Warm weather and Pregnancy... Disney or not to Disney

[Grendalynn]

OK - so I have read several posts in the past from expectant mothers asking what it would be like to go to Disney in the hot hot months or just pregnant in general.... Tonight I skimmed through and didn't see any fresh threads, so I am making my own offering a little insight to what I just experienced....

Well, Granted it wasn't Disney and it wasn't Orlando, or Florida for that matter, but I think the heat we have all been experiencing of late is pretty similar!

My family and I just returned from a week long trip to Mexico. I am 7 months pregnant and was completely miserable in the heat and humidity! All I can say is for once in my life, I was glad I was not at WDW!! THANK GOD for the pool and A/C! I had to only walk around a little bit or the little walking that I did do, and it was very little ... I was junk! I spent 1/2 the day in the pool and the other 1/2 in the hotel room in the a/c. I was very careful to stay hydrated and keep my core body temperature at a reasonable leval. I was only in the sun for a few hours at a time and when at the pool, I was either in it or under an umbrella.

I am not quite sure if that could have been done while walking the parks at Disney... We went to the ruins one day and it was torture. I was never so glad to get a thumderstorm in all my life! A day at the MK or MGM would have been hell. especially with (a) small children that expect you to keep up and keep your endurace as well as your regular pace!

Granted the humidity levals have been extrememly high and abnormal all around the country and Mexico, but it was still rough. The flying wasn't so bad, minor pressure on landing and take off, but nothing I wasn;t prepared for. I drank plenty and moved when I was able. My doctor gave me a clean bill of healthy and "let me go".

Anyway - I don't want to freak anyone out or scare them away during their expectant days, but if it can be avoided, I would certainly rescheule. I know I would want my Disney experience to be the best it could be. And feel like i was able to get all my moneys worth and experince all there was/is to experience. Ride the rides, and drink the drinks...

Just my 2 cents - Thanks for reading! I hope this was helpful to someone out there - any and all feedback welcome and encouraged!!

 

[RangerPooh]

I'm not sure if I should have read this post. We leave for WDW next weekend and I'm 7 mo pregnant. I know that it'll be a rough trip and we live in a hot environment so I'm trying to prepare myself. I know that I'll be happy for a storm or two as being hot and pregnant aren't good combinations. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Awww, I am so sorry you had a rough time in Mexico. I went to WDW when I was 7 months pregnant (and with a 3year old and 1.5 year old!) and I had so much fun! Yes, I was so hot that I thought I might melt or burst at any given moment, and yes on our first day there I had a virus. Even with all that I still had so much fun! Now I am really big when preggo so I was packing some serious poundage! It felt so great to go swimming and we took a slower pace at the parks. Personally I loved being pregnant in the summer. I know that sounds crazy but I just had a great summer with the kids and I felt great (although as big as a house!). I have a hard time in the heat to begin with so I am used to being knocked out by it so maybe that's why I didn't think it was so bad. I definetly couldn't walk as fast and of course I sat and relaxed when dh took the kids on certain rides. Overall, I would go back again while preggo. I know it's not for everyone but I loved it!

 

[Ariel8676]

I just have to say that i have been to WDW pregnant many times..lol(although this was the most pg i was there) Last August i went and was 6 1/2 months pg (with a 3 yo and 2 yo as well), and although it was hot we still had so much fun. If you are prepared for the heat you will be fine.
Get going early..before the heat and crowds get bad...Leave and go back to your resort after lunch to take a nap or swim or just relax and recharge. Then head back out around dinner time.
Make sure you wear very light clothing and drink more water than you have ever had in your life..lol. Take advantage of the A/C and indoor attractions. Eat a lot of fruit, and then drink some more water..lol.
Also there were a few times when i told my family to go ahead and i just sat and relaxed..either in the a/c or just in the shade.
I didn't think it was bad at all..i actually had a blast last year..and the characters LOVE a pg belly..we got some great pics!!!

 

[Grendalynn]

Oh my goodness - I did not mean to scare anyone away!! Or sound like Negative Nelly by any means ... I just wanted to give a heads up and share my experience with everyone.

Honestly, I think it was just SO darn hot in most all parts of the country and below us that it was not normal circumstances. But I know if I could shoose a different time to go I probably would. If I wasn't able to reschedule, I would just be sure to get up early, nap or swim midway through the day and return at night when it was cooler!

Core body temerature is the most important thing to keep an eye on. As well and dehydration and sunburn. So many ladies on here on the DIS have mentioned that they burned more easily when they were preggo and I found that I got a great tan and I was only our for 4 hours or so inthe morning (in the pool) with the boys. So that might be ture, but everyone is different...

So sorry of I scared everyone/anyone - I was just wanting to be helpful and insightful. I guess you can never be to prepared; I don't think I was! Better to find out its not so bad afterall than finding out its way worse than expected!!??

Thansk again!

 

[QueenGoblin]

I think it is great that you posted. I will be about 6 and half months pregnant when we go in late September and I am a bit worried about it. Posts like yours remind me to take it slow and just enjoy being with my family, and not build up expectations about what I'll be able to do comfortably.
I actually already knew I was preggo when I booked the trip, but I wanted a fun trip with DH and DD before baby #2 arrives and stirs things up. DD is only 3 and this trip is all about her, so there would be no "Big" rides and lots of breaks/naps anyway.
Sorry your trip to Mexico was less than fun. I know I have been huddled next to my A/C here in PA all week, and we are on a much higher lattitude!

 

[tiff211]

Mexico is also more relaxing unless you are doing all that watersporting. I went 5.5 months pregnant and drank tons of water, plenty of bathroom breaks and made sure the indoor attractions were on our touring plans. I wore flip flops found those to be more comfortable and cooling then sneakers. I think you will enjoy yourself. When we were there I mentioned to DH that it wasn't so bad being there pregnant and he said "are u kidding, you'd be happy here if you were in labor!"

 

[tadamom]

I was only 4 months pregnant when we went in 2004 but we went in June and it was definitely hot!! My inlaws bought my DS one of those fans w/the spraying mist on it and I used it alot. Just be sure to drink lots of water, take regular breaks and take snacks with you if you have room.