Whenever a baby gets born in the family I get a little bit sad. Of course I am happy for them; a new life is something so amazing. But… being on the other side of the world, not being able to share the joy with them and go visit the new-born is making me a bit sad and homesick.

Shopping for a present for them and seeing baby cribs, cute tiny clothes and toys makes it even worse, because then it also makes me miss shopping with my mum. Sometimes I wonder if I would be happier living in Holland again.

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