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  • Опубликовано: 25 апр 2023
  • our first vacation with the baby didn’t go as planned… 😅
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  • @mortderire8354
    @mortderire8354 Год назад +995

    I honestly dont mind it on a flight when a baby cries, if it bothers people they can turn up their movie in the headphones or wear ear plugs.

    • @JessConte
      @JessConte  Год назад +100

      Me too 🙏🏼💛

    • @Meg-eq2md
      @Meg-eq2md Год назад +23

      This comment 😢💕 thank you. It's really tough. Also on baby. They don't cry just to annoy others

    • @erinnorton7711
      @erinnorton7711 Год назад +3

      Me too! I have a 20 month old and we just got home from a visit to family, and she’s really good on the plane. But those occasional moments when she’s talking kind of loud I remind myself of this, I think; “I don’t mind when other mama’s babies cry, so people probably don’t think it’s as big of a deal when my daughter is loud as I think.”

    • @amanturup8531
      @amanturup8531 Год назад +13

      Exactly u can't help with infants crying. But parents who let their 2+ year Olds howl like it's the end of the world, without batting an eyelash at them, need to have some consideration for others.
      I was on a 9 hour flight with a 6 year old who howled for the most part of the flight to have her way with her parents. It was an overnight flight, I had to work right after and had barely gotten any sleep and the kid who very well knew she was inconveniencing everyone on the flight. The parents were to blame as they just sat through the flight without saying a word to ask her to shut up. It was a terrible flight.

    • @scarleyxo
      @scarleyxo Год назад +6

      I agree! I always admire seeing parents with their children on a flight. I’m not a parent but I understand how stressful it is because they don’t want to bug anyone. It’s not bothersome to me ever! Babies cry sometimes, be graceful and get over it people!

  • @kimchaffa
    @kimchaffa Год назад +297

    My husband and I don’t have kids yet, but I’m so grateful to watch yours and Gabe’s journey with Makaiah and becoming parents. I feel less nervous about what that may look like if the time comes for us to have little ones. ❤️ Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing the good and the difficult with us.

    • @Theonebrittaney
      @Theonebrittaney Год назад +1

      Took the words right out my mouth from your lips to gods ears ❤

  • @jessicasmalls5485
    @jessicasmalls5485 Год назад +205

    My best advice (3 kids in) is don’t hold too tightly to the schedule during the flight, follow baby’s lead - with my first I was soooo stressed bc he would get off schedule and I would feel like “everything is ruined, nothing will go well now.” When really he would feel my stress and that would set him off way more than the schedule. With my 3rd kid we just lose expectations during travel, she sleeps when she sleeps and wakes when she wakes, and we just adjust as needed the next day. Then I’m not stressed, and she’s not stressed, we just go with the flow!
    Also with the milk supply thing, that’s what happened to me when I was pregnant! I had no idea why it seemed like I was producing so little, but it turned out pregnancy lol
    I wish you the best, will pray your next travels go much better!

  • @lauritaloverock
    @lauritaloverock Год назад +157

    I love how you and Gabe are growing up as parents, it feels like yesterday you guys were engaged🥹 and it’s also amazing how Mikaiah is growing up so fast, time passes by in a blink of an eye

  • @kandacekirsch
    @kandacekirsch Год назад +50

    Started tearing up with you when you talked about the anxiety you felt on the flight. Had a similar experience on a road trip with our baby girl so I feel you completely! Can’t imagine being trapped on a plane knowing she’s probably hungry and not being able to do anything about it for hours! 😭

  • @selinastatz
    @selinastatz Год назад +301

    We recently flew from New Zealand to Germany with our 8 month old, and the best thing we did was book a baby bassinet for her, which I would highly recommend. We also brought a big dark cloth to hang over the bassinet, so it would be really dark and cozy for her and we tried to do the same bedtime routine with her on the flight as we would do at home (sang her song, put her in her PJs that smelled like home). We also brought a "water spray" to spray over her bassinet a couple of times during the flight because the air was super super dry and we had a lot of formula with us. The flight went really well and I'm sure your baby will be fine as well! It's also important that you as the parents are relaxed because the baby can sense how we are feeling :) good luck and don't worry too much, it'll be fine!

    • @julireactionstravel
      @julireactionstravel Год назад

      Thank you I have to print screen your tips when we go from Serbia >Germany to Canada !!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️thanksss
      Ps: What about toysss?!?!?

