We were given the good news back in April, and now we realise the gestation period is worth all the wait.
Our baby is due anytime now. The due date around 22nd of December, and proud we both will be.
The delivery will be here in Sydney.
The Nursery is not ready to accommodate such a new arrival. I having to do all the work, as Lambie will be working up till the 18th of December, trying to keep her mind off the situation.
I never new, how we accumulated so much stuff over the years.
I have booked a council cleanup to make enough space and so the neighbours won't talk about us.
All the prep work, washing the walls down, its so hard in the hot weather, that I think I will just bring in the hose as it will be Quicker. I also through we might put some second hand carpet down to make the room quitter and more comfortable so we can sit and admire the little one.
We have gone over the route to take and driven it a few times already.
I'm leaving nothing to chance, I put a new fuel filter in the car as well so nothing can go wrong at the last minute.
We haven't decided on a name as yet. Lambie wants and I wants so we will wait till the delivery.
We have have been told to expect a slightly bigger delivery weight as the baby grows. The Specialist said it will not be ounces, but more on the kg side.
Lambie is getting restless as the time approaches. We were going to go to classes to learn more, however the cost is out of our range. So we like many others will get there by trail and error.
By the way if you think we are to old we are not. Other couples have done it, So can We.
We can't wait now for the arrival of our new van.
Regards Jim & Lambie
We are expecting a birth weight according to the scans of somewhere around 2000kg for our very first caravan.
revemike said
09:25 AM Nov 29, 2015
Congratulations... may your new 'baby' bring you thousands of miles of smiles.
Kendo said
09:47 AM Nov 29, 2015
Jim & Lambie, we'd like to congratulate you your impending addition to your family, a Christmas Baby Too
Having our own newborn we can appreciate your growing excitement We hope all is on time and that it doesn't have to be induced . Ours was late, but you forget all about that the day you get to take it home.
You'll have some sleepless night at first as you get everything settled, Is it safely tucked away? What food to put in it? Does it need water? Does it need changing? So many decisions to be made.
The up sides are many though. The fun you'll have taking it to new and exciting places. The adoring looks you'll get from people as you travel around. Plus it's fun going out buying new toys for the newborn.
Many happy travels, keep safe, and enjoy your new baby.
Jeff & Lyn
Hey Jim said
10:52 AM Nov 29, 2015
Hi Mike and Keno,
Yes the list is endless, as we get older we tend to forget the odd things that one must account for.
Thanks again for your throughts and best wishes at this exciting time.
Regards Jim & Lambie
Desert Dweller said
11:00 AM Nov 29, 2015
Congratulations, happy & safe travels with your new baby. Whether it's a new van or new car we always enjoy things when they get worn in with a few bumps & scratches on them. Don't forget to give it a wash once a year. Our ''new'' van is coming up to 4 years old soon, must wash it for the 4th time.
SilverBrumby said
01:38 PM Nov 29, 2015
Hey Jim & Lambie,
We had our nursery for Monty ready about 12 months prior to his arrival. A lovely 6 bay garage, in which he now takes pride of place in the middle two bays. Drive in drive out.
Best wishes for a safe delivery
SB
Koala said
03:40 PM Nov 29, 2015
Hi & congratulations, all I can say is good luck, I hope your new caravan experience is much better than mine, the waiting nearly killed me & unfortunately wasn't worth it. I not going into detail as I am seeking further advice.
Felicia said
06:55 PM Nov 29, 2015
Jim,
Very clever post, I think that's how many of us feel about the changes in our lives, excitement and trepidation. Enjoy yourself.
Lynda
Bruce and Bev said
11:35 PM Nov 30, 2015
See - I told you Jim - youre never too old if you drink lots of cheap red wine and eat heaps of fish n chips. Glad you followed my step by step instructions of what to do LOL
madaboutled said
12:26 AM Dec 1, 2015
Very poor timing, another 3 days and you could call it the Messiah. I on the other hand was born 4 days early..... Sh** Happens!.
Hey Jim said
02:05 PM Dec 2, 2015
Bruce and Bev wrote:
See - I told you Jim - youre never too old if you drink lots of cheap red wine and eat heaps of fish n chips. Glad you followed my step by step instructions of what to do LOL
Hi Bruce & Bev,
I have noticed lately that your spelling too is going off, Bruce. Not your normal style, It could be that Cheap juice your still drinking Eh
Jim
Hey Jim said
02:10 PM Dec 2, 2015
Felicia wrote:
Jim,
Very clever post, I think that's how many of us feel about the changes in our lives, excitement and trepidation. Enjoy yourself.
Lynda
Hi Lynda,
So True, our lives are definetly changing hopefully for the better. In retirement I just want to sleep for three hours a day for the first three months to get over working.
