Is This A Crazy Idea????

[princess angel]

whoaaaaaaa!
hey, how did I miss that! A Prince!!!!!!
thanks Cali, for always keeping me informed!!!

Laura

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Originally posted by princess angel
whoaaaaaaa!
hey, how did I miss that! A Prince!!!!!!
thanks Cali, for always keeping me informed!!!

Laura

Well, Laura, I try my best!!!

And, Anne, for your August 2004 trip - I'd definetly do the Contemporary Tower! That little prince will love it!!!

 

[Jaypd]

I took my son for his first time at 3 months old. We asked the Dr first he said not a problem. We were told to try and keep the baby out of the sun as much as possible by using a hat and UV protector over the stroller. Also said going in the pool is fine but not for more then 10 mins at a time.

His best advise was take his number with us and know where the nearest Hospital is just in case.

The trip went great and we have some great pics to remember it

 

[susy]

Are your plane tickets good for Thanksgiving??? It is value season (October is regular)and you will get a great rate at AS or mods. We just came back from CBR and it has just been refurbished. I've stayed in 4 star Marriotts that were not as pretty on the inside! I would request the closest building to food court possible. The rooms are as large as delxue rooms and lots of storage for all that baby stuff! In November the baby would be about 3 months and maybe even sleeping through the night. It will be cooler and you can probably just go all day if the baby will fall asleep in the stroller. The best stroller to bring would probably be one of those snap and go (about $50 brand new- look in consigment stores for cheaper). You just snap the infant car seat on it - you need the seat for the plane anyway! It has a basket on the bottom and the car seat hood serves as the shade. It would come in handy getting on and off the bus- lightweight and you don't have to take the baby out. I know it's off topic, but if I were having another baby I would NEVER buy one of those full size strollers again! I would just use the snap and go and when my baby could sit with support I would invest in a really nice lightweight travel stroller (like Mac
Claren). We have wasted so much money on strollers!!!! Oh Well, that's another story!!!Another pro for Thanskgiving is that Laura will be there to babysit (he he)!

 

[susy]

Lori also has a good point. I also had a c-section and it was a major ordeal! I could not have traveled afterwards and you have to be careful of hernias. I never in amillion years thought I was going to have a c-section. I always skipped over that part in all the books. Bad idea.

 

[Pkdcoastrs]

It's your life...It's your money....do it...enjoy yourself...you only live once..

Mike

 

[Kermit]

If I were you, I'd go in December or January (before or after the holiday season, of course). It will be cooler, you can make the ressies after the baby is here, and it's more likely that he'll be settled into a sleeping/eating routine.

With a toddler, you're going to have to drag bottles of baby food and deal with a child who may be afraid on some rides and who is more opinionated than a baby. He may also want to do a lot of walking on his own at that point, which of course is hard to do in the crowds and since he'll be so slow.

And I have to comment on the nursing in public thing. Do it and don't feel a tiny bit uncomfortable with it. Nursing women have every right to feed their babies any where that a baby can have a bottle. You won't be "whipping our your goods" as someone else stated. There are clothes that make nursing very discreet, and even if someone does catch a glance of something intimate, it won't kill them.

 

[torismom]

Hi, I took my ds when he turned 3 months old to the day and we had a great time. We stayed at the All Stars and it was awesome. We stayed at Music in the farthest building at the very end and it was so quiet. I was nursing and it was very easy to do
in the world. The baby care centers are wonderful. Connor was not sleeping through the night but I was adjusted and that was a part of my life. He slept with me and my dd slept with my husband. It worked well.

My suggestion book your vacation and only buy tickets for the MNSSHP. (we are doing this for a long weekend this october)Play the rest by ear. relax, enjoy and do some things you normally wouldnt do. Have a couple of character meals. Take strolls, shop and connect in your favorite place on earth as a family.

If you are up to it buy a one day ticket to the park of your choice. I really wouldnt buy a package especially if money is an issue.


