36hrs of flying with 2 kids with special needs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- We are braving three long haul flights from Wellington New Zealand to London with our two twin boys. Our special needs 3 year olds have cerebral palsy, so we were pretty anxious about how this trip would work out!
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We started way too much luggage (to begin), and plenty of supplies- and share some strategies that helped us survive this epic trip.
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Only strong and selfless people can do that. I traveled with my son who suffers epilepsy and I can relate.
It certainly takes courage... but so worth it! for everyone :) I hope your travels with your son went smoothly :)
@@OrdinaryExtraordinaryI know I said this in a comment already, but the disabled community DO NOT like when an able-bodied person calls their needs special! Also as someone who is autistic and has intellectual disability, I don’t understand (and dislike) why non-disabled people think out needs are "special", I think this just leads back to the whole I N S P I R A T I O N P O R N thing. It also just sounds childish and NOT all disabled people have got the minds of children, please remember that! Both of what I just stated is the reason why we should be learning or "unlearning" these things from people who are actually disabled themselves and not when it's from their non-disabled/able-bodied parents/family/careers! If you want to educate yourself on this matter, please visit this web page:www.meriahnichols.com/3-reasons-say-disability-instead-special-needs/
I have nothing but respect for you and the sacrifices you're making for those beautiful boys. God bless you
You guys have given me hope that I can travel with my nephew with autism and my infant at the same time across the country. You are incredible parents!
Thanks for your kind words Holly. And yes! Its definitely doable with some preplanning and patience:)
You guys have got to be up for the most amazing parents award. You are such an inspiration!! I pray that you will be blessed way over the top on this amazing journey!!
Thanks Barbara, and honestly we have our moments!!! haha
So thankful you got to the UK safely! Sending our love and prayers for your continued journey ahead! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful family's journey! Much love and God Bless xx
Thanks Belinda! So appreciated all the love and prayers xx
that's a long journey with any kid I love all the ways you kept your beautiful boys occupied and entertained
Thanks :) Distraction is key when ravelling with kids! :)
I have a brother with special needs and this was very inspirational to me so much that I started crying🥺 God bless you guys‼️
You're so wonderful parents! My mother tried to kill me several times cause l got a chronical disease by birth, it is Mb.hirschsprung and l needed 38 surgeries before l turned four.
Wheneverr l see you and the family it makes me happy! I see that kids can be happy with parents and l do everything l can to make my son be happy as much as l can! Be blessed and feel be loved and happy! Lord's with you!
She tried to kill you!!!!? What?!
@@DoraBea Yes, she did so, several times.For years we got a nurse at home so she couldn't do something bad with us. She wanted to drown us into water, when I was a baby she pthrew me away from the baby - thing where nappies are changed. Don't know the word. She hit me so that I was put away from home for one whole year. That was the best year in my childhood, but my brothers I missed so much. From 4 to 5. She is multi - psychotic and she, too, loves to hit us so we kids had pain. She did the same with my dad! It was horror, my childhood. I saved my 2 little bro's. As soon as I could. We all moved the same day when she was shopping food. We had to hurry up and hide away for months. It was hard but so I got who I'm now and I can love and I help where I can. My colors a|e different to hers. She's old now, the „father“ is dead and that's good for me. He never helped and hit us when she wanted us to cry. That's no behave of a father!
I appreciate how you guys don't talk in a condescending manner to your kids, I see it far too often with children regardless of having disabilities but it especially irks me when people treat people with disabilities as less than. props to you guys!! love and light from Melbourne xo
Thanks Mia. Appreciate your kind words, and agree. The boys contribute a lot to our family discussions and often pick up things that we don't see or get... would be a shame to diminish that and undervalue them. We are up in Brisbane at the moment!
So glad you made it safe and sound
thanks Jessica ! x
I freakin' love this! We're about to fly to Italy so we've gotta prep for all this too - medication, sensory stuff, the works. yay! thank u for modeling it :) As fellow parents to a child with special needs, can I ask what are like the top 3 things you wish the public knew about being a parent to a child with a disability?
