Might cancel trip - Need advice

[dana1003]

hello -im the mom of 3 year old twins and we're actually taking them in dec (first trip)...im not gonna lie, as much as i love disney, it will be difficult for you. the only way i can see it being comfortable for them is by using the double carriage w/the double car seats. if they dont let those big strollers in then you have to put car seats on either the floor or chairs and i know from experience that can be a little nerve racking..they will be to small for high chairs ...and just a question to ponder...my twins came 2 months early and had to be in the hospital for 5 months , then they came home on apnea monitors that had to be kept on 24 hrs a day for 3 months after they were born. we had no idea they were coming early, it just happened. you never know what life is gonna throw at you, just make sure your prepared. postponing till everything settles might be the better route..good luck.

 

[Monkeyfeet]

I woud pick up a couple of slings. August is warm, so a Maya sling would be great and an Ergo would be great as well. You can get an infant insert for the Ergo and use it when they are newborns.

Also, the Maya is easy to nurse in so you won't have to stop and sit while breastfeeding!

 

[mom2jcc]

Mouseketeer_Mom:

Boomhauer: You have gotten some great advice! Let us know what you and your wife decide!!

 

[Va-bear]

I think go, but just plan for a few changes than your usual - which you'll be doing for many years now! Maybe a few less "table" meals (replaced by pizza by the pool maybe...) ... do a couple, but not so many, you'll be more tired this trip.

Then, get used to one parent sitting out - the days of both parents doing things may have to be set aside for awhile - a compromise, but then things can still happen for the older one. My husband I would pick who got to do what with the older one based on our interests or who the older one wanted with him (he likes dad on the shoot-em-up rides...moms no fun there. )Though hearing about the Tower of Terror is _not_ the same at least he got to do it and it is just one of those things parents do for their kids.

Have fun whatever you decide!

 

[mom2grace]

Could your wife handle going before the babies were born? One last hurrah before your DS becomes a big brother?

Or, have you considered a Disney Cruise, we took DD when she was about 8 months old and it was Soooo easy. Just make sure you get a balcony stateroom for naptimes, etc.

 

[twinspluscade]

I personally would wait until they are older. My twins were born a bit early (6 weeks), and as a result had some feeding/breathing issues that would've made a vacation before they hit 8-9 months probably not such a good idea. Plus they were both high maintenance (okay, very fussy!)---in short, a trip with them to WDW at 5 months would've been an nightmare. They had severe Reflux, and were very poor sleepers. I can't imagine what it would be like to hit the parks all day and then be up with them all night. Also they were so fussy to the point that it often took both dh and I to handle them in the evenings--so one of us eating while the other one strolled around with the babies would've been out.

On the other hand, our younger son was a very easy-going baby....and taking two of him would've been doable (not necessarily fun, but doable). He's the type of kid who could/did sleep anywhere, ate great, slept great, etc.

So, I think a lot of it depends on the babie's personalities. I really liked the advice of the person to wait until the babies are born, and then see. Another thing to keep in mind is that with twins they are higher risk; you never know if they might be born early and have some health issues where they can't travel yet. Also it is a lot of baby gear to haul around, and the babies besides--plus keeping track of the 6 year old.

 

[lizally]

Hi...I have 2 yr old twins. I would definately postpone the trip, if it were me. Having twin infants was the absolute hardest and most exhausting thing I could ever imagine! At 5 months, we were just getting onto a somewhat normal schedule, and working on teaching the babies to fall asleep on thier own. If we had taken them on a vacation, it would have totally messed up their new routine. The key to life with twins is routine...especially during those very trying first months.

There are so many practical issues that will be so difficult away from home, such as sleeping arrangemets, feeding supplies, access to helpful baby equipment such as the excersaucer, boucy seats, bumbo seats, swing, etc...

I also agree with the previous post about not planning a trip so close to when the babies are born because you just don't know if they will be early or not...mine were born a month early, and they were so tiny! We were pretty much on house arrest for the first 6 months due to RSV concerns, which can be problem in Florida year round.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[boomhauer]

I think after reading all of the advice given, I'm giong to postpone the trip until either November or January. Our 6 year old's school will have to deal with him missing a week.

The one factor that sticks out is not knowing exactly the shape they'll be in at 5 months if they are premature. I wouldn't want to risk anything. At least if we postpone to January, they'll be about 10 months old, sitting in high chairs, and more aware of what's going on.

