Hello my fellow WTT sisters! I'm not very active here, I lurk a lot and read posts but I haven't had the time to really actively participate on any forums so I just like to get online and read from other like-minded individuals. Forgive me!
I think the time is nearing where my husband and I will *finally* TTC. Looks like things are finally getting right and July 2015 is our predicted TTC date. Hurray! Living with baby fever is getting increasingly harder every month.
Anyway, my question is this: Are there any mothers out there who've taken their newborns on long-haul plane trips? I'm talking about 20+ hours? The reason is this, I moved about 3 years ago around the world, we're literally now on the opposite side of the planet. When I travel home, it can take anywhere from 22 to 30 hours with at least one 12-14 hour flight and around two 3 to 6 hour flights plus layovers to get home. I'm really uncomfortable about labor and delivery away from my mom and sister, and I know quite a few mothers here who always return to the states for delivery. (Unfortunately I'm not close enough with any of these women to ask "HOW DID YOU TRAVEL?!)
DH and I were discussing our options of delivering here or traveling home, and we ultimately decided that if I feel more comfortable being in an environment I feel safe and at ease in, that's the best decision. I'd leave at around 6 months and stay about a month after delivery before making the long trip. I've read a few articles about traveling with baby, but nothing compares to first-hand advice and experiences! So, anyone here travel with a newborn for an extended amount of time, and if so, can you help ease my anxiety? Please and thank you!
I think the time is nearing where my husband and I will *finally* TTC. Looks like things are finally getting right and July 2015 is our predicted TTC date. Hurray! Living with baby fever is getting increasingly harder every month.
Anyway, my question is this: Are there any mothers out there who've taken their newborns on long-haul plane trips? I'm talking about 20+ hours? The reason is this, I moved about 3 years ago around the world, we're literally now on the opposite side of the planet. When I travel home, it can take anywhere from 22 to 30 hours with at least one 12-14 hour flight and around two 3 to 6 hour flights plus layovers to get home. I'm really uncomfortable about labor and delivery away from my mom and sister, and I know quite a few mothers here who always return to the states for delivery. (Unfortunately I'm not close enough with any of these women to ask "HOW DID YOU TRAVEL?!)
DH and I were discussing our options of delivering here or traveling home, and we ultimately decided that if I feel more comfortable being in an environment I feel safe and at ease in, that's the best decision. I'd leave at around 6 months and stay about a month after delivery before making the long trip. I've read a few articles about traveling with baby, but nothing compares to first-hand advice and experiences! So, anyone here travel with a newborn for an extended amount of time, and if so, can you help ease my anxiety? Please and thank you!