Hi I'm public and after seeing this I have an even better idea what your going through. But please don't think all the dirty looks are aimed at you, there can be a number of reasons for them. Like having just completed a 12 hr. shift at work, 2 hr. travel time to airport plus check in etc. Then the flight of how long? and travel at the other end. I was planning on some sleep on the plane but that didn't happen. Who's problem was it, well it could be mine for thinking the whole plane would sleep. or that I should have travelled the next day after a nights sleep.
Would I blame you well NO, because you are trying your best to give the lovely little boys a great life. I have seen spoilt brats tearing through economy class while their parents sat back in business and slurped G&Ts.
You did great have distractions to keep the boys busy.
Keep on travelling and stay safe.
Your Neighbour in New Zealand is an angel ;
And You guys as a family embrace all your challenges with Love ,thank you for sharing your journey.
thanks for coming along Fiona, and yes total angel
What sweet boys! Are they twins? You two are wonderful parents and so brave !❤️
I have a sister with disabilities so watching this really helped! Thank you for sharing this!
You guys are an inspiration and them boys are incredible, I love how you respect them and treat them normal 😁
Thanks! They are fairly typical kids in how they behave!! They have good good days and days when they are especially cheeky:)
God bless both of you, you did an awesome job. Wow. The boys did amazing, in spite of being so tired.
I know! not what we expected (for the good!)
Oh thank you so much for this. Lone mum of LD daughter here,who has pmld and epilepsy,still in pads at 16 but fully mobile . Planning a trip to NZ from UK next year. It's given me the boost I need to think I can do this great vid
Aww bless them, they did really well on the very long flight, welcome to the UK
thanks Ben- yes they were amazing :)
@@OrdinaryExtraordinary hope you enjoyed your stay. If you had any complaints about the rain please contact the drunk chavs via the roadmen.
@@Clara-uw2lb loll
Flying for some people can be stressful at any given time. Most people who have flown before would agree that flying in an aircraft alongside young children can also be stressful ( at times). But most people would think that flying with young children who have special considerations would be almost impossible - your video clearly proves this WRONG. Congratulations on a great video I also have nothing but respect for the both of you .
Thanks Steve. It was a long few days but well worth it!!
These parents are heroes day by day. :)
Thanks Razvan, thanks for your encouragement. The boys bring out the best in us :)
What a mission! You are such troupers. Big love to you all xx
Thanks Amy!!!
I love this video. I too have disable kids and they keep me on my toes with their super high energies. Glad to know im not alone. Mom and dad did great. Boys were so silly and jolly. Keep it up.
Thanks Lorie. It was well worth the effort for the therapy and surgery we had acccess to whilst we were overseas.
You did it! Yay, cheering you on your journey!
Thanks Jenni!! yes was big (and squeezing in video labs in between this all- hehe!)
What a nice family the kids are so cute and well behaved on flight never perfect flying with young kids but these kids are well behaved on the plan
Thanks Leah. The kids certainly were pretty amazing. I think all the years of waiting at hospital/medical appointments has taught them to be patient :)
Just keep going. You got it.
yes! got to keep going ;) sending love x
I’m so glad you arrived safely. But what an awesome journey you’ve been through. Now I’m hoping for thee very best outcome for those amazing boys. And for you, equally amazing mum and dad, hugs and stuff from Scotland
Thanks Shena, yes was awesome (and tiring haha)
I just found this channel I love you already
So glad you are enjoying it! Thanks for watching.
Kudos to you guys! Only parents can tolerate all of this and not get upset. I can totally understand and relate to the stress you guys must have gone through. I have an 11 years old son who is on the low functioning side of autism spectrum. With lots of training, and by taking him on many short flights with us, my wife and I have trained him enough that our last 17 hours direct flight from Toronto to Manila turned out to be way better than we had expected. Having said that, its not always that smooth and we do have our fair share of bad flight experiences. Keep exploring and make them both lovely boys a part of your explorations and travels. ❤
I'm so happy I got to watch your lovely trip, you boys are so amazing and beautiful and handsome. And I felt bad when they started to cry. If I was on that flight with yall I wouldve asked if yall would like a little help. You both as a person and as parents are amazingly awesome.