  • @katielee7004
    @katielee7004 Год назад +30

    Do not get discouraged momma! Y'all are learning together! Give your self grace. Also stress can affect your milk supply!

  • @AnnalieseMayer
    @AnnalieseMayer Год назад +58

    What a crazy experience. Thank you for sharing. As a bystander I always feels so bad for the families that have a crying baby. All I do is hope that the baby can eventually get comfortable enough to fall asleep.
    Such sweet clips of Gabriel. He’s such a great dad. Hope your next trip goes a little smoother.
    Everything happens for a reason. 💖

  • @SavannahLewie
    @SavannahLewie Год назад +10

    Stress can lower your milk supply and prevent it from letting down! The same thing happened to me on a flight with my baby the same age. It was horrible and I cried. Definitely feel for you girl! We’ve had successful flights since then so don’t worry! I pray your flight to Australia is much better! 🙏❤️

  • @megan_1
    @megan_1 Год назад +7

    I'm not married and don't have any kids or anything, but I really felt for you, Jess, when you talked about having anxiety during the flight. That sounds super stressful, but you and Gabe are honestly such amazing parents. I'm sure you'll be able to work through things and will have an amazing flight to Australia. Makaiah is so lucky to have you both ❤

  • @lexib5117
    @lexib5117 Год назад +57

    Her laugh is THE cutest 🥰. My 5 month old just smiled away when she heard her laugh!

  • @blackmagition2422
    @blackmagition2422 Год назад +60

    You’ve got this y’all are so loved by God it radiates through your videos testimonies and love for life!

  • @lindsayanderson6234
    @lindsayanderson6234 Год назад +4

    I read this exact verse in my devotional time this morning! So touching. Good luck with your travels.

  • @lauraferreira199
    @lauraferreira199 Год назад +30

    I’m so grateful to be on this journey because I’ve been watching for so many years and crazy, amazing things have happened!! I’m so happy for you jess!! much love 💗 xx

  • @lauraferreira199
    @lauraferreira199 Год назад +30

    her laugh is the absolute sweetest and cutest!! bless you guys 🙏💗

  • @melinda4316
    @melinda4316 Год назад +25

    It’s so encouraging to other new moms to know that other moms struggle too. Thanks for showing that. We usually only see the hood on social media. I feel so much empathy for you throughout this! Especially related to the schedule change and “feeling so bad” about it. Those are the things that keep me up at night crying. From guilt. Not every moment will be perfectly on schedule all the time, even though we want to be as considerate as possible to our babies ❤ You’re doing an amazing job.

  • @joycechen3129
    @joycechen3129 Год назад +5

    Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable about the struggles of motherhood 💜 I’m a new mum and often get the feeling that it’s harder than it’s supposed to be, as if I’m not doing enough or good enough. But it’s encouraging to be reminded that there are difficulties for every mum, at different points and in different ways. Also love hearing how Scripture encouraged you!

  • @yukti_gautam
    @yukti_gautam Год назад +19

    Your voice is so calming😭
    I loveeee your vlogs so much! Makes me feel soo warm and cozy. They're filled with positivity. Also makaiah's cooing voice in between just gets me everytime🥺😭❤

  • @alexriyan
    @alexriyan Год назад

    I adore this video. Thank you for sharing your experiences, your fears, your worries… your vulnerability is such a blessing to me.

  • @amitanna2696
    @amitanna2696 Год назад +44

    aww Jess, your positive energy reflecting on the situation is really so inspiring. I'm not a mum but have seen lots of babies with headphones when they are on airplanes, maybe it will help with the announcement noise! i hope she is okay on the way to Australia, maybe this trip was gods way of helping to be better prepared for this long flight :) lots of love x

  • @mitchyrea2752
    @mitchyrea2752 Год назад +8

    I love these types of videos! They’re so honest and show the reality it’s encouraging and reassuring for other families to see too ❤

    • @JessConte
      @JessConte  Год назад +4

      Appreciate that, thank you! 💛

  • @tamaranr22
    @tamaranr22 Год назад +1

    Watching you guys being the best parents to makaiah warms my heart so much 🥰 when time comes I hope to be as good as a parent as you guys ✨

  • @nadiakaym9547
    @nadiakaym9547 Год назад +2

    Jess, you are AMAZING!! I'm so inspired by the way you grow and learn. You're an amazing mom and you're all going to do great on your long flight! 💛💛 My parents always prayed over us and asked God to help us have a good flight :)

