Disney with infant twins?

[Lover_of_Disney]

Hi! I am expecting twins that will be 3.5 months during a trip my parents are wanting us to take with them. Is this a bad idea? Any advice?

 

[lovethattink]

I don't have any experience with infant twins, but we've had a really fun time with our baby at the parks. We have PAP and we started taking the baby when he was 6 weeks old. The baby care facilities are great for diaper changes and nursing. They can ride most of the attractions with you.

 

[MrsPete]

I think it's a bad idea!

First, they won't get much out of it. Having said that, I know that there are often family reasons why we do things at foolishly early ages. I remember shopping for a crib ONLY DAYS after my doctor said, "Congratulations". Why? My grandfather was dying of cancer, and he was determined to buy a bed for the great-grandchild he thought he would never see (he did see her, though he said to her, "Hello, A, Goodbye, A" -- he didn't even have the strength to hold her). I couldn't say no to him because providing the crib meant the world to him -- in his mind, it was a way for him to hold and provide for that baby. The point: When families are involved, we often do things that look like bad timing . . . just don't do this trip "for the twins".

Second, mom won't get much out of it. I had an easy delivery but a terrible recovery with my first child, and I personally wasn't up to walking long distances when she was 3.5 months old. It's hard to know what type of recovery you'll have; my second was super-easy -- I barely knew she'd been born, though their birth weights were almost identical. Then, chances are good that you'll be sleeping only a few hours each night at that point; most people have a really hard time with that.

The good side: They will be sleeping like two little rocks at 3.5 months, so you can count on them snoozing well in the stroller.

Personally, I'd vote for waiting a few more months. They will be so much bigger and more able in just a few months.

 

[Mom to Jordan]

Another point is that twins are often premature making taking them even harder . I too agree to wait till they are a least 6 mo old.

Jordans' mom

 

[tiggger1]

i think you were asking if it was a bad idea to take your parents right? It depends on your parents and how you get along. Both my parents and mil asked if they could go to disney with us in Oct. Hubby told them no " its Emmas first trip and I want to enjoy it. plus if only 1 set of gp went, the other would never let us forget it.

if you enjoy spending time with your parents and you get 2 room and they now that they you want "family time" then I would do it. you can never have too many hands and it would be nice to have a night out

 

[Emmaline Lola]

I think it is a totally personal choice, but I will share my experience with you being a first time mom.

I live in Orlando and have an AP so I am able to go whenever the feeling hits. I have a 9 week old DD and we took her to the MK yesterday. I figured my parents and I would have lunch and we would take my DD on her 1st "ride".

Well it took me about 1 hour to get all her "stuff" organized before I even left the house. You may be more organized than me and be able to do this much quicker!

We got to the MK around 12:00pm and DD needed a diaper change and her lunch. So we went to the baby care center and took care of business and heated her bottle. Then we found a nice quiet spot in Adventureland, and fed her.

Then we decided we would have some lunch ourselves. MK was a bit crowded so it took us a little bit to figure out where to have lunch and find some seating.

By the time we were ready to ride some rides I was to pooped to pop! It was already 3:10pm--so after 3 hours we accomplished eating and a diaper change. No worries for us because we can go back today if we like! But if I was on vacation I would be dissappointed!

Now I am happy to get out of the house and in the sunshine. I'd be happy sitting on a bench and people watching. I don't know how the people you are traveling with would feel with majorly slowing down their touring.

And you are doing it with 2 babies!! God bless you!

Another thought I didn't realize until yesterday, you don't want the babies to get sunburned so I ended up covering the stroller with a blanket when we were facing the sun--I felt bad covering her 'view' when she was enjoyng her surroundings!

Whatever you decide will be fine, you're the mom, you know best!

Good luck with your birth! And congrats on your twins!

el

 

[JoyG]

Ooooh, I have twins and I have to tell you at 3.5 months I was exhausted. They weren't sleeping through the night yet, I was overwhelmed by the amount of work I had. I had help (MIL) would come over every single day to help and even still I barely ventured out of the house at all at that point, much less go on vacation. I think you will find it very difficult.

That said, twins are an amazing blessing and you will love them. Don't wish away any time, because it goes sooo fast. I felt like the luckiest mom alive when I left the hospital...everyone was staring at the lady who got to take home TWO babies!

 

[MrsPete]

Emmaline Lola -- I'm laughing a bit as I read your post because I remember the days when it took me an hour to prepare to take my infant out of the house! I'd calculate the number of diapers, bring 2 extra outfits, a hat, etc., etc., etc. Fortunately, I breastfed; if I'd had to prepare bottles, I'd never have left the house!

