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Traveling with a Newborn
Has anyone traveled by plane with an 1 month old during the winter? If so what would be some tips? My family is giving me a hard time about traveling with my newborn to my husband's PIR next week. My husband hasn't seen the baby and it is our first child. I plan on leaving the baby with my mom at the hotel and bringing my husband back to the room. We are from the south and I understand that Chicago weather is colder than our cold, but my husband has already missed the birth and his first month of life and is looking forward to spending time with his son next week.
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Permalink Reply by Pooh'sMom on
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How exciting! Submom is SPOT ON! Can't wait for your husband to meet his SON!
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Permalink Reply by BlessedOne on
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Thank you
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Thank you! I talked to my husband last night and I told him it was his decision and he said he wanted the baby there so that's just what we are going to do!
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Permalink Reply by Mom of a No. CA Sailor on
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I must say all the ladies who have answered are SPOT ON!!!
Layering is the key word and remember you can always take off . My grandmother use to say "it's better to have on to many layers than not have enough!" If you can find a wrap to keep the baby close and covered so no one can touch him ...definitely do that. Dont be afraid to tell anyone NOT TO TOUCH :-)
As the baby going..... You should ABSOLUTELY take him to meet his dad. Missing the birth and the first months are thing s he will only see due to pictures or video, but now he will be able to touch, hold, kiss, hugs , sing and do all the things fathers do for a short time but such a precious bonding time.
Praying for you and the baby to have safe travels!!
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Permalink Reply by J-keyMoe on
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Lots of blanket layers. That way you can remove and add as needed.
You should be just fine! Of course you want Dad to see his son!!!
I'd take my newborn with me, too, if I was in your shoes but I'm a rebel. :)
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Permalink Reply by belovedbyHim on
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BlessedOne- So how did it go??? I hope you took lots of pics of Daddy meeting his son!! Precious memories!
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YES! How did it go BlessedOne? I thought of you during the PIR and was excited for Father and son to meet!
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Everything went well! I ended up leaving the baby with my mom at the hotel and just taking my husband back to the room after PIR. My husband said he was glad I decided to keep him in because it was so many people there!!!! Thank you all for your kind and encouraging words!!!
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