It has been months since I posted a blog. But so much has happened since then. After the High Holidays my in-laws arrived for a short but very pleasant visit. I was thrilled to see how much they enjoyed Israel. We did not do the usual touristing, except one day in Jerusalem. What we did was spend time on our Yeshuv and then enjoyed just seeing our day to day life, where we live, meeting our son's gannenet,etc. After that we had a friend from the states stay with us for a about a week and a half also enjoyable. It has been exciting being able to show everyone where we live and what it is like. Now it is the end of January and my parents arrive today at 4pm and I am a nervous wreck. Why I don't know but I am. In fact I should be getting ready for them instead of blogging. But I am directing my nervous energy into less productive things instead.

What has really kept us busy though is the fact that G-d willing, we will be expecting twins in June! This was quite a shock as it is does not really run on either side of the family except some where vaguely way down the line. Working in the Israeli medical system is very confusing for a new olim, but we are grateful to be on a socialist medical system because the insurance and bills are much cheaper. Thank G-d. I am fortunate as I have one doctor who takes care of everything because I am considered high risk. However, on a standard pregnancy the doctor is involved very little and most of the month to month stuff is taken care of at the Tipat Chalav, basically a medical clinic who just runs the basic tests to be sure all is well. The doctor ususally involved just for ultrasounds and any problems that arise. I am grateful for the twins because it seems scary to me. But what is really hard is the fact that my doctor will not deliver my baby. When I arrive at the hospital 2 midwives will handle the delivery with a doctor on hand G-d forbid there are problems. Everyone assures us this is fine and works well, but it seems a little nerve wracking to me. I guess we will just have to trust in Hashem and the Israeli system.

The other thing weighing on us as of late is of course the political arena. It is truly never a dull moment here. Unfortunately this will have to wait for another day as I am out of time and have to finish getting the house ready before my parents arrive.

Have a good week!