Things are getting close now with my daughter having to go back for another scan. It seems that the cord is laying lower then the baby so they need to take another look. Additionally, her femurs are not the right length for her gestation period so perhaps like as with Madison they'll induce Amanda so that baby will be born early in order to grow much faster. We'll know more tommorrow.
Meanwhile Ralph is on his way to Austria for his next exam...Toi toi toi baby I know you'll do well.
I get woken up every morning by my grandson James, who hops out of his bed and comes and joins me in th elounge room where I'm sleeping. He does his utmost best to get me up even going to the window and opening the curtains to show me it's morning so I have to get up! Kids!
With not sleeping so well since I've been here I just want to stay in bed but that's just not an option especially when Madison wakes and starts pounding on her door to be let out. Oh well it's only once a year I get to see them.
Going to see my other granddaughters today. I have the usual presents to take with me as it's both their birthday's next month so the visit ties in well for them.
Met up with an old army buddy yesterday and it was great to see her. Schools back next week so the plan is for a girls night out! Woo Hoo I just hop I remember how to have a girls night out...it's been a while!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Waiting for Rubi
So it's the 5th July, 2010 and although I know she's not due to join us in this world until the 16th we are all sititng here impaitently waiting for her arrival. Rubi is going quiet though says my daughter Amanda so that's a good sign that she's resting in preparation for her greatest adventure ride of all.
For me the Grandmother I'm in unchartered territory as I'm learning to cope and deal with two of my other grandchildren's impatient demands. How do you explain to a 3 year old that your pockets just are not full of a never ending supply of cash to buy all those great toys he wants? Also, how do you answer a 20month old who has yet to articulate her voice box into something that can be deciferable by all us other human beings? The looks you get though are as if she asking "Why are you not respondong to my demands?"
All in all it's pleasure and pain as we wade through the trials and tribulations of young ones. On top of that my now teenage son also has needs, wants and demands. Switching from the little ones to him is like me speaking English to one person and then German to someone else...it's a whole other language.
Seeing my daughters swollen stomach is also something new as I haven't been with her for the last 2 births and only ever seen photos of her at this stage of pregnancy. While the father is getting somewhat apprehensive, again! I'm also starting to feel the pressure of what she's about to go through. Being half a world away you're isolated to the birth process but now I'm sitting here next to her it's all very different.
While I love seeing them all I also miss Ralph, my husband, and I know I'm suffering separation anxiety. But we all must soldier on and do the best we can with what we've got.
For me the Grandmother I'm in unchartered territory as I'm learning to cope and deal with two of my other grandchildren's impatient demands. How do you explain to a 3 year old that your pockets just are not full of a never ending supply of cash to buy all those great toys he wants? Also, how do you answer a 20month old who has yet to articulate her voice box into something that can be deciferable by all us other human beings? The looks you get though are as if she asking "Why are you not respondong to my demands?"
All in all it's pleasure and pain as we wade through the trials and tribulations of young ones. On top of that my now teenage son also has needs, wants and demands. Switching from the little ones to him is like me speaking English to one person and then German to someone else...it's a whole other language.
Seeing my daughters swollen stomach is also something new as I haven't been with her for the last 2 births and only ever seen photos of her at this stage of pregnancy. While the father is getting somewhat apprehensive, again! I'm also starting to feel the pressure of what she's about to go through. Being half a world away you're isolated to the birth process but now I'm sitting here next to her it's all very different.
While I love seeing them all I also miss Ralph, my husband, and I know I'm suffering separation anxiety. But we all must soldier on and do the best we can with what we've got.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Home to Australia
Where is home? For me it's where my husband and bed is, which right now is in Kuwait. But there are the other homes you have too. My native home of Australia and my adopted home of Austria. Tomorrow morning I fly out to the native home, more specifically to Brisbane, to spend 4 weeks with my family and I'm looking forward to it despite knowing I'll miss my husband as well.
The biggest challenge will be the temperature I think. While here in Kuwait we are having around 50 degrees every day, it's now winter in OZ.
