Is it possible...

[switch842]

...to bring your child to a convention and not be "one of those people" who use said child for attention?

Here's the thing...

There's a discussion going on over at Gateworld in the Convention Etiquetee thread (go to the last page) about this couple who has been brining their child to convention for the last several years (if you've been to any cons, you probably know who they are) and them using said child to get attention, the child being disruptive, etc.

As many of you know, I was planning on bringing Gabe to the SG convention in August. Mostly because y'all want to meet him and I would like you to. The other thing is, hubby will most likely be out of town that weekend, too. So, I kind of have to bring him along. I mean, my parents are in town and could watch him if need be, but I don't know if I would be ready to leave him for a whole weekend by that point. Especially since I'm not really going out of town or whatever.

So, I want to bring him, but I don't want to be perceived as using him for attention from anyone. I have an aisle seat so I can quickly escape if he gets fussy, etc. But the other thing is, often times babies just naturally generate attention, whether you actively seek it out or not.

I don't know where I'm going with this. I just, ya know, don't want to get a bad rep, I guess....

Comments

[erin-anderson.livejournal.com]

And if you really want to stay to see the entire session with a certain actor you can foist the baby off on me ;-). Also I assume we'll be sharing a hotel room again unless you're driving back and forth and I won't mind having a baby in the room.

BTW I thought you weren't sure about attending the con this year? Did you buy a preferred or a gold seat?

[switch842.livejournal.com]

If you don't mind sharing a room with a baby, that's all good. :-) Let's hope he's still sleeping through the night at that point.

I wasn't 100% sure and then they announced TEH HEWLETT!!!! So, Nikki and I got Gold. C1 and 2. Aisle seat for me so getting up and down and in and out is easier. I'm thinking this could possibly be my last year. I think I've seen everyone by now. So, unless they somehow manage to get RDA down here, this may be it...

[erin-anderson.livejournal.com]

Yes they do have TEH HEWLETT. I'm gonna have to see if I can get together the funds for a gold pass...I think it maybe doable or I may just get preferred and any extras you go to I can watch the baby if you need a night off. I'm totally okay with sleeping with your little man, I'm sure he'll still be sleeping through the night unless he's teething or something. Which is possible...some kids are born with teeth.

[switch842.livejournal.com]

Well, I hope you're able to make it in some manner. It just won't be a con without you. ((HUGS))