More pics from my trip.....
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
I'm pretty sure I mentioned this in my last post, but man-o-man, is it good to be home! It's been so nice to sleep in my own bed, cuddled up next to DH.
I feel like I'm getting some sort of sinus ickiness. Poop. I had a headache last night and every time I woke up, my nose felt like it had a cork in it. This morning, my throat was sore. I've been taking vitamin C and echinacea like crazy. Hopefully, these symptoms are just a result of me being exhausted from travelling and I will be back to normal in no time.
Here are some more pics from my trip:
My little niece and I:
My sis and my nephew:
My other nephew:
Here are some detailed pics of the high chair my dad gave me:
This is DH and I on our anniversary bowling outing, taken the Saturday before I left for my trip:
Oh yes, and KatherineK, none of the airline staff seemed to notice my big preggo belly.....except for this one lady at the ticket counter when I was checking my bags for the flight home. She was making small talk about her grandchildren and asked me when I'm due. When I told her I'm due in mid-April, she replied, "Oh, so this must be your last flight between now and then, huh?" That comment sort of confused me, because when I looked up the airline's policy before flying, it very clearly stated, "Medical certificate is required if you will be traveling within 4 weeks of your delivery date in a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. For domestic flights under 5 hours, travel is not permitted within 7 days before and after your delivery date. If you should need to travel within 7 days before or after delivery, a medical certificate is required as well as clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinator."
I'm 28 weeks pregnant, so I could technically still fly without a note from my healthcare provider for 8 more weeks if I wanted to.
I did bring a note from my midwife that stated my EDD just in case someone questioned me, but I never had to show it. As far as I can tell, all airlines have different policies concerning pregnancy, so you might want to go to your specific airline's website to verify their rules.
I feel like I'm getting some sort of sinus ickiness. Poop. I had a headache last night and every time I woke up, my nose felt like it had a cork in it. This morning, my throat was sore. I've been taking vitamin C and echinacea like crazy. Hopefully, these symptoms are just a result of me being exhausted from travelling and I will be back to normal in no time.
Here are some more pics from my trip:
My little niece and I:
My sis and my nephew:
My other nephew:
Here are some detailed pics of the high chair my dad gave me:
This is DH and I on our anniversary bowling outing, taken the Saturday before I left for my trip:
Oh yes, and KatherineK, none of the airline staff seemed to notice my big preggo belly.....except for this one lady at the ticket counter when I was checking my bags for the flight home. She was making small talk about her grandchildren and asked me when I'm due. When I told her I'm due in mid-April, she replied, "Oh, so this must be your last flight between now and then, huh?" That comment sort of confused me, because when I looked up the airline's policy before flying, it very clearly stated, "Medical certificate is required if you will be traveling within 4 weeks of your delivery date in a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. For domestic flights under 5 hours, travel is not permitted within 7 days before and after your delivery date. If you should need to travel within 7 days before or after delivery, a medical certificate is required as well as clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinator."
I'm 28 weeks pregnant, so I could technically still fly without a note from my healthcare provider for 8 more weeks if I wanted to.
I did bring a note from my midwife that stated my EDD just in case someone questioned me, but I never had to show it. As far as I can tell, all airlines have different policies concerning pregnancy, so you might want to go to your specific airline's website to verify their rules.
Labels: belly pics, family, pregnancy whining
posted by Unkempt Mommy at 8:18 AM
5 Comments:
Your family is so sweet!
THANKS so much for sharing your flight info and experience! I wonder what a "medical certificate" is? I look into it! I'm going to be traveling/MOVING four weeks before my due date. Yikees! I've reviewed the rules and regs--- and yes--- the airline staff seems to have missed the traveling while pregnant class. One airline agent told me that I couldn't fly in my last trimester! I might just wear super baggy clothes too avoid any conflict!
You must be starting your Bradley classes soon! Did I tell about an an interesting book from Tina Cassidy-Birth, The surprising History of How We Were Born? It's exciting to learn how all these techniques evolved!
THANKS for sharing your terrific photos too! Hope your sister is doing okay with her pregnancy.
When we flew in late December, no one said anything about me being pregnant either (and I looked very pregnant). I actually had a flight attendent who was rude because we pre-boarded. We were polite and let all the business-class people go first. I mean come on...I'm obviously pregnant and was carrying my then, 14 month-old daughter (and had my other two kids following behind). We had a car seat for the plane and stroller to leave at the end of the ramp. Does this not define "passenger requiring extra time?"
Oh my gosh you are TOO CUTE! (I love belly pics) You look great, I hope you can knock that cold. I always get a cold when I'm pregnant.
Love the highchair. Adorable.
Wow, Lynanne, that is terrible! Yes, I would definitely consider a pregnant lady w/ kids, a stroller, and a carseat to be a candidate for pre-boarding. Gees!
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