Random POLL Thursday: Traveling

[babycaps]

I'm attempting to make my first poll here.
DH and I talked a bit today about what we would do if we both want to take a vacation  w/o LO.  Would we fly together or separate flights?

My parents often took separate flights and I'm not sure (yet) what we would do.  But we are supposed to go to Vegas in July for 2 nights and we are thinking LO may stay behind.

What would you do?

[bsouls]

It took me a couple of minutes to understand this poll and what you were asking.

Did your parents drive together when they were without kids? Seems a bit absurd to travel separately unless it was more convenient for a reason besides "what would happen to LO if the plane crashed?"

[Deleted]

This is absurd. Fly together.

[lincbeesmom]

This has never even crossed mind. We would definitely fly together.

[katka512]

Definitely fly together. Flying separately would never have crossed my mind.
No snark intended - do you drive separately when you're without lo?

[bsouls]

Also, you just flew with your baby. So, it's cool if he dies with you - but, not if he is parent-less?

I really just don't get why this would be something that people would do. Unless you're flying on a Malaysia plane - then fly separately. Or, don't fly at all.

[fish8412]

Do you have a will? Fly together.

[babycaps]

katka512, we drive together!
And so far have also flown together but all three of us together. I think ultimately, we would fly together.

I think a lot of times my parents flew separately out of convenience but I would have to ask my parents.
I flew as an unaccompanied minor more times than I can count as well! Several times with my little sister.

[babycaps]

Also, there have been very very very few occasions in which DH and I are both in a car w/o LO. We have been on a handful of dates but end up walking or taking the subway. We live in the city and aside from me going to/from work, we don't actually drive much at all! We also walk to get groceries except for Costco runs.

[RandomName]

We spent a lot of time setting up our will and are comfortable with what we choose. We would absolutely fly together - not even a thought.

[zandeela]

we are flying together in April. we have a will and my brother is a great father should something happen

[angelsnight]

I would never even think to fly separately from MH. I've flown by myself more times than I've flown with someone (because I was going to visit someone) and its fine, I have no issues with it but I do find it to be lonely, so I can't imagine traveling with someone but on separate flights.

[katka512]

I think having a will and guardianship plan you are comfortable with is the best plan here. We created one before lo was born and feel very good about our choices.
There is always a chance something could happen to both DH and I while we are away from lo, and not just on a plane but anywhere really. But the odds are so low that I can't worry about it. I'd go crazy.

[babycaps]

Feb 13, 2015 9:50:40 GMT -5 katka512 said:

I think having a will and guardianship plan you are comfortable with is the best plan here. We created one before lo was born and feel very good about our choices.
There is always a chance something could happen to both DH and I while we are away from lo, and not just on a plane but anywhere really. But the odds are so low that I can't worry about it. I'd go crazy.

I totally agree with this. But boy do I wish we had some more family nearby so that if something were to happen, LO wouldn't be going to basically "strangers".  Know what I mean?
Our closest family is a 2.5hr plane ride away and they would NOT be suitable.  So the people who would take LO are actually in different countries

[monster]

Luckily/unluckily mh doesn't take vacations... I usually travel with friends, my parents or since LO, just me and LO. I do think it would be crazy to take separate flights. The risk of dying in a plane crash is waaaay lower than a car accident.

[jtizzay]

We have a will and life insurance and fly together.