  • @BethanyShaw
    @BethanyShaw Год назад +5

    As a mom of 3 kids, I’ve totally been there. It feels like a rite of passage into parenthood to have a really rough experience traveling with your baby (and with adjusting sleep schedules). However, if it makes you feel better, it gets easier over time and with your other kids. My youngest is 10 months and I still get stressed, but it is so much easier now. It’s almost like because you’ve already been through the worst and survived, you know it’ll be okay. Even if it still feels scary to try again. I’m glad you’re flying with her again soon! Kids tend to get easier as they get used to new experiences, it just takes time. Unfortunately, I don’t think there is an easy way around it, you just have to go through it. You’re doing such a good job, you are a great mama!
    Also, we had a crying baby right next to us on our last flight and it didn’t bother us at all. I let also didn’t bother any one around us. That’s just how it goes!

  • @yehudisbensinger8515
    @yehudisbensinger8515 Год назад +5

    Hey Jess! I love your videos... just wanted to say that I've flown with a baby back and forth multiple times a year on a 12 hour flight (my husband and I lived in Europe for 4 years before we moved back to the states) - sometimes it's hard, sometimes it's okay, but I think mentally preparing yourself that you're not going to have a lot of down time helps. There will be a lot of holding, playing, soothing, etc., but you can get through it! Formula on the flight definitely helps. I also bring extra pacifiers (they always fall on the floor) and baby snacks, and I bring infant motrin and tylenol in case their ears hurt. Hope your next flight is easier!

  • @valerietan1691
    @valerietan1691 Год назад +3

    Always happy to receive a video notif from you! Love and appreciate how consistent and genuine your content are ☺️💛

  • @AlenaGorlova
    @AlenaGorlova Год назад

    Awe Jess 🤍 you are so amazing! This video held within itself a lot of encouragement; you have a beautiful heart! God bless your sweet family! And may the trip to Australia go smoothly and calm 🙏

  • @tamaranr22
    @tamaranr22 Год назад +7

    She is getting big so fast 🥲🥹 time does fly fast, cutest baby ever 🤍

  • @melcrossland
    @melcrossland Год назад +23

    Oh Jess, I feel for you and the stress you were feeling on take off. I've been there. You are an amazing mama for how much you care about her. She is so lucky to have you! Formula will be so amazing to have for your flight, that is a really great idea. Having a show she likes on your phone also is a great distraction, you tried all the right things and your Aussie flight will be okay especially with mama, dad and god by her side

  • @melissaysitall7703
    @melissaysitall7703 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us Jess! I’m glad you had this as a trial run 💛 and praying for next flight to be better 🙏🏽

  • @clairesnelson9961
    @clairesnelson9961 Год назад +2

    It's so hard traveling with babies, to just go with the flow and not sticking to routine.
    You both did so well!! You handled everything as well as you could

  • @tahlia4189
    @tahlia4189 Год назад

    Jess, you are glowing!!
    Thank you for your vulnerability and openness 💛

  • @tamaranr22
    @tamaranr22 Год назад +1

    Flying with babies is always so random don’t be sad about the experience you did amazing 🥰 everytime would get a little easier

  • @stephifeoma
    @stephifeoma Год назад +1

    I always appreciate how much you do share and it's definitely not dramatic ❤️‍🩹

  • @mj_9450
    @mj_9450 Год назад

    Awww, Jess 💖 You have the sweetest heart. I'm sorry it felt like everything went wrong but I'm sure there is s silverlining - hang onto that. Plus, Makaiah closing her eyes is the cutest thing!!

  • @danica.janine
    @danica.janine Год назад +4

    I honestly love how honest you were in this vlog. You didn’t sugarcoat it and you didn’t romanticise or make it look easy because you did struggle and travelling with a baby/child is hard no matter the age! I personally think you did exceptionally well carrying yourself through this with gratitude in your heart 🤍
    I travelled with my 2 year old from Sydney to New York which was a 20hr flight and lemme just say, there were lots of tears from both of us 😂 but like some people have already said, don’t stress too much on staying on schedule and follow bub’s lead! They feel your worries and stress so try to take each hour as it comes and you should be fine 🥰🫶🏽 sending so much love to you & your adorable family, Jess! ✨

  • @britnythaanum4401
    @britnythaanum4401 Год назад

    Sending you SO much love mama. I can relate to all of these feelings so much. We just took our son on his first flight, 3 hour time difference and experienced a really similar trip (LOVES his schedule and atmosphere at home).❤️ You’re not alone and doing great!!

