bringing baby away

lolly22

Hi all,

Think this is the right forum to post this, well hope it is.

Anyway im 22 was ment to be going away with my 7month old and her dad in two weeks we have paid for flight, accom,evrything months ago but he wont be coming now. Im a little nervous about going with her if i was on my own it would not stop me id definetaly still go. I was hoping i could buy ticket off him and give it to someone else but thats not an opption now so basically, is it silly to go on my own with her if im nervous about brining her or should i just get over it go and not let this stop me?!

Thanks for reading:)
Lolly

m'lady

Hi there, I would definitly go away with your daughter, if anything it will give you some confidence. and the chances are you could meet people while your away anyway and you get to spend quality time with your daughter. Just make sure you pack enough milk and nappies and after that try minimise your luggage as it wont be easy dragging it around while pushing a buggy too. you will be fine!!

P.S. dont forget the sun block!!

Nevyn

Where are you going to ?
What is the fallicaties like ?
How long are you going for ?

Take all of the above into consideration when packing and planning and you will be grand.

Tbh Lolly a holiday and a break could be just what you need

RossFixxxed

Hi there again lolly! I thought you said he was going initially and hit the roof.

I travelled by myself for the first time this year, and I'm a nervous WRECK travelling as it is (and in general tbh) and I have to say it actually went very well. I don't have any kids of my own (anymore) so I guess it's up to you on that front, and depends on the little one and how she generally is. It might be a fun bonding experience and I think considering your previous thread it might be a good break for both of you! Could be loads of fun, I'm jealous!

Ross

Karen_*

A change of scene is exactly what you and the baba need! Sometimes its tricky going away with a baby, mine used to be a little pest out of his own environment but I still enjoyed myself. Good for you for still going!

Marksie

Thaedydal wrote: »

Where are you going to ?
What is the fallicaties like ?
How long are you going for ?

Take all of the above into consideration when packing and planning and you will be grand.

Tbh Lolly a holiday and a break could be just what you need

amen to that lolly 22.

It will be just what you need.
Thaed has given some good advice there.
Phone up the airline/tour operators and ask how can they help to make this easier for you.

Beruthiel

lolly
going on a little holiday right now would be the best thing ever for you. Bring a book, enjoy a few glasses, watch the sun set and basically just enjoy yourself!

How Strange

lolly, I can't think of anyone who deserves a holiday more than you.

I don't have a child but I've travelled independently and my advice would be to pack very carefully. Make a list of all the things you will need, Thaedydal mentioned nappies etc but don't forget those little things like calpol (for baby), neurofen (for you), plasters, antiseptic cream, teething gel, aloe vera gel (essential and one thing I didn't bring on hols with me last time and really needed it), antihistamines, plug adaptor, immodium, rehydration salts (I think you can buy these separately in the chemist so 4 would be plenty), motilium, sun hats for both of you, a small bottle of factor 40 for the days when you're a little too red. Think of all the little things you take for granted at home but would be lost without on hols. Don't buy mosi spray here as it's always better and cheaper abroad.

For clothes, don't bring too as you'll probably wear the same skirt/shorts most days if they're comfortable so pack very lightly. Then have another bag with you on the plane with all the things that your baby will want to keep her content in the airport and on the flight.

Bring some nice music and some good books or magazines for yourself. And enjoy, you've most defintely earned it.

lolly22

Hey guys,

Thanks for replies, no he's not going with me i wouldnt go if he was, he just wants to keep his ticket. He's back incontact with me and we have met up yesterday(in public and I decided that!) as i am back in work on monday, and so I can be with baby during the day ill be working 4nights a week so he will mind her then. :rolleyes:

He has decided he wants to be part of her life wich i am glad about but he wont be part of mine, he wont get the help I feel he really needs but im not going to feel sorry for him as he is old enough to decide this himself. I went for what i thought was my first councelling session yesterday evening but it was more like an interview asking me loads of questions about my past and relationship with him so they could find out who would be best for me too see.I was so nervous going in but was actually ok. Theyll call me back soon to let me know when I start.:)

Im just nervous about bringing her away on my own but dont get me wrong i am able to look after her myself. :P Im just a nervous mother I have to make all the decisions alone and can sometimes be hard

Thaedydal its a hotel in paris we bookedso your right i should probably give them a call and see what story is. Its for a week the 21st till the 28th. So I guess if i have plenty of suncream nappies and milk and i should be fine!!!;)

Hey Ross glad to know, me being nervous then is ok haha but shes a very quiet easy going baby so so im probably worrying about nothing,just have to learn some french!!:eek:

Hey HowStrange thanks for all that, theres a few thing I never thought
of:o so ill write a list next week and make sure I have all.

Im going to start looking forward to it now, slowly but surely things are getting a whole lot better in my life

Ps. Im even smiling now:D:D

Beruthiel

lolly22 wrote: »

Im just nervous about bringing her away on my own but dont get me wrong i am able to look after her myself. :P Im just a nervous mother I have to make all the decisions alone and can sometimes be hard

We are all nervous as new mothers, especially when it comes to making decisions on your own. Time will build confidence there as she grows up healthy and happy. You'll be grand.

Paris is a wonderful city and you could spend the day in the Louvre alone. You could also spend days just wandering around the beautiful streets.

Go to the Notre Dame early as it gets busy and it's defo worth seeing it on the inside. You can almost see Quasimoto swinging from the rafters

Slip the concierge a couple of quid if you can afford it and he'll be more than helpful if you need to know anything or need a bit of help.

have to learn some french

S'il vous plait.
Merci.
Bon jour.
Au revoir.
Vin rouge.

That's about all you need

Have a great holiday!

lolly22

Thanks Beruthiel,

Ill make sure I make the most of it, and see it all;)

Hmmm I understand it all except the last one, Vin Rouge
wonder what it means:P:P

xxx

RedXIV

Lolly, ya lil star, in the last 3 weeks, every post you've out on this website has been a beam of light and you bring a whole new meaning to the word inspiration

Go on the holiday, definitely, have a blast, remember that every mother on the planet has been in the same nervous boat as you and def remember to keep smiling.

I hope you have a fantastic holiday lass, in fact i know you will already.

P.s. vin rouge = red wine

lolly22

Thanks Red and to me you all bring a new to the words im
WONT be sad and alone:o;)


Oh and I knew what that ment:P


Lol:D:D:D

DenMan

Hi Lolly

Great to hear you are going on a holiday. You deserve it. You need to get away for a while and a week in Paris is a terrific idea. Hope you have a brilliant time. Enjoy the hols.

Den