Jim
Felicia said
07:33 PM Dec 2, 2015
Hi Jim, we retired in January. At first we had a lot to do with community work and stuff around the home. We have just started free camping and love it. We have always had caravans and been on a time limit but now we have found a different way to travel. We will do longer trips next year when the weather is cooler but have done a lot of short trips for 3 weeks, 2 weeks and last week did a 5 day trip as there was nothing in the calendar. So just drove 3 hours and enjoyed where we were.
Lynda
Hey Jim said
08:43 PM Dec 2, 2015
Felicia wrote:
Hi Jim, we retired in January. At first we had a lot to do with community work and stuff around the home. We have just started free camping and love it. We have always had caravans and been on a time limit but now we have found a different way to travel. We will do longer trips next year when the weather is cooler but have done a lot of short trips for 3 weeks, 2 weeks and last week did a 5 day trip as there was nothing in the calendar. So just drove 3 hours and enjoyed where we were.
Lynda
Hi Lynda,
Our last working day is Monday July 4th. But the way we are both feeling the work load now, we are thinking Easter will do us. Matter of fact Right now feels very very good. we are both buggered. As soon as our baby is delivered it could be time out.
That's right. 60
We are soon expecting our first at age 60.
We were given the good news back in April, and now we realise the gestation period is worth all the wait.
Our baby is due anytime now. The due date around 22nd of December, and proud we both will be.
The delivery will be here in Sydney.
The Nursery is not ready to accommodate such a new arrival. I having to do all the work, as Lambie will be working up till the 18th of December, trying to keep her mind off the situation.
I never new, how we accumulated so much stuff over the years.
I have booked a council cleanup to make enough space and so the neighbours won't talk about us.
All the prep work, washing the walls down, its so hard in the hot weather, that I think I will just bring in the hose as it will be Quicker. I also through we might put some second hand carpet down to make the room quitter and more comfortable so we can sit and admire the little one.
We have gone over the route to take and driven it a few times already.
I'm leaving nothing to chance, I put a new fuel filter in the car as well so nothing can go wrong at the last minute.
We haven't decided on a name as yet. Lambie wants and I wants so we will wait till the delivery.
We have have been told to expect a slightly bigger delivery weight as the baby grows. The Specialist said it will not be ounces, but more on the kg side.
Lambie is getting restless as the time approaches. We were going to go to classes to learn more, however the cost is out of our range. So we like many others will get there by trail and error.
By the way if you think we are to old we are not. Other couples have done it, So can We.
We can't wait now for the arrival of our new van.
Regards Jim & Lambie
We are expecting a birth weight according to the scans of somewhere around 2000kg for our very first caravan.
Congratulations... may your new 'baby' bring you thousands of miles of smiles.
Jim & Lambie, we'd like to congratulate you your impending addition to your family, a Christmas Baby Too

Having our own newborn we can appreciate your growing excitement
We hope all is on time and that it doesn't have to be induced
. Ours was late, but you forget all about that the day you get to take it home.
You'll have some sleepless night at first as you get everything settled, Is it safely tucked away? What food to put in it? Does it need water? Does it need changing? So many decisions to be made.
The up sides are many though. The fun you'll have taking it to new and exciting places. The adoring looks you'll get from people as you travel around. Plus it's fun going out buying new toys for the newborn.
Many happy travels, keep safe, and enjoy your new baby.
Jeff & Lyn
Hi Mike and Keno,
Yes the list is endless, as we get older we tend to forget the odd things that one must account for.
Thanks again for your throughts and best wishes at this exciting time.
Regards Jim & Lambie
Congratulations, happy & safe travels with your new baby.
Whether it's a new van or new car we always enjoy things when they get worn in with a few bumps & scratches on them. Don't forget to give it a wash once a year. Our ''new'' van is coming up to 4 years old soon, must wash it for the 4th time. 
Hey Jim & Lambie,
We had our nursery for Monty ready about 12 months prior to his arrival. A lovely 6 bay garage, in which he now takes pride of place in the middle two bays. Drive in drive out.
Best wishes for a safe delivery
SB
Hi & congratulations, all I can say is good luck, I hope your new caravan experience is much better than mine, the waiting nearly killed me & unfortunately wasn't worth it. I not going into detail as I am seeking further advice.
Very clever post, I think that's how many of us feel about the changes in our lives, excitement and trepidation. Enjoy yourself.
Lynda
Very poor timing, another 3 days and you could call it the Messiah. I on the other hand was born 4 days early..... Sh** Happens!.
Hi Bruce & Bev,
I have noticed lately that your spelling too is going off, Bruce. Not your normal style, It could be that Cheap juice your still drinking Eh


Jim
Hi Lynda,
So True, our lives are definetly changing hopefully for the better. In retirement I just want to sleep for three hours a day for the first three months to get over working.
Jim
Lynda
Hi Lynda,
Our last working day is Monday July 4th. But the way we are both feeling the work load now, we are thinking Easter will do us. Matter of fact Right now feels very very good. we are both buggered. As soon as our baby is delivered it could be time out.
Jim