  • @katiebrownn
    @katiebrownn Год назад

    i completely understand the feeling you felt before the plane. so much happening all at once. you’re not alone!!

  • @mayno5261
    @mayno5261 Год назад

    You're such a caring and amazing mom. I hope all will go well with your flight to Australia it's a good thing you got to practice with a small flight first❤❤❤

  • @sunvavachi
    @sunvavachi Год назад +5

    Aw thats okay! Its good you guys did this now so the longer flight will go easier, she'll be calmer. At least you guys are trying, many parents are afraid to travel/enjoy their own lives with babies! That was a tough weekend you guys flew due to issues in Florida with the flooding but you did it! Kudos to you guys.

  • @Lizzie_22
    @Lizzie_22 Год назад

    I love seeing you guys as parents ♥️ makes me excited for that part of my life 🥲

  • @Meleannieliz
    @Meleannieliz Год назад

    Also I’m all about aesthetics and this video cover and the one from last week are so cute. Love the outline around the books, and your bags in this one. Super cute!! Great job🩵

  • @_carissahope
    @_carissahope Год назад

    it was interesting watching this because i struggle with the same type of anxiety (what you were explaining as far as symptoms) and for some reason, i just thought when im a mom & have a baby life will be perfect & i won't have panic attacks anymore. it was almost comforting in a way to hear you talking about struggling with anxiety while having your baby, because now i know if i have a panic attack when im in that season, im not alone and it's not like something is wildly wrong with me. i also am so glad i realized this now instead of then! we have Jesus to rely on in every season, whether the highest of highs or the lowest of lows. thank you so much for being so vulnerable and sharing this side of your life. love you Jess 🤍

  • @hoddaa555
    @hoddaa555 Год назад

    Awwww I teared up listening to all the concerns you had about her routine, how little sleep she was getting during the day, your milk supply, the bumping vs nursing and formula delimma... THAT IS A LOT OF WORRYING to live with in a short amount of time! Not to mention feeling guilty and sad on top of the problem solving you were trying to apply to every situation! HONEY! May God bless you and strengthen you. You did an amazing job with what you had, not to mention the flight delays left and right which pissed me off a ton on your behalf because OH MY GOD I can relate to everything you felt and experienced including the external changes of plans.
    Beautiful Jess you are an amazing mom. God bless you. Hope you're back on routine and that your milk supply restabilized. Oh by the way, night nursing is the best remedy for low milk supply ... especially that dream feed at 10 pm if I remember correctly. If she's sleeping well through the night, that's probably why your milk supply is decreasing. Also, the more she nurses on the breast, the better it is for sending signals to your body to produce more milk. As for some tips on overseas flights, have lots of snacks she can munch on when she's getting bored and loud. Get a blackout cover which you could put over her car seat AND a mini fan so she's doesn't overheat while covered (place it safely at a distance from her somehow underneath the cover) and with some caresses like you did, she will hopeful fall asleep much more easily on any flight ❤

  • @missdebbijo
    @missdebbijo Год назад

    My heart goes out to you momma. When our babies cry and are stressed or hungry it is seriously so hard. And when we don’t have our normal “mom tool box” it gets really stressful. All I can say is that I have always found my milk supply to be hugely dependent on my stress level or lack thereof. Traveling on a plane, often dehydrated, and then super stressed would definitely make it hard to supply my babe. I say this because when I’m aware of my stress and how it affects my milk supply im better able to calm myself in the situation and drink some water and have my milk letdown for the babe. This might not be your situation at all but when I was a first time mom I hadn’t heard of a strong stress/milk supply relationship talked about before and it really helped me once I knew how my body worked. Best of luck on your future travels.

  • @Mara_Evan_Epps
    @Mara_Evan_Epps Год назад

    I love that from Philippians, I'm going through so much right now and praying is getting hard for me because there's so little joy for me right now. It's so hard to see joy in the midst of chaos but I'm so grateful God is helping me through this. Your videos uplift me so much Jess, thank you. 💛

  • @rutheli
    @rutheli Год назад

    Sending you the biggest hug! I too would have had an anxiety attack! You guys were super brave and prepared as best you could. You’re allowed to be beginners and learn ideas for what would work better next time. And I love what your friend said - not every flight will be bad, this was just one. My heart when you described/showed Makaiah using your hand to soothe/block out everything 😭 so sweet!
    If I remember right (from all the bebes my mother breastfed 😅) it’s normal to occasionally have a dip in supply, especially if you’re going through stress or change in someway. I hope things go back to normal for you both!

