Oh my goodness!!

[***tink386]

My husband and I just got the biggest surprise of our married life! First of All, let me explain that we have two beautiful children DS age 12 and DD age 9. We are going on our first Disney Cruise on April 2, 2005 to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary with my whole family (10 other people). Our cruise is almost paid for. Well, guess what? I just found out that I'm pregnant!!!!! I'm only five weeks along, but that puts my due date on April 29, 2005. I'm trying to warm up to the idea of having a little one in the house again and once I get a little more settled, I'm sure everything will be great. But what a surprise!! Does anyone know the latest you can fly in a pregnancy? Since everyone has already made all their own arrangements, I talked to my mom about just taking our kids without us. But, I am really disappointed about missing the cruise, we were planning it for so long. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[AnnMorin]

Unfortunately I don't think Disney would let you cruise that late in your pregnancy- if your due date is only like 25 days from the cruise which is what I thought I read.
How about you switch your dates to earlier in the year while you are only in mid preg. range- the morning sickness would be gone and you may enjoy being pampered at that point.
Or you could switch it to the following year so the baby would be one and more settled in.
Good luck with whatever you decide and congrats!

 

[scottygirl]

Congrats!!Not sure about the exact answer to the flying question, but you would not be allowed to sail past your 24th week of pregnancy. Most OB's would
recommend not flying at 8 mos pregnant. Maybe someone else can help you with the flying question.

 

[diznylnd]

Congratulations on your special little gift.

 

[daisy112878]

Congrats!! That's an awesome surprise.

I don't think they will let you fly that close to your due date much less let you out of the country. My sister wasn't allowed to fly to Cali within two months of her due date.

 

[CGC33A]

Babies do decide to be delivered on airplanes so it is not recomended to fly late in your pregnancy. It looks as if it would be a long flight also (from CA), even more reason not to fly to FL. Remember those seats are not comfortable and you are more prone to clots when you are pregnant. If the flight was an hour, no big deal but 5 or more hours, change the dates or don't go. You have lots of time to think about it. If you do travel during your pregnancy (at any time), bring along a copy of your medical record from your OB's office. It is helpful if you need to seek care at your destination (especially in the middle of the night when your doctors office is closed).

 

[lopezgang]

Congratulations! I just had a very similar situation happen to me this year. Last July (03) we book a 7 day cruise for this Halloween. In June I found out I was pregnant and I would be past the 24 week cutoff for cruising. I called the travel agent and they switched the cruise for me. I only had to pay $200 more because the dates I switched to were closer to peak season. We are now going on 9/11 and I will be 22 weeks. We decided not to cancel because we have two children who have been looking forward to this for over a year (not to mention me!). My doctor gave me his blessing and just told me to make sure I drink bottled water. Luckily, when we booked last year we also purchased trip insurance which I think is a must if you are going to go while pregnant.
Hope you still go and have a great time!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I flew past 8 months pregnancy--flight was only 2 and a half hours. I required no documention for Delta when I flew. My doctors were like "whatever floats my boat". But I was low-risk. If you have medical conditions in your pregnancy, that might prevent you from flying. It is up to individual airlines. I found 3 airlines below--and each of their policies is different. But I think you will have to change your cruise.


Delta
Pregnant Travelers
We do not have travel restrictions for pregnant women traveling on Delta's domestic and international flights. You do not need a medical certificate to travel.

Ticket change fees and penalties are not waived for pregnancy. Therefore, if you are traveling after your eighth-month, we recommend that you check with your physician to make sure you are physically fit to travel.



Northwest Airline's
Flying during pregnancy

It is commonly recommended that women not fly at all during their last six weeks of pregnancy. Northwest Airlines' policy states that pregnant passengers traveling within 30 days of expected delivery must provide a doctor's statement dated within 72 hours of departure indicating the due date and indicating that air travel does not pose a health risk. Women in labor will be denied boarding for safety reasons.

Pregnant women should always consult their obstetricians or midwives before traveling. Traveling during the second trimester of pregnancy is often easier as morning sickness will most likely have subsided, energy levels are up and you are still a comfortable distance from your due date. Here are some additional tips for staying comfortable on your flight:

Reserve an aisle seat so that you can easily access the bathroom and move about the cabin. Getting up and walking regularly will help combat swelling and discomfort.
Bring a copy of your medical records and ask your doctor for a referral in case of an emergency while you are away.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and flat shoes. Wear layers if you are prone to body-temperature fluctuations.
Keep your seatbelt low around your hips, not around your abdomen.
Get a small pillow from the flight attendant and place it under your lower back to avoid back strain.
Drink plenty of water-at least one liter for every two hours in flight


American Airlines
: What are the guidelines for traveling on American while pregnant?
A: A medical certificate is required if travel is within 4 weeks of the delivery date in a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy

For domestic flights under 5 hours, travel is not permitted within 7 days before and after the delivery date. If you should need to travel within 7 days before or after delivery, a medical certificate is required as well as clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinator.

