Travelling interstate... HELP!

So husband and I are going to move from Sydney to Melbourne. I would love to hear some success stories and tips to make me feel better about it. The not seeing friends and family and getting a new job etc weirdly doesn't phase me it's the coming back with a toddler and a newborn, then 2 toddlers etc.
I'm a teacher so would have the opportunity to come back to see people in school holidays but alone as my husband wouldn't be able to get time off work. I get stressed thinking about the realities of taking 2 car seats, a double pram, all our luggage by myself with a potentially clingy newborn and an energetic toddler. What if the toddler runs off ahhh! I can't count on family coming to visit us. My mum's 62 and dad's 78 so not spring chickens, and my sister has two young kids as well. I don't want to travel back alone because I would want our parents to see the kids.
Has anyone done an interstate trip regularly alone with 2 young kids? I need all the advice I can get to make me feel less sick about it. ❤️

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I would recommend meeting halfway if you can. I haven't yet, but my in-laws live in regional vic, im in newy, and i will likely be driving and meeting them halfway for the first visit, maybe two.
Also, i would suggest the very first time your husband joins and takes unpaid leave. That way, you can figure it out together at least once

I did the move to regional Vic and my family lives in Sydney and I have done the drive a few times but never by myself when I go back by myself and bubs I fly as it’s much quicker and easier

Awww I haven't done 2 but I've travelled by myself with 1 and it was fine.
What I did want to say though why don't you pick up cheap carseats and a double pram and leave them in Sydney with family ... that will make the whole thing a bit less daunting. Then you can just travel light with one suitcase. X

that's such a good idea about driving and meeting half way. I didn't think of that!

I do Brisbane to Sydney solo with a 3yo and baby. I find it easier l to drive. Then I have my car, car seats, can go wherever I want and see friends and family without losing huge chunks of time navigating multiple buses/trains across Sydney.

I break it into a 2 day drive. Leave early 5am and kids into car in PJs. Lunchbox for breakfast/snacks. We eat in car and our stops are active (eg a farm, walk around wetlands/reptile centre, steam train, park etc). That way they nap a lot while driving.

Shorter trip eg long weekend then I fly. I borrow a monkey/leash backpack for toddler (which grandma uses when she takes him out). I use that in airport as it is too hard chasing him down with bags. I take one big suitcase on wheels (checked), nappy bag/backpack and pram. No portacot (cosleep instead while away). If taking car I bring a little cot mattress for floor.

Drive! Melbs to Sydney is a nice drive

I moved from East Sydney to Melbourne some Years ago! Victoria (minus the shitty weather) is awesome!!!

I’m a FTM due May and have had the same concerns. I’m a regular flyer back to Sydney as I run my own business so have a lot of flexibility and I also drive up once every three or so months and stay for a week.

However with a newborn/infant this might be different and the reality is it wont be as easy as it has been! So totally there with you around the anxiety

My plan is to still continue as I have been, as I’m very close to my family.

When I drive I’ll be stopping half way at Gundagai will spend the night and then do the final four hours. I usually do most trips alone as my partner travels for work, so expect that will remain the same.

Reach out if your looking for more local connections once here in Melbs :))

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