Should we cancel our trip? Just found out I'm going to have a baby!

[CNMooner]

I just found out that I'm going to have a baby in January! This is great news (albeit a surprise) but I"m in a pickle about our trip in late October...I'll be a few days into my third trimester if all goes well and I don't know if I'll be able to walk around as much as a disney vaction requires. However, selling the reservation (BWV 1 bedroom during food and wine) and not going seems so sad to me!

I won't sell until I'm in my second trimester, so that would be mid-july. But what would you do? Would you sell it or go?

 

[Mickeydad]

CNMOONER...

Firstly, CONGRATS on the baby! When we found out about our little surprise before our April trip, we thought about canceling the trip. My wife's doctor said we didn't need to. She was 6 1/2 months pregnant when we flew to Disney.

We didn't do alot of our normal walking with her. Obviously, she didn't do any rides (other than "It's a small World" - her favorite).

Your decision depends on whether you want to do Disney pregnant.

Good Luck!

Mickeydad

 

[Caskbill]

It all depends on you of course, but I'm thinking, how do you normally do Disney? If it's Commando style, or fast paced at all, then I say definitely go. Your condition will make you take it at a much slower pace, and in doing so, you'll discover a whole new Disney that you didn't know was there.

You'll go into the attractions maybe you've always passed up before. You'll take longer lunches. You'll read more things, see more things. You'll observe people.

It's a golden opportunity you might not want to pass up.

Just IMHO.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

oh please go!! you won't get another chance to go alone in a loooooooong time if ever i have two kids now and it's an experience!!

I went last year at the end of October-early november and my DS came into this world December 28th!!! only a couple days early! Everything was fine!! just res, relax and stay cool and all will be well!!!

Have fun!!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i forgot to say congrats!!! and as far as walking, you will be fine! my OB was soo happy as i was going, since he is a big believe that walking a lot is good for you and the baby! boy was he right, i felt fabulous!!!

 

[thesoldtrain]

GO! I went at 6 1/2 months pregnant in June of last year and it was great! I just had to take it easy, enjoyed some long basks in the pool, took a nap here and there! AND don't be afraid to go for a wheelchair or ECV if you need to! Relax and enjoy!

Jeanette

 

[thesoldtrain]

I forgot, too! CONGRATULATIONS! Awwwwwww, a new little member to the Disney family!

Jeanette

 

[tiffany123]

Our DD will be starting her third trimester when we go in late June. This trip was planned last July long before baby #4 was even being considered. She is very excited to be going and will enjoy the resort, parks, and all WDW has to offer with her husband, 3 sons, sister and brother in law, 2 nieces and her parents. She has never had second thoughts about cancelling and her OB told her to use common sense and have fun.

 

[JimMIA]

A week ago, on a fairly hot day (92 or so), a visitor to Everglades National Park came into our visitor center and told us "A pregnant woman is in BAD shape!"

I rushed out to check, and sure enough, she was about 7 months and pretty flushed from the heat and exertion of taking a short hike.

But when I asked if she was okay, she said, "Sure -- I'm pregnant...not DYING!" and we had a good laugh with that.

Have a great trip!

 

[mbhoxsie]

Our first trip to BWV was when DW was 8 months pregnant with our first...

We just made it a point to take it easy and not go commando... I think we only when to one or two parks... (One of the beauties of DVC is that you know you will always be back to WDW soon.. ;0) You don't have to feel pressured to see and do everything.. )

Hang out by the pool... Stroll through Epcot.. Take frequent breaks for water and rest...

Some of the spas may even have pregnancy massages for the sore backs, feet, etc..

One word of advice.. Always get the guidemaps... and have your DH always knowing where the closest Women's room is..

 

[Barak's Disney]

Congratulations! Go! Relax and enjoy! Don't forget to take some pictures of your belly so you can show junior his/her very first trip to WDW!!!

 

[abner1776]

It's a no brainer IMHO. SInce you have been to WDW a number of times in the past, there is no need to "hit every ride" during your stay, so go an enjoy the cool weather and relax without running around feeling you have to cram in everything. Do everything at a slower pace and spend more time looking at the millions of things you zipped by running to SM, BTMR, TOT or KS. You may want to pass on EE but Soarin is a definite yes.

Enjoy your last few months of peace and tranquility...and your last visit to WDW without kids...for at least another 20 years.

 

[chris1gill]

IMHO I would definitely plan on going!!! Even if you can't do all that you normally would, going while pregnant is still a wonderful experience... I should know, I've done it twice As long as everything is going well, and you keep hydrated, there's no reason you shouldn't go as long as your doctor says it's okay....

If anything should change, you can always rent out the reservation or cancel the reservation greater than thirty days out..

And by the way, CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a blessing

 

[Destination Disney]

I went when I was Pregnant with my second. I was about 6 months and we went in October and stayed at BWV! The weather is milder and I had a great time. I have a 4yr. old as well and I spend a lot of time chasing him around too!

You should go... I mean how could you pass up the Food and Wine Festival....any pregnant womans dream!

Oh, one more thing...Saratoga Springs Spa offers a "new mommy massage!"

Congrats!

 

[dsneygirl]

I did DL at 6 months and it was a great experience. I had a rough first tri and was pretty uncomfortable from about 32 weeks on but at 6 months it was perfect. One day I walked 11 miles according to my pedomoeter. Just take things a lot slower. I totally agree with others that you will enjoy the slower pace. More time at the pool, longer sit down lunches out of the heat and maybe do some attractions you would normally overlook.

Congrats!

 

[spiceycat]

go slow, get a wheelchair from bell services (it is free), and just enjoy it...

now I don't know about the food/wine festavial - I would be tempted to drink and I though that wine was bad for baby???? but at 6 months I think even that is okay!

 

[jblb1020]

Congrats!!! I say go! I went to Disney World in Nov. 2002 and was due in March 2003 and had my two year old son with me. We had a great trip and now show my daughter pictures of Mommy at Disney World with her in my belly!

 

[SueM in MN]

If you are planning to request a wheelchair from your resort, you might also want to take along phone numbers of the off-site equipment rental companies. The resorts usually have wheelchairs to lend, but they are not guaranteed. Just in case you need one and can't get one from the resort, you could call one of off-site places.
If you follow the link in my signature to the disABILITIES Board and then check out the disABILITIES FAQs thread, you will finf information about contacting the off-site companies.

 

[MagikMom]

I have to agree with DisneyMommyMichelle. GO! GO! GO! You'll never get to go alone again!!! For the love of god I would kill to go alone!!!!

 

[byoung]

Congrats! Go and relax and enjoy Disney at a slow place. Have a great vacation.