For International travel or any flights over the water, travel is not advised within 30 days of the due date, unless the passenger is examined by an obstetrician within 48 hours of outbound departure and certified in writing as medically stable for flight. Travel within 10 days of the due date for International travel must have clearance from our Special Assistance Coordinators. Travel within 7 days after delivery requires clearance as well.

For more information, please contact a Special Assistance Coordinator through AA Reservations at 800-433-7300.

 

[TammiMcMan]

Congratulations, that is happy news. Unfortunately DCL's medical policy states "women who have entered their 24th week of pregnancy as of their embarktion ate, and infants under 12 weeks old, will be refused passage on Disney Cruise Line ships due to safety concerns". Looks like you will need to look into pushing it back or forward by a few months.

Tammi

 

[CRSNDSNY]

CONGRATULATIONS! That is such wonderful news!!!

 

[Stimpy]

Just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[tevagirl]

We went on our first cruise last October. My DD, her DH, and my 11yo DGS were suppose to go with us. We put our deposit down in the beginning of January (2003). She found out she was pregnant a couple of weeks later. She was due on September 24. We wound up taking the DGS with us and they canceled their trip. We are now all going this October including the newest DGS who came along exactly when he was suppose to...September 24. He is the light of their life (and they had to "warm up" to the idea too!) What a blessing he is.

Congratulations on your little blessing!

 

[MamaQuack]

Congrats on this unexpected blessing!!!!! You can cruise other times but A BABY now that is something to shout about. Hooray for you and all of your family. Best wishes!

 

[thiscloud]

Since everyone has already made all their own arrangements, I talked to my mom about just taking our kids without us. But, I am really disappointed about missing the cruise, we were planning it for so long. Does anyone have any suggestions?

that's a big sacrifice, but it's worth it!

(i'm not sure if people who are stating you can't cruise just didn't read that you're actually not going, or if they're just commiserating with you on that fact. or the flying question threw them...)

anyway, dw and i are hoping to avoid this "problem" by trying to get pregnant ON the cruise. it might be possible since we'll be on it for two weeks.

tmi?

 

[***tink386]

Thank you so much for all your kind responses.
ThisCloud -- I hope everything works out and you are pregnant by the end of the 14 day cruise -- you'll sure have a memorable story! I think we have decided what we're going to try to do...I just put in to get quotes for Jan 23, 2005 (3 day land/4 day sea) We'll be cutting our trip down from 2 weeks (1 week at WDW and 1 week on Cruise) I'll only be 22 weeks along at that point. Has anyone travelled while they were pregnant, and how did it turn out?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Hey tink--there is a thread somewhere on here where someone asked about pregnancy massages...several responders were in your shoes and cruised prior to the cutoff date...you might check that thread out--or perhaps post a new one so ladies can see your post on that particular question.

Good luck--and yes I missed the last part about you missing the cruise.

Good decision to move trip to earlier to have a last "family of 4" outing with your kids before your little baby comes along. Of course, you'll definitely need another cruise when baby is old enough

 

[tecdavidt]

Congratulations! We too had an unexpected that is now age 12. Her brothers were 12, 9 & 9 when she was born. It was a second marriage and we were living the "your's, mine and our's." You will have a wonderful time. Because of our young daughter, we have been on the Magic for 5 cruises with number 6 fast approaching. The new addition will keep you young. Kathy

 

[thiscloud]

tink, that's a great idea. it's a perfect "excuse" to make your vacation that much sooner!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

I've travelled when I was pregnant.

While 7 months pregnant with DS - I flew to Hawaii to visit family. Everything went fine except I was exposed to chicken pox while there (I've never had chicken pox). If I came down with chicken pox I would have had to stay there to deliver the baby because I'd be too far along to travel after recovering from the chicken pox.

When I was still in my first trimester with DD (our DCL souvenir) I went on a 3 day cruise on an old RCCL ship. UGGH. I don't know if it was morning sickness or sea sickness but I didn't feel good at all.

 

[erbie]

I have traveled while pregnant, though not on a cruise. I flew from CT to Montreal when I was 3 months, from CT to CA when I was 5 months, and went on a business trip from CT to Detroit when I was 6 months. All three times the flight was pretty much miserable, though on the way back from CA, we upgraded to first class and it was much more bearable.

I think once you get on the boat, you won't have much trouble. You can relax and not walk too much. The walking was what really got me, I'd just be wiped out after a short distance.

I don't know that I'd want to travel any later than 5 months again. But I had a miserable pregnancy, so maybe I'm not the best judge. (But I had an easy labor to make up for the pregnancy!)

(I'm thiscloud's dw, btw)

Erbie