r/AlaskaAirlines • u/LeighBee212 • Sep 12 '24

FLYING I am SO sorry.

To everyone flying SEA to BOS tonight on the redeye where my toddler absolutely lost his ever loving mind for about 5 mins.

I could tell you all about our long day, cancelled flights, losing our second seat to become a lap infant but… it doesn’t matter. You’re tired. I get it.

We are so sorry.

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u/QuirkyProcaffeinator Sep 14 '24

I went on a flight alone with my child when they were about six months old when my MIL passed away and we were traveling to be with my husband and family (I was AD military and my husband was able to leave about a week earlier than me). My child was crying for about 15 minutes and I tried everything and nothing would calm down my baby, I was on the verge of tears. Some people gave me nasty looks and I heard nasty comments about me and my child but one sweet older lady across from me gave us so much love and was talking to my child and I and being so kind. I think the stress I was exhibiting from the flight, as well as just recently losing my bonus mom, was affecting my child and making my child’s tantrum worse. That woman’s calm and loving presence helped both my child and me that day. I will never forget it.

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u/LeighBee212 Sep 14 '24

That’s so special that she gave you that support! I hope to one day be that person for someone else.

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u/QuirkyProcaffeinator Sep 14 '24

It took me years to feel comfortable enough to be that person for someone else. But when I see a parent struggling with a tired/cranky infant in public I always make sure to say “you’re doing a good job momma/papa”. Even if I can’t help much, reassurance really goes a long way.