Tomorrow we hop on a plane to go visit my family in the snowy Midwest. I'm a little scared, just because I haven't traveled with Dax before. He's only 11 weeks old, so I have no idea what to expect. It's weird thinking of an infant now, it definitely affects my ability to freewheel. For example, we have planned on driving to Fargo (where I grew up) on Christmas Eve for one night to see my extended family. I would love for them to meet the wee one, plus it's been years since we've been to that party.
But the last couple of nights I've been doubting my decision. First off, it's been snowing like mad up there. Normally, this would not deter me. If it were a blizzard, sure, but a little snow isn't the end of the world. But now I have a little guy to worry about. I don't want to do anything foolhardy, or needlessly dangerous. I am his protector; I take that role seriously.
Secondly, I have not yet vaccinated my guy. I'm already terrified that I'm bringing him on an airplane with god know's what germs lurk, but then to trek him across the tundra to a party with lots of people? I don't know...I meant to get to the pediatrician's office sooner than this trip, but I had not yet done the research that I wanted to on the 2 month vaccinations, so to be honest, I kind of procrastinated. He'll go for a check-up after he gets back, but until then, I don't want to needlessly expose him to whooping cough!
I don't want to be a big wuss, but my mom-stincts are telling me I perhaps should plan a separate trip to the cold plains in a few months. What do you think?
I know it will probably all be fine. I have to pump a few bottles today so I can take them on the plane. I have not yet mastered the art of not being embarrassed by breast-feeding in public. Anyway, blah blah. I am just doing a little mom worry before the trip. Any tips for success? I will be there a week.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. Where in the Midwest are you headed?
minneapolis!
I am glad you are thinking twice about the trip to Fargo. I know you want to show him off to all of the rellies but the snow and ice are ridiculous this year and ditch diving isn't all that fun especially with a wee one. Freezing is still a real possibility, cell phones don't always work and your winter driving skills are sadly (for us your northern fam. But good for you) out of date. Come back and drive up there when it's warmer. Now traveling with a baby especially a breastfed one while he is so little is easy. When he gets to be two or three? Not so much. You need a pancho. No one can see what you are doing and most people don't care what you are doing anyway. Please check with the airline to see if you can even take more than a bottle. They are still being stupid about liquids. Put Dax to breast when you are taking off. The sucking will ease the air pressure in his ears becuz there is no way to tell him to "pop" his ears!
Wear no metal. Dress so you can get thru security easy. Bring as little as possible. We all have laundry machines! ;-). We are all excited to see you all! Your mother talks about nothing else!! We will see you soon!!!! Lov aunt V
Yeah for Auntie V! Best advice ever! I have nothing to add but love and see you in about 6-7 hrs! Mome
Follow your instincts. They'll be pretty strong with Dax being so young yet. It's sounds you have a large amount of family and friends who could help if any travel problems did arise. The traveling part would concern me more than the germs part though, you're breastfeeding which is a bonus!
Have a Happy and Blessed Christmas...x.x.x.
Lena
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Take enough nappies and burp cloths is my tip.
We're driving over to the UK with two children and a baby on Friday, so I'm having similar panics. Luckily I'm fine breastfeeding in public (I have my routine so no one sees a thing) so I don't have to worry about bottles. Good luck filling them!
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