Found out I will be 7 mths pregant for trip

[candielips]

We're booked for Sept 25 to Oct 4/09 for our DD's 1st trip and just found out I'm pregnant & am due Nov 13, that's cutting it quite close. So I've been to WDW once before at xmas when I was 3 months pregnant & it was fine. Even the 24 hr drive there was manageable.
DH is suggesting we wait & go when new baby is a few months old but I really want to go before so I can enjoy all these moments w/ our DD. So my question is would you even consider going that pregnant, especially w/ the long drive? (flying is not an option). Would you rebook after I have new baby or would you rebook for an earlier date. The earliest we can think about going would be closer to the end of Aug, but I worried about labour day crowds. I am so torn up w/ the question of what to do! I wish my DH could get time off in June but oh well.

 

[halikatak]

Do you remember how you were at 7 months with your daughter? I went when I was 7 months but I had a fairly easy pregnancy. We just walked slow, took breaks, and I made sure to stay hydrated! We also hit up the ice cream carts every day

I think you'll be fine, but you know your body better than anyone!

 

[Pixieflip]

Well, that is a tough one. It's just so hot in August, isn't it? Won't that be worse than being 6 more weeks pregnant? I hate the heat, so that's what I'd lean toward. Just something to think about. I've been there for 2 of my 4 pregnancies and did fine. Just take it easy and take care of yourself.

 

[michael's mom]

It will be very hot in there, but a friend of mine travels at the end of August all of the time and she said the crowds aren't bad because a lot of the schools in the south are back in session already.

 

[The_Princess's_Mommy]

Been there, done that!

I went when I was 7 months prego with my daughter...in September! Yes, it was hot, yes my feet hurt, and yes, I had to pee every 30 minutes. But I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

I really had a great time. We took our time, took lots of breaks, and really got to enjoy the things we usually miss when we are in a hurry. I have pictures of us in front of the castle, holding my belly, which I consider some of the best pictures we've ever taken.

So I say do it! You won't regret it

 

[candielips]

Thanks ladies, I'm in! I think maybe we will bump it up a few wks so we arrive just after labour day to avoid the crowds.
I had a pretty crappy pregnancy the 1st time around, but I know better this time & will not gain the 60 pounds I did last time

 

[dsneygirl]

Keep in my your out of country health insurance only covers you up to a certain point in pregnancy. I believe most are 32 weeks. So if you had to go into the hospital or early labour you would not be covered. $$$$.

 

[rparmfamily]

I'm about 7 months now and I feel great, I'd do Disney!! Just drink lots of water and rest and stay out of the sun the best you can!

 

[candielips]

Another thought I had was if I cancel more than 7 days prior to my vacation, isn't it only a $50 cancellation fee?

 

[Jajone]

I'd ask your doctor. You are at increased risk for blood clots, especially if you are driving 24 hours!

 

[rparmfamily]

I'd ask your doctor. You are at increased risk for blood clots, especially if you are driving 24 hours!

This is true. We were going to drive cross country (for a move) at 8 mo pregnant (with my first) and the doctor said to make sure to stop every 2-3 hrs (no problem, I had to pee LOL) and to seriously, map out where hospitals were along the way LOL.

I ended up flying and DH drove the car.

 

[dancin Disney style]

Rent a wheelchair for yourself, don't do all the walking. Walk a little, ride a little.

Maybe move the date up by a week or two.

 

[candielips]

Thanks ladies, we are def looking into moving the date up to the beginning of Sept.