Travelling

It's always an experience travelling in the car with her through each stage of development. I'd say, she travels rather well because she ends up sleeping in the car seat, but she does get restless during a long drive/road-trip, squirms and screams, wanting out. If we entertain her or stop and nurse briefly, then usually we can go another long stretch of driving. Today she slept a good chunk of time, but then got really wired and wouldn't calm down. I had to sit with her in the back seat and entertain her, then she was okay.

Trying to put her down to sleep in a new unfamiliar location tonight...now that's an adventure and trial for one's patience! She'd fall asleep and end up waking due to various reasons... this was over a period of oh...2 hours. She fell asleep many times...5-6, but each time, something would wake her. She finally truly fell asleep waaay late (past 10pm I think.)

I'm not looking forward to the long overseas trip and flight pertaining to her sleep. It's totally going to mess up her sleep routine. She's gotten into a rather regular and predictable routine now. Travelling always messes things up. And then upon returning, there's another adjustment period before "returning to normal" whatever "normal" is.

Each time we take a trip, I tell myself, "I don't want to do this again for awhile because it messes up her routine and is a hassle." But I like to travel, so then after a period of time, I forget what a hassle it is with all the extra considerations of a baby, but I always hope it'll get easier, so I try again.