The most unbelievable dream so far

It seems the dreams have returned and are getting more and more absurd. Some parts are realistic while others are bizarre. And some parts are horrifying!

This last dream has a few elements of each.

I dreamt I was rushed to the hospital. We thought we had at least a few hours to settle in, but the baby came very quickly we didn't even have time to inform family or friends that we were at the hospital. Out comes the baby and she is huge!!! Huge as in, at least 6 months old already because she can sit up on her own. I do remember thinking how beautiful she looked and her eyes were very enchanting.

Anyway, immediately after delivery I rushed to the gym center to book a weight loss package with the gym before they sold out of memberships. In the dream Elijah was also rushing for a meeting. So after I finished, we rushed back and got home to realize we left the baby at the hospital!!! End of dream.

What kind of parents forget their baby? I'm such a worry-bug and now I've added to the list of worries (1)forgetting my baby and (2)being a horrible parent.

The Traveller's Life

I've never really thought about travelling before. It has always come naturally and is easy for me. But something has changed. I still love travelling, but as I find myself pregnant and getting closer to moving to the US to set up house for a few months I struggle with the thought of leaving friends and family behind (even if only for a short period). 

As most of my travels have been a month or shorter, I've never looked back when leaving because I knew I would return shortly. Each place I visit on my travels feels like home. With friends all over the globe, when travelling I feel like I'm going from one home to the next.

But now I can't help but choke back tears when I think of leaving friends and family behind. And yet I am going 'home'. Back to the place I grew up, to the place where most of my family lives. 

Reflecting on the commonly used saying: "Home is where the heart is" I realise now that the heart is always where family is. And so my home is anyplace with family. Going back to the US is going to be an adventure and getting ready for a little one will be challenging but what better place to do it than surrounded by family!