I'm a little ahead of myself here, but my MIL just called and was talking about Christmas this year. All of the family is getting a huge cabin and it's a big deal.
She doesn't know we are expecting yet, so I just said that I was looking forward to it etc. Now that I'm thinking about it the baby will be around 2 months old if he/she comes on time. I delivered earlier than expected with my first.
I will feel so bad to say we are unable to come, is there any way this could work? Thanks.
Re: Plane ride with 2 month old?
Hmm, honestly I wouldn't take a 2mo old to an airport during Xmas unless they have had their checkup & 1st round of shots.
We travelled over Thanksgiving with a 3mo old and it was fairly painless. But, then again, we may be lucky!
As a mom of 2, what I'd be concerned about is how do you and your H juggle the two kids and all your stuff (ie purse, diaper bag, suitcases, PNPs, car seats, etc). If you parked @ the airport, how do you get the stuff to the skycap? When you get to your destination, how do you get your baggage to the rental car with an 18 month old and an infant?
I don't know about you, but my 18 month old had to be held onto at all times. He didn't stay close, and he didn't listen when I called out to him. And of course, an infant would need to be carried or worn. You'd need plenty of diapers and toys in the diaper bag, plus your purse, plus carrying or wearing the baby - that's gonna be heavy.
I guess you could pull all your baggage off and sit and wait while your H gets your rental car, but you'd have to wrangle the 18 month old. I dunno.... it sounds hard. GL.
Big brother and sister are excited to meet the new baby! It's a GIRL!
~ G ~ 10/2008
~ E ~ 7/2010
Does sound like it would definitely be a struggle!
It's the last time my husband would be able to see his Brother & Sister before their furlough is over (They are Missionaries). Next time they will behome is another 3 years. We might make it work, we will just have to see when the time comes.
Thanks for the reality check though!