Hi There, we dont know if we will return or not. We come from Australia (sydney) and basically it is a struggle there. When we moved to Europe we couldnt believe how cheap rent is and how people were complaining about it! In australia we paid 2/3 of our income in rent. A house in Sydney is 500k (AUD) and the average family income is 60k a year. Anyway I am getting off the point.

We havent lived abroad before but have lived away from family alot. Since coming to Europe we speak to our families more than ever. Every morning I speak to my mother in law on skype with a webcam so she can see her granddaughter. Not the same as being there but at least she knows her.

It is hard for me, I dont get a break, I am with bubs 24/7 while my husband works long hours. This is partly why we are moving to the UK. So I can do more activities with bubs. Where we are right now is very family orientated so not many playgroups and no childcare until 3 years old! I think moving to the UK would be easier and I think there may be more expats there so while you wouldnt have family you may have lots of people around in the same situation. I will let you know once we are there. Wow I have just written a thesis!