[lockstock]

Can't keep it to myself anymore. My daughter (andbarrel) finally arrives on Saturday having now qualified as a midwife. She has PR as a dependent on our visa but had to stay behind to finish her course. She has a post at Auckland Women's Hospital but is staying with us for a few days before she starts work. She's even bringing over a fully qualified optometrist (could be wrong, but it's opt-something) to keep her company!

It's a very strange feeling counting the days now. No more Skype or phonecalls in the middle of the night.

[Georgebulldog]

That's lovely news, nice to be closer I bet
A few of these on their way I'm sure :cheers

[Jo Jo]

Woohooo! Fantastic news. xx

[nippa&pippa]

great news! Auckland pregnant ladies will be looking forward and grateful for her support!

[pinkpiggy]

I know you've been secretly bubbling with excitement these past few weeks over your daughter's arrival. Only 3 more sleeps. :raebanana

[holland]

Lockstock,

Thats great news!!!!! so pleased for you and your family.

J and G x

[shakyle2906]

Fab news Lockstock, well chuffed for you!!:cheers :cheers

Sharon
x

[victoria]

Lovely news. Awaiting your update but for the meantime YIPPEEEEEEEEEE

[benandclare]

Nice one guys , :cheers :cheers

[LesleyS]

Brill news guys!!!

[JandM]

Awww, excellent!

('Only three more sleeps' - you're reminding me of our grandson on the webcam, just before our trip last year. Tears dripping off my chin...)

[dusk]

congrats! :D

[mgbridges]

Have to say it because I love it...

Sweeeeeet! :raebanana

Anneliese

[peebles16]

Fantastic - so happy for you :D

Karenx

[CJ22]

Your daughter's called "Andbarrel"? Is that Swedish?

[AndyR]

Thats brilliant news!

[lockstock]

Your daughter's called "Andbarrel"? Is that Swedish?

Lockstock...and barrel



It seemed like a good idea at the time:roll

[nickydwuk]

Great news - I know how we were feeling when we thought we would have to leave our daughter here until she finished her studies. Now she has decided to transfer to Uni in NZ to be with us - it is a great feeling to have the family back together. :raebanana :raebanana

[kanatakiwi]

That's great news Lockstock! and you will be close , its no time at all between Auckland and Hamilton.
I just put my daughter on the plane back to Canada after a 3 week visit, and its hard to watch them go, in my case not knowing when we will connect again.

[Alan+Mignon]

Wonderful, happy news!

[pinkpiggy]

Only 2 more sleeps :D

[katandbob]

Can't keep it to myself anymore. My daughter (andbarrel) finally arrives on Saturday having now qualified as a midwife. She has PR as a dependent on our visa but had to stay behind to finish her course. She has a post at Auckland Women's Hospital but is staying with us for a few days before she starts work. She's even bringing over a fully qualified optometrist (could be wrong, but it's opt-something) to keep her company!

It's a very strange feeling counting the days now. No more Skype or phonecalls in the middle of the night.

:raebanana time hundred, I know how you feel, Rach has been living with us for just over 4 weeks now and its great

kat

[lockstock]

[QUOTE=katandbob;199329 I know how you feel, Rach has been living with us for just over 4 weeks now and its great

kat[/QUOTE]

That was a bit spooky for a split second - my daughter is Rachel and she's coming from Lincoln...I had to re read everything carefully in case there was something she hadn't told me about!

[pinkpiggy]

That was a bit spooky for a split second - my daughter is Rachel and she's coming from Lincoln...I had to re read everything carefully in case there was something she hadn't told me about!

:laugh :laugh

[dusk]

Lockstock...and barrel

It seemed like a good idea at the time:roll
*chuckles* I can see CJ slapping his forehead from here for not getting that! :D

[Pip]

Great news.. I'm picturing lots of happy airport reunion moments and only feeling a tiny bit jealous! :D

seriously - am really thrilled for you...!

[pinkpiggy]

Only one more sleep Gilly. Maybe you should issue a warning to the kids at school - Danger over excited parent :D

[lockstock]

Alas we have a day off today due to the V8s. So plenty of time to calculate all the hours she'll be in the air (has taken off by now I would have thought) and rush round trying to work out where we can put all her stuff - and there'll be loads of it! Most came on our container anyway!

Just working out how to get past al the V8 stuff to get to Auckland tomorrow:confused:

[lockstock]

Arrived safe and well, on time. Thanks for all your good wishes. If anyone knows of a room to rent in central Auckland, please let us know.

[nippa&pippa]

Arrived safe and well, on time. Thanks for all your good wishes. If anyone knows of a room to rent in central Auckland, please let us know.

:clap :raebanana glad to hear she has arrived...party time for you :cheers

[JandM]

:nice1

[pinkpiggy]

Good to hear you've finally been reunited. Hope the traffic around Hamilton wasn't too horrendous for you. :)