy the time with your kids when they do come home to visit.

Ok, where's the 18 yr. old son? What baby?
You need to explain the situation a little better.

From OP's other post:

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So sorry I wasn't clear...

The baby is here temporarily, as far as we know. As in above post, she is the gdaughter of friends and has been here since Jan. I love her and things are going as well as can be expected. The mother, however, just moved about 4 hours away to 'get it together" and intends to come get the girls in Aug. I personally don't see that happening.

DS has moved to Florida to work at a summer camp at Word of Life Bible Institute where his sister and her husband are. It's a fantastic way for a young person to begin their life. I'm so happy for him, I just miss him and his sister. It stinks.

So.......in a sense my nest is empty, but not. Does that make sense? This is not what I expected and I'm not sure where I'm supposed to go from here. I thought I was going to be on my own to figure it all out, but now baby Faith is here. It's just weird how things have changed because of her. For years we prayed for another baby and I always said, "just wait, God will wait till I'm 40 and then drop one in my lap" Well, look what He's done! And now I don't know how I feel.

I hope that clears some things up. Again, sorry I wasn't more clear before! Thanks for the replies......

Melissa

Our only child moved out last aug to college and it was HORRIBLE. we have been married for ever and have nothing left to talk about. lol. she came back the middle of may and brought part of the dorm with her so we are back to normal here. at least for a few months then it will all start over again. I already dread it.

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I just wanted to say how much you made me realize to enjoy my boys while they are young. I have always dreaded not having them around, but do look forward to traveling with dh. We got married quick and never had that time together. Hoping for a better day for you today!

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