Ok, tell me this trip won't kill me

In 19 days we are leaving for DH's family reunion. It is in St. George Island, Florida. DH's grandma rent a MASSIVE house and everyone stays there.

Everyone is SO excited to meet Christopher, but I am really nervous about sharing space with 22 other (me, DH and DS make 25) people with an unpredicable infant. We are sharing a room with two sets of bunk beds and a crib with my SIL, BIL and neice (an aunt is bringing a porta crib for us) and he definately wakes up still....

I am a little freaked about packing up everything I need. And I am nervous about finding Gentlease if I need more (I hear babies eat more on vaca for some reason) because the house is in the middle of no where. Maybe I should ask one of DH's aunts to drive up a can from Tampa to have extra...

I am just having anxiety, and I am sure it will be fun once we get there, but it is psyching me out right now!

Re: Ok, tell me this trip won't kill me

I'm sure it will be great. The sleeping arrangement is all that maybe worries me a little. Is there no way for you and DH to get your own room at night? Hopefully BIL and SIL will sleep through his wakings. Don't stress and have a great time.

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Posted by monkeybride

I'm sure it will be great. The sleeping arrangement is all that maybe worries me a little. Is there no way for you and DH to get your own room at night? Hopefully BIL and SIL will sleep through his wakings. Don't stress and have a great time.

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I would be nervous too- we have one of those trips in August but DD is older and just started sleeping through the night. I would pack a can of gentlease in your luggage- just to be on the safe side- They eat more on the planes, not on vacation really just to reassure you.

Have fun and don't stress too much- for every trip DD has surprised me how she has adapted and we took A LOT of trips.

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Posted by KateDevine

Posted by monkeybride

I'm sure it will be great. The sleeping arrangement is all that maybe worries me a little. Is there no way for you and DH to get your own room at night? Hopefully BIL and SIL will sleep through his wakings. Don't stress and have a great time.

Well, my neice is 20 months old and teething...I am actually more worried about them waking each other up

It is a nice room, just kind of an odd set up...I think we will all be sleepless though.

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I could see why you're nervous with that many people. Remember the most people understand that babies are unpredictable & cry.

I hope he surprises you & is the perfect angel.

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Can you pack extra formula just in case? I would bring two full cans.

Think of all the people as extra hands to help. Hey you will probably get MORE sleep on vacation!!

It will be fun...Dont forget it's CHRISTMAS IN JULY too....What bats that?

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Posted by dm24angel

Can you pack extra formula just in case? I would bring two full cans.

Think of all the people as extra hands to help. Hey you will probably get MORE sleep on vacation!!

It will be fun...Dont forget it's CHRISTMAS IN JULY too....What bats that?

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Posted by KateDevine

Posted by dm24angel

Can you pack extra formula just in case? I would bring two full cans.

Think of all the people as extra hands to help. Hey you will probably get MORE sleep on vacation!!

It will be fun...Dont forget it's CHRISTMAS IN JULY too....What bats that?

Can I tell you I STILL don't know what outfit she is talking about??

Ok, thank you for the reassurance ladies...I really appreciate it.

Now, my latest worry is the fact that the bedroom is 4 floors away from where we will be hanging out, so I think I am going to bring my monitors in my checked luggage. I am thinking of putting it in a big ziplock and labeling it "BABY MONITOR" if my bag gets opened of the wires

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Ok-This my FINAL question for this trip, here is my list, how does it look?
Purchase in Jacksonville:
1. Diapers
2. Formula

Everything Else:
1. Car Seat
2. Stoller
3. 50 Playtex Drop Ins and 2 Bottles
4. 4 Avent Bottles for diaper bag with formula
5. 4 Pacifers (2 packed, 2 diaper bag)
6. 3 Bathing suits
7. Sunhats
8. 8oz sample can of Gentlease in my suitcase
9. 5 pairs of socks
10. 5 pairs of pj's
12. 7 onesies
13. Terry cloth sweatsuit
14. monitor
15. hawaiin shirt and khakis
16. Baby Bjorn
17. 5 size 1 diapers
18. 6 overnight diapers
19. seersucker outfit
20. 5 burp cloths
21. 2 Towels
22. 2 washcloths
23. Soap/shampoo/lotion
24. SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
25. Boppy
26. 2 one piece outfits
27. Robe
28. Small toys
29. 5 Blankets including "blankie"
30. Infant Tylenol
31. Medical Kit (with thermometer)

And a drink for me. Luckily all his stuff is SMALL

ETA: There is a washer and dryer in the house.

ETA again: Plus my usually diaper bag stuff + more diapers.

Message edited 7/12/2007 4:07:20 PM.

Re: Ok, tell me this trip won't kill me

Your list looks great. What about diaper cream and mylicon? And your camera? You may not need that on the list, but I always put everything on so I don't forget.

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Posted by SuzyQ

Your list looks great. What about diaper cream and mylicon? And your camera? You may not need that on the list, but I always put everything on so I don't forget.

Message edited 7/12/2007 4:33:57 PM.

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Posted by KateDevine

Posted by SuzyQ

Your list looks great. What about diaper cream and mylicon? And your camera? You may not need that on the list, but I always put everything on so I don't forget.

Ooo, good call with the mylicon. Diaper cream is in my bag...

Oh and the camara, and charger are on my separate (and MUCH shorter) list for me and DH.