  •  Год назад

    we love the honesty and raw content! thank you ! we love u⭐️💗

  • @jennidoan123
    @jennidoan123 Год назад +4

    This video couldn't have come at a better time. About to travel with our 3 month old and I have been trying to explain to the husband that traveling with a baby (especially one thats breastfed) is going to be a whole new experience. Thank you because we will now make sure to pack some formula with us for the trip!

  • @katherinee4858
    @katherinee4858 Год назад +1

    I hope you’re having a great week Jess!❤️

  • @shelbyhicks7147
    @shelbyhicks7147 Год назад

    Awe Jess! My heart!!! I was tearing up watching this because I just feel so connected to mamas now that I have a baby and just have so much empathy, sympathy, all of the thys lol I will be traveling with a 4 month old soon and this was a good reminder of how it might not go as planned, but to still find the joy! My husband and I might be moving to your parts of Aussie in the near future so I’d love to know all the tips and tricks when you take that flight!! ❤

  • @GraceRoberts4
    @GraceRoberts4 Год назад +20

    Thank you for showing reality Jess! It’s so nice for us all to see how normal and relatable all our lives are 🤍

  • @Breeluvsyuh
    @Breeluvsyuh Год назад

    I can relate to you and Gab so much . Me and my husband also live in Nashville and just recently had twins who are now four months and we are planning to take a flight to NYC in July so our babies can meet their cousins and family members for the first time . Watching this video definitely will prepare me mentally thanks for sharing you guys are awesome parents ❤

  • @laispereira2268
    @laispereira2268 Год назад

    Oh Jess!! I'm really sorry for what happened but you guys handle it so well!!! Praying for you guys to get a safe and smooth flight to australia ❤

  • @biancamwarren
    @biancamwarren Год назад +1

    Thank you for taking the time to film during your trip. I bet it's already stressful yet you still think of us your followers.

  • @malenasandvik9404
    @malenasandvik9404 Год назад +2

    Thank you for always lightig up my day 🌸🌻

  • @brooklynreid971
    @brooklynreid971 Год назад

    you are such a good mom!!! don’t ever forget it!!

  • @savannahw9818
    @savannahw9818 Год назад

    I love watching your videos Jess!! You are such a role model.🤍

  • @monishavance
    @monishavance Год назад +25

    As a breastfeeding mama I understand your stress! I would love to hear more about your breastfeeding journey!

  • @jadzea.thiessen
    @jadzea.thiessen Год назад

    Hey, I totally hear you the entire story is completely relatable. You are not the only one. I took my 6m old to a family Christmas weekend this last winter. My baby, like yours, is happy and content but at the gathering as the weekend progressed things got worse. He became upset, he wouldn't nap or sleep properly and it took a month to redo his schedual.... it was rough so I totally understand all of that and feeling so sad for them too. ❤

  • @daniemyers7645
    @daniemyers7645 Год назад

    Thanks for being real and vulnerable ❤

  • @aliciaseen
    @aliciaseen Год назад

    thank you for being so real with us Jess! And for sharing so much with us.
    I know this will bless so many current mums, future mums, single women (myself included) - knowing that some days are going to be harder than others, and that we're not the only one struggling.
    Praise God that He is our comforter. And He knows exactly what we need in this season of our lives - His word, peace, joy etc.
    I am so in awe of how much He has grown and is growing you Jess in every season of your life. May His grace always be sufficient for you in every season of your life! Sending you lots of love x

  • @emileehart6707
    @emileehart6707 Год назад

    Aw I love you Jess! I became a mommy about 9 months before you did and I felt everything in this video 🥹 I remember the feeling of being out of milk and how weird it was and out of control. I also remember having to introduce formula, it was a huge bummer to me because I loved nursing but I was happy to do it knowing it’s what he needed ❤ don’t feel bad! You’re a great mom and doing your best!! Sounds like you handled everything perfectly in my eyes. Now you know how to do better for the next flight, that’s how we grow 😊 God bless you and that sweet family!!