Let me know what you do!! Have a great time

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[jldriscoll]

Originally posted by Kermit
And I have to comment on the nursing in public thing. Do it and don't feel a tiny bit uncomfortable with it. Nursing women have every right to feed their babies any where that a baby can have a bottle. You won't be "whipping our your goods" as someone else stated. There are clothes that make nursing very discreet, and even if someone does catch a glance of something intimate, it won't kill them.

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[AmyA]

Originally posted by Kermit

And I have to comment on the nursing in public thing. Do it and don't feel a tiny bit uncomfortable with it. Nursing women have every right to feed their babies any where that a baby can have a bottle. You won't be "whipping our your goods" as someone else stated. There are clothes that make nursing very discreet, and even if someone does catch a glance of something intimate, it won't kill them.

Veering OT for a second or two...
I agree w/ Kermit. Also, once you get the hang of nursing (may take a few weeks, esp. w/ your first) it's really not an issue. Along w/ nursing shirts, there are shawls and carriers, etc. where no one else can see the baby, much less your "goods". Besides, it seems like it's only in the U.S. where nursing in public seems to cause such a controversy. We're military and all the military families we've met that have members from other countries say nursing in public is no big deal!

Back on topic now...
I think it's a good idea that you have decided to wait a while to take your little one. I know I was so overwhelmed w/ my first that traveling 2 blocks to the grocery store was exhausting! Maybe once you get done nursing, you and DH can slip away for a couple of days to WDW w/o the baby. My parents took my oldest DD for 3 days when she was 9 mos and it was great to have that little break to reconnect with DH, sleep through the night, drink some wine, etc. I can't think of a better place to have a short break than WDW!

Congrats on the impending arrival of your new little boy

 

[MinnieGi]

Scanne, I think you are making a smart decision to hold off on your plans and see how you and baby are doing. You just never know!

Also an October 2003 trip when baby is 14 months would be perfect! That's the age we took DD on her first trip this past Nov. She had a blast and so did we!

 

[2boys'mom]

We flew with my 1st ds to show him to family and he did ok at 3 weeks. Just make sure that you nurse or bottle feed him or use a pacifier on take-off and landing to equalize air pressure in his ears. I on the other hand was a zombie. He actually did better on the trip than he had been doing at home. He had the colic. I was a complete zombie for about the first 6 months due to no continuous sleep. I would extract a promise from my husband that he will help and let you get some rest. Mine didn't and by the 2nd one, I had a good sitter to help me get some rest.

Consider this, you will want him to nap 2-3 times a day for about 2-3 hours at that age. If you are lucky, he will sleep in his stroller. If not you will be in the room. Make sure you at least have a balcony so you won't be in the dark. Take a reading light. Consider renting 2 rooms if you can get a discount at the All Starss so you will have a place to go while he is asleep or for you or your husband while the other of you rock him to sleep--could last for hours. I would have loved the one bedroom at VWL if money is no object--pefect location and enough room. If your trip will focus on MK, try to get a discount on the monorail or at WL. so you can go back and forth between naps.

Let me put it this way, last year with a 2yo, my husband toured all of his things while I stayed in the room while the kids were napping. I tried to switch off this year.

If your husband will help with the baby, I would go on and go. It will be better than staying home alone with the baby and no help. Remember if the going gets rough, go back to the room and put him down for a nap.

The Mk had a great room near the Crystal Palace for nursing and diaper changing this year.

I would plan to eat at buffets as you can get the food and eat it before the kids get wild.

Good luck on your decision and your new baby

 

[Kallison]

I don't think a 2month old babies comfort zone is to be hauled around an amusement park. But that is just my opinion. I would rather have been home and had them napping in their cribs at that age. I would also be worried about all the germs on the planes and in the parks.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

We took our first child (a boy also ) to WDW when he was 4 months old. It was a breeze. He did great on the plane, loved the parks, slept great, and we had a blast! Our second child (also a boy ) went to WDW for the first time when he was 5 months old. Also a great trip with no problems.

What about planning a trip for Dec. or Jan.???? I think it's a great age. By that time he'll be sleeping through the night, and your routine will be well established. It's easy because they don't mind a bit to ride in the stroller... and those backpack carriers are great too! Surprisingly, both our boys loved the rides and the characters. You would think they'd be too young, but they really enjoyed themselves.

