That reminds me - H got accepted to two conferences, one in St.Louis and one near Newark, NJ. We're 100% going to the NJ one & staying an extra day to go to NYC (any hotel recommendations near Newark?) since we can drive, but we could potentially fly into St. Louis, too, if we found affordable flights. Traveling with an 11 month old will be interesting!
I had to do some traveling for a pervious job and I stayed at the Best Western Robert Treat Hotel right across the street from NJPAC in downtown Newark. The hotel had a lot to park in and was very nice. rthotel.com/ That is the website.. I'm not sure what your price range is for hotels but this wasn't to bad and I had to stay under a minimum.
I am finally out of the house yay!! Never been happier to be sitting at my desk at work!
Moms who have flown, help me not to freak out. We are flying Friday morning with the baby. Its a 2.5 hour flight so its not super long and during her normal nap time. I am planning on wearing her on the plane so that way she can sleep on me. But I am so scared to be that parent that has a crying baby. I usually freak out a little bit about flying to begin with and now we are flying with the baby. AHH help me please!!
We flew with v when she was younger and was shocked that as soon as he plane started moving all she did was fall asleep, just like in the car! And we took a 45 min//5 hour flight. Idk if she would do that now, but there were two other babies on both flights and to be honest on the one we couldn't hear her bc we were by the engine but we saw that most didn't mind the babies and the people are them actually tried to help. The flight attendants even told us that if we needed a break of assistance that they would be more than willing to help and she even brought back one baby to see us during the flight saying that she loved babies. I thought that was pretty impressive and other passengers were playing with babies.
Thoughts and prayers for a good flight! tatersalad has some awesome tips as well! I PMd her about flying. Best of luck and have fun on your trip!
I am finally out of the house yay!! Never been happier to be sitting at my desk at work!
Moms who have flown, help me not to freak out. We are flying Friday morning with the baby. Its a 2.5 hour flight so its not super long and during her normal nap time. I am planning on wearing her on the plane so that way she can sleep on me. But I am so scared to be that parent that has a crying baby. I usually freak out a little bit about flying to begin with and now we are flying with the baby. AHH help me please!!
N was 4 months when we flew and she did awesome. Just be aware that sometimes they won't let you wear the baby during take off and landing. It's recommended to let the baby use a pacifier or eat(nurse/bottle) during those times as well because the sucking helps with the pressure changes in their ears. Is she ok with being worn while sitting for an extended period? N was comfortable sleeping while laying across me. For this I really wish I had brought a pillow or the boppy for more support. I did wear her while we were waiting around at airport. I did laps around the terminal and she took a great nap.
Babies cry. If she's crying on the plane people will get over it. Someone who gets mad about a crying baby obviously has bigger issues. Everything is going to be fine!
So my plan was to nurse while taking off and while landing to help with her ears. We have never had a problem so im hoping we don't have one now!! She also takes a paci very well so we will have that on hand. She is fine with being worn for long periods of time while sitting. We learned the hard way during services, usually she will just fall asleep after a few minutes. I have a poppy but since we are bringing so much stuff I don't want to add to it, if that makes any sense? We are bringing our stroller so she is going to be in there for most of the time (Security and what not) so that we can gate check it.
I know people will get over it, I just still hate being that person if that makes any sense. Thanks for the reassurance!!
Pretty good night. T only woke up to eat twice instead of every two hours. The time she woke up at 3:00, I was able to pat her back to sleep instead of feeding her.
It's raining and cold down here. I just want to be in my jammies in bed snuggling. Boo to work today. Rain and storms zap any motivation I may have had.
dmoney we are seasoned flyers over here. Hope that she sleeps, prepare for her not to. Lots of little toys to rotate through, snacks, light up toys.
Some airlines let you wear during take off and landing some dont. Nurse/bottle/sippy during those times too to help with ears popping.
If she screams, she screams. It sucks but there is only so much you can do and the flight will end in 2.5 hours so people just have to deal. I have actually found that people are really helpful and understanding while traveling with little ones. Ive had people play peek a boo with them, hold up a blanket to cover me so i can nurse a crazy screaming 100 armed octopus baby, sing to them and hold them so I can pee
dmoney , would that hotel be big enough for a pack n play? It would fit our budget. H gets reimbursed by his school.
I was in a corner room with a king sized bed. you might have to move the coffee table around but there would def be plenty of room for a pack n play. You might just have to call and see if they have one that you can borrow.
dmoney we are seasoned flyers over here. Hope that she sleeps, prepare for her not to. Lots of little toys to rotate through, snacks, light up toys.
Some airlines let you wear during take off and landing some dont. Nurse/bottle/sippy during those times too to help with ears popping.
