So Far Away...

gregsgurl81304 · February 2014

This thread is making me feel so sad for everyone, so I send you all big hugs.

I too am a military family, and my and DH's family are 1900 miles aways. I miss them terribly, but I am very fortunate to be able to talk and skype with them any time I want as well as them planning there visits once LO is born.

I had the opportunity to spend my last pregnancy with my family back home,while DH was deployed and there was a lot of drama through out my whole pregnancy and during labor and delivery that it's sort of bittersweet in the fact that I get to share these moments with my family but I am far enough away that I don't have to be apart of the drama and stress that goes along with living close to home.

I just wish that DS and LO would have the chance to grow up being close to their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Thats the part that breaks my heart the most.

otter1103 · February 2014

BrightEyes112 said:

Yes, every part of it, but it isn't possible to bring people back to life. Melancholy, indeed.

^This too

Hugs to you @BrightEyes112 and @Temurlang1

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amwangel · February 2014

My husband just found out he didn't get a position that would've moved us from Ohio to California - he is so crushed and it's been rough, but this thread really helps me to appreciate the fact that at least here my son and the new baby get to see their grandparents and extended family all the time. I can't tell you how much I needed that perspective right now.

My parents actually moved us overseas to Asia when I was in elementary school and high school - it was a really amazing experience, but so hard to see my grandparents and family only once a year.

Lots of hugs to everyone far from family! It's so hard.

PinkKEL9 · February 2014

Most of our family lives in South Carolina. We live in New England. So its a longgggg way away. Thankfully my parents and paternal grandparents live here too so we're not completely alone but I do miss my aunt and maternal grandparents who I am really close to.

coffee89 · February 2014

My parents and sister are about 2 hours away. I don't get to see them much which makes me really ad, especially with the baby coming. I feel lil I'm missing out on a lot of things I got to see my sister and mom do together when my sister was pregnant.

My MIL is 45 minutes away, but she's a closed off woman and hard to spend time around so I don't have a "substitute" person I can do a few things with. She wasn't involved in any of our wedding planning, it was more like "just tell me when and where" and this baby is turning out like that as well.

MrsAy · February 2014

My dad passed away years ago, and my mom lives in Colombia. She will be here for a couple months when the baby comes but it's very hard not having her for the everyday stuff, sometimes I just want to have lunch with her or have her come over when I'm feeling sick. But at the same time I feel so lucky she's still around and we will be able to meet her first grand baby.

puttyeast · February 2014

I'm in Washington state and my parents are in Alabama so there definitely is a distance. My mom is going to come back and stay in the area in June so that will be helpful. I think I'm more sad that after baby is born, they won't be spending a lot of time with him because we are so far apart. I loved weekends I had with my grandma growing up and this LO won't have that.

Reading this thread though does remind me how lucky I am that at least my parents are alive, even with the distance. Hugs to all of you that have lost someone.

PressLove · February 2014

My dad passed a month before I got pregnant. Sometimes I get sad that she won't know him. All my vivid dreams are about my dad. Sadly, I haven't had one in a few weeks.

My family is 6 hrs. away and the ILs are 2.5 hrs away. I think one of the reasons we delayed having kids was the thought of not having family around. We both grew up with large extended families. It's hard to imagine that our child won't have that experience.

otter1103 · February 2014

@Mease8 Where in Thailand? My mom's entire family lives in Thailand. She is the only one here in the states. The majority are south of Udon in Non Sa-at and the rest are split between Bangkok and Udon.

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Sareynoo · February 2014

Everyone that I would like to have here is super far away. My mom, dad and sister are in pennsylvania, MIL is in Arizona and I'm in California. I'm lucky to have H here with me, he's so supportive, helpful and I can talk to him about anything. Still wish I could have them closer though..

temursgirl · February 2014

@amwangel Sorry your H didn't get the position he really wanted. I really love California (I grew up here), but the cost of living is really really high, at least in my area. You don't even want to know the housing prices lol! Ohio has a lot of pluses for raising a family I would think, especially if you have the extended family support there.

otter1103 · February 2014

Mease8 said:

@otter1103 My parents are in Chiang Mai. I lived for a year on Sakon Nakon, so have been to Udon a few times! My DH and I did get to Thailand this winter for two weeks, and I ate all the food I could...I love going back, if only it were closer! Do you get to go visit?

@Mease8 We did but way back in 1995! That was the first time my mom had been back since leaving in '72. We haven't been back since and I'm hoping to make it happen within the next couple of years. Her family is so big and the trip is so long that you really can't go for less than a week without feeling like you're on a plane or in the car the whole time! We made it down to Pattaya and as far as Non Kai (sp?) but Chiang Mai has ALWAYS been a place I want to get to.

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