Tomorrow marks the first time that I have ever traveled with an infant. While I am excited to spend a couple days away from our daily routine, I am a little nervous about all that is involved with traveling with a baby.
I'm keeping in mind some pointers I received from a baby group here in town, but I still feel ill-prepared. I am not even packed yet. I want to check-in an hour early because I'm nervous about seating (especially since I would like to be next to Tim). Still, I have to go to work for an hour in the morning, which means racing out to the house with just enough time to pick up Tim and Esther. Guess that means we'll have an insane evening! Not that this is too much of a stretch for us - it's been a crazy couple of weeks!
The other thing I am concerned about is the actual air travel. I have been told that it helps to nurse on the take-off and landing, but how do you do that if you're between two complete strangers (hence the reason I want Tim next to me)? And what if she starts fussing during the flight? People aren't always forgiving when they travel.
I'm sure it will turn out okay! And, besides, at the end of the day we'll be in Anchorage together on our first family trip (I won't call it a vacation, because I'll be working half of the time).
I just can't wait to get some time to just chill with my family. It will be fun checking out the children's books at the big book stores up north. I've browsed them before, but now I have a good reason to! My entire reason for shopping has changed :)
And the food...okay, so I like to eat..I can't wait to eat at places we don't have here in town! I know Tim is looking forward to Burger King. I think he'd also like to go to Golden Corral. I personally want a Frosty. What can I say, it's a classic!
Anyway, we're bringing our cameras so maybe we'll get a picture of Esther with a full-size moose :) Or maybe not. Either way, we'll document our trip and try to post pictures when we return!
Here's praying for good travel!
Love you all!
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15 years ago
If all else fails, use a binky or a bottle! If she'll take it that is. I was nervous too the first time I flew with one of the kids. Reagan actually slept through take off and most of the flight (to NY no less!) Sofia was awake but it didn't seem to bother her, I gave her a bottle since she didn't like a binky. And that kept her occupied when she looked about ready to fuss. You're probably over thinking it because of bad stories and such. But really if you have Tim with you it should be smooth sailing (ha! or flying...). If you were alone, it's a bit difficult before and after the flight when you have to juggle the infant and all the carry on bags plus luggage! I've done that a few times and it's not that fun. But it sounds fun! Hope you have a good time. I'm off to Seattle on Thursday all by myself and I don't return until Saturday...so I'm looking forward to some alone time.
ReplyDeleteit will work out just fine....i remember josh and i took zoe to anchorage to see family when she was four months...all she did was sleep...i did have to nurse her on take off (which was awkward..but having a blanket is key for doing that)....and candice is right...for take of and landing it helps if they are sucking on something...it helps them pop their little ears...and look at the bright side..it is only a little over two hours so it will go by as quick as you know yet and you will be enjoying your time in anchorage with your family :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip Meg, can't wait to hear all about your adventures in baby travels when you return.
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