Pregnant and Longing for Disney

[MyZoeJane]

I didn't think it was possible for me to NOT be happy about my recent pregnancy (I am 10 weeks pregnant) but this week I managed to find ONE reason why it's bumming me out.

DH and I wanted this, don't get me wrong, but I've felt SO CRAPPY (puking and exhausted) for the past month and a half and this cold Chicago weather has me wishing I could crawl under a rock and hibernate....

Then last week the Disney bug bit me again. And it's going to be TOO LONG before I am able to justify going back. My last trip seems like SO LONG ago already. (It was January '08 for the Marathon.)

It feels like the ONLY thing that can pull me out of my funk right now would be a trip to my favorite place on Earth. But there's no way I could convince DH to go this year with me being pregnant and the cost is sort of prohibitive for the immediate future.

We have a 5 year old daughter who has been to WDW four times already and every time is a brand new magical experience for all of us. I considered planning a two day trip for just myself as a sort of "mental health" necessity because I know DH is not open to the idea of spending a lot of money right now and I could take myself for less than $500, but I simply can NOT imagine being there without my daughter. Sheesh! I feel like a drug addict! (Oh, all I need is a taste! )

Not to mention, I LOVE the coasters and being pregnant rules those out, so I think I'd feel short changed in that regard. Heck, there's no way to tell WHEN I'll even feel HUMAN again... though my first pregnancy got much better by around 14 weeks.... I can't believe that's STILL a month away for me.

So, it's looking like the only real option is to wait until after this baby is born. I'm due September 16th. How soon after giving birth would YOU be willing to travel across the country for a week at Disney?

I was thinking January of next year is really the only logical choice. The baby will be 4 months old and out of that "fragile" stage, and the weather will be much more manageable. I wish I could do the Disney Half Marathon again, but I wont have enough time to train after giving birth later this year.

Anyway, thanks for "listening" to my rant. I'm so blue and in need of a "fix"...


I knew you guys would understand....

 

[Disneychix]

I totally understand. For me, I had to actually cancel a trip when I was pregnant with DS. That was rough but I made DH promise to take me back the next year! We couldn't justify spending the $$ on a trip with DS on the way. I went out and spent a ton of $$ on baby stuff so it left our funds a little low.

Just remember all the FUN you will have with your new little one! Look back on the old pictures from past trips and focus on taking care of yourself and baby right now

I wouldn't go before next January but that's just me. I wouldn't bring a teeny tiny baby to WDW, just my opinion.

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Oh boy do I know how you feel! It really is like an addiction!

You should check out the Mom's-to-Be thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998111&page=157

Lots of women who are going through what you are. It's nice to be able to talk to others who understand. Thankfully I am now off the pregnant list and will be adding a new ticker by the end of the week with a VERY short time span on it. The baby will be about 3 1/2 months old then, which is a good age...but I would go tomorrow if I could.

 

[MyZoeJane]

I totally understand. For me, I had to actually cancel a trip when I was pregnant with DS. That was rough but I made DH promise to take me back the next year! We couldn't justify spending the $$ on a trip with DS on the way. I went out and spent a ton of $$ on baby stuff so it left our funds a little low.

Just remember all the FUN you will have with your new little one! Look back on the old pictures from past trips and focus on taking care of yourself and baby right now

I wouldn't go before next January but that's just me. I wouldn't bring a teeny tiny baby to WDW, just my opinion.

Yeah, I think going in October or November would just be irresponsible. (And December is out, not only because it's still to early, but because Christmas around here is insane.)

But a 4 month old baby at Disney? Doesn't sound too crazy to me? Or is it the need for a fix ASAP talking? By the time DD was 4 months old she was sleeping through the night, nursing exclusively, and perfectly happy to be worn in a sling or strolled about in a stroller.

If I was doing bottles, I might find Disney to be a PITA, but DD was still nursing when she made her first trip to Disney and it was a piece of cake to keep her happy and fed. No bottles to mess with, no sterilizing, etc.

But I still can't get the idea of a trip WHILE I'm pregnant out of my head.

 

[MyZoeJane]

Oh boy do I know how you feel! It really is like an addiction!

You should check out the Mom's-to-Be thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998111&page=157

Lots of women who are going through what you are. It's nice to be able to talk to others who understand. Thankfully I am now off the pregnant list and will be adding a new ticker by the end of the week with a VERY short time span on it. The baby will be about 3 1/2 months old then, which is a good age...but I would go tomorrow if I could.

Wow! I wasn't aware of this group! Thanks for the link and I hope you have a WONDERFUL trip with your new baby!

 

[connorlevismom]

Oh my gosh, I so feel for you right now. I am 8 weeks tomorrow and feeling the same way as you, physically.

We are headed to WDW in 15 days and I have to say, it is going to be a lot different being pregnant and not being able to do all the stuff I love. This trip was planned before I found out I was pregnant so we just went with it instead of cancelling. Is there ANY way you can get down there for just a couple of days? If that is what you think will make you happy right now, you should try and do it. Your DH won't understand because he is not PG and has NO idea what your going through. I would just keep trying to convince him.

Kristine

 

[MyZoeJane]

Oh my gosh, I so feel for you right now. I am 8 weeks tomorrow and feeling the same way as you, physically.

We are headed to WDW in 15 days and I have to say, it is going to be a lot different being pregnant and not being able to do all the stuff I love. This trip was planned before I found out I was pregnant so we just went with it instead of cancelling. Is there ANY way you can get down there for just a couple of days? If that is what you think will make you happy right now, you should try and do it. Your DH won't understand because he is not PG and has NO idea what your going through. I would just keep trying to convince him.

Kristine

Ugh, sorry to hear you can commiserate! But I'm jealous you get to go nonetheless!

