The Wild Blue Yonder
February 24, 2007 by kate baggott
Filed under Baby Care, Mental Health
I know, the saying is usually “wide blue yonder,” but not for me! I call ahead to confirm the flight and try to ensure that the three of us are seated in the bulk head of the plane for those precious centimeters of extra space. The kids and I are taking off again.
This is what all the work stress of the past six months has been about: the chance to fly home and work one job, instead of two, while getting reacquainted with my family. And, to finally meet my little nephew who might have our father’s name, but who, in pictures, looks just like his very own daddy.
Please wish the three of us a safe flight. We’ve had nothing but positive experiences in the past and have never had a problem with breastfeeding or safety. Air Canada has always been good to us and I hope we’ll have another helpful crew. I carry food for the kids (although what kind and how much has to change) and wear my support hose.
Just because I know how to handle a flight with too kids, doesn’t mean I don’t get worried.
It’s a long way to fly for a visit with the aunties and uncles, but beloved friends, the sugar bush and the donut shop are waiting too. And, anyway, airplanes are a great place to do kegels.
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