With my suitcase full of gifts for my family it didn't leave me with much room for my clothes so I've had to be fairly selective.
This trip though will see the birth of my 5th grandchild, a little girl who is to be called Rubi Rose Crow. I'm very excited about being there finally for one of their births. This will make it 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson. So of course I spoil my grandson rotten!
I also get to spend time with my son, Charlie, a special person in my life. My little boy is growing up and is now 13 1/2 and in his first year of high school and doing very well. I love talking to him about everything and anything. We have a special bond.
I also plan to spend some quality time with my eldest, Samantha this trip. I know she needs my help and guidance and I just hope she listens and takes some advice form me. It's not always easy with her though.
Last but not least is Amanda, my second eldest and my mini me. I am close with her but it scares me that she reminds me of me too much. I try to impart things that have been taught to me recently on to her and her partner for a better and stronger relationship. They are doing it tough but they have to learn to deal with the things in their lives they have put there. It is Amanda who is having the baby but now it's time to stop and have a rest. She needs it so much.
Additionally, this year I'm making my way down to Sydney to see my 2 younger sisters and I can't wait. It's been ages since I saw them last and we are at a special time in our relationship as sisters. Due to a delicate situation with our Dad and the family of our older sister we have banded together in support of Dad. It's sad to say but at this point in our lives I think we have all come to the conclusion that we three are the only sisters, there is no point in even acknowledging the other one anymore.
An exciting part of my trip will be the drive from Sydney back to Brisbane with my Dad. I miss him very much and our chats we used to have when we used to go running. I think the things I have learnt through my recent struggles will be useful to him to help get through a difficult time in his life. He doesn't deserve what's happening to him and justice will prevail.
With all this going on though I know I will be missing my husband very much. He is the thing that makes me whole, my other half if you like. We've had our ups and downs, journey's to the moon and deep into hell, but we are stronger than ever before right now but being apart scares me a little.
So my bags are packed and I'm just relaxing at home until I take off in the early hours of tomorrow morning. I hope I get some rest on the trip, heaven knows I'll need it for the grandkids!!!
The biggest challenge will be the temperature I think. While here in Kuwait we are having around 50 degrees every day, it's now winter in OZ.
With my suitcase full of gifts for my family it didn't leave me with much room for my clothes so I've had to be fairly selective.
This trip though will see the birth of my 5th grandchild, a little girl who is to be called Rubi Rose Crow. I'm very excited about being there finally for one of their births. This will make it 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson. So of course I spoil my grandson rotten!
I also get to spend time with my son, Charlie, a special person in my life. My little boy is growing up and is now 13 1/2 and in his first year of high school and doing very well. I love talking to him about everything and anything. We have a special bond.
I also plan to spend some quality time with my eldest, Samantha this trip. I know she needs my help and guidance and I just hope she listens and takes some advice form me. It's not always easy with her though.
Last but not least is Amanda, my second eldest and my mini me. I am close with her but it scares me that she reminds me of me too much. I try to impart things that have been taught to me recently on to her and her partner for a better and stronger relationship. They are doing it tough but they have to learn to deal with the things in their lives they have put there. It is Amanda who is having the baby but now it's time to stop and have a rest. She needs it so much.
Additionally, this year I'm making my way down to Sydney to see my 2 younger sisters and I can't wait. It's been ages since I saw them last and we are at a special time in our relationship as sisters. Due to a delicate situation with our Dad and the family of our older sister we have banded together in support of Dad. It's sad to say but at this point in our lives I think we have all come to the conclusion that we three are the only sisters, there is no point in even acknowledging the other one anymore.
An exciting part of my trip will be the drive from Sydney back to Brisbane with my Dad. I miss him very much and our chats we used to have when we used to go running. I think the things I have learnt through my recent struggles will be useful to him to help get through a difficult time in his life. He doesn't deserve what's happening to him and justice will prevail.
With all this going on though I know I will be missing my husband very much. He is the thing that makes me whole, my other half if you like. We've had our ups and downs, journey's to the moon and deep into hell, but we are stronger than ever before right now but being apart scares me a little.