  • @jamiebaum6250
    @jamiebaum6250 Год назад

    Jess! I feel this. We traveled north for a week with a 3 month old and a 2 year old and wow 😳 the nap schedule being off was a bigger deal than I thought it would be. Just like you said, they’re happy babies so I thought it’d be okay.
    Our flights were at bedtime and we had tears from both kids. My husband and I took turns walking a kid in the aisle. We tried all the distractions- books, snacks, toys, screen time. Nothing helped perfectly!
    It’s hard! You just want your babies to be happy. You don’t want to disturb other passengers. Sometimes it’s embarrassing. And it’s DEFINITELY exhausting- mentally and physically.
    But it is what it is! You have no control over your baby or other people or delayed flights lol. We’re all just out here doing our best. You’re shepherding your child’s heart- at home on a routine or on a plane when she’s overtired. Leave the control to God! You’re doing amazing and I give you props for being intentional with far away family- that in itself is also hard. 😂❤

  • @tamaranr22
    @tamaranr22 Год назад +1

    Glad that at the end you guys could enjoy time with family 🤍 as someone who has family abroad we really soak in every moment we had specially with the babies ✨

  • @chafelmerkroll
    @chafelmerkroll Год назад

    My husband and I moved to Hawaii from North Carolina while our daughter was 17 months. She still nurses so I can relate. Depending on when you fly if you still have frozen milk some airlines will actually let you bring that along with you. If you just keep it in a cooler back pack type carrier or a milk carrier. You can count that as either Makaiah’s carry on or yours. That way you have enough milk to help keep her comfy and full if you aren’t ready to introduce formula. That was a life saver for our very long day of travel. Praying for your travels back home!
    You are doing great, motherhood is full of joy but also a hard times but the joy outweighs those. Thank you for being a light💞

  • @KizNic
    @KizNic Год назад +1

    I remember when my aunt was leaving to fly back to the States with my 7 month (or thereabouts) cousin - a five-hour flight. I remember when she asked if any of us wanted to come with her and I thought she was joking. But her facial expression said it all. Now, after watching this video, I am more knowledgeable and understanding towards parents with babies on flights. Thanks for sharing Jess! I am sorry for the anxiety attack but I am hopeful and prayerful. Your next trip will be better!

  • @ameenak4640
    @ameenak4640 Год назад +2

    this is exactly how my first trip to see family went! he was exactly her age and the happiest most joyful baby but he was sooo different there. cranky, overtired, and definitely not himself. it made me a little sad that they didn’t get to meet him while he was being himself.

  • @judithecarlton
    @judithecarlton Год назад

    Y’all are doing great! I pray that your flight to Australia will be smooth and good and that Makaiah will have a good time. I love y’all!

  • @lisa.bresser
    @lisa.bresser Год назад

    Love watching your videos and seeing u grow and be a mom you are amazing and omg and i totally get that u had anxiety but a crying baby is like totally normal and okay

  • @juanitavanspronsen9609
    @juanitavanspronsen9609 Год назад +1

    Oh Jess! So sorry you had a hard time on your first flight! I have a 3 month old baby and my husband and I travel lots already with him.
    Best advice I can give you is take a big breath and remember you're doing so great! 🥰 Practically, the formula will help you on these flights, also I'm not sure how much you do this, but wearing Makaiah might be quite helpful to help her keep her sleep time while you're at the airport. Once you need to get her in her car seat it might be easier to transfer her, since she's been close to you for a little while! Give it a try, and see if it works for you.
    Little sweet Makaiah will adapt ♥️ You and Gabe are doing so great by her. Just a learning curve for us mommas with our little ones.
    Sending you encouragement, and peace for your upcoming trip!

  • @shaemckenna568
    @shaemckenna568 Год назад +1

    I personally haven't flown internationally with a baby but my friend has and said that changing the baby's sleep schedule for the International time zone saved her so much. She also has teethers for the Bub to chew on why flying xx

  • @Julianne.Rogers
    @Julianne.Rogers Год назад

    Oh my 😣 I can feel the nerves you experienced! I’m sure it was so overwhelming, but you did everything you could. You and Gabe did great ❤️

  • @authoralaskawalters
    @authoralaskawalters Год назад

    That’s so valid that you were feeling stressed about your milk. That would worry me if it were me and I couldn’t feed my baby. You guys did a great job. Travelling with kids is hard. I traveled on two plains with my two kids 3 yr old and 1yr old basically by myself and it was soooo hard.

  • @claudiayates9383
    @claudiayates9383 Год назад

    That just happened to me the other day with our 10 month old on a delayed Southwest flight! It was so discouraging because I thought our baby would go to bed since it was their bedtime but your friends advice is so true! There will be good days and bad days! Totally suggest having formula and snacks for your baby and then to not have expectations but go with the flow! Don’t get caught up on what others think and just do what you can! Also I highly recommend getting a black out crib cover if she’s not standing or the Slumberpod so you can have lights on without your baby seeing in the hotel!

