Yennefer,
I pulled a 5-card horseshoe spread for you.
Present situation: Eight of wands
Present expectations: Knight of cups
Unexpected: The Emperor
Immediate future: Two of swords
Long-term future: Ace of swords
It looks like in the present you currently are optimistic and busy -almost excited- with what lies ahead, especially looking at the possibilities. It seems right now the situation is bringing forth your creativity and need for change.
You have some expectations that probably haven't communicated to your bf. The Knight of Cups is your bf alright but it appears in your expectations position of the spread. Be aware of those expectations and communicate them clearly to him. What do you wish him to do? Have you explained your feelings about the situation? Any assumptions left untold can create friction. Be open and straightforward with him rather than expecting him to do or say or feel things.
Unexpected news coming from an authority person who is financially secure. This could be his mother or a new employer offering one of you (I think you) a job. You mentioned that you are on maternity leave and at the same time that you are looking for work, so I'm not clear; are you in the market or not? If you are, this could be your new employer.
If not, this Emperor figure could be your bf's mother offering the material stability you guys seek. Remember, the Emperor is generous and fair but he also will hold you accountable for what you promised to offer in return. And he demands respect to his person.
In the immediate future, the two of swords just shows the friction and stress you have described in your message. You need to make a decision soon and summon all support you can get from friends, family and anyone who cares for you. Allow yourself to be supported by them. You need to move ahead without fear (notice the blindfold that keeps the woman in Two of Swords blind and fearful to move past the Swords over her heart). OK? So open up, summon all help you can get, and if this means staying with his mother for a while, so be it. Do what you have to do in order to handle the situation. Be realistic; keep on working from a positive frame of mind, above all surround yourself with supportive people and rely on them to help you move forward.
The long-term solution is represented by the Ace of Swords. Swords are not always nice but the Ace is about new beginnings. It's a strange double-edged sword at that. The ace of Swords are about sweeping changes that might feel a bit disruptive at first but are necessary for you to move forward in life. So, the only way out is through. Do not let fear stop you. Do what you have to do. Be courageous and summon the support of the people who love you.
Hope this helps you,
Sui