{2 50lb bags+2 carryons+1 diaper bag+1 stroller+1 carseat+1 baby = omg}
Happy July!!!! This summer is flying by but is proving to the best one yet.
Traveling with an 8 week old...is hard work! Timing a grocery store trip with an 8 wk old is hard enough so the task of flying with Roswelle called for a lot of planning, team work, and luck! If Roswelle hadn't been 2 1/2 weeks early, we would have been flying with a 6 wk old because this trip was happening no matter what - yikes! I can't imagine what traveling with multiple kids is like...seems like mayhem...we'll be there one day. baby steps. literally ;)
When traveling with a baby you are allowed a stroller, a carseat, and a diaper bag free of charge. We flew Jet Blue which meant we got one free checked bag each as well. We used uber to get an SUV taxi to the airport...with all of our luggage and our precious cargo...it was necessary. Plus, her first cab ride was not going to be in a beat up yellow box...no thanks!
{smooth ride for the happy baby}
We arrived 2 hours early for our flight which meant plenty of time to change her when needed, have a sit down breakfast, and pump!
{coffee and a sleeping baby - two of my favorite things}
I proudly pumped in the woman's restroom...ya do what ya gotta do. On my flight back I realized airports have family restrooms...it was perfect for pumping and changing Roswelle since I was traveling alone.
{we were both sleepy - it had been an early morning. Only Roswelle slept tho...I was too excited!
She was 8 wks so she was still sleeping through literally almost anything.
We used this airplane hammock for a little while...it made it nice to be hands free for a few minutes. Bonus - it also doubles as a highchair when she is older!
I flew back alone since Paul needed to return a few days before me for work. I was definitely nervous for it...what if I had to go to the bathroom on the plane? Who would hold her? What if she blew out her diaper on the plane while we were descending and couldn't get up? Where would I change her diaper on the plane? There were a lot of things that could have made for an "interesting" trip but luckily all was smooth.
I fed her a bottle of breastmilk during the take off and landing to make sure she cleared her ears from the change in air pressure. She slept the majority of the plane ride - babies can't help but be lulled to sleep by the loud white noise. She did fill her diaper during the landing but it wasn't a blowout...and she didn't freak out about not getting changed quickly.
{she didn't want to leave}
{strollers are the best!! - can you spot her little hand?}
{I was already wiped out and still waiting to board}
I was able to fly alone with her successfully but it was exhausting. You are on high alert the entire time. My advice - fly as a family when possible!
I'll be writing an update about her soon - can't believe she is over 3 months! It's just getting better and better. :)