  • @alexismaewaterman
    @alexismaewaterman Год назад +2

    Praying for an increase in your supply, your schedule being off/you being stressed or anxious from the trip may have just contributed to a slight dip! Praying that she does well on your trip to Australia too, it will be great!!❤️🇦🇺

  • @katieouma5437
    @katieouma5437 Год назад

    I traveled from Kenya to the US and back with my then 11/12 month old. Two 8hr flights back to back and a two hour flight. You have to let go of all expectations towards any type of schedule and then work on adjusting them when you get to your destination. On the flights, he slept when he wanted, watched shows (kind of not totally interested at that age) and played with toys. All rules go out the window haha you do what you need to to survive! One nap he fought a lot I had to put him in his baby carrier and walk/bounce him in the back of the plane. Most flight attendants are super helpful and understanding! I really felt like all of the people on the plane were kind and understanding as well.

  • @amberrauwerda
    @amberrauwerda Год назад

    For the red eye flight call your airline to see if you can get the seats near the bassinet. Not all planes have them but for the ones that do they are a lifesaver!❤

  • @11girlnext
    @11girlnext Год назад

    Jess, you did everything that you could and more. Don’t feel bad, things happen and it’s just a learning experience.

  • @judithzoppelt9385
    @judithzoppelt9385 Год назад

    My milk ran out after 3 months from postpartum anxiety and not eating. It’s hard when you get to the point of running out but it happens. A fed baby is always best. Your doing amazing as a mum. We all had those moments on planes and it’s totally normal. Not much you can do but comfort. Again doing great Jess ❤.

  • @user-ss3ej7kk6r
    @user-ss3ej7kk6r Год назад

    You are so beautiful! I love watching your videos. Kaia is getting so big and I love watching you two interact with her. So sweet!

  • @emilyflower3211
    @emilyflower3211 Год назад

    I have a 6mo and what helps me is to remind myself that when I'm away I'm not in routine either.
    I found if I was stressing about keeping bubs in routine I was spoiling the time I had with my family.
    Praying for your trip to Australia, she might be amazing you just never know but what ever it is God will be with you.

  • @TheRashidies
    @TheRashidies Год назад

    Hey Jess,
    Firstly - you're doing an AMAZING job. Travelling kids is difficult. We've travelled with 3 out of 4 kids. 2 were fine, the other HATED it. Sometimes it's just them. I've nursed all four kids and I found taking Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold and fenugreek tables helped soooo much with my milk supply. Stress never helps which is hard in a difficult situation.
    We've flown Brisbane to NZ twice and Interstate from Brisbane - we find snacks, stickers, fidget toys, clothes pegs (lol) - pretty much plan 1 activity for 5 minutes for an hour and then cycle through.
    All the best with your flight back home - praying for you all.

  • @katherinecrookes9646
    @katherinecrookes9646 Год назад

    For flights and the noise, you can get baby headphones (soft ones) just to soften harsh noises!

  • @MelanieJosephine
    @MelanieJosephine Год назад

    Thanks for being so honest and open

  • @rebeccaarama589
    @rebeccaarama589 Год назад +1

    I always have a baby carrier that I have used at airports and that helps and if they are tired they are comforted by being nice and snug and will often fall asleep. (could also put her in the carrier on the plane and walk the aisle if things go awry) Also breastfeeding on takeoff and landing to help with the ears. Just make sure you are eating lots of food, drinking lots of water, and sleeping well to keep your supply healthy and hopefully your supply won't drop. It can be hard traveling with kids! But it can go so smoothly too - I'll pray that this will happen for your next trip!

  • @liztramp8559
    @liztramp8559 Год назад

    I completely understand your stress with the flight! I flew with my 6 month old by myself to Georgia last year and wow it was hard… I think my milk supply also dipped during the trip due to stress… but it’s was a good learning experience for the next time and helped me prepare better! I felt bad about my baby crying on the flights too, but I had so many people tell me they had kids and fully understood and have been through it, which helped ease my mind a little. Hopefully next time goes better! ❤

  • @Italiabells
    @Italiabells Год назад

    Hello Jess! I’ve watching you since 2017 ❤I love your content and how much you’ve grown. God bless you😊 hugs from Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @LunaBelle02
    @LunaBelle02 Год назад

    You've got this mama. I've not been on a flight with my kids (now 11 & 3) but I had the same thing when breastfeeding both of them, I only managed 3/4 months and felt my supply had dried up. As soon as they had formula, they were the happiest of babies. Fed is always best ❤

