Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I'm so stressed out right now. My baby isn't even here yet and I'm already dealing with having to choose between the needs of one son or the other. I found out today we have orders to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio April 27-29. for my son Jarrett to see the Child Development team there. This waiting list is over 6 months long, we've been waiting 6 months and finally made it to the top. Just to bring everyone up to speed my son is High Functioning Autistic, but lately there has been some conterversey over his diganosis. They think the previous specialist made a mistake on his diganosis, and he needs to go through the whole evaluation process all over again. Anyways, I'm due April 15th. Which puts my baby at 12 days old at the time of this 5 hour trip to San Antonio. I dont even know how old babies are supposed to be before they are allowed to travel? Anyone have any idea? I'm praying he'll come early like his brother did, but even I know that not every pregnancy is the same and that for all I know he could even come late....I am even considering going through with the Amnio to test his lungs so I can induce early. I could let my DH and DS go alone, but this is a 3 day trip and DH has never been alone with my son for more than 1 night. Besides, I want to be there. I have never missed 1 Dr's Appt since the day he was born and I refuse to start now. What kind of message does that send my little boy? Sorry I love you but your new baby brother is more important than you are? NO WAY!
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Wow, that is a tough one. I was under the impression that you could travel with a baby at the age of 1 month and that they could be even younger as long as you limit the amount of people they are exposed to. You obviously don\'t want a newborn around sick people. I could be wrong on that time frame though. I would ask your pediatrician what he/she thinks and go from there. Good luck.
That is alot onyour plate right now. And I understand how you feel about being there for your son threw this time. I would ask your pediatrician about the baby traveling I think that it will be fine, but just to make sure. Thank you for your kind words and I will keep the faith I ask him everyday to make me stronger and it has helped alot. If you need anything please, email if you want to chat ctluvangl@aol.com Hang in there ~~~**BABYDUST**~~
I\'m sorry u have all this on your plate right now. I think traveling would be ok. I don\'t think it will be easy but I think the baby would do ok. U may have to stop more frequently though. I would definitely talk to your dr. about the trip though. I hope it all works out for u guys
Luv and hugs