Pregnant at WDW did you need a wheelchair? *Please read update on pg.2*

[bigbabyblues]

Never been to WDW while pregnant, but listen to your body! If you start to feel like you need to sit down, get a wheelchair, by all means, do it! I was feeling bad in Walmart one day, just kept on going, started feeling really bad and passed out when I got to ready to pay. It was embarrassing and I should have known better.

 

[supersuperwendy]

I would say it just depends on your pregnancy......I didn't even think of using one before...I've been there twice pregnant. I you don't really need one...then perhaps just take it easy. If you go during a hot time...rest...sit in the pool, drink lots of water! Ask your OB what they think!

 

[labdogs42]

I went when I was about 4 months along and I didn't need a wheelchair. I just took it easy, drank a lot of water and took frequent breaks (usually while DH was riding something I couldn't ride!). I don't think you'll need one if you pace yourself.

 

[RockyMtnMaria]

I'd say yes. Your friend would probably appreciate it with the triplets, and people should be understanding. Then again, it wouldn't be good for her to ride all the time, and that would give you a nice break too.

My MIL and I shared when we went to Animal Kingdom and to Epcot World Showcase. I probably would have stayed in the hotel if it wasn't for that extra little bit of help. She used it a lot at the Animal Kingdom (all her toes were blistered, plus she has back and hip problems, facing surgery) and I used it more at Epcot (Lupus, and just exhausted at that point).

 

[susancl]

Thanks for all the advice/opinions. When we go on our trip I will be 17 weeks and BF will be 20 weeks. Like I said both our Dr's(different Dr's)gave us the OK to go. We are both DVC'ers and go to WDW often so no commando type touring for us! Now that I think about it, when we went to the city last weekend and we were walking all over, I really wasn't drinking much and I should've stopped for breaks more often. I think Disney will be easier because of all the benches and attractions that are sit downs. I should be fine. Frankly I don't know how BF is walking around now!!LOL I can't even imagine what carrying 3 babies is like! I was more worried about her getting tired quickly. I'll make sure we both take it slow. I also don't consider being pregnant a handicap. But, if while we are at a park and she gets tired, we can always go back to the resort. This trip was planned before we got pregnant, my airfare and all was purchased and we didn't want to cancel. She is also visiting her father for a few days before we get there so she really wants to see him. She would cancel if her Dr. tells her she should stay close to home. She's driving down.

I do want to add that this is my 4th pregnancy, 3rd baby. I never felt this out of breath and tired with the others so soon! I feel like all the things you normally get later on I have now!

Thanks for the advice about going swimming!

We went on a Bermuda cruise when I was 20 weeks pregnant with twins. I was really tired and took naps every day. We took taxis everywhere, which helped. Make sure you take advantage of the boats at EPCOT. That can help alot.

Also, while being pregnant is not a disability, it is a medical condition where you'll need to take extra care (as you know). Drink, drink, drink, rest, rest, rest. If you need a wheelchair, get one and don't feel bad about it. The last thing you want to do is take a risk.

Being pregnant with multiples is different than being pregnant with singles. (I've done both) The singles tend to stay put, while multiples run out of room quickly and want out. You may find that your friend runs out of steam fast. Encourage her to get a wheelchair if she seems tired.

Go, have fun and listen to your bodies.

 

[Desnik]

Thank you all so much!! I will be shipping bottled water down so we will have plenty I have my comfy shoes packed(crocs! ) and we are planning on taking it slow and we will only be there for 5 days. We'll take at least 1 day to just hang by the pool, as long as the weather cooperates! I am really excited and so are the kids. Thanks for all the great advice and encouragement!

 

[huey duey & luey]

Even if your friend feels Ok, I would still recommend for her to use a w/c,, and to definitely take it easy, and keep hydrated (dehydration is one of teh quickest ways to bring on contractions). I would also ask her Peri to recommend a Dr in the area just in case of an emergency. All pregnancies (multiples or not) are different, and her Dr knows her best, however a triplet pregnanc can really change in an instant. I stopped working at 20 weeks., and I felt ok, just really tired. I was s et up with home monitoring had no idea I was contracting and ended up in the hospital on complete bedrest with a mag wash. So please encourage her not to push herself, just because either of you uses a w/c doesn't mean you are asking for special treatment.

 

[crazyredhead]

I was just shy of 29 weeks pg with my second on our last trip. I was feeling great and we were at the park from open to close the first day. The second day I could barely get out of bed and certainly could not put on my sneakers.

I spent day 2 in a wheelchair but after that I took it easy and was able to walk around for the rest of the trip.

You know your body so rest when you need to. If you need a wheelchair then by all means you should get one.


