Anyone ride the "forbidden" rides when pregnant?

[Makayna]

I honestly don't think there's anything that anyone on this thread can say that will change the OP's mind if she has, in fact, decided to ride all of the rides she wants to ride, regardless of warnings cautioning her not to. If her doctor who says that the signs are there for a reason, and the warning signs aren't enough for her to not do it, then I doubt any of us can change her mind. There are just some people who will do what they want to do regardless of others' warnings and experiences. I'm sure the OP was simply trying to find people who have also gone to the park and ridden rides while pregnant and/or people who say that she'll be just fine and to have a good time, regardless of whether she is endangering her unborn child or not (and has been successful in that endeavor, of course) so she can, therefore, cleanse her mind of any guilt that she may feel, either now or in the future, over this.

So, OP, I know that I cannot change your mind. But I personally wouldn't do it. Life is far too precious to risk doing any harm to your child. Yes, there's a chance that your child will not suffer any damage, but there's also a chance that you will not be that lucky. I personally didn't go to ANY amusement parks while I was pregnant, despite my absolute love of rides, because I knew that if I went, I might be tempted to ride something I shouldn't have. I don't think I would have actually done it, but why tempt myself? So I avoided them altogether. I know not every pregnant woman can/is willing to do that, but for me, it was the best option, and I'm very, very, very excited to introduce my daughter to Disney in a few months. I can't imagine if I HAD gone to a park and rode rides and then lost my daughter before she was ever born. That would be so, incredibly tragic to me that I can't even fathom it. And therefore, I avoided the situation altogether. If you don't think you can refrain from riding things with warnings saying that you shouldn't ride if you're pregnant, then I suggest you do the same.

 

[mummabear]

I can't understand why you would risk it.
We flew over with our DD while I was 6 months pregnant and I just did the Kiddie rides, met the characters etc and had a great time.
We live in NZ so we can't exactly pop over regularly but nothing could be more important than keeping the baby safe, to me this is a bit like trying to work out how much is still safe to drink during a pregnancy.....

 

[Maggie Lizer]

At 20 weeks, I rode Safari and Tea Cups (which did make my brekkie come up a bit but not too bad) but didn't do any of the other biggies b/c I was traveling with a 2 year old who was too short for any of them (and DH didn't want to do child sswap or take turns). I've been fortunate to have gotten and stayed pregnant very easily and had 2 very, very easy pregnancies and wouldn't have thought twice about doing Splash, RnRC or Everest, personally.

 

[Lanie]

Rode the safari without a second thought when I was 14 weeks pregnant, but since I was with a 2 year old, did not do anything with a height restriction.

 

[stargazertechie]

I can't understand why you would risk it.
We flew over with our DD while I was 6 months pregnant

We live in NZ so we can't exactly pop over regularly but nothing could be more important than keeping the baby safe, to me this is a bit like trying to work out how much is still safe to drink during a pregnancy.....

And for many people, a 16 hour flight to another country after hitting the viability mark in their pregnancy would be way outside their comfort zone and something they would not consider "safe".

But you calculated the risks and decided that the trade off was safe enough.

Different strokes for different folks.

 

[princessap]

At 20 weeks, I rode Safari and Tea Cups (which did make my brekkie come up a bit but not too bad) but didn't do any of the other biggies b/c I was traveling with a 2 year old who was too short for any of them (and DH didn't want to do child sswap or take turns). I've been fortunate to have gotten and stayed pregnant very easily and had 2 very, very easy pregnancies and wouldn't have thought twice about doing Splash, RnRC or Everest, personally.

I have been reading this thread and biting my tongue but just wanted to comment....I had two very easy pregnancies for my first two and never ever thought the same wouldn't happen again...I then went on to have three losses, including one second trimester loss....So just because you have two easy pregnancies doesn't mean it will happen every time that way.

to the OP, I personally wouldn't risk it...I know that I didn't cause any of my losses but the guilt is still there and I didn;t do anything when pregnant. so I cannot imagine how much worse it would be if I did something that I then questioned after the fact.

