WWYD [Pregnant at WDW]

[DisneyFan06]

We have an upcoming trip in December. We are staying a Pop Century from December 21, 2008 to December 27, 2008. This will be our Disney Honeymoon and we are looking forward to it.

Stephanie, who is my future wife, is pregnant. She will be about 7 months by the time we go. Stephanie insists that I don't cancel the trip. She insists she will be fine and really wants to go - even if she can't ride the rides.

I was talking tonight with some other members of the DIS who said we should cancel the trip and put it off for a later date. We have been planning for a while and Stephanie really wants to go.

WWYD in this situation?

Thanks.

Chris!

 

[KelleyGirl]

Maybe she should talk to her OB/GYN. I'm sure she will be fine, but in that slight chance that she isn't, her OB/GYN won't be flying down there to check on her.

That is how my doctor put it. She told me that she wasn't going to tell me not to go, but wanted me to consider how I would feel going into early labor far away from home. With that in mind, we postponed my family trip.

 

[mickeysmyboy]

First of all, congratulations on the wedding and the baby!!!

I went to WDW pregnant in 06. Granted I was only about 10 weeks at the time. I was very worried I'd be very tired etc. I didn't really have any problems at all. It's key to follow your body. If she feels tired, rest, drink lots of water and don't go on anything with a height restriction. My ob all told me not to go the safari.

I have, in our 3 trips, seen plenty of VERY pregnant mommies. I've also seen lots of little (I really mean little) babies.

I think its a personal choice that you and she have to make together along with her doctor or midwife.

Congrats again!

 

[KelleyGirl]

Oops... just saw that you were from Daytona Beach.. if that were the case for us, I think I would have went at 7 months. Just pace yourselves.

And Congratulations!

 

[DisneyFan06]

Oops... just saw that you were from Daytona Beach.. if that were the case for us, I think I would have went at 7 months. Just pace yourselves.

And Congratulations!

Thanks. Yes, we live in Daytona Beach. Thanks for your opinions.

 

[mamaLori05]

Well, I know she probably feels fine right now, or maybe a little sick, but at least when I was 7 months pregnant, there was no way I wanted to be walking around a theme park. I walked around our State Fair for about 3 hours and I was soooo sore afterwords. In fact, after a ride home in the car I could barely get up. That's soo not usually me either, I'm fairly active and work out every other day, so it's not like I wasn't used to moving around. If at all possible I would suggest seeing if you could maybe move the vacation up, or just back it up a year (I say a year just because it may be difficult with a newborn, expecially if this is your first). If she's doesn't want to budge on the trip date, then I would definatly suggest renting her a wheel chair because that is a lot of walking. I'd also recommend trip insurance just incase for some reason she would get put on bedrest. Oh, and one more thing to consider, she may want to talk to her obgyn, because depending on how far you are traveling, her obgyn may not let her go. They usually don't like you going too far during your last trimester. Good luck in whatever you decide, and congrats on your wedding and new baby!! Kids are sooo much fun, you will love being a mommy and daddy!!

 

[rt2dz]

OK, well I DID go at 6 months pregnant with #3, and I get HUGE early with all my pregnancies, so I was unquestionably pregnant.

The most horrible thing about being there pregnant was everyone telling me how miserable I was and how they would never do that. OK, you are a complete stranger and I could care less about your opinions. Also, I wasn’t miserable at all. I probably enjoyed that 10 days of my pregnancy more than any other 10 days. Even my morning sickness that lasts all day for the entire 9 months of my pregnancies didn’t seem as bad at WDW!

I did discuss it with my OBGYN from the get go who said “go!”, and that was with a difficult pregnancies prior. She gave me a list of precautions, went over it with me, and assured me many other women have traveled, even to WDW, in their pregnancies. She only cautions it around 8 months+ if further than 3 hours away.

Staying hydrated and resting was a huge part of feeling good/avoiding problems. I also walked 3-5 miles per day at home, even pregnant, so that I was prepared for. I wore my walking shoes which my feet were used to and then soaked them in the tub every night with some type of fizzing bath salt (can’t remember back 3 years on what it was exactly). THAT was wonderful and went a long way. All the pregnancy caution rides are clearly marked (and it really was a heck of a lot less than I thought) and I avoided those. Bathrooms are plentiful. I carried crackers with me (the 9 months of morning sickness) and was fine food wise. Although, we were eating a lot of BBQ—I must have been having a craving when I planned out ADRs.

I say if she wants to go, GO! It will be your last chance to go without the kids and it was such a fun trip. I experienced a lot of things I had never slowed down to really notice before, despite not going commando.

 

[rt2dz]

Why are these posting out of order? I should be post #8, not #3, at 8:54 PM. And the quote popped further up to. I am so confused.

 

[Missin'Disney]

Congrats to you both. I think you should go ahead w/ your plans as long as you have trip insurance & the pregnancy progresses normally w/out complications. Many women feel fine at 7 months (i wasn't even wearing maternity clothes yet on my first pregnancy!) Anyway, it is highly individual & impossible to speculate about...only time will tell if she is one of the lucky ones! But you should definitely plan on a much slower pace and just take time to "smell the roses"- enjoy the seasonal atmosphere...could you plan some special activity to surprise her with-maybe some pampering at the GF spa? They have a relaxing foot treatment on their menu for $45 that any pregnant woman would absolutely love...maybe then you could take her for afternoon tea at the Garden Lounge afterwards. It is also not pricey considering it's the Grand Floridian but she would feel like a princess for sure!
As long as she doesn't try to overdo it I think you will be fine! Good luck & keep us posted!

