Yes, I am freaking out! I am going to get on an airplane in exactly 2 weeks and 3 days! I have never been on an airplane and I really am just about to decide to forfeit the money I spent and take the bus. I am scared.. I mean scared not worried, but scared. I want to go and see my Dr. and see about getting something for my nerves. I am going to have to take a whole one just to GET ON the thing! (I have never taken anxiety medicine, but I know some people who have) If I have to sit there long enough while everyone is loading then I may be getting off and going back home.
To everyone who has ever flown, were you like this also? I am not worried about take off, I am worried about landing and mechanical problems and lightning! I am going on a continental expressjet. I am leaving Birmingham, Alabama going to Houston, Texas and then to Veracruz, Mexico-- yes i am finally doing it. I am taking the leap to go and see what all this mexico rancho living is about. Did I mention I am going on a Thurday and coming back on a Wednesday? Yeah, I don't think I can take big doses of the rancho at one time. Just a little to break myself in and then I will go back later on this year. (Hopefully by bus.)
Is flying really bad? Pleeeeasssse tell me.. what is it like going up and then down and what the hell is turbulence???
Has anyone been to any of these airports? Any tips for 1st time fliers- like ear popping and all that stuff?
Oh well I have sudden calming feelings come over me and then I get all worried and crazy like feeling.
2 good pieces of news for me:
1- I am getting married! I am getting married on Wednesday, March 3rd! We are getting married at the courthouse on that day and later when we go to Mexico we are going to have a small wedding in the church. He did not want to get married without his family and I don't blame him. My family is happy that I am getting married! What should I wear to the courthouse? I am not wearing a wedding dress. I will wear a dress, but not a long wedding dress with a tiara and veil and all that. Nope... not to the courthouse. We are going to have a small gathering afterwards at my favorite mexican restaurant! I thought I was never going to marry this man. We have only been together for 2 and a half years, but I know he is the one and I love him sooo much.
2- I am pregnant!!! I just found out Saturday! I took one of the digital tests and it said pregnant- I thought it was going to say not pregnant, but yeah it said I am. I took another last night and guess what??? I am still pregnant!
No we are not getting married because I am pregnant. We were going to get married the 10th of February, but we decided to wait until a very good friend of mine was going to be back in town and she got in town that 18th, but I was not ready. I still need to get my shoes and his shoes and belt. It is hard when you work all the time. But we are getting married on the 3rd of March!
I wonder what his mom is going to say about me being pregnant and Edgar being so little. He is 14 months, and he will be almost 2 when I have the baby. I think she wants me to leave them in Mexico for a while, but I can't! I just can't do it. I was thinking about it at one time, but that idea quickly became a no way. Not because I do not trust his mother, but because I do not know anything about where they live and if they get hurt or sick it is too far for me to get there quick!
I am going to promise to her that I am going to do my best to take the new baby to see her as soon as I can. I would like to go back in December. After I have the baby and before Christmas. I will have to get someone to go with me because I can only have 1 infant in my lap.
Well I am sure I will post before I get on the plane. Any helpful advise please be sure to leave it for me.
Oh and for the record the probability of crashing is 1 in 11 million!
Give them up to God
8 years ago
The first time I got on a plane, I was 10 years old, so I thought it was the coolest thing ever! I don't travel a lot, but I have been on a plane about 10 times. I've never experienced bad turbulence. The only time I did feel it was no big deal. I have been in earthquakes that shake more than that. Just breathe deeply and think happy thoughts! And try not to get too stressed out. You don't want the baby to be stressed now do you?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your upcoming wedding. And the new baby! :D
And if you really feel that you need anxiety medicine, be sure to tell your doctor that you're pregnant.
Take care!
Congratulations - three fold I suppose. Your life is sure undergoing a lot of changes! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteAs for flying - there's an excellent chance that you'll feel turbulence - it'll probably feel like someone is shaking the plane, or like it "dropped" a little bit all of a sudden. Bumps and rattling. DON'T worry when it happens. It happens ALL the time and in NO WAY indicates a problem. Just think of it as speed bumps or pot holes. Then again, you may feel nothing at all. Remember, statistically, you're safer on the plane than the bus. Consider bringing some distraction too, like a favorite book or magazine or music or whatever it is that might help you calm down and keep your mind off the flight.
As for the airports - I can't help you, but I can say that I'm sure you'll be able to find some very nice people who can assist you if you have questions or need directions. You'll do great!
If your mother-in-law asks for the kids, you can always say "maybe when they're older" because babies need to be with their mamas.
GOOD LUCK. You're a brave girl. Try to keep an open mind. Don't sweat the small stuff. And ENJOY yourself. :)
Remember, worst case scenario - you'll have a great story to tell your kids one day.
Leslie- I wish I had flown before now that way I would not be really scared. I am not as scared now, but I am nervous. I am kind of getting excited. I don't think I will really need anything for my nerves, but I may go anyway just to have it and they may not be able to give me anything. Watch when I come back I will be posting things like I can't believe I made such a big deal out of the airplane ride.
ReplyDeleteVadose- Yeah I am hoping that she will not ask for them to stay because I do not want her mad at me, but I would not be comfortable right now because he is too young. I am sure she is really nice, but I am nervous about meeting them because I think she is a little sad with me because I have not brought him to see her before now. But I am going to have to explain that the US is different and airplane tickets are expensive! Oh yeah I am going to radio shack this week or next week and I am getting an I pod and I am going to listen to some music. I guess I will take some books and stuff for my daughter to look at and who knows what I can take for my son. I hope I can get a portable DVD player and play some Dora movies, he loves Dora movies. Yeah I am a little worried about how things work out in the middle of no where. I mean food and things for the kids. They (and I) are used to their american food so I hope no one will be offended when I pull out the american meals if they do not like or do not eat what they have.
Crystal - started to write a comment and it was becoming a book. Just saw your comment on my blog so I will email you. You WILL be fine!
ReplyDeleteThanks- checking my email now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I am an american with a mexican husband living here in Mexico City. I don't know what your whole situation is, but you probably shouldn't get married. The reason I say this is because if your man is there illegaly, and he try to get legal, that marriage will prove he was there and there will be a 10 year ban on him being in the states. You can email me for more info if you want..boxfullofsunshine@yahoo.com
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