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[quote=Anonymous]My DH is from a family of six kids and it sounds like holiday's are just like you describe.  I also completely understand the dynamics of of course we are going for Thanksgiving.

Here is my take on it (I've had 4 c-sections)

You have no idea if your baby will be a good car riding baby.  Let's hope for a good one and plan for a bad one.  With a bad one you will be stopping a LOT so your 7 hour trip will be twice that long.

Breastfeed, breastfeed, breastfeed.  This is the best protection from germs that you can give your baby.

If the pediatrician does not give you solid reasons why your baby can not medically go then you are going.  Try and go in with a good attitude or you will have a horrible time.  Yes your baby will be exposed to more germs. But your baby is also going to be exposed to lots of family that love you and support you.  Like others have said use this and help yourself a little bit by getting an extra nap and relaxing shower in.  Trust me on the fact that the noise will not bother you.  You will be so tired that you will be able to sleep through it.

Ask everyone to please consider getting the flu shot and whooping cough shots.  No you can't force anyone but I don't think it is out of line to ask family.  Tell them the pediatrician told you to ask them to do so. Do a quick check and see if there is a CVS/Target clinich near the family that offers these so there is no question on that it is available to them easily.  My bet is at least some of the family will get the shots.  Some won't.  Don't make a huge deal about it or you will be "that" mom.  But family is family and underneath it all it sounds like your have a good one that cares about each other. If you are making a baby book bring that with you!!  This might be a great time for you to take a few minutes to fill in a few pages and a fabulous chance to have family members write a note in it.

You will be ok.  I promise that your attitude headed into this trip will make a difference.  Yes there are always conditions that you can't control but there are ones that you can.  Do all that you can to make it a good trip.  Then try and laugh at the stuff that life throws at you to make it crazy.  One thing I always do before a road trip is to figure out a few places along the way that would be good stopping points in case traffic is horrible.  Hopefully you won't need them but if you know a good place to stop that won't break the bank you will be more relaxed.

Good luck!! You will make it through this trip and you will have great memories of it. [/quote]

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