So my bags are packed and I'm just relaxing at home until I take off in the early hours of tomorrow morning. I hope I get some rest on the trip, heaven knows I'll need it for the grandkids!!!
Monday, June 14, 2010
World Cup 2010 South Africa
It's that time again where the worlds 'best' teams come together to find out who is really the best team in football/soccer. Sadly for Australia our opening match didn't go quite to plan but credit has to go to the German team for outstanding match play. The Germans were just too classy for the Socceroos, however, this I hope won't deter our boys and they'll fight back in their matches against Ghana and Serbia.
From the games I have watched to date the Germans look the stronger team with the Dutch putting in a great performance also.
My only beef is the Referees! I'm only new the game of football/soccer and I am the first to admit I don't understand all the rules pertaining to fouls, penalties and the like but it doesn't take a blind freddy to see when a Ref. is leaning towards one team over the other. You know you're right when the commentators also react to some of the decisions being given and ones that are not given when they should be.
I can only imagine what the Socceroos are thinking and feeling after last nights match but the memory of last world cup must be in the forefront of their minds after the straight Red Card send off of Tim Cahill.
Now don't get me wrong here I'm not only upset about the refereeing of the German-Australia match there are many more instances in other game that have raised some questions about the level of referring. My only assessment of the situation is that no No-Name team will ever be in the final or win the World Cup. Only the well known big teams, and I don't need to mention them, will ever be there in the final. Wether it's too much money involved or somethings else I have no idea but it is just a sad situation for the sport.
In closing though I still plan to watch as many of the games as possible for me in my locations over the next few weeks and hope that the refereeing will improve somewhat before too many more matches are played!
Good Luck to all the teams!
From the games I have watched to date the Germans look the stronger team with the Dutch putting in a great performance also.
My only beef is the Referees! I'm only new the game of football/soccer and I am the first to admit I don't understand all the rules pertaining to fouls, penalties and the like but it doesn't take a blind freddy to see when a Ref. is leaning towards one team over the other. You know you're right when the commentators also react to some of the decisions being given and ones that are not given when they should be.
I can only imagine what the Socceroos are thinking and feeling after last nights match but the memory of last world cup must be in the forefront of their minds after the straight Red Card send off of Tim Cahill.
Now don't get me wrong here I'm not only upset about the refereeing of the German-Australia match there are many more instances in other game that have raised some questions about the level of referring. My only assessment of the situation is that no No-Name team will ever be in the final or win the World Cup. Only the well known big teams, and I don't need to mention them, will ever be there in the final. Wether it's too much money involved or somethings else I have no idea but it is just a sad situation for the sport.
In closing though I still plan to watch as many of the games as possible for me in my locations over the next few weeks and hope that the refereeing will improve somewhat before too many more matches are played!
Good Luck to all the teams!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Poetry
I've recently been delving into writing poetry so in my poetry page I'll add a new poem as often as I can. I have some in reserve at the moment from recent topics in the news and our trip to the Ukraine and Russia this past 5 weeks. Would appreciate any constructive comments. Hope you enjoy them though.
Welcome to my blog page!
Hello All,
I've decided to try blogging, let's see how it goes and if I can keep it up to date. My Husband and I do a lot of travelling and I regularly write emails to people about our adventures but people we meet on a recent holiday have convinced me to give blogging a go as a way of keeping everyone up to date on our latest expositions.
I also like to write and have recently begun writing poetry and this is a good way for me to get my poems out there for you to read and hopefully enjoy.
So here's to teaching old dogs new tricks and blogging it!
I've decided to try blogging, let's see how it goes and if I can keep it up to date. My Husband and I do a lot of travelling and I regularly write emails to people about our adventures but people we meet on a recent holiday have convinced me to give blogging a go as a way of keeping everyone up to date on our latest expositions.
I also like to write and have recently begun writing poetry and this is a good way for me to get my poems out there for you to read and hopefully enjoy.
So here's to teaching old dogs new tricks and blogging it!
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