flying alone

a little disclaimer: the following contains semi-graphic information about bodily functions

Hazel & I just got back from our trip to NC. We had a great time and really enjoyed hanging out with my parents, patrick, keri & will. Jonathan, Hazel & I flew out last thursday--the flight went really well, she didn't cry, no poopy diapers, etc. Jonathan left on Sunday to come back, and Hazel & I flew back alone yesterday. As soon as we leave the gate at charlotte Hazel's face starts getting really red and she starts grunting really loudly. Then of course, since she has started solid food, she has a very solid poop..which apparently hurt her because she started crying. (it is kind of sad how hard babies have to work at pooping) So, I nursed her to sleep, since I couldn't get up and change her diaper. She slept for about 45 minutes, and then woke up. We change the diaper, etc. Then we get back to our seat.

Well, she starts in again with the grunting, straining, etc. and she poops again--then she starts crying again, because I guess it hurt her. well, then we hit turbulence and the fasten seat belt sign came on. (Meanwhile, since she hasn't pooped in a couple of days it doesn't smell very good. The people in front of us kept lifting up their little girl and smelling her bottom to see if she smelled poopy...nope it was us!!!) So, I gave her a pacifier and got her back to sleep. She slept the rest of the flight and woke up as we were landing. I guarantee you that none of that would have happened if I had been traveling with Jonathan.