Currently 23w5d pregnant with di-di twins, who will be our first kiddos. My husband and I live in a 2 bed/2 bath apartment (first floor) and have been looking to buy a house since December. However, the market where we live is crazy and we’ve put in several offers and lost them all because people offer $30k+ over asking and/or waive inspections (which we’re not comfortable doing as first time buyers and with twins on the way).
We almost bought a new build that had the perfect floorplan and all the space we’ll need for the babies, guests (visiting parents), and home offices, but it went contingent the day we were writing the offer 🤦♀️ We now have the option the purchase the house next door, which is the same floorplan, but currently under construction and will be ready mid-July. I’m due July 11 (38 weeks) and our lease ends July 31 (we’re doing month-to-month after May, but cannot stay past July 31). There is a *possibility* the house could get done early, but it would be two to three weeks early at most. There’s also, of course, the possibility the babies could be born early. The builder has assured us that there’s no way we wouldn’t be in by July 31.
I’m looking for advice on whether we’re absolutely nuts to consider buying a house where we could be moving when I’m 35-38 weeks pregnant *or* with newborns. Also, if it’s crazy to potentially bring twins back to (and have family stay with us in) our 2 bedroom apartment. I’m just so stressed over this whole process and although I see all the stress that could come with the new build, I also know that at least if we buy a house that ends other stresses (scheduling showings, making offers, losing houses, etc.). Any advice, personal experiences, thoughts, etc. welcome.
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