 

[MrsDuck]

I sure as heck wouldn't ride anything that could even slightly affect the baby...

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

The OP hasn't responded to this post in a long time. Like a PP said, we probably didn't change her mind.

This topic keeps coming up. You can tell the mom's who genuinely want guidance on what is safe, and which one's are looking for justification to do what they want to do. In this case I think it's the latter, especially since her doctor specifically said no and that answer wasn't good enough.

Most likely the OP will go on the trip and everything will be fine. That is what I'm hoping for her and the baby's sake.

 

[laceemouse]

I miscarried in Disney. I didn't ride anything I wasn't supposed to be on but the Safari. I am nit sure it had anything to do with it. I was a little over 12wkd when we went. I got really dizzy our last day. Had another US when we returned and no HB at 13.5wks. Not sure what happened but I felt so guilty I even went. Please be careful. Rides can wait.

Yes. I also wonder why people are asking here in disboards? I mean, if something goes wrong are you gonna say "well the people on disboards told me it would be okay"????

Rides can wait.

 

[dacky041208]

To the OP, I wouldn't risk it...but that's because of MY experience.

I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first child who is suspected of a rare bone disease- he's already broken every long bone in his body, one of his clavicle bones, and most of his ribs. His legs are bowed and curved.

I've watched his head change from round to oval with just a push of the ultrasound wand. I cannot imagine putting a lap bar against my stomach and being pushed against that in a ride (like Splash or BTM). I already question my everyday movements and worry I'M breaking him.

His disease is rare, but knowing about it tells me I would never and could never risk it if I were to get pregnant again. I am constantly thinking, "what if?".

I had no idea my baby had this disease until 20 weeks. We have no history of it in our families and had zero reason to suspect it. Honestly, doctors have no idea what causes the breaks in utero so who knows if riding rides would make a difference, but I could never chance it.

Am I saying this to scare you? Goodness no, and I hope you and the others that read this please do not take it that way. The reason I am sharing this is because before I found out about it, I may have said "definitely, go on those rides!" because I had no experience that would have had me question the notion. But my reality is different now and I truly do not believe a 3 minute ride is worth the slight possibility of losing your unborn, most likely healthy, baby.

OP, there are plenty of rides and shows without the warning and risk to your baby. There is plenty to enjoy in the parks. My experience is my experience and I am sure you won't have anything in the slightest slap you in the face at 20 weeks like I did, but I'd follow the "rules" and avoid those rides with them.

 

[ChickyRootie]

I know I tend to forget the level of intensity of each ride from visit to visit. I went to WDW with each of my 3 pregnancies and I remember the first time I was standing in front of BTMR, debating...my husband told me he'd go on by himself first (he's been on this a million times mind you) just to 'see' what he thought. He's pretty easy going, and actually had me running all over while I was pregnant so I thought for sure he would give me the ol when he came strolling off....I was so excited because I just 'knew' it would be fine and we'd go on together once he came off...woot As I saw him come through the exit he was already doing this ...literally...he actually said 'there is no way I'm letting you on that pregnant'...and he's so not like 'that'... My opinion is don't risk it, but then again I also know of a woman who didn't know she was pregnant until she was about 13 weeks and found out after going on all the rides on a Disney vacation. She was freaking out thinking of everything she did, but baby was fine.

 

[starsweeper]

I didn't know it at the time, but I was about 6-7 weeks along with YDS on our last trip (9 years of infertility, surprise pregnancy). I rode everything my 3.5yo kids (both adopted) could ride but I did feel dizzy a lot from the heat. If I had known I was pregnant I would have been more careful, it's not worth the risk to me.

Also, be careful of the heat. My mom was pregnant with my brother on my first trip in Aug 1979. She nearly miscarried and had to stay in the room until evening. I saw Jungle Book at a WDW theater 5-6 times that week since it was all she could do with me.

