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Is this just my hormones...

AnnetteFergsAnnetteFergs member
in December 2014 Moms
...am I overreacting?!

So we (and by we I mean me, hubby, MIL, FIL and BIL) are going to Ireland (from the UK) from Wednesday to Sunday - so 4 nights, 5 days.

Whoever booked the flights did it with a budget airline and selected handbaggage only. The handbaggage allowance is basically one (pretty small) rucksack in which I am supposed to be able to fit my laptop (I need to work whilst away), hair dryer (travel sized), straighteners, toiletries, clothing, spare shoes etc - you get the picture.

Unless I borrow Mary Poppins bag it's not happening.

Hubby says - we're all in the same boat - err no we are not - no one else has to bring work stuff as well as hair dryer etc - I am getting pretty worked up about the ridiculous-ness if it all.

Am I overreacting...is this pregnancy hormones...or is this a situation I should be able to manage with?!
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  • PDXLaurenSPDXLaurenS member
    I am a chronic over-packer so I would freak out too. If your hubby thinks it is no big deal tell him anything that doesn't fit in your bag is going in his. :) good luck!

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  • hellopartyof5hellopartyof5 member
    I'd probably be freaking out too... I packed more than that for 5 days at the beach (and that was mostly bathing suits).  I think it is doable as long as you really thinking through.  Could you maybe wear your hair up most days?  I think most hotels have hair dryers in them.  Bring only shoes you need and bring a large "purse".  Where you can put other stuff.  It's doable but frustrating.
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  • AnnetteFergsAnnetteFergs member
    No large "purse" allowed in the baggage allowance @nauticallife‌
    And we're staying in a self catering cottage...so no hair dryer provided either!
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  • 2JEL2JEL member
    You didn't specify the budget airline, but there's at least a chance you could call them and see if you can pay for an additional checked back-- this might save everyone some grief and you some stress.

    Alternately, I say you make husband pack your blowdryer and shoes (as you don't want to risk anybody else carrying your work laptop). 


    "And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." 
    2 Corinthians 12:9

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  • argyledogsargyledogs member
    So rude! What idiot only allows for a handbag sized bag for an overseas flight?!?!?!?! HELLLOOOO! I bring a bigger bag than that for a weekend. And you'll probably pick up a souvenier or two as well. 
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  • BeevolBeevol member
    Maybe this is the curly-girl in me, but I'd say ditch the hair dryer/straighteners because they take up a lot of space. That and/or call the airline and ask to pay extra so you can check a bag. 

    One small carry-on and no personal bag/purse/laptop bag is kind of ridiculous for a flight. 
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  • Eora3Eora3 member
    I agree with everyone who said to call the airline and see if you can pay for another bag. Also, make your DH at least take your hair dryer.
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