many expressed shocked, surprise and even discouragement when they first heard BB Asher is going to Bangkok with me at 3.5 months old... ...
of course I can understand the goodwill behind such responses, but what to do, entire family going except Daddy Alvin cos' of his work...so he won't be able to take care of BB Asher too...so obviously BB Asher had to come along.
I must admit at times, it was definitely challenging...but that was very minimal. And before the trip, BB Asher had already paid a visit to his PD to ensure he is in the pink of health to travel...and PD also said no worries, just go. So that was encouraging... ...
And of course, with the others in the family around helping, it wasn't too tough to have BB Asher around. But Mummy Lindy had to forego some shopping time, especially in Chatuchak where its so crowded, hot, bright and sunny.
but it was a good learning experience to prepare myself for an even longer, further trip away with BB Asher the next time...
i learnt that its good to let BB suck on to something during take off and landing, so that they can expel the air in the ears due to the air pressure.
it was necessary to prepare sufficient diapers, baby wipes, his nappy cream, his bathing stuffs, some toys, some medication, thermometer to take his temperature, fever cooling pads and his clothing...
of course with the baby around, lesser time for myself as i got to prepare him too..like bathe him, change diapers etc..this bangkok trip alone had some interesting diaper changing location...
Bb Asher had his diapers changed in the midst of some part of Chatuchak, in a shop of MBK shopping mall, in the airplane tiny toilet, in the corner of a lift lobby etc...
and also got to pay attention to his comfort...i got to wipe him often and put more powder for him so that he doesnt feel so uncomfortable being all too sticky and sweaty...
my conclusion is that as long as baby is in good enough health to take the traveling of the trip, and his stuffs are well prepared, its actually not that tough, nor impossible to bring baby along and yet still enjoy the trip.
As long as we understand that,
You win some, you lose some ...
and can juggle well...its a good experience.
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