Pam, we'll be gone for a month, back March 18. My mother is getting more and more excited every time we talk on Skype. Very funny. Does your sister teach? I've been made to promise to bring Matthew to the high school where my stepfather teaches. Should be fun.
Eej, the flight between Sydney and Hong Kong is about 9 hours direct. There's also the connecting flight from Wagga to Sydney. We'll be arriving very late at night and the return flight will see us arrive in the morning. Hope Emily sleeps well for you tonight - I'm sure it's just a phase to keep you on your toes. The little monkeys!
Jo, we're flying with Qantas and I have requested a bassinet. They've confirmed my request and given me a seat at the bulkhead where the bassinets are but said that they can not guarantee a bassinet as it depends on how many infants there are on board. I'm hoping we get a bassinet as I don't know how I'd go with nursing Matthew on my lap on my own for nine hours... How warmly will I need to dress Matthew? Would a Bonds wondersuit suffice? Is there much room to change a baby? I'm worrying about how cramped it's going to be. Also, can you take baby Panadol on board? Does it have to be a new bottle? Matthew is so close to getting a tooth or two on the bottom gum and is getting very fretful. I'm thinking I may have to resort to giving him a dose if his temperature goes up.
Matthew's starting to enjoy tummy time! Never thought it would happen. It's wonderful!
You should get a bassinet they give them to the youngest babies I managed when Erykah was 13 months. They carry a few I think there are at least 2 bulk heads in economy that allows about 12 not sure how many they carry though.
You will be suprised at the room. The change table is in the toilets and put it this way my DD was 3 when we flew back here with Qantas and was still in nappies. I managed to change her no problems. You will be warm enough with a bonds wondersuit on. I used to change Erykah into her PJ's when it was bedtime. Not sure of your flight time but that was on the long flights. You get blankets give anyway so you can use them if you need to.
You are fine with meds (DD has febrile convulsions so I always take it onboard) however you are not allowed liquids of more than 100mls. Dont panic if you have baby milk in bottles you need to taste it in front of the customs staff to show it is safe to drink.
Put all your liquids into sealable plastic bags prior to getting to the airport (food sandwich bags are good) that includes lipsticks and makeup.
Trust me being prepared helps as we werent when we flew to Sri Lanka and we were also ill with tonsilitus so feeling pretty crap and then had to spend 30 mins sorting our stuff and a lot got thrown as it was over 100mls. I was so stressed out.
I have learnt my lesson and now go prepared. Anything over 100mls put in the suitcase. It can be an open bottle of panadol.
You will be fine hun. It is not as bad as you think. Just make sure you feed on take off and landing to help balance his ears and you should be fine. If he cries dont be panicking about the other passengers either just concentrate on calming yourself and little man sod them. Erykah was bad a 2yr old when she was tired and screamed for ages and wouldnt sit in her seat and wear her seatbelt. I got told off by the air hostess who I can tell you I was ready to swing for when she said has she never flown before. I think she has done more km's in an aircraft than she had back and forth to spain from the UK!!!
Hope the girls in Vic are still safe. Idiots are still lighting fires.
Well I'll be, I got roses delivered today....what a shock, so I have cooked a nice meal and have it just about ready to serve.
Bella is really sick with a cold and also has what looks like a stye on her eyelid. She's been sleeping heaps but it's disturbed sleep so I am a bit run down atm
Have an appointment with a phsychologist on tuesday for ds. xh is going along too and I will have some big words there because I feel that he isnt being very supportive.
sorry for no personals but hope everyone is well. xx
Thanks Nae! We have picked another day for V day as DH was working all day and meant to be away overnight but he came home early so that was nice!
Sue- I hope it goes well for you. Poor Bella, Emily had a yucky eye with her cold too...weird.
I just want to say ladies how lucky we are we all get along and what a great group of girls we have here. I've been reading some other threads and ppl get really nasty. Its very sad. PPl can't seem to handle others thinking differently than they do, letting them have an opinion that is differnt to their own. So on this Valentines day just want to say ....Love you girls!!!
Aww, thanks Nae, Sue and Erin. You're all so lovely! Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I hope you were all spoilt appropriately (or inappropriately , as the case may be). I've received some nice text messages. But wasn't expecting anything more than that, so I'm not disappointed.
Thanks Jo for all the travelling tips and reassurances. Tonsillitis and febrile convulsions, omg. That sounds nightmarish. I'd be a cot case. I'm bad enough now and we haven't even got to the airport. Haven't even started packing yet. Only at the list stage.
Sue, roses sound just the ticket for someone who's feeling a little rundown. That's so lovely of your DF. Hope Bella is over her cold soon and the stye clears quickly. Good luck for Tuesday. Give that XH of yours heaps!
Oooh, Erin, which threads are the nasty ones? I'll have a stickybeak Yes, we have a gorgeous group here, very lucky - I'm so grateful for the friends I've made here.
Yay for the stimulus package getting passed. I, for one, will be happy to receive a bonus payment. Hope it helps the economy as it's intended.
How long does it take for a tooth to erupt from the first signs of a bump appearing? A day or two? Or does it take longer? Does Bonjela make much of a difference? I haven't tried any on Matthew yet. But he's been terribly grizzly today, poor little fellow.
I just wanted to pop in and say hi to everybody. The last few weeks have been a little hectic here and hopefully once things calm down I can hang out here more. I just wanted to add that I agree this is a great little thread with lots of friendly people.
Happy Valentines Day 
, as the case may be). I've received some nice text messages. But wasn't expecting anything more than that, so I'm not disappointed.
Yes, we have a gorgeous group here, very lucky - I'm so grateful for the friends I've made here. 
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