Once my baby was a few months older, I was a pro at getting her ready. In fact, I pretty much quit carrying a diaper bag at all. Instead, I kept supplies in the trunk of the car, and I'd just run out to change her. You'll find solutions that'll work for you, and the rest of your life will not require so much extra time!

You're fortunate that you can run over for a day-trip with your baby. I would not hesitate to take an infant (or infant twins) on a day trip, but a vacation trip would be a lot more work!

Lover of Disney --I'll make a prediction about your twins: Life will probably be hard in the first few years when they need so much, but then it will be immensely easier once they're school aged. Because my children are different ages, I have to keep up with two different school schedules, drop off /pick up at different schools each day, get them to different sports teams, fund raise for two diffrent scout troops . . . you get the idea. You, however, will be able to take off one day to go on the class field trip -- yet you'll be with both kids. Ditto for the school play -- they'll both be in the same grade/play. You'll have to get up 45 minutes early 6 weeks in a row to drive them to drivers' ed, but you won't have to do it again three years later. Life will be easier for you . . . someday.

 

[lemondog]

As the mother of twins, I would discourage it. When my girls were that age, I was in full-fledge zombie mode, just trying to make it through the day. A) I don't think physically you'll be up for it (I could be wrong), and B) like someone else said they could come early. I did just great until 34 weeks when my BP starting rising unexpectedly and wham -- they had to deliver. So at 3.5 months my girls were still only really 2 months old (adjusted) and no way would I have taken them on a trip like that.

Only you can decide what is best for you, but I can honestly tell you I would not have done it. In fact, I COULD not have done it, I was so worn out. And I had one very colicky, reflux baby who had to be specially fed and comforted, and that would have been darn near impossible on a vacation.

 

[Dchef]

As a mother of twins I can honestly say you are going to have to be the judge...but if I look back on my experience after they were born...I would have to say at 3 months I was just getting things in to order. I spent the first two months in the house pretty much because taking them anywhere (alone) was a chore. At 3 months I was just getting into some sort of routine finally and I don't think I would have been up to braking it so soon.

Twins are such a blessing, but they are extra work in deed and really I think you will need to judge for yourself if it is right for you at that time. If you have to decide NOW--I would say put it off a few months because if you are doing it for the twins...they won't remember why not wait....If you are the one that wants to go then maybe go and trade time with them or your husband and enjoy the down time without the babies--Personally, I would just have them send you to the spa for a day--go to Disney when you will be able to enjoy it more. Sleep will soon become your main priority.
P.S While it is true that some Twins are born premature, it isn't written in stone that that is the way it is going to be...Mine were 6.8 and 6.5 --Goodluck.

 

[Nanu57v]

Not having twins, planning on going with my singleton at 9 months. We aren't going for the kid, we are going for us. And the fortunate thing is, my parents will be there at the same time. It works out for us. I think having your mom there will help, but is it possible to wait until they're 6 mo or so? Also, what part of the year are you going? If its summertime it'll probably be really rough.

 

[rgribik]

I have to agree with the other mom's of twins, that is alittle young. My boys were a month premie, with no problems, but we didn't leave the house for what seemed like months. And the boys were number 4 and 5 kid. They need to get on a good sleeping schedule and twins are alot of work. After 3 other kids I thought I had done it all, boy was I wrong! Just the worry of them getting some weird germ from being around tons of people would stop me from going. We went to Dis when the boys were almost 1 year and it still was alot. No matter what other people tell you, babies don't find a vacation an exciting experience. A baby will delight in a falling leaf or a puppy the same as Mickey(no offense Mick). Think double bottles, double diapers, keeping them out of the sun, sleeping, heat, ect..... Just my advice from experience. Hope this helps, and best of luck with the twins.

 

[Colinsmom]

Not sure when you are due or when you plan to go, but if they are preemies (not necessarily micro-preemies) you may have to worry about RSV. In that case, your ped would probably tell you to keep them in the house through RSV season, which would definitely mean no Disney.

I had a short business trip when DS was 3.5 months old, so DH went along with us to take care of him while I was in meetings. It was a rough trip. We had a huge suitcase of clothes and linens for DS since he normally went through every outfit and every burp cloth (he was a spitter-upper) in 2 days, but our trip was 3 days. Don't ask me how we got through without doing laundry - I still don't know. And maybe with your mom there, doing a load of laundry every day or 2 wouldn't be a big deal. DS was also at an age when he had a hard time sleeping in the stroller, so we had to hold him a LOT for naps - definitely not what we had hoped for when we went on the trip.

IMO, you'd enjoy the trip a lot more if you wait another 3-6 months at least, when you are more in the mommy "groove".

 

[Loops]

I'm a mom to twins, and personally if it were me I would hold off. You will be spending most of your time changing diapers, feeding them and making bottles. At that age they are eating about every 3-4 hours. 9 months old might be better.