If she screams, she screams. It sucks but there is only so much you can do and the flight will end in 2.5 hours so people just have to deal. I have actually found that people are really helpful and understanding while traveling with little ones. Ive had people play peek a boo with them, hold up a blanket to cover me so i can nurse a crazy screaming 100 armed octopus baby, sing to them and hold them so I can pee
We are flying Southwest and generally she is a happy baby so I am hoping that holds true for the plane right. She is teething right now but we usually only give her Tylenol if she needs it.. maybe will give her some before leaving the house just to be on the safe side with take off any what not.. So we don't really have snacks for her yet as she is still only eating one meal a day (dinner) not too sure if I want to introduce puffs to her just yet not. Might be a good idea to buy some just to be on the safe side. We do have a bunch of toys that we are planning on bringing (She is staying with my parents for 4 days while we go on a cruise). she has just started playing peak a boo with people when we are holding her so hopefully some nice people sit behind us!!
Thank you all soo very much!! Im still nervous but we have no choice!!
For those that fly, do you bring your regular car seats or use a more inexpensive one when travelling?
House hunting was lame AF yesterday. I don't know why this has to be so impossible. I feel like I've given up almost all of my must haves already. Currently snuggled with a sleeping/nursing baby in bed. Feeling lazy but must clean.
Sad about all the sick babies.
We didn't with the bucket seat & prob wont take the convertible next trip either. It goes in the hold and you've seen what luggage looks like on the other side. DNW that happening to my carseat. Obv its worse with the bucket seat which your guy prob isn't in anymore, right?
We are taking the infant carrier since DD is still in hers. We are also taking our stroller but we can gate check them so they are waiting for us as soon as we get off of the plane. we are going to need them for the car and while most rental car places have some that are available to rent, since my parents are watching her while we are gone I just feel more comfortable taking ours instead of having to pay for one and then getting there and they not having one available.
DH is telling me not to stress about it, but I think I am going to start making a list of everything that we need to pack for her. AHH soo stressfull!! I probably should of done this when we were snowed in but it just hit me that we are getting picked up at 6am on Friday.
We didn't with the bucket seat & prob wont take the convertible next trip either. It goes in the hold and you've seen what luggage looks like on the other side. DNW that happening to my carseat. Obv its worse with the bucket seat which your guy prob isn't in anymore, right?
I definitely wouldn't have it checked with luggage, I always thought I would purchase a seat for DB versus having him on my lap. I would need a car seat at my destination anyway, just wasn't sure what most people did. My car seat is FAA certified, but so heavy!
So far we lucked out both times we flew with DS and someone had a car seat for us on the other end (MIL and then BIL). I told DH that isn't an option anymore. DS is 2 now so we'll be paying for him and taking his seat on the plane. I will push to purchase a seat for LO as well. Thankfully we don't have any planned flights in the near future. Since we got the minivan I told him our trips have to be driveable (I hate flying regardless)
Since we're talking travel, anyone have toddler tips? When we go on our vacation with my family DS will be 3.5 and DD will be 1.5. I'm trying not to stress about it now because theres so much change to our routine that will happen by them, but sometimes it feels overwhelming to think about luggage and maid and jet lag-we'll be 4 or 5 time zones over.
I am finally out of the house yay!! Never been happier to be sitting at my desk at work!
Moms who have flown, help me not to freak out. We are flying Friday morning with the baby. Its a 2.5 hour flight so its not super long and during her normal nap time. I am planning on wearing her on the plane so that way she can sleep on me. But I am so scared to be that parent that has a crying baby. I usually freak out a little bit about flying to begin with and now we are flying with the baby. AHH help me please!!
We've flown with B 4 times so far- and it really hasn't been bad at all. I think it's great that you're flying at her normal naptime- that usually seems to work well for us. I always baby wear, and I think my best advice is to just bring lots of different toys/entertainment. DH has a rattle app on his phone that B is obsessed with. We only use it when we're desperate, though- so it's still new and exciting when he sees it. Also, I've had lots of success with nursing him on the way up and on the way down to help with his ears popping. B doesn't take a pacifier, but I think that would have the same effect. Good luck!
Since we're talking travel, anyone have toddler tips? When we go on our vacation with my family DS will be 3.5 and DD will be 1.5. I'm trying not to stress about it now because theres so much change to our routine that will happen by them, but sometimes it feels overwhelming to think about luggage and maid and jet lag-we'll be 4 or 5 time zones over.
we flew to Hawaii so there was a large time difference. Just one kid at the time. Maybe took a day to adjust but it went a lot smoother than I thought. Brought toys and books from home. Luggage wasn't too bad, just get a cart. There will always be people working there to help, so make sure to ask if you need!
That's where we are going too!
I'm trying to take solace in the fact that my single, childless brother and sister are also going, as well as my parents, so the adults will highly outnumber the toddlers lol. Im not to stressed about the vacation itself, but it will be the first time taking either kid on a plane so I guess just lots of unknown feelings.
Our night actually went well! (sorry guys!) H slept in our bed for the first time since LO was born and it worked out! LO slept through the night and woke at 6am to eat. I just handed him a bottle in his crib and walked out. He ate some and fell back asleep on his own. Sweet! Then both boys woke up around 8am, and H was already long gone to work by then. SUCCESS! I hope this keeps up!