I really don't think I could convince DH to let me go alone. I even thought about asking a friend of mine who has been there with our family twice before to go with me, but I just can't justify it MYSELF, either. I could spend the $200 on airfare, another $200 on a value, and then upgrade an exisiting one day ticket I already have, but even at $500 (not including food), it's money I KNOW I should just put toward a longer trip.

Ugh... I don't know.... I just don't think I'd enjoy it without at least having DD with me... I want the whole shebang, KWIM?

 

[connorlevismom]

Ugh, sorry to hear you can commiserate! But I'm jealous you get to go nonetheless!

I really don't think I could convince DH to let me go alone. I even thought about asking a friend of mine who has been there with our family twice before to go with me, but I just can't justify it MYSELF, either. I could spend the $200 on airfare, another $200 on a value, and then upgrade an exisiting one day ticket I already have, but even at $500 (not including food), it's money I KNOW I should just put toward a longer trip.

Ugh... I don't know.... I just don't think I'd enjoy it without at least having DD with me... I want the whole shebang, KWIM?

Totally understand. It is hard to think about spending money like that. Is there anything that you are really longing for? Some type of food from there? Maybe you can find something close to it where you live.

Kristine

 

[MyZoeJane]

Totally understand. It is hard to think about spending money like that. Is there anything that you are really longing for? Some type of food from there? Maybe you can find something close to it where you live.

Kristine

Hmmmm... nope. Disney's not about the food for me. I certainly LOVE a good Mickey bar but it's the sunshine and smiles that I am in such desperate need of!

I just emailed DH at work and explained to him how I'm feeling. I'm hoping he will agree to let me plan a trip for next January and I'll just have to hang in there until then.

I do keep thinking about the reality of going with a 4 month old, though. DD had just turned two when she made her first trip and it was PERFECT, but an infant? I'm not one to be overly cautious but might I be missing something?

 

[adventure_woman]

My DD was born Sept 30 and I took her to Disney when she turned 8 weeks (right after Thanksgiving). It was great and really easy. I asked her pedi. and he said that it was fine. I made sure that we kept our hands washed and constantly used hand sanitizer for us to keep her sanitized and less germy. It was a nice time to go, the weather was actually hot until the last day when it got cold. We just went again this January and got lucky the weather was nice and hot again, but on the last day it was cold. It would have been a littler harder had the weather been cold - and having to worry if she was warm enough.

 

[connorlevismom]

Hmmmm... nope. Disney's not about the food for me. I certainly LOVE a good Mickey bar but it's the sunshine and smiles that I am in such desperate need of!

I just emailed DH at work and explained to him how I'm feeling. I'm hoping he will agree to let me plan a trip for next January and I'll just have to hang in there until then.

I do keep thinking about the reality of going with a 4 month old, though. DD had just turned two when she made her first trip and it was PERFECT, but an infant? I'm not one to be overly cautious but might I be missing something?

Well, this winter has been brutal so hopefully it will start warming up and you get enjoy some sunshine and hopefully that will help you a little.

I worry about going with a baby too but I think that we will also be planning a trip in January or February and our baby will be 3 or 4 months too. I worried a lot about it but I see so many people on here that did the same thing and had a great time.

Kristine

 

[WindyCityDisney]

My DD was born Sept 30 and I took her to Disney when she turned 8 weeks (right after Thanksgiving). It was great and really easy. I asked her pedi. and he said that it was fine. I made sure that we kept our hands washed and constantly used hand sanitizer for us to keep her sanitized and less germy. It was a nice time to go, the weather was actually hot until the last day when it got cold. We just went again this January and got lucky the weather was nice and hot again, but on the last day it was cold. It would have been a littler harder had the weather been cold - and having to worry if she was warm enough.

I did the same! DH even delayed taking leave after DD was born so we could go on vacation. It was wonderful!

We took DS for the first time at 8 months.

Having infants at WDW is different, but we really enjoyed it. Oh heck, we always enjoy Disney!!

 

[maraki527]

I know what you mean. When I found out i was Pregnant last March and due this past Thanksgiving I knew no disney trip for us. We leave every year the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Now that I have my little Princess I get to start planning her 1st birthday at Disney!!!

 

[Krissy Marissy]

I know you think you wont enjoy it because you can't go on the coasters but you can still have a great time! I went at 7 months pregnant for a family reunion and has an awesome trip. And I would live on TOT all day if I could, even having to skip the thrill rides it was a trip I wouldn't trade. For me, it is that disney feeling I get from just being there that makes it fun. Also have been there with a six month old and had a fantastic time. Whichever you choose you will have fun because you love disney and that's all you really need

 

[HunnyJar]

I definitely know how you feel. As of today I am 40 weeks pregnant - today is my due date and it looks like our little girl will be fashionably late.

We had a trip planned for September '08 but I ended up on bedrest in August. It's been really tough - Disney is that thing that keeps me going. We are planning a trip for either September or December of this year. Hopefully, I won't go too crazy before then.

At any rate, good luck to you and good luck with your pregnancy!

 

[MyZoeJane]

Awwww.. thanks ladies! I knew you would pick me up a bit today.

Still no reply from DH about a January trip, but I've got my "ways"....

Today was a particularly difficult day for me. I felt SO awful, I began to wonder WHY I wanted another child. My first pregnancy was difficult, but nearly this difficult. Imagine having the flu for two months straight and maybe you can begin to understand.... Ugh.


But I think the best thing for me to do is to focus on the short term things I have to look forward to, and for me to keep Disney as an "ultimate light at the end of this dark tunnel", KWIM?

First, I'll look forward to Spring, then Summer at the pool with my 5 year old. Then, let me be blessed with another healthy baby. Once I get that "prize", I will let myself begin obsessing over the next trip to Disney.