  • @lauraferreira199
    @lauraferreira199 Год назад +4

    I’ve been planning for so many years to move to australia - I think it’s so beautiful and I’ve wanted to be there for so long. as someone who also wants children when I grow up, I share many of the concerns you have too so I just wanted to say that you’re not alone jess.. I don’t know you personally jess but from what I’ve seen, you and gabriel are by far the best parents god could give to makaiah 💗 I reckon travelling that far will be a little stressful but I have full faith you guys.. I send all the love towards you.. 🥰

  • @KristenxLeanne
    @KristenxLeanne Год назад

    If you have an extra seat for her, you can buy those blow up things that make the entire seat and where leg area would be INTO a bed which she can use and be more comfortable in, maybe bring a dock a tot thing to go on top too. I precord shows like "miss rachel" and "blippi" on my phone to show my daughter. Although she was 2 months old when we flew to Germany however she was A VERY COLICKY newborn. Always having a bottle ready is key. Lots of snacks! and some of her favorite toys.

  • @julievaldez21
    @julievaldez21 Год назад +3

    You got this! Whenever I hear someone else’s baby cry on a plane, it genuinely doesn’t bother me. I feel bad for the parents because I know most of them feel pressure to not be bothersome to others. The truth is, babies will be babies 👶🏻 We can’t help what they do. Plus, you will never see these people on the flight again.

  • @aditibasumatary1215
    @aditibasumatary1215 Год назад

    it always feels so plesant to watch your videos. you both are doing absolutely amazing. Its definetly hard travelling with a baby and little discomforts are always there but its good to introduce the baby to such kind of situations and travels for easier future travellings. Makaiah it a sweet child god bless your family.

  • @fabiannavallejos662
    @fabiannavallejos662 Год назад +1

    We traveled internationally with our 10 month old at the time. Definitely pack more formula and bottles + portable bottle cleaner with you on the plane to account for travel time to and from airport, plane ride and any possible delays. Our daughter thrives on her routine as well and is very predictable but the travel threw her off. Her feedings became more frequent so it was helpful to have all her feeding stuff with us in case she wanted a bottle. We also learned to just go with the flow and follow her cues. Even if that meant her not wanting to fall asleep at 9 pm and letting her play on the plane. Wishing y’all the best!

    • @JessConte
      @JessConte  Год назад

      Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @delianysramos6063
    @delianysramos6063 Год назад

    Jess thanks so much for sharing your struggles! I’m barely 16 years old, so I haven’t gone through all those life experiences, but I definitely understand what it means to have difficult moments where we get really stressed out and don’t know what to do. But I think the key was what you read from Philippians, no matter what it is we are going through, always be grateful and pray with joy and hope in our hearts! Those are the life changing lessons God teaches us. I hope you keep learning how to handle Makaiah in your next flights, and that God gives you and Gabe strength and courage! ❤️

  • @sarasomerhalder96
    @sarasomerhalder96 Год назад

    Omg! I feel so bad for you!😢 But luckely you had Gabe for support. ❤

  • @luciaromero1640
    @luciaromero1640 Год назад

    I love ur videos so so much u bring so much light to me 🤍🫶🏻
    Thank u so much

  • @amandabeam3198
    @amandabeam3198 Год назад

    formula is definitely a better option when traveling because you will have to feed her less often. i learned this from experience after having 3 kids. I also make bottles with chamomile for bedtime because its a natural soothing herb and helps the babies calm down down.

  • @angelikajimenez
    @angelikajimenez Год назад

    Video like this will be so useful for future moms. Specially those who need to travel with their baby to go back home from the US. I'm from the PH and will be living in the US in the future because my boyfriend is from the US. So I can totally go back to this kind of video. Thank you Jess❤ and whenever you have anxiety attacks, breathing technique is so helpful, trust me, because it always works for me. So much love for you guys ❤

  • @saramersonhassin
    @saramersonhassin Год назад +1

    our first / only flights with my daughter have been 13 hours from Miami to Israel. Definitely be prepared with some formula just in case! Loads of night diapers.. an ipad (that we only use on flights), snack snacks snacks! Little teething puffs at that age! But most importantly - I believe that our babies feed off of our energies.. so try to always remain as calm as possible (easier said than done), take everything lightly!.. and know that in a few hours
    you’ll be with your family and off the flight!! ❤ can’t wait to follow along!