20 Days After Giving Birth: Walking the parks OK?

[NPD]

Hello everybody,

My wife had a baby 19 days ago and tomorrow we were thinking of going to the World for the day(grandparents will be watching the baby). Our nurse said if we go, just to pace and go slow which we would and of course, avoid roller coasters or intense thrill rides. We were planning to go to Animal Kingdom, where I also will meet up with my best friend from grade school who I haven't seen in ten years who just happened to be staying at the resort and is going to Animal Kingdom in the morning like we were planning. After Animal, we were going to take it very easy at Hollywood Studios and wait until 6 pm for the Osborne lights which we've never seen, then leave around 7 to go home.

Has anybody had experiences similar to this or know of?

Any and all feedback welcome.

Thanks.

 

[DisneyWithMyBoyz]

I was in Disney less than 2 weeks after giving birth to ods. My whole family went for my little sister's bday and I went along WITH the baby. I won't lie, I got tired very quickly but made it through the day with lots of breaks. It sounds like you are taking it pretty easy and the weather will be nice. So I say go for it!

 

[cdrn1]

Wow. If she's up for it, go for it. I can't imagine feeling that good after three weeks, but DD felt as good as new. Just make sure she rests, and drinks enough to keep her hydrated.

 

[GAGirlInVA]

There is no way I could do Disney 3 weeks PP.

Not a chance.

 

[101DalmFan]

This is TOTALLY your wife's decision.....if she really, really wants to give this a try, then go for it. Just be prepared for this outing to be more overwhelming that she thought and to head home at a moment's notice.

And....is she nursing? If so, then several hours away from the baby could be VERY uncomfortable for her, and embarrassing for her too if she starts non-stop leaking.

BTW.....CONGRATS on the new addition!!

 

[mandypta]

Totally a personal decision. I know that at 3 weeks PP, there is no way I would have been able to handle being away from the baby for more than an hour or so. Don't underestimate the hormonal attachement to the baby.

Physically, I would be prepared for her to wear out very easily and like PP said, be ready to leave at a moment's notice. She could get pretty uncomfortable walking around that much.

 

[hthrbells]

Do whats right for you guys, if its a go that day than great if not don't put pressure on it. You can go and meet your friend. Is it your first? I hate to say it if it is she may not want to be 10 inches from your baby, which is totally normal for a mom My advise is play it by ear. Congrats on the new baby!!!

 

[NPD]

Thanks to all for the quick and prompt feedback!

I actually talked to my wife as soon as I posted this and talked more about it with each other. We decided we are going to go for about 4-5 hours, from rope drop to about 1-2 pm. We'll be able to meet up with my friend and have a bit of fun for a few hours while we take it easy.

My father actually bought my wife an annual pass today as one of her Christmas gifts since I have a pass already. We'll go ahead and go, activate her pass, and just stay in the Animal Kingdom for a bit. We're postponing the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Hollywood Studios for another day. She said she wouldn't mind going the last day of the lights which is January 7th, so if we go then to see the lights, that's just a bonus, plus she'll be able to ride all the thrill rides at that point.

The plan is right now attraction wise...

Get FPs for Kilimanjaro Safaris.
I'll ride Expedition Everest. (wife will skip this one as I'll get right on EE without much to any wait)
Primeval Whirl (wife can ride this one she said)
DINOSAUR
It's Tough to Be a Bug!
Ride Safaris with the FPs.
Finding Nemo - The Musical

She's excited to go, I'm excited to go, and we'll be back home quicker than originally anticipated, good for all!

And yes, thank you to all, this is our first baby!

 

[Raenstoirm]

I might skip dinosaur. Is she totally healed? Dinosaur can be rough with the stomach hitting the seatbelt. If her "innards" are still swollen that might hurt a bit.

Have a great day trip! And congrats on the little one!

 

[Happy Mom2]

I think if you are willing to be patient, take breaks, and maybe not do everything on your list, then you should go and have fun.

Congratulations on the baby!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Not on your life. I think I was still limping at 3 weeks! I don't recall feeling human again until around 6 weeks.

Be VERY patient and if you have to cut it short without seeing your friend, you need to be ready to do so.

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

There is no way I'd go on the safari. I remeber sitting down too hard on my floor after having my baby and I near about died. No way.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

It depends on the person. Pain wise, I didn't take more than Tylenol the 3rd day pp but there was still other stuff going on like pp bleeding so keep that in mind. Also if she rips she will still have to be careful and also clean the area after and each time she goes tot he bathroom. So there is a lot more to it than that which they don't tell you till after the baby is pushed out. They don't tell you the gory details in the classes.

 

[204charity]

Absolutely not! Lol I was hormonal and VERY VERY tired 3 weeks post-partum. (in fact, statistically this can be the hardest time for a lot of new parents as the sleep-deprivation, combined with hormonal fluctuations are really peaking hard at this point) I would say play it all by ear. You just never know how momma will be feeling that day.

 

[NPD]

Thanks again for all the feedback. About a half hour ago, she felt uncomfortable being away from the baby right now. I fully support her decision, I would have loved to see my friend, but hope I can someday soon, maybe next year when he goes to Disney. I think we are aiming for early January to spend the day at the World, see the Osborne lights before they go away for the year, and she will be more recovered for thrill rides.

Thanks again everybody for all the kind words!

 

[snoopy5386]

Thanks again for all the feedback. About a half hour ago, she felt uncomfortable being away from the baby right now. I fully support her decision, I would have loved to see my friend, but hope I can someday soon, maybe next year when he goes to Disney. I think we are aiming for early January to spend the day at the World, see the Osborne lights before they go away for the year, and she will be more recovered for thrill rides.

Thanks again everybody for all the kind words!

Why not take the baby with you?

 

[RachaelA]

It depends on the person. Pain wise, I didn't take more than Tylenol the 3rd day pp but there was still other stuff going on like pp bleeding so keep that in mind. Also if she rips she will still have to be careful and also clean the area after and each time she goes tot he bathroom. So there is a lot more to it than that which they don't tell you till after the baby is pushed out. They don't tell you the gory details in the classes.

I knew about the gory details, but I don't think I truly thought about them until I was literally giving birth! Oops

OP, I think its a good decision to wait. I could walk fine at 3 weeks PP, but I would not have been up to an entire day at Disney!

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Why don't you just go meet your friend by yourself for a few hours? There will be plenty of opportunities to go to Disney with your wife and child.

 

[flortlebap]

I got massively confused seeing the OP about three posts down

However... 20 days PP I couldn't do it. I absolutely couldn't be parted from the baby that early (the earliest I was away from her was 5 months and she didn't stay away overnight until 2 years!).

I was planning a trip for 18 months later (with the baby!) and that was hard enough - just do whatever is best for you

 

[MyZoeJane]

A separation for more than 2 or 3 hours max would be detrimental to both your wife and your baby. Breastfeeding requires constant close contact for the first few months, at least, in order to establish and maintain a good milk supply.

I would advise your wife to not leave baby for more than 2-3 hours if she does decide to go. I would think that walking for that long could easily be accomplished 20 days postpartum.