I have nothing to say...I respect your struggle and preciate it... Love the boysss
Thanks :) glad you watched
You guys are amazing parents! I work in disability with kids and this is so brilliant! Good on you both. And bless you xxx
Your kids rule. I have a special needs child and am terrified to fly with him as he's unpredictable on how he'll act with no remorse. This gives us hope.
Hey John! Yes negotiating these things can be so tricky! We couldn’t believe we got through it, and thought there would be more out of control-ness. Thank goodness for tv, lollipops, floor space and headphones!
It can be done with good planning. Most airports are helpful if they are pre warned !. We travel abroad and my adult son is wheelchair dependant totally. Go for it, its well worth the holiday. 🙂
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH✝️
Thanks Samantha. Such a nice thing to say:)
This is lovely ! So nice to see how you manage ! I hope people were nice and accommodating
Hi Emma. Thanks for watching. Everywhere we went people were mostly accommodating and the boys loved all the adventures
Amazing strength and much much patience 🥰
Very beautiful family ☺️
Thank you :)
@@OrdinaryExtraordinary Your welcome and much love from Germany 😋
God bless you!
You too Kelly!
We just did a flight to Seattle and a cruise to Alaska with our daughter. Lots of bags, Medical equipment, and waiting for TSA to check everything. Hardest part is hoping your checked medical equipment gets to your destination (we are still missing one). We have experienced a mixed bag, some great, caring, helpful people, and some nasty, cold, awful people. It's really hot or miss. Honestly, we have never been able to get a lift to the gate. Getting through the airport is so stressful
Wow Scott, sounds like you guys are super brave and adventurous! Full on about medical equipment not turning up :( but yes airports can be so stressful! We have had some super bad trips compared to this one, so feel the pain xx
Love how it turned out!!!! -Heidi
Well done guys - such an epic journey!!
Thanks Ash!! love to you in India!
New subscriber...already hooked on your vlogs xx
Thanks Debbie. Glad you are enjoying them!!
Wow, that was an epic journey just to get there. I see Zach at the park on insta. I hope all is going well and River is better now. Xxoo
Thanks, yes epic travel hope you guys are well!
Love your channel! You guys inspired us to travel with our little guy!
its a great sacrifice. i pray for your family. good luck on this journey
Thanks Zehra, we feel pretty grateful to have this opportunity xx
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching lori :)
good bless all of you
And to you Yasojara!
I feel like people can be so mean when a young child starts crying on a plane! My parents hav given some dirty looks at some baby’s! As a little kid waking up on a plane when your used to your bed must be so scary and confusing! Parents of that child probably have enough to worry about they really don’t need Radom meanies being disrespectful! Love you fam keep up the gr8 work!
As long as you are indside of the EU you will have this same amazing expierance (i know cus i have traveled a lot with a walker and wheelchair myself THX!!! to all the amazing airline staff and crew for making us all being able to travel no matter what)
Beautiful family
Both of you r so strong. Inspiring me
don't check the walkers - you don't have to choose one walking aid to take to the gate - at check in get them tagged and say you will gate check them, double check it's marked return at gate and don't leave the plane until you have them
Wow!! Just found you and I love you!!
Thanks Patricia... so glad you are enjoying the videos :)
Let's be honest, there is nothing more crap than long haul flying - I feel for all of you! Stuff the dirty looks, you should be celebrated for giving it a shot. You rock!
Your kids are so well behaved! Oh, and they are adorable as well :))
Thanks kalei. They definitely have there mischievous and cheeky moments like any 4 year old should!! :)
Bar. Ben ❤❤😘
Bar. Ben ❤😘👫
I loved the two kids😘😍😍😍😀
Such a cute family!
that ramp at the end! I'm a menace, there is a lift somewhere but I fly down that in my wheelchair.
I have so much respect for you guys!!
Lots of love as well... May things get easier for you :)
Inshaallah
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Nothing is impossible!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks right Tammy!!
I love u and your kids i am in a ♿ god bless u i will pray for u love u brian burton
Your kids are beautiful God bless them. You are both amazing parents. Where are you guys based. I’m in Sydney.This is the first video I’ve watched I love you guys soo much. I’ve subscribed !!!
