I have been living overseas for the last few years (switzerland) and have traveled home every year. My daughter is now two and has already been to australia 3 times. I have to addmit it wasnt easy the time I traveled alone with her, but the other times when my husband came too, it wasnt so bad, we took turns. The thought of only having to travel 7 hours for me is bliss, I find My baby only starts to get restless after 6 hours, oh and a good tip is if you can take a night flight
Have fun on your travels

Jessy