I just wanted to make it out of that flight alive| Flying with toddlers - STORYTIME

Hi all,
This is a storytime of my flight to Australia, travelling with two toddlers by myself. I hope you learn a thing or two and not make the same mistakes I made.
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[@1981westlife]

Hi Chioma, you narrate your story so eloquently well and with beautiful English, i am so intrigued about your peculiar Accent and use of words gushhh!!! I bumped into your videos and since then i am just glued. I am also planning to migrate to Australia from Cameroon, thanks for the trouble you take to be so detailed and precise on all your videos.

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you so much🙏. I appreciate the kind words.

[@naturestherapy9943]

I noticed the English too, very rich in vocabulary. Please Chioma share the tips😊

[@aio4128]

Lovely! I and my kids enjoyed your story and I kept telling them please dont stress me o! God abeg o😢 especially my last born who is just a toddler... Hey Chineke ooo😅 but tips taken, lessons noted and see you someday by God's grace. I promise to give you a shout out and notify you when we arrive. We have learnt alot from your video in preparation for our Australian relocation journey! God bless you Chioma.

[@lifewithchioma]

🤣🤣🤣They have heard you. They will not stress you. Aww, a shoutout will be appreciated. Good luck and safe journey.

[@bubusboulevardtv]

Yesss! The video is finally here. This story feels oh-too-familiar. I feel you!!! Our Long haul flights and several layovers with my two toddlers to the Caribbean. The horror! My double stroller was a lifesaver but that too became a burden to carry when they didn’t want to be on it. I ran into an Angel who came to check on me from time to time. 2nd time, with my 4 kids and they chose to all get air sick at the same time. I was holding four puke bags and having pity stares from people. I vowed to always be that Angel to any struggling Mum I meet on a flight. You are the real MVP handling double ‘diaper explosions’. That is the King of all mishaps.😅 Running the home and getting rid of stuff before traveling is the real headache. I had to face all sorts of car buyers when to sell our car. Relocation needs mental and physical strength. You are such a good storyteller. It seems like déjà vu after listening. Well done, Mama!👏

[@lifewithchioma]

You have done this many times😮 Hats off to you! I can only imagine doing this with 4 kids. I would be rolling on the floor and have to be restrained, haha. Thanks for sharing your experience. Travelling with young kids is an extreme sport.

[@sponzie1]

Wow,mummy,you went, you conquered, congratulations, Im learning so much.Im visiting Australia from South Africa before end of year,alone at leadt❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chidinmanwizu-i9e]

Chioma you speak so well and you are a good story teller as well. Well done

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you so much!

[@Tinusuz]

Sending you big hugs because you still need them after that experience 🤗🤗🤗

[@melbournesingaporegirl2127]

Hi Chioma, how do you manage the cold? Be glad you are not in Melbourne! I agree with you to prepare beforehand dutifully for long-haul flight.

[@idowupaige716]

I can’t count how many of your videos i have watched, thank u for all the informations, God will continue to bless you in every aspect of your life

[@ifeomas_depot]

You suffered o😅 Thank God it's now gist.

[@successabosiokeke7626]

Thank you for this requested video❤

[@bettykipkeu2688]

I completely relate to your situation. How about traveling with two boys, 4 years and 2 years while 8 months pregnant from Nairobi to Canada 😂😂😂. The two year old had tummy issues as well. I was miserable all the way and slept for 3 days straight on arrival. I swore I will never ever travel with more than one child alone.

[@lifewithchioma]

OMG, pregnancy on top of everything else is insane. I would cry louder than the kids even, lol. I have sworn the same regarding travelling with kids😊

[@successabosiokeke7626]

Mild winter😂😂😂😂

[@successabosiokeke7626]

Oh my God 😂😂😂😂😂

[@eyisene1384]

I did not want the story to end😂, i truly learnt alot, my baby would be 5 months when we are coming to Australia, let me go and add to my to do list. Thank you

[@lifewithchioma]

You got this!

[@VerabellaOparah]

2 and 3 haa🙆🏾‍♀️ the 10 hrs we did to Vietnam was hectic even with my husband and my mom. Can’t imagine doing it by myself let alone a longer flight. You’re so brave.

[@lifewithchioma]

Ah, I didn't feel brave o😂, but thanks, sis. Yes it's an extreme sport - travelling with kids

[@elizabethfagbemi4952]

Lovely 😅

[@dammietees]

Wow that’s a lot to go through, glad it ended in praise.

[@dammietees]

I just dislike when people don’t know and are not patient to learn. I can imagine myself alone with two kids and someone is talking trash 😢 I will Be livid.

[@lifewithchioma]

My dear! At a point I ignored everybody. If the cry pain you too much, come and help me pacify them😆

[@soniadaniel6295]

When you were speaking about your travel to Australia brought back memories of a trip I took to Barbados in 2012.

[@theophilusmuyiwa9661]

God loves you. Bless you chioma

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you!

[@promiseanene6828]

I could listen to you all day.

[@lifewithchioma]

Aww, Promise. Thank you, sis

[@elizabethfagbemi4952]

Well done, it's a good story and the joy of motherhood.