 

[wdwdreamin2]

Hello,

We stayed at POR in May with DD5 and DD1.

Is there any way you could upgrade to a monorail resort?

After our trip, we promised if we still had to mess with diaper bag, stroller, etc., that we would limit the bus travel. It was the biggest drag of the trip.

We had 10 in our group, and it was still hard to carry everything.

Esp. in August, the heat...lines for the busses will be long, and crowded.

I would say it's doable, just realize it will be different from years past!!

Since it was such a hassle for us in May, I am taking DD6 in Jan. alone!!

The baby is 18mos. now, so she won't know she's been left out. DH loves WDW, too, just not quite as much as I do.
So he's fine with us going without him.

I would wait to decide until you know their little personalities. Don't cancel now. JMHO!!

Amy

 

[boomhauer]

As an update - My wife and I discussed the situation further yesterday. She sat me down and gave me an idea:

She likes to go to Maine in the summer. I hate it. Her family owns a cottage up there. She asked how I would feel about her going there for a few days with her mother and the babies, while I went down to Disney. She knows just how much I love it down there and how "therapeutic" being there for a few days is for me. Then, we can take our family trip there in January when the babies are almost a year old.

What do you think?

 

[mouseketeer_mom]

Fantastic idea!

I think your older child will absolutely love (and need) a little undivided attention by then. Sounds like a perfect resolution!

Have fun.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Another parent of twins here - congratulations! Our situation was a little different since our first to WDW with them was when they were 3, and we only had the two of them, no older siblings.

But in reading this, I couldn't help but thinking, have you ever considered doing a Disney cruise? You get your Disney fix, but being on the ship, you don't have far to go. Logistics might be a bit easier. Just a thought. (Rates in late August are pretty good, though it is hurricane season, and I believe Magic won't be back from the Mediterranean until Sept, so you'd have to go on Wonder, but you could perhaps comine a shorter cruise with a few nights at WDW??)

Good luck whatever you decide. We do have a thread going, Traveling with Multiples. There might be some helpful ideas there from others who've made the trip with multiple infants and older kids as well. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=985649&referrerid=70088

 

[dana1003]

i think she sounds very compromising and it sounds like a great idea...like i replied before...our twins came early so you never know"health wise" how they will be...i think it satisfies both of you and then you can come back w/some ideas for what you want to visit when their one.

 

[wrldpossibility]

Great solution!

 

[my2minnies]

Another parent of twins here! I think splitting up is a great idea! My twins are 16 months now and life is hectic! I dont think I could have managed at all taking them at 5 months. Like someone said, routine is the key to survival with twins and at 5 months they are just getting there. I still find it difficult to take them places! I took my 4 and 5 year old to Disney this past Sept and my dh stayed home with the twins. It was GREAT to spend time with the older kids because the twins take up so much of my time. I do plan on taking all of them next Sept however--I think we will be ready then!

 

[KristinBelle]

I'd post-pone the trip, I'd wait till they were over a year old. I couldn't go alone, I'd be so depressed if my family wasn't there to share the magic with.

 

[wdwdreamin2]

Sounds great!!!

Thanks for the update, and many prayers to you and your family!

 

[boomhauer]

I'd post-pone the trip, I'd wait till they were over a year old. I couldn't go alone, I'd be so depressed if my family wasn't there to share the magic with.

I thought of this. I have no idea if I'll even be able to do it after the babies are born. They'll be my first (the 6 year old is my steps-on.) However, I have always loved my solo trips, so at least my wife has given me the green light to go if I chose. She's awesome!

 

[jlstwinmommy]

As an update - My wife and I discussed the situation further yesterday. She sat me down and gave me an idea:

She likes to go to Maine in the summer. I hate it. Her family owns a cottage up there. She asked how I would feel about her going there for a few days with her mother and the babies, while I went down to Disney. She knows just how much I love it down there and how "therapeutic" being there for a few days is for me. Then, we can take our family trip there in January when the babies are almost a year old.

What do you think?

Another mom of twins. I was trying to remember the first trip we took with our twins. It was when they were 10 months and we went to visit family. I agree it would be very hard when they were younger. I took mine to Disney for the first time at 14 months and it was a great trip. They did very well - napped in the stroller, took in all the sights and rode a lot of rides. I think your idea to wait until they are a year is a good one.

 

[my2minnies]

I just heard you on Matty in the Morning!!!! So funny! I am pretty sure it is you! What a small world!