We took our twin boys (and then 4 year old daughter) when they were 1. They were easy to handle at that age. We will be going back to Disney next month...they will be 2 1/2 and our DD is 6.

I hope you don't get discourage about hearing about how much work twins are. They are a lot of work but so worth it at the end. My boys were born at 35 weeks and weighed 5.8 and 6.5. Now that my twins are 2, I look back at when they were infants and I have to admit it was easier back then. Now they are getting into everything and you need eyes in the back of your head.

Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and 2 healthy babies. Enjoy every minute of them.

 

[tw1nsmom]

I'll have to agree with others who've said that 3.5 months might be a little young. I wouldn't think about going until the twins are sleeping through the night.

We took our twins when they were 9 months old. It was a trip for DH and myself. We all had a great time. As long as this isn't your one and only WDW trip, I think it's the perfect place for a family vacation with older babies. There are changing stations in all the restrooms, the restaurants are very accomodating about warming bottles and they all have high chairs. The babies could go on most of the rides and we spent a few days escaping reality, cuddling our babies, and bonding as a couple and a family at one of our favorite places. Of course, we went in January when crowds were light and the weather cool.

Congratulations on expecting twins. Mine are truly the greatest blessings in my life.

 

[Jennyvelaz]

Mom of Twins here....A couple of questions...
Are these your first? That makes a difference. You might be prepared as a mom already and have your routines together.
If this set is your first, are you over the shock of what is really to come? Even attempting to plan a trip is bold and brave and I commend you for trying to remain in control. This is a life changing event. It will never be the same!
Is this a family reunion or big family gathering that's not to be missed? Then I say go. Anything can be done. Whether or not you can recoup after the trip and regroup, handle stress with significant others, deal with inlaws while on the trip is entirely up to you. I think you already know the answer as far as the fatigue and stress level but you really don't want to accept the change that's going to happen. No one can prepare you until you experience for yourself!
Is it worth it to your two new beautiful children? No, they'll be concentrating on getting new teeth and grasping their bottles. Mickey could be on slide show on their wall for all they care. They might get very sick on the plane or worse-have ear troubles while fixin' to get their teeth! They can at least swim at six months.
Is this trip for you to "get away" than go yourselves. My husband and I did a weekend away when they were 8wks. They were fine! Go for three days and enjoy, sleep!!
Great to see all the mothers of multiples! I knew you had to be out there!

 

[poohluvrs]

I wish someone had told me flat out what to expect w/ twinfants, it is more work than I couldve ever imagined, and more rewarding too of course, but Disney w/ twinfants?? I was lucky to shower twice a week in my own home, never mind hit Disney... Its a personal choice, JMHO, but enjoy every moment whatever you decide

 

[DsnyGrl]

We are going the first week of April with a 4 year old and 10 month old triplets....I will let you know how it goes. I am usually all for loading the babies up in their stroller and hitting the road. I got so tired of being in the house and going through their "routine" I say that it is your decision. No, they won't remember it, but you will. Disney is my most favorite place in the world, and I cannot wait to experience it with my most favorite people....even if they are little

 

[Prncssdc5]

Another mother of twins here! Our first trip to Diseny was when the twins where only 5 months old ( the other 2 where 4 and 2) and we DID NOT bring them. We left them with my mother. It was only for 4 days. They are now 7 1/2 yrso and I must agree that at that age it MAY not be a good idea. I have 5 children total and we took the twins to Disney for the first time when they where 2. At the time one of them had a broken leg! He was in a cast all the way up his leg. If it had not been for the babysitter we had hired to help us while we where there I don't think the trip would have been as much fun for any fo us!(and they where 2!!) At the ages you are talking about there are to many if's. They could be early. Mine where 6 weeks early and spent two weeks in the NICU. They may or may not be sleeping through the night. I do hope you get lucky like I did and have a least one that is at that age. It makes it much easier. And you really don't know how you are goign to be feeling. The twins c-section was very hard on me. That is not to say you won't have a very easy one and have no problem with recovery. This is why I say there are just to may ifs. I would wait until they are a little older and then definitly bring someone along to help. Taking mine when they where 2 was soooo much fun. They thought all of it was real and the expression on my son's face when he saw Buzz for the first time is something I will never forget!Good luck with those babies!!!

 

[kcmyluv]

I would agree with the other moms. I have twin boys who just turned one on March 10. We will be going to Disney in three weeks and I am a bit nervous. But we went to the zoo on their Birthday and they loved it. So that made us a little more excited. If I were you I would really try and wait until they are a lilttle bit older, everyone will enjoy it more.

Melissa
Daniel 3/10/04
Charlie 3/10/04