[@jumokeaderibigbe4736]

Thanks Chioma….lots to learn from your wonderful 😅experience. Travelling with kids can truly be challenging. Temperatures on the flights to OZ could be up to freezing point. Glad you made it despite the hiccups.

[@lifewithchioma]

Thanks. I don't know why flights have to be that cold though.

[@mummyjaren1398]

Thanks for your story👍 I had similar experience with my 5 month old son from Istanbul to Ankara ( An hour flight ✈️) but I was miserable…. One Turkish lady volunteered to assist me GOD bless her. I almost cried 😢but majority of the flight were men they smiled and said it’s okay for babies and that alone gave me courage. Traveling with kids is another journey

[@lifewithchioma]

Thanks for sharing! Isn't it the best when absolute strangers are kind and gracious to you!

[@dumilemdluli1791]

Loved watching this...I always ask myself if my 14 year olds can travel by themselves to Australia from Africa...my worry is the transition from one travel leg to the next

[@lifewithchioma]

That will be an epic adventure for them, travelling that distance by themselves. I wish it all goes well for you all.

[@laurasam7554]

I have been waiting for this story time 😂

[@amara_chineme]

Hahahahaha. Thank you, Chii, for sharing this story. It's the one I've been looking forward to.

[@lifewithchioma]

Daalu nnem❤

[@mich-arm]

Thank you Chioma,heyheyhey your experience flying alone with the toddlers was so hectic, much grateful that you shared it with us, we learnt so much.

[@lifewithchioma]

My pleasure 😊

[@mpumelelolinda3537]

Aww .. the babies will humble you😅.when the kids start crying, everyone doesn't like you😢

[@lifewithchioma]

They are the boss really! Yes, many people did not like me on those flights haha.

[@kelechukwuohakamma2545]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's also very informative and captivating. I am sure many of us learnt a lot in this video.

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you.

[@chuchu7710]

I dont tolerate cold too my legs feel like i have rheumatism and the cold is in my leg bones & arm bones when i get cold nothing can warm me up except a very hot bath and i want to visit Australia got a 3yr old😅

[@lifewithchioma]

I have found my mate on this 'cold' boat. Yes, a hot bath followed by a hot drink and you can literally feel the cold seeping out of your body. Goodluck with your 3 year old😊

[@zai_verse]

I genuinely respect mothers. This is an indication that I should enjoy my singlehood😂

[@lifewithchioma]

Yes! Enjoy every single minute of it. It's a different world out here.

[@joypeacewisdom]

I love listening to you Chioma. You speak so well and paint vivid word pictures ❤

[@lifewithchioma]

This gladdens my heart. Thanks for watching.

[@Q_Thera]

First to watch 😂

[@lifewithchioma]

Yay😅❤

[@theophilusmuyiwa9661]

Lol

[@abdulraufrukayat2404]

I enjoyed your story. Hope they didnt get sick after all the stress

[@lifewithchioma]

We were all really down for a few days after but recovered quickly

[@siphesihlefuneka]

thank you for sharing your story . As someone who is planning to fly with kids this is an eye opener

[@lifewithchioma]

Sending you all the strength and positive vibes for that flight.

[@iyewumiadeyele1879]

Lots of lessons I can learn from here as I with wifey will be travelling early April to Melbourne with two kids 6yrs and 22months old. I am hoping it will be a little bit easier for us. I want to ask if taking a stroller/pull chair will count as part of the number of cabin bags we are allowed to take along with us into the plane?

[@lifewithchioma]

It may count. I think these things depend on the particular airline. Some of them are more fussy than others.

[@iyewumiadeyele1879]

@@lifewithchioma I will check with the airline. Thanks

[@eseosatimothy-ou4rw]

Very interesting story

[@kingken5334]

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[@roselineeze7897]

You didn't mention she would spend 20hours in transit at SA.

[@kingken5334]

@roselineeze7897 No, that is not totally correct. You can book your flight that is closer to the next take off flight.

[@hassanatahmed7250]

Thanks for sharing your story,it's really insightful. We're also going to make our journey to Australia soon so this is a big help for my girls and me. God bless you ❤

[@lifewithchioma]

Thanks and safe trip for you and your girls. I hope it is nowhere near as hectic as mine was.

[@hassanatahmed7250]

Thanks to you I know it will not be🙏

[@JenniferOgechi-f4m]

So Australia immigration does not do fingers scan biometric in they Embassy in Nigeria, or other countries Embassy in the world?

[@lifewithchioma]

Biometrics are part of your visa application process, not for when you are flying.

[@JenniferOgechi-f4m]

@@lifewithchioma Okay, but l heard that Australia don't do biometric, you do everything online. You don't physically go to they visa center for biometrics

[@jumokeaderibigbe4736]

@@JenniferOgechi-f4mFor Australia, you will need to do the biometrics at a physical location usually at a visa application center or biometrics location as stated in the biometrics request documents.

[@monaDJ139]

You are so insperational❤

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you

[@blessinganumni1846]

You're such a good story teller and i thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Listening to you felt like i was watching everything that happened and i can't even begin to imagine how you must have felt back then. Thank God it all ended in praise🙌😁

[@lifewithchioma]

Thank you. Yes, I am glad I came out of it alive.