Traveling with a Newborn?

Hi mommas,

I'm super old around here ... 10years out, baby #3, and with this pregnancy I've lurked a lot but haven't posted in a looong time. Baby J is due any minute, I"m dialating and effaced and all that good stuff. SO, my money's on this week.

Now, here's the deal. DH's BFF of thirty years is getting married on May 25th in Vegas. He is in the wedding. FLights are booked and non smoking suite is secured. Am I insane to think that I can travel with Babe if he's a week old? My two others could stay with gramma - no problem. We love this couple dearly, they are such good friends, but I am not sure if I am thinking clearly. It may just be that I am being super selfish and need someone to smack me out of it. I know you all will be honest. lol

Thoughts?

I know how badly you want to go...I would too...but honestly, I wouldn't.  I wouldn't expose a baby that young to all the germs you encounter on an airplane, in a hotel room, at a wedding. 

Congrats on the newbie...I remember you from way back when and you just had the one.  Now you're having your third and my LO is 3.

Hey Sara!

Thanks for the input. You guys are totally 100% right. I lost my mind for a moment. I was sort of hoping he would come last week, but since I appear to still be pregnant, there is NO way I would take a baby this tiny to Vegas. Maybe if he were older. Anyway, thanks!

Claire~ Are you nuts?? lol! A one week old really only sleeps, nurses, and poops. So I am sure it can be done. If you had easy deliveries with the L's than hopefully this little boy will be an easy one too. I know after my 2nd I was sore as shiz and swollen like no other! I would be worried about sickness and germs around the baby. I have 3 girls now and i am always tired so I would say stay home let the L's go to Gma's and you and that little boy get some sleep!!! 

Jesd

Yes. Yes, I am nuts. Certifiable I am sure! Ha!

Thanks for your input. I'm still pregnant, so there's no way I'd take him this tiny if he were to come this week.

Thanks!

i agree with the ladies. a week old is so fragile. and traveling?????? the airports are full of ppl not to mention trapped on a plane with ppl who have god knows what. no no no no. i think your friends would understand if you didn't go. trust me. just send your husband.  don't expose your little one to that. 

I remember reading something a long time ago that newborns have super sensitive eardrums and peds don't want them on airplanes until they are a bit older. I am with the others though, not the safest idea with germ exposure and it may be way to much on both of you. Plus you are still at risk of clots that soon postpartum.

Duh! I didn't even think of eardrums! I did some research after I read your reply, and you're totally right! It can damage baby ears! Eep! Thanks for your input!

 

Your welcome! It is one of those crazy small things that most people don't think about

Germs aside, I'd be worried about your own risks that soon after delivery.  I'm not even sure your doc would clear you for it.  I'd ask your OB for their opinion.