And now I have to do some complaining about the airlines...well, one specific airline. We flew United on the way up and we've discovered that they don't like guitars and they don't like babies either. (check out this very popular YouTube video from a guy who had his guitar busted up by United).
Just before take off I asked the flight attendant if I could have some water to make a bottle for Ivy and they looked at me like I was asking for the moon! Then, they are supposed to inform all parents with babies the proper way to hold them for take off and landing...but not a word to us. Then...here's my favorite part...I had to change Ivy's diaper (major poop) and I asked the flight attendant if she could dispose of the diaper for me which was nicely wrapped up and sealed tightly in a plastic baggy. She said that she couldn't throw it out for me because it was considered a bio hazard and that they weren't even allowed to touch it! Ha! My baby is a bio hazard! I had to chuckle over that one...
On the flight home we flew Northwest...they were much nicer and very helpful.