 

[ukool]

I personally wouldnt, if anything did happen because of a ride, i would always be reminded of that and it would ruin Disney a little bit.

 

[stargazertechie]

To the OP, I wouldn't risk it...but that's because of MY experience.

I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first child who is suspected of a rare bone disease- he's already broken every long bone in his body, one of his clavicle bones, and most of his ribs. His legs are bowed and curved.

I've watched his head change from round to oval with just a push of the ultrasound wand. I cannot imagine putting a lap bar against my stomach and being pushed against that in a ride (like Splash or BTM). I already question my everyday movements and worry I'M breaking him.

His disease is rare, but knowing about it tells me I would never and could never risk it if I were to get pregnant again. I am constantly thinking, "what if?".

I had no idea my baby had this disease until 20 weeks. We have no history of it in our families and had zero reason to suspect it. Honestly, doctors have no idea what causes the breaks in utero so who knows if riding rides would make a difference, but I could never chance it.

Sorry to pry- are they suspecting osteogenesis imperfecta? One of my dear friends has O.I. and she's gone on to live an incredibly active, independent and successful life. I know stories of "hope" from an internet stranger can either be awesome or a slap to the face, but I hope you realize I'm coming from a place of encouragement

 

[Kristibo42]

I rode rides while I was pregnant. I knew what my body could take and couldn't.

 

[Maggie Lizer]

I have been reading this thread and biting my tongue but just wanted to comment....I had two very easy pregnancies for my first two and never ever thought the same wouldn't happen again...I then went on to have three losses, including one second trimester loss....So just because you have two easy pregnancies doesn't mean it will happen every time that way.

to the OP, I personally wouldn't risk it...I know that I didn't cause any of my losses but the guilt is still there and I didn;t do anything when pregnant. so I cannot imagine how much worse it would be if I did something that I then questioned after the fact.

Please don't feel the need to bite your tongue until it falls off. The fact is I had 2 easy conceptions, 2 easy pregnancies and zero miscarriages. And now I am done, so there will be no tragic losses in my life. I am truly sorry for yours but everyoine is different. But I am done having kids now, so that is the extent of my experience and I was answering truthfully about what I felt regarding the restrictions.

 

[dacky041208]

Sorry to pry- are they suspecting osteogenesis imperfecta? One of my dear friends has O.I. and she's gone on to live an incredibly active, independent and successful life. I know stories of "hope" from an internet stranger can either be awesome or a slap to the face, but I hope you realize I'm coming from a place of encouragement

That it is. We're being very hopeful and appreciate your reply! It's been an emotional roller coaster that I wish I didn't have to ride. We were told at 24 weeks that it was lethal (O.I. type II) however after switching hospitals and giving him 6 weeks to grow and heal, at 30 weeks they no longer believe that because his ribs now look a lot better and he had no new fractures/breaks! We have another appointment tomorrow- hoping for more good news!

 

[jaykorf001]

That it is. We're being very hopeful and appreciate your reply! It's been an emotional roller coaster that I wish I didn't have to ride. We were told at 24 weeks that it was lethal (O.I. type II) however after switching hospitals and giving him 6 weeks to grow and heal, at 30 weeks they no longer believe that because his ribs now look a lot better and he had no new fractures/breaks! We have another appointment tomorrow- hoping for more good news!

Good luck to you!

 

[dacky041208]

Good luck to you!

Thank you so much!

 

[agrip76]

Whoa, I just saw all these responses. I didn't mean for people to get so angry at me or judgemental. I have a 3 year old, so I know about pregnancy. I also had 2 miscarriages before this pregnancy so I know about loss.

I just wondered what the reasoning was for those rides. They seem pretty tame to me. I wasn't saying that I should ignore my Dr. My Dr. had never been to Disney (she actually went the first time 2 weeks ago) so I just wanted to see what others had expierienced. Thank you for all of you who responded.