Friday, November 19, 2010
First of many first Experiences - Flying and Holidaying
The day of 11th November 2010 will always be special in Riemann's life. This is the day Riemann first travelled by air to attend his dearest maasi (Supriya)'s marriage in Kolkata on 12th Nov. And that qualifies for the next first of his life - Holiday in Kolkata.
Coming back to the flying experience, he did well to take care of himself during take-off and landing. Tumpi planned to feed him during take-off, but he would have his way and fell asleep when we were about to board the air-craft. We got a middle row which was pretty cramped and in the process he woke up. We somehow managed to put the bottle in his mouth during take-off, and he suckled. Its important for the kid to suckle at least as movement of the jaws would ensure that his air-pressure in the ears are balanced when the flight air-pressure drops. He slept through most of the 150 min flight and during landing also he was sleeping.
While coming back, I booked the first row seats and that help us big time. We also understood that worst thing would be that he would cry and that would also ensure the air-pressure in the ears are maintained. Yes, he might end up vomitting aswell. Riemann did show signs of my genes though as he was staring at one of the air-hostess. By the end of the trip, we are more educated about air-travel with kids and more confident that he would enjoy air travel.
Life is changing and its happening so fast, but we are trying to enjoy every bit of it. Only thing I pray is his good health. Amen !!!
It was not as great as I write today, since he was suffering from severe cough and cold after Diwali (5th Nov). We thought he would be fine in 5-6 days but it was not to be. However, we travelled as we had to as the occasion was huge. During the trip also he was not well, his smile was short lived as after every 15-20 mins he would get jittery because of the coughing. The nights were bad as he struggled to sleep. He would need to vomit to feel relaxed from the immense cough, wonder how much can be be inside such a little soul.
Coming back to the flying experience, he did well to take care of himself during take-off and landing. Tumpi planned to feed him during take-off, but he would have his way and fell asleep when we were about to board the air-craft. We got a middle row which was pretty cramped and in the process he woke up. We somehow managed to put the bottle in his mouth during take-off, and he suckled. Its important for the kid to suckle at least as movement of the jaws would ensure that his air-pressure in the ears are balanced when the flight air-pressure drops. He slept through most of the 150 min flight and during landing also he was sleeping.
In Kolkata, we had a tough time with the heat and he immediately developed rashes. Since he was having cough we used to wrap him heavily and then he would sweat and become cranky. So we were also confused to great extend and ended up loving Bangalore weather even more.
While coming back, I booked the first row seats and that help us big time. We also understood that worst thing would be that he would cry and that would also ensure the air-pressure in the ears are maintained. Yes, he might end up vomitting aswell. Riemann did show signs of my genes though as he was staring at one of the air-hostess. By the end of the trip, we are more educated about air-travel with kids and more confident that he would enjoy air travel.
Life is changing and its happening so fast, but we are trying to enjoy every bit of it. Only thing I pray is his good health. Amen !!!
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