I am finally out of the house yay!! Never been happier to be sitting at my desk at work!
Moms who have flown, help me not to freak out. We are flying Friday morning with the baby. Its a 2.5 hour flight so its not super long and during her normal nap time. I am planning on wearing her on the plane so that way she can sleep on me. But I am so scared to be that parent that has a crying baby. I usually freak out a little bit about flying to begin with and now we are flying with the baby. AHH help me please!!
I was scared of this too. It went a LOT easier than I imagined. Planes are so loud that I find it puts them to sleep. The perfect white noise machine.
kemdupuis I totally agree lol! Its just nice to hear other's experiences when I have zero. ETA I actually have pretty little travel experience of my own so I guess that doesn't help. The first time I was on a plane was just 4 years ago! I sometimes have the habit of overthinking new experiences especially, so I just need to let it go, I know. I realize how lucky we are!
michyme123 my mom is completely planning the trip (she unexpectedly ended up with a huge inheritance from her parents and this is what she wants to do with it!) so her and dad are going in February with the excuse of scoping it out lol. But I think she plans on having us around Maui. That's nice to hear it's a great toddler location!
OMG I never told this story-so my MIL referred her to a travel agency she frequently uses. There was an amazing deal on Hawaii flights around Christmas so mom took her chances and booked it. Now in the last few days, it's come out that this travel agency has been taking everyone's money lately and not booking the trips! There's people trying to go away this week that are out! Visa is working really well with mom and once a police report is filed they will pay her back in full, and we aren't going until December so lots of time to figure it out, but this is starting to make pretty big news and people are losing their minds. MIL and FIL were telling us of a bunch of friends trying to get back like tens of thousands of dollars worth of trips paid back!
Ran out of lactation cookies day before yesterday. Whatever magic they have must have worn off. Pumping output sucks. J had been sleeping through the night... Right up till we moved her to her crib. Now she wakes around 11 and 3 pretty much every night... Except I started dream feeding at about 10:30 when I go to bed because I was so tired of just dropping off and then having to get up. Anyone else still dream feeding? I sort of feel like it might be a step backwards (we've never done it before) but it's what's working at the moment.
Morning ladies! Sleep was okay last night, meaning that at some point during the night she woke up, I nursed her and must have fallen back to sleep because I woke up this morning and she was still on me, boob hanging out. Anyone else do this? Usually I have more recollection of how many times she wakes up and I used to always look at the time, but now that I'm back to work (and don't get as much sleep) I don't wake up as alert as I used to in the middle of the night.
Nothing really exciting to report here. I'm now realizing that the shirt I decided to wear today is still too small. Anyone else feel like they're back to normal size and then when you put on old clothes you realize that you're just not there yet? Come on body, get to shrinking!
I am finally out of the house yay!! Never been happier to be sitting at my desk at work!
Moms who have flown, help me not to freak out. We are flying Friday morning with the baby. Its a 2.5 hour flight so its not super long and during her normal nap time. I am planning on wearing her on the plane so that way she can sleep on me. But I am so scared to be that parent that has a crying baby. I usually freak out a little bit about flying to begin with and now we are flying with the baby. AHH help me please!!
In my experience flying with a baby is so easy. I've flown many times w DS. Just make sure you can breastfeed then or offer a bottle at take off so their ears don't get uncomfortable from the altitude.
For those that fly, do you bring your regular car seats or use a more inexpensive one when travelling?
House hunting was lame AF yesterday. I don't know why this has to be so impossible. I feel like I've given up almost all of my must haves already. Currently snuggled with a sleeping/nursing baby in bed. Feeling lazy but must clean.
Sad about all the sick babies.
When traveling with an infant I brought our bucket seat on plane for fights that lasted over 5 hours since I couldn't hold the baby for that long and H and I both wanted to sleep. But it does cost more for a extra ticket. For the convertible car seat I check it at check in so we would have it when renting our car/driving around. I did run into a problem with our convertible peg perego in Canada. It didn't have a CA sticker so they wouldn't let us take it on the plane. If you are going to US or Europe just make sure your car seat has the safety sticker from that country.
That reminds me - H got accepted to two conferences, one in St.Louis and one near Newark, NJ. We're 100% going to the NJ one & staying an extra day to go to NYC (any hotel recommendations near Newark?) since we can drive, but we could potentially fly into St. Louis, too, if we found affordable flights. Traveling with an 11 month old will be interesting!
Hotel rec for Newark - is to NOT stay in Newark, lol.
I would agree with this as well, but i felt VERY safe at the hotel that i stayed at. Had security and after certain hours you could only enter through one entrance and the parking lot was gated!
Sorry to hear that so many people had bad nights and a rough start to the day. L has been moody all day but Daddy will be home in about fifteen minutes. I've cancelled tonight's Bible study as three other people can't make it. Maybe I'll get to have an early night...
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