Thanks for your kind words Jenny. I am glad you liked the video :) We are based up in Brisbane for now, but love Sydney. It is a beautiful city :)
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Godbless watching from japan 🇯🇵 👍👍🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🌹🌹❤️❤️😀😀☝️
Hi Mariya :) great
Great video
Thanks lovely Trish!
You well done, with good courage, nice good body to finish this travel.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I love your family
I applaud you, I couldn't imagine trying to travel with my son using his walker--- for this reason lol. We use a electric wheelchair
Ah. The beige cochlear implants. Or nhs brown as my mum's coworker calls it.
good for you. We are doing it with one who is a teenager now.
I'm from Malaysia!!!
I have to take valium to fly or its panic attack city!
Flying can be stressful!
I should try noise blockers if I get to fly again. I hate the noise too. I usually just try to sleep or ignore it and then I end the flight cranky but they are a great idea!
They really help Zachy. Even in noisy cars or if we go to a crowded place we will take the headphones with us, just in case :)
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There very smart little guys, for there age
I have Autism and in November 2019 I flew ✈️ to Orlando in Florida 🇺🇸 from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 and it took 2 Days to get there via Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿and San Francisco USA 🇺🇸!
That's a huge trip Jessica. How good is that feeling when you touch down at the final destination!?
Aww
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Thanks For this video. Can you tell me what kind of stroller you are using for the kids that can go into the airplane?
i wanna be your child😭😭😭
So being special needs?
@@x0katiexo00 this was 6 months ago I forgot why I said that that so i have no idea :)
Well done
Thanks Kiera.. it was a big few days!!
Just subscribed
Great. Thanks George :)
Hi, superb vlog, pls share the details of this walker even I want to buy it, it's very ergonomic design
Hi there. Thanks for watching. The Walker is called a crocodile walker, and is made by a company called R82.
I think I will have special needs after 36 hours of flying
Haha. Yes we were well and truly exhausted after all that!
Omg he was standing up during landing
Seems river is most affected. Plus just subed 💕
Great to have you on the journey x
great to have you on the journey
Hi all how are u okate u do a relly good job with there boys mate keep up there good work on TH-cam am a big fan of u on TH-cam hove a good day mate am a big fan of u do a relly good job on TH-cam keep up there good work on TH-cam form greg Bouchard
Hi Greg. We are doing well thanks for your kind words :)
Is your friendly helper directly in the beginning from Germany?🙊
Hi there Seriöse. He is from New Zealand... Might have German ancestry though :). Thanks for watching!
@@OrdinaryExtraordinary Thsnks for the answer. I thought because of the football shirt he was wearing.🙊
Love your channel, will definitely subscribe 🙊
Hi beautiful family
I have special need kid but airline didn’t allow me to take buggy in plane
So how can u manage?? Plz reply
So you have to go from new Zealand to Australia then to Malaysia then London
Hi there. Yes, we flew from NZ to Aus, then Malaysia then London... lots of fun :)
Snap, my name is Zaky too
Hi what’s up my buddy
Hey Jacob!
Do they allow wheelchair users to get off first too?
Hi there. We usually get off the planes last... wait for everyone else to disembark and then off we go :) We've learnt to allow extra time at airports at both ends of the flight. Hope you enjoyed the video :)
@@OrdinaryExtraordinary Alright. (:
Does River have bilateral cochlear implants?
Hey Virginia! He does have bilateral cochlear implants. He is profoundly deaf and wouldn't hear a thing without them. A miracle of modern medicine!
The is funny day star crying on the airplane
damn that's alot of baggage
I know! We looked slightly ridiculous pushing it through the airport :)
Yo yo yo what’s up my buddy
In a year this video has only almost 100k, and other videos from internet with stupid content gather milions of views, how come?
Such kind words Razvan. Thank you! Hopefully the next 100k comes a lot quicker :)
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Yo what’s up ice cream truck ice cream guy
Does one of them have austisim
Hi Margie Dianne Carter. No neither of the boys have been given an autism diagnosis :)
Do you know how dirty those seats are
Do you know how dirty your phone screen is
Yuuuiiuujk
Hi Kalob :)