The baby changing areas in the parks are great. They have a private room for breastfeeding, plenty of changing tables, high chairs, and all kinds of baby products (in case you run out).

Actually, I think you'd be fine to take him even at 2 months. We took our first son to Boston for a week when he was about 9 weeks old and he did great. Also, we took our second son to Boston for 2 weeks when he was about 6 weeks old, and had no problems. The younger they are the easier it is to take them on a plane. I even changed a diaper right on the empty seat next to me!

Whatever you decide you'll have a great time. Some people get too uptight about taking babies on trips... YOU have to decide for yourself what you are comfortable with.

Congratulations again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pooh6890]

Geez, I didn't take my kids to Disney World until they were 5 years old and able to walk around all day....so, I am way off on this one. The last place a 2 month old should be is an amusement park in the Florida humidity and heat with germs floating around.....so I guess my answer to your question is no way. As one of the posters said "keep the doctor's number handy and the hospital's number handy"....that about says it right there. So glad you decided to wait till 2003.....good job!

 

[DisneyPoly]

GO FOR IT!!!! I've been there twice with a 2 month old, the first time was first week of December (DS-2 months, DD-16 months and DS 5 yrs.). The second time was in the month of June, (DD 2 months, DS-4 yrs, DD-5 yrs. and DS 8 yrs.) Stress is all what you make of it. If you go with a positive attitude, you will do fine.

I find that the infants make it easier to travel with as they usually sleep through meals and are content in carriers. The toddlers are definitely more active.

The only problem I would foresee is if you had to have an unexpected C-section, you may not be interested in traveling at 8 weeks. My first was a C, at which time I did not travel. The two deliveries that I did travel were not.

Best wishes on whatever your plans and much happiness with your new little one.

 

[MrsPete]

I understand that you really want to go to Disney, but I would not go under the circumstances you describe. Consider:

1. I had my first daughter THREE WEEKS LATE (and then she had to be induced). Not many people go this late, but I do have SEVERAL friends who went two weeks late -- even one who had major surgery mid-pregnancy and was told that she would definately deliver early. So, you could easily find yourself with a SIX-WEEK OLD at Halloween. That would make a difference.

2. You cannot know ahead of time what kind of delivery you're going to have. My first was difficult, and I wasn't "right" for almost six months. Walking around Disney at the two-month mark would not have been a fun activity. On the other hand, my second daughter was a super-easy delivery (no drugs, no episiotomy, 16 minutes total), and I could easily have walked home an hour later. If you need a c-section, you certainly won't enjoy the exercise at Disney. You just can't know what condition you're going to find yourself in after delivery -- but don't ever underestimate recovery time -- you'll need it.

3. A two-month old isn't going to be sleeping through the night reliably. As a result, you're going to be sleep deprived, grouchy . . . in short, you won't be at your best.

My advice: You said that money is tight anyway, so save until NEXT Halloween. You'll be in good shape again, the baby will likely be walking a little, and you'll enjoy yourself much more.

 

[princess angel]

scanne,
I think you should listen to TgrlvsPooh, sounds like she knows her stuff when it comes to little ones!
I think you should break the Prince in early, get him used to flying, being on vacation, ya know... enjoying the good life!
this way he knows how to adjust right from the beginning, and when he is 2 - 3 yrs old, he'll already be a disney pro, and you'll have it easy.
sounds good anyway!
Laura

 

[polyfan]

I can tell you from experience of taking my first son at 7 weeks and my second son at 4 weeks was wonderful. You will have a great time. We had no problems at all, and my first son had reflux and was on medication, had been crying every night-all night until we went to Disney. It actually relaxed me and having my husband with me 24hours a day helped me in dealing with my son. I don't regret taking the trips one bit, and I have great pictures with characters, along with wonderful memories. You will have a terrific time.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

I also think that going maybe in January might be good!!! It isn't very warm, so the baby wouldn't get overheated or anything (be sure to take lots of blankets! It does get cold at night!). You can also get great rates in January, I'm sure you could get Wilderness Lodge or Contemporary-Wing for the price of a moderate.