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<blockquote data-quote="Shari" data-source="post: 287750" data-attributes="member: 1848"><p>We haven't told him that we are going yet. Anticipation and building anxiety are not his thing. We have talked "in general" about flying, tho..."someday". We went to an air show and after much deliberation, he decided he wanted to fly in a bi-plane, but by the time he decided, all the open slots were filled. So its been in his mind before.</p><p>***</p><p>We plan to tell him a day or two in advance. Its a fine line to walk - giving him enough time to prep for it without giving him too much time to obsess over it and work himself into a frenzy.</p><p>***</p><p>I have a running list of things to take...so far it includes sudafed (make sure his ears are clear as they can be) and decongestant spray, gum, a PRN medication (benadryl doesn't work to knock him out), a few snacks, his binoculars, coloring book, sketch pad, pencils and crayons, the portable dvd player with headphones, the Nintendo DS, and "up my sleeve" I will have a new game for the DS that he doesn't know about, a new movie, and a couple small lego kits. ExMIL's sister also knows of a product that helps with the ear popping issue, and she's getting that info for me, as well. </p><p>***</p><p>I'll purchase a couple of drinks after we pass thru security to take on the plane. </p><p>***</p><p>He will sit and draw and sit and lego most of the time (emphasis on most), but movies and video games are very hit and miss with him as far as providing a distraction, so I'm not sure we'll want to board too early...will just have to see how it goes. He is almost always in constant motion. It may be best to not board early...our seats are assigned, so that's not an issue. Just thinking if I can hand them a card as we pass to let them know I'm not just a lunatic mom chasing an out-of-control kid around, they might be a little more understanding in putting up with whatever I have to do to get him thru the trip.</p><p>***</p><p>I really think he'll be so excited to see his brother and new nephew that his excitement will override the anxiety until the plane is in motion. And hopefully the flight will be smooth so the first experience will be good, thus reducing anxiety for the next flight.</p><p>***</p><p>If it goes south, I have the PRN. Just trying to be proactive...'cause once his anxiety is high, outside action and reaction can make or break the situation - he can calm down, or he can escalate, and escalation is NOT good - and that's another extremely fine line to walk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shari, post: 287750, member: 1848"] We haven't told him that we are going yet. Anticipation and building anxiety are not his thing. We have talked "in general" about flying, tho..."someday". We went to an air show and after much deliberation, he decided he wanted to fly in a bi-plane, but by the time he decided, all the open slots were filled. So its been in his mind before. *** We plan to tell him a day or two in advance. Its a fine line to walk - giving him enough time to prep for it without giving him too much time to obsess over it and work himself into a frenzy. *** I have a running list of things to take...so far it includes sudafed (make sure his ears are clear as they can be) and decongestant spray, gum, a PRN medication (benadryl doesn't work to knock him out), a few snacks, his binoculars, coloring book, sketch pad, pencils and crayons, the portable dvd player with headphones, the Nintendo DS, and "up my sleeve" I will have a new game for the DS that he doesn't know about, a new movie, and a couple small lego kits. ExMIL's sister also knows of a product that helps with the ear popping issue, and she's getting that info for me, as well. *** I'll purchase a couple of drinks after we pass thru security to take on the plane. *** He will sit and draw and sit and lego most of the time (emphasis on most), but movies and video games are very hit and miss with him as far as providing a distraction, so I'm not sure we'll want to board too early...will just have to see how it goes. He is almost always in constant motion. It may be best to not board early...our seats are assigned, so that's not an issue. Just thinking if I can hand them a card as we pass to let them know I'm not just a lunatic mom chasing an out-of-control kid around, they might be a little more understanding in putting up with whatever I have to do to get him thru the trip. *** I really think he'll be so excited to see his brother and new nephew that his excitement will override the anxiety until the plane is in motion. And hopefully the flight will be smooth so the first experience will be good, thus reducing anxiety for the next flight. *** If it goes south, I have the PRN. Just trying to be proactive...'cause once his anxiety is high, outside action and reaction can make or break the situation - he can calm down, or he can escalate, and escalation is NOT good - and that's another extremely fine line to walk. [/QUOTE]
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