Sarah

 

[Emmaline Lola]

I live locally and go to WDW alot.....during my pregnancy I went once w/ extended family that was visiting from out of town, and we rented a wheelchair for me...........I had a complicated pregnancy, but my ob ok'd our day to the MK........there was no way I could have gone to the MK w/ everyone if I had to walk...........I felt a little funny at first, like people were staring at me thinking "Why is she in a wheelchair?!", but that's probably all in my head.............

My only thinking is, who will push you? or are you thinking about getting the electric wheelchairs? (I would have taken out a small village w/ an electric one --so that was not an option for me)

Rent one if you need it, take care of yourself and your baby........and drink PLENTY of fluids...............

have a good trip

 

[Desnik]

Thanks for all the responses. Unfortunately, I am no longer pregnant. On Wed. night I miscarried at 13 weeks along. I was told the baby died a week earlier. To say we are devastated is an understatement. I thank you all for your advice. We will still be going on our trip. My friend is still doing very well and we will get a wheelchair for her if needed. Her DH can push her and my DH and I can help with their son. We didn't want to cancel because my kids would be even more upset. We are all trying really hard to get through this difficult time. I have a thread over on the CB that gets into more detail on what happened and how I'm feeling.

 

[SueM in MN]

EDITED TO ADD: I was apparently typing at the same time as the OP was adding her update about her miscarriage. I didn't see the update until after I had posted this.
Sorry to hear about what happened. I did leave this information because I thought it might be helpful to your friend.
Hope you have a good trip and the trip helps you deal with your loss.
Sue

My only thinking is, who will push you? or are you thinking about getting the electric wheelchairs? (I would have taken out a small village w/ an electric one --so that was not an option for me)

Rent one if you need it, take care of yourself and your baby........and drink PLENTY of fluids...............

have a good trip

My thought also was who will push you.
You don't want to ask for electric (also called power) wheelchairs though.
The things they rent out in the parks and you can rent from off-site rental places are called ECVs, or scooters. ECVs are steered like a bike and (after a short practice) are pretty easy to drive. One of the advantages of using them is that no one will need to push you. I noticed you have other children. Depending on the ages of your children, it might be hard for your DH to push you and deal with the children.
Power wheelchairs are more difficult to drive; you drive them with a joystick that controls both speed and direction. Because of that, power wheelchairs are only rented out to people who already have experience with them.
Someone already posted a number for one company; there are other companies listed in the disABILITIES FAQs thread near the top of the disABILITIES Board.

As was already pointed out, your friend is high risk because of being pregnant with more than one baby, so she needs to be extra careful. Dehydration and over-pushing are more of a problem than the walking. But, if either of you needs a wheelchair or ECV, you shouldn't feel bad about using it. People assume that you get all sorts of special treatment and don't have to wait in lines. That is not the truth though; most of the lines are wheelchair accessible and in most cases, you will be waiting in the same lines with everyone else. (So don't worry that you will be taking 'special treatment away from people with disabilities - we get very little special treatment).
As someone already pointed out, you want to vary what you are doing. Walk for a while, then ride for a while. Keep in mind that going back to your resort can be a bit of a long, tiring trip; so stop and head back there before you are really tired. If you do get tired and need to lie down in air conditioning for a while, each park has a First Aid station where you can do that.

 

[Desnik]

Could you please read my previous post, the one before yours.

 

[Emmaline Lola]

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[Desnik]

Thanks.
SueM in MN
Your advice will be very helpful to us, thank you! I'm sure it will also help others who were wondering what to do in the same situation.
As of right now my friend has still been given the OK by her Dr to go on the trip. But that can still change.

 

[crazyredhead]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my son in December at 21 weeks so I know how you must feel.

I am just a lurker here but please feel free to PM me if you want to talk.

Sarah

 

[SueM in MN]

Could you please read my previous post, the one before yours.

I'm glad you saw that I had edited.
Just to explain what happended:
I was typing my original post at the same time you were posting your update (I think yours was posted at 8:24 and mine was posted at 8:25), so I didn't see what you had written until after mine was posted. I saw I was the first post on page 3, when I expected to be on page 2, so I went back to see what had been written that I didn't know about. Then I quick started to edit my post (which I was doing at the time the OP was writing to let me know I needed to read her post).
I didn't get a 'new time' or an "edited time" for editing my post because my edit was still at 8:25, the same minute as I had originally posted.

 

[Desnik]

No need to explain, it's OK!!!

 

[Bird-Mom]

I'm so sorry.

 

[java]

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been in your shoes 3 times*I have 4 children now though! Just wanted to send big hugs your way. and well wishes for a wonderful trip.

 

[Ariel8676]

Im so very sorry for your loss. I was also in your shoes 3 times, i am sending Big Hugs ((((HUGS)))))) your way and really hope you all enjoy your trip.