If they aren't normal feelings there are a few of us who are "abnormal" too. When my baby left for college in 2007 I thought my chest was going to burst with pain I was such a mess. Not only were the boys gone but now, for the first time in 20 years I was going to be ALONE with my husband! But, I have to tell you, it was a really wonderful 2 years! Then the oldest moved home for a year while applying to Med school and that was not easy. Now it was a "roommate" because he's not a kid anymore. In July, the oldest is moving into an apartment and starting school and I have to tell you, those feelings are coming back again. I'm teary eyed again, having trouble swallowing, the whole thing. But, believe me, when they are all home in the summer you'll be so happy.........for about 2 weeks!!