Missing my family :(

AmericanInOz · October 2011

I just found out my Minnesotan friend here has her parents coming in 2 weeks for a month, and that makes me sad

My parents were meant to come last month, but then my Mom got a teaching job, now she only has a week over xmas for vacation time - and it was just WAY too expensive to come over here for 1 week over xmas. So I guess there's no plan other than to see them when we go to the states next July. Just makes me sad - I wish they could come and spend time with G - they are sad too I know so I don't say anything - but I just wanted to vent somewhere

kelly321 · October 2011

I'm so sorry to hear that your mom had to cancel her plans! By the time I go home at xmas, it will have been a year and a half since I've been home, but luckily my parents were able to visit twice - once while I was pregnant and once after LO was born. It is really hard being so far away. How is your DH's family? Do they live close? Do you get along with them? I'm so glad this board is here because I feel like this is the place that other women actually understand what I'm feeling and have gone through it themselves. Really, you have my full sympathy.

AmericanInOz · October 2011

thanks Kelly

yes luckily I have a great SIL who lives just down the road & is a great help with G, and we're driving down to see the ILs this weekend

but it's just not the same as my own family you know? I shouldn't get too down - we only just saw them in June, but just knowing that it could be a full year before they see G again makes me sad, anyhow - like you said - good to be able to chat to people who understand on here

ukyankee · October 2011

It is tough. I saw my mom for the first time this month in 15 months and my dad & step-mom I saw after a year. While I don't have LO, it's still tough to not be able to see them so much due to expense and time.

bail229 · October 2011

Oh, I'm sorry you are feeling so homesick. I know exactly how you feel. I went home for a visit last Christmas, and we probably will not be going back until about this time next year. Its hard to be away for so long. I hate how the flights are so expensive, Christmas time is the worst to fly.

I know its not the same, but make sure you set up a skype date with your family soon.

elisagoulart · October 2011

I'm sorry you're homesick, it happens to the best of the INs ;-)

It is nice to have a board full of women that understand what you're going through and how you're feeling. I definitely hate having a year, or even just 6 months inbetween family visits.

I've found that keeping a countdown to the next time you will see them helps some, and Skype DEFINITELY! I skyped with my Mom, Sister, Cousin & cousin's 1 yr old baby last weekend. It was so cute how her LO would get all blurry when he moved around, but it was almost like I was there I also like Skype bc you can show them where you live, I once took my Dad on a laptop skype tour around our apartment, haha.

Hang in there...and give your Mom a call!

PittPurple · October 2011

Wow. I can't imagine spending a full month with my mom. We are kind of over it after a few days. But it is hard to go a long time between visits, and I'm sure it's much harder once there are children involved. I know Skype helps with this a lot but it's not the same. We've all been there, (((hugs)))

Mrs DRJ · October 2011

I am so sorry (((hugs))). It is hard. My parents were going to come this year and then my brother get engaged and they decided not to come. It is hard.

I hope you feel better and you can always vent here.

AmericanInOz · October 2011

thanks everyone

yea I guess the hardest part is they said they'd come over the holidays, and I got all excited and started planning stuff, then they canceled cause of the flight cost

anyhow, thanks for your support

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