tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959253662881047710.post3785784195267696421..comments2024-03-19T04:18:53.389-05:00Comments on Hopeful Parents: The Perils of TravelHopeful Parentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10998569368345552372noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959253662881047710.post-39264681081095819822010-06-22T09:25:17.000-05:002010-06-22T09:25:17.000-05:00I can certainly appreciate the challenges of trave...I can certainly appreciate the challenges of traveling with Connor. We were forced to live like hermits for a long time with X, forcing visitors to come to us until we felt relatively comfortable driving the half hour to my parents. It may sound ridiculous to those who haven't lived it, but marking the hospitals, police and fire stations along the route does not magically ward off acute life threatening spells or reduce the parents' anxiety. I'm sure that you would handle a seizure at 30,000 feet as well as you do at ground level, but if taking the train is a safer and more relaxing option, it sounds like a fantastic alternative.<br><br>xraevisionhttp://www.theenergyofx.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959253662881047710.post-16658613372224873272010-06-21T08:51:55.000-05:002010-06-21T08:51:55.000-05:00I completely understand this, though circumstances...I completely understand this, though circumstances are different. It sounds like from the comments, though, that your family is pretty supportive and aware. Some extended "unvisited" family members can be kind of bitter about the inability to just pick a date and go. Honestly, it stops me from even trying because if we experiment with one visit, then we have the rest of them lining up their expectations regardless of how the experiment works out. A funny thing that when we did go for a visit once a few years ago, everyone was welcoming and encouraging beforehand, but when we arrived I was left to figure out how to help my daughter navigate through a house that was set up for her. Nobody moved things or had suggestions, no one tried to distract her by engaging her in something, they just watched as I rushed around in front of her, catching things she'd knocked, scooping her up as she fell, guarding stairways, carrying her all to often.... It was exhausting - no quality reconnection happening for us.<br>So I feel for you. Though it sounds like your family would be right in there with you. I hope you are able to figure out the logistics and enjoy a new adventure!<br><br>Insideout510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959253662881047710.post-66788081744753383512010-06-20T08:08:32.000-05:002010-06-20T08:08:32.000-05:00We're always happy to come see you ... you all...We're always happy to come see you ... you all live in such a beautiful location.<br>I've always thought a train vacation would be fun and relaxing. Hope there is a relatively easy route between Seattle and Dallas. Uncle Doug and his family often take the train from DC to Florida to visit family.<br>Looking forward to practicing my communication skills with you all next time we are together!<br>Love,<br>Mom<br><br>Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959253662881047710.post-21334905538057260552010-06-20T00:34:37.000-05:002010-06-20T00:34:37.000-05:00We love all of you so much, and selfishly covet th...We love all of you so much, and selfishly covet the times when you do make it down here to the surface of the sun. We can't wait until both you and Connor can meet Baby Will (to be honest I am very curious what Connor will think of the baby, though like many new things I kind of expect a "don't like, goodbye")<br>All my love,<br>Tom<br><br>Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959253662881047710.post-40704035459019981302010-06-19T11:27:25.000-05:002010-06-19T11:27:25.000-05:00I am thankful to not have to deal with the medical...I am thankful to not have to deal with the medical issues, but I can definitely commiserate with the shrieking and signing on the plane. Our last flight (one hour from San Jose to LA) nearly put me over the edge. We're making people come to us for a while :)<br><br>Jen Bhttp://wantapeaut.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com