tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post3311976143092451066..comments2023-05-24T20:23:45.540-06:00Comments on For the Love of Adoption: Fear of FlyingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03749310208817411891noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-80370089105472176482022-07-17T08:59:57.746-06:002022-07-17T08:59:57.746-06:00Great post thanks for writingGreat post thanks for writingLeonardhttps://www.leosimpson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-24860426076543133962010-03-14T21:20:30.674-06:002010-03-14T21:20:30.674-06:00How on earth did you read my mind!? I had simila...How on earth did you read my mind!? I had similar worries when flying back from Louisiana. Our biggest fear was if security would really believe that Evie was ours. Everyone was super friendly and extra helpful because of the obviousness (is that even a word?) of the adoption. Amen to all the hints and advice above. Everything will be fine and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.J, C, and Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545601393483655103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-59020935577455652962010-03-13T21:32:09.712-07:002010-03-13T21:32:09.712-07:00To get rid of your Denver worry - it is a great ai...To get rid of your Denver worry - it is a great airport, and if you get stuck there my family will come save you. :DJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433956500053637349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-89776024723008720182010-03-13T19:55:15.408-07:002010-03-13T19:55:15.408-07:00Yes, I have had some of those same fears, not nece...Yes, I have had some of those same fears, not necessarily when flying but if someone takes one of my kids and security doesn't believe they are my kids. As for the adoption not being final, bring any paperwork you do have from the courts (order of placement?), that is what we did when we flew with Nathan when he wasn't finalized yet and no one even asked for it. It is obvious she is under 2 so really there should be no need for any proof of anything.<br /><br />No matter how you go through the airport (we prefer stroller) know that you will have to take Megan out (even if it is a carrier) and carry her through in your arms while the stroller or carrier go through the x-ray machine. I personally think the most ideal is to use the stroller, gate check it and bring the carrier in your carry-on for while on the plane.<br /><br />If your airport has a family security line use it (some security check points in Detroit do, but not all). That way you can take your time and not feel rushed since it should just be expected that the family line takes longer.<br /><br />Don't freak out if chosen to be screened for extra security. When Nathan was 5 months we flew into NY and then back home. On the return flight I was chosen to be randomly search, baby in arms and all. The TSA agents were surprisingly understanding and friendly during the screening, realizing I could only do so much while holding a baby in my arms. <br /><br />Also remember you can bring enough liquid baby supplies to get you through your flight, even if it is more than 3 oz. We have brought juice boxes for the kids, baby food jars, and ready to use formula (which I would recommend buying a bottle for the flight because it is so much easier than dealing with powder and water) and just taken them out at security and never given a hard time about it. One guy had never seen the ready to use formula and asked what it was, then said let me check with my boss and came back and said it was fine.<br /><br />As for the potty, remember if the plane is in the air baby can't be taken too far without being able to find her, that is if you choose the wrong friendly looking person to hold her like your fear states. In the airport the stroller comes in handy. I take my double stroller right on in to the handicapped stall with me.<br /><br />And most important, once in Michigan make plans to visit with me :o)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07857927447311892254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-65490820446137046722010-03-13T17:46:44.811-07:002010-03-13T17:46:44.811-07:00Yeah, the peeing thing is an issue in the airport,...Yeah, the peeing thing is an issue in the airport, that's why I recommend using a stroller so you can go in the big stall with her in the stroller. I brought Ainsley in a carrier the first time and had to hang her on the hook in the bathroom stall in the carrier. :) (don't tell anyone)haha On the plane, they can't go anywhere. And the flight attendants are usually very happy to hold a baby! :) You'll meet a lot of grandmas that will want to help you too! Don't worry, it will be fine.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401019203647567200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-76900889193674481822010-03-13T11:05:17.680-07:002010-03-13T11:05:17.680-07:00i have had nightmares like thati have had nightmares like thatPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405675009888594011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-46661660145410122342010-03-13T10:41:55.657-07:002010-03-13T10:41:55.657-07:00The first thing you need to do is CHILL! I flew w...The first thing you need to do is CHILL! I flew with Tommy three times before John finally had a trip with us, and all before he was 6 months! People are SUPER helpful. I loved carrying Tommy in the sling, it allowed me to use my hands, and sleep while he was sleeping without dropping him. It is hard to pee. There is no getting around that except to let someone hold your baby. You'll do just great. Again, people will go out of their way to help you.Desiréehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469472977163953276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-83589895844351252982010-03-13T07:33:52.979-07:002010-03-13T07:33:52.979-07:00Take a deep breath! Pray and I'll be praying ...Take a deep breath! Pray and I'll be praying for you, too! I'm stressed about getting ON the plane (all the things you mentioned) with baby. Good luck, love you!mikensihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215558940736253118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-67184970026992339172010-03-12T23:38:08.297-07:002010-03-12T23:38:08.297-07:00YES! A billion times yes. I traveled alone with C...YES! A billion times yes. I traveled alone with Carly and I had all the same worries. Bring what paperwork you have, you should have some sort of custody paperwork even though it isn't final. Chances are, they won't ask (they didn't with Carly when I flew from MI to CA). Being worried just means you love her. All will be well. Just repeat the mantra of adoption (and parenthood): Faith and trust.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492731241985234445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086173066997844708.post-73356866094225999702010-03-12T23:12:13.624-07:002010-03-12T23:12:13.624-07:00Oh, you poor thing! Being a mom really does bring ...Oh, you poor thing! Being a mom really does bring out the primal protectiveness and paranoia, doesn't it? We all have similar worries and concerns--these are our babies and they mean the world to us! You have some extra stuff added in because of all you went through to get Megan, I think. You will be fine. Megan will be fine. You will be together. You will have her with you the whole time, you will hold it and not have to pee, you will be blessed with kind and honest travel companions, and it will be okay. Just breathe :)Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005266653731516457noreply@blogger.com