I truly underestimated how hard it would be to travel with a baby. It was most difficult and I definitely learned a few lessons.
1) Don't try to pack everything you need. Try to pack only what you can safely carry while carrying a 20 pound squirmy baby.
2) Long lay overs are a must. It gives you time to feed and change baby and yourself.
3) Expect people to be mean and then be pleasantly surprised if they aren't.
4) The stroller was/is essential.
5) If you're breastfeeding, don't expect to find anywhere to do it.
6) Soft-sided coolers leak condensate as the gel packs thaw out.
7) I thought since she sleeps at night, it would be better to fly at night. This way she could sleep through the flight. Ha, fat chance. She was so over-stimulated by the new sights and sounds, there was no way she was falling asleep. It was a recipe for a melt down.
8) Airplanes do have changing tables in their bathrooms. Who knew?
We are now safely in Pennsylvania. After a day of jet lag we are no worse for wear. The girl still loves dogs.
No comments:
Post a Comment