Trip to Dallas

I’m sorry it has been a minute since we last blogged! The Heasley fam has been busy busy. We had a week of Doctor’s appointments, a trip to Dallas, and then another week of Doctor’s appointments—and then just taking care of a 4 month old and 2 fur babies in between all of that. David and I are planning to write a “medical update” here pretty soon, but in the meantime I thought I would just talk about our trip to Dallas.

Hattie and me flew to Dallas a little earlier to get together with some of my friends. Since Hattie was born in Colorado, none of my Dallas friends had met her yet, and I knew it was important for us to make our rounds.

It wasn’t our first time to fly by ourselves, so I felt a little more confident going into the airport this time. I spent 4 days packing, and read over my packing list like 30 times. So I definitely felt prepared in the packing department. When David dropped us off at the airport, I was feelin good. I felt like I was on a mission. My mission was to get through security, onto the plane, into the air, and land in Dallas with no major bumps-meltdowns-blowouts-or any other casualties. I power walked through the airport, with my stroller and diaper bag, like a boss. Definitely momming super hard. If it’s your first time flying with a baby…here are a few things that I wish I would have known before hand! (Thank you to my friend Devin for some of these tips!)

1.  Don’t forget your baby’s birth certificate (or a copy) to prove that they’re under 2 years old so they are able to ride in your lap.

2.  If you are traveling with breast milk, bring a Ziploc baggy (you’ll need to put the milk in there when you go through security)

3.  When going through security… the car seat & stroller need to go through the conveyer belt (if they fit) and you will walk through the metal detector with your babe. –Try and get in line with a nice looking person that will help you…because the airport security people usually just stand there and watch you in amusement try and fold up the stroller and yank it onto the belt with one hand while trying to hold your baby in the other…

4.  If you would like some privacy while breastfeeding/pumping, there is usually a “Mother’s Lounge” or “Nursing Room” at the airport. THIS WAS A LIFE SAVER! Just ask someone at the info desk, and they will know where to send you.

5.  When you get to your gate make sure you go to the desk to get “pink tags” for your stroller and car seat (if you are checking them at the gate).

6.   When you get on the plane…ask the flight attendant which restroom has the changing table is. The newer planes have them in both restrooms, but some of the older planes only have them in one.

Hattie was a champ on the plane- Praise the Lord! Being back in Texas was super special. Hattie got so much lovin, and it was just great to see all of our sweet friends and family.  

Here are some pictures of Hattie and all of her new friends :) 

-Abby