I think i need to look at accommodation and everything and then try and figure it all out.
If we all go we have to hire a car with 2 carseats etc, was thinking of taking DD2 but not everyone likes having a little bubba at their wedding... will ask them and see what they say.
Also if we all went DP is not the kind of person that could sit in a hotel room all night while i'm out.. he would get bored... hehe atleast at home he has his playstation etc
Hmmm flights and accommodation, look out websites here i come, anyone know of decent places to look up deals?
Go to the webjet site. It is really good way to compare prices.
I would be very careful with the carrier as I know 2 that don't come with great recommendations especially where kids are concerned. We have found Q. & V. good for flying to Qld
I don't think they will mind you having a small baby with you especially if they really want you there.
I've just recently been to a wedding that was no kids...but there were 2 small babies there. I really think small babies are different to kids/toddlers IYKWIM. If you are that close I would think they would understand. Having said that I'm due 01/01/2010 & have a wedding interstate 2 wks later & they said & I quote "we are a little dissapointed you can't come" hmmmmm!!!!!
Bubs would fly for free & your DP could have a daddy & his little girl weekend. Otherwise look up the Big 4 caravan park details if there is one near to where the wedding is. They have great accomodation & stuff for everyone to do...keeping your DP & eldest amused. I'll get back to you on car hire, my DH found a great place our last trip to interstate (2wks ago)...cheaper than everyone else. And if you can decided book flights now, the sooner the cheaper they usually are. Most weddings are not til the arvo anyway, so your DP wouldn't be doing too much on his own anywho.
We just recently flew interstate for a wedding & got my parents to watch DS....think they had him a total of 2hrs before he went to be for the night. We took him to the ceremony, they were cool with that.....so you could all go to that as a family. Then we went back to where we stayed & hung there as we didn't see the need to hang at the pub & then off to reception. Leaving DS behind to basically be bathed, fed & put to bed.
had a chat with DP last night about it and basically i am going alone or not at all.
1. he thinks it's rude to take a baby to a wedding
2. he doesn't want DD in some random car seat possibly not fitted properly
3. we can't afford to go as a FAMILY for him to watch DD while i'm at the wedding.
I really don't know what to do, it will be very hard to build up a supply of milk in that time and also to have to PUMP while away will be both annoying and probably a little inconvenient.
I don't want to miss this wedding... Hmmm stupid DP, why can't he understand.
i have until Feb to RSVP, maybe once i have had bub i should start expressing and see how i go.. she will be feeding quite a bit so hopefully i can use that extra supply to build up enough?
in all honesty, i wouldnt' go if i couldn't take the baby - it's not really convenient (and phooey to your DP about not taking DD to a wedding! pffffffft! grumpy bum!). it's going to put undue pressure on you to build up adequate supply for her, and for her to be able to take EBM from someone else at that age. at 3 months they face a growth spurt, wonder week - and all they really want is mummy to be there. how would you cope being so far away if DP rang you in distress cos the baby just won't settle for him?
personally i couldn't do it
i would contact your friend and say you're up in the air, but given it will be so soon after having DD, chances are you won't be able to come as you can't come as a family (financially) and you'd have to leave DD at home which would be stressful for everyone
oh, and another pfffffffffft to DP - does he not think you're smart enough to check the installation of the car seat?
ETA - it sounds like he is trying to ask you not to go for whatever reason (financial is my guess seeing you're trying to sort finances for your house) - but doesn't want to say no we can't swing it, and is making excuses.
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i have until Feb to RSVP, maybe once i have had bub i should start expressing and see how i go.. she will be feeding quite a bit so hopefully i can use that extra supply to build up enough?
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