baba's home

Tolga came late last night - almost one in the morning.  He will be on vacation this week and I think we were all excited for his coming.

We had the scale out today weighing ourselves - Tolga was teasing his father about his weight.  His father insisted he was 85 kilos, which there was no way he was that - and Tolga said he must by 95 kilos.  HIs father stepped on the scale and he was 95.4 kilos - Tolga was right on and laughed while Baba looked shocked and confused.  Tuana was nearby and saw us - so she stepped on the scale.  11 kilos.  Tomris stepped on the scale next 17.4 kilos.  Then Teoman - 18.3 kilos.  Tolga and I looked at each other to share the tough realization - Teoman's pre-op check he was 19 kilos.

We had breakfast together than drove to Izmir for Teoman's check-up.  He's slept for three nights now with no problem at all - and its such a relief.  He just has a little trouble bending over still.  Tomris threw up on the way there - in her throw-up bucket.  Tolga dropped us off and parked, we went down to the office right on time.  The doctor said everything looked fine.  Teoman had sensitivity around his belly button, he said it was normal.  His said the protruding belly button would go down with time.  He showed us on a diagram what he did and then called an assistant to take a picture with what he called "The Simpsons" - Bart, Lisa, and Marge.  We are happy and grateful for Teoman's health, but still have our doubts about the doctor and the things he did.  Its hard to trust someone who seems impressed with himself.

On the way back home, Tuana threw up - but she hasn't learned the bucket yet.

My birthday celebrations started today too.  The kids woke me up and gave me my iPad Pro.  I hadn't asked for it - but when my screen broke, Tolga had decided to buy another - he got me a pink one with a pink cover (oh, how I've changed) and inscribed on the back "to Rachel from the family with Love".  I feel so spoiled.  In the evening, Anne gave me a summer dress she'd run out and bought that day while we were in Izmir.  Gokalp abi and another cousin Fisun had gone with her and got me small gifts as well - a swim cover and light pants - it was sweet and a first for me to get presents from others outside of the family.  It was nice to celebrate with others.