 

[HelenePA]

I'd go..

 

[MaleficentFan]

I went to WDW twice while pregnant. The first trip I was four months, the second I was seven. I had a great time both trips! To a certain extent it will depend on how she feels at that point in her pregnancy. I had a very easy pregnancy, no morning sickness, my legs and ankles barely had any swelling and I was fairly mobile all the way through... I guess I was lucky. So getting around WDW wasn't a problem for me. I also went during the cooler months (October and February). If she is feeling okay she should be fine as long as she listens to her body... rest when needed, drink plenty of fluids. There are plenty of things she can ride... and I would recommend a wheelchair or scooter. I did the scooter rental for Epcot... however, if she wants one for the entire trip I would recommend renting one from an outside company. Renting one from each park could get very expensive.

 

[o2bacelt]

My DH and I honeymooned at WDW when I was 7 month pregnant. I was fine, hot yes, but we had a great time. I would do it again in a heartbeat and that was even with a 16 hour drive.

There's no reason to cancel, especially since she doesn't want to, there are plenty of rides she can go on that are safe for everyone. I'm not a thrill ride person at all so I was perfectly fine on rides, I even rode the safari but I made sure I sat up front, it's less bumpy there. I waited in line and was prepared to bail out when I got up there but when I saw that the safari car has no seatbelts I decided it couldn't be that bad and it wasn't, I had a bumpier ride driving to work amid the potholes in DC than the safari ride.

Congratulations on both your wedding and your upcoming precious bundle of joy. BTW, terrible two's is a misnomer... It's really 3, just in case no one warns you.

 

[Cheeseball]

I would go! I went when I was 4 mos preg (I know, totally not the same as 7 months!) and I had a blast! There are so many things to do and see even if you're pregnant! Just pace yourselves and enjoy your last vacation together alone!

Congrats!

 

[Colinsmom]

If she's doesn't want to budge on the trip date, then I would definatly suggest renting her a wheel chair because that is a lot of walking. I'd also recommend trip insurance just incase for some reason she would get put on bedrest.

I went to Disney while 5mo pregnant, and our biggest mistake was going in September when it was waaaay too hot for me. The walking actually felt good, though - better than sitting at work all week long.

If you go with trip insurance, read carefully before buying. Many policies exclude pregnancy bedrest and other pregnancy complications.

And regarding a wheelchair - when I was pregnant both times, walking was a whole lot easier than sitting for hours on end. I'd go, but plan to move slowly, take afternoon naps/breaks, and listen to her body (skip a day in the parks if she can't do it). Fortunately, the weather is usually pretty mild in December!

 

[DisneyFan06]

My DH and I honeymooned at WDW when I was 7 month pregnant. I was fine, hot yes, but we had a great time. I would do it again in a heartbeat and that was even with a 16 hour drive.

There's no reason to cancel, especially since she doesn't want to, there are plenty of rides she can go on that are safe for everyone. I'm not a thrill ride person at all so I was perfectly fine on rides, I even rode the safari but I made sure I sat up front, it's less bumpy there. I waited in line and was prepared to bail out when I got up there but when I saw that the safari car has no seatbelts I decided it couldn't be that bad and it wasn't, I had a bumpier ride driving to work amid the potholes in DC than the safari ride.

Congratulations on both your wedding and your upcoming precious bundle of joy. BTW, terrible two's is a misnomer... It's really 3, just in case no one warns you.

Thanks for your opinion. Having read all the posts, I am not going to cancel it unless she suggests it. Thanks again.

 

[SueM in MN]

If she does decide to rent a wheelchair or ECV, she should not be sitting in it for hours on end. It's best to use it to go distances and then walk around the area from place to place. Sitting in one place for long periods is a risk factor for developing blood clots. Getting up and moving around is a preventative for blood clots.

A lot depends on what she is used to also.
I know someone who ran every day before her pregnancy and continued to do that during her whole pregnancy (with her doctor's knowledge). She would have had no problem walking the distances at WDW. Someone who doesn't walk at all would have a much different experience.

 

[monorailsilver]

I'd go in a heart beat!

I mean you won't get to go to Disney with out kids until they are married, OK they will still tag along then.

I long for the days when dh (pre-dh) & I used to go. The freedom...ah...

Now it's all about the kids which is fine & dandy.

I went in July 2005 & I was around 2-3 months pregnant with my 3rd & it was hot but it was an extrememly hot week. I didn't miss riding any rides because I still had fun doing other things.

 

[JonetteA]

I am subscribing since I will be going this fall at 5 1/2 months preggers. I would appreciate any tips. I think the biggest thing for me will be making sure that I don't do it commando style like I usually do. I will take my time and just enjoy what I can. When I get tired I will take a break. I think this is going to be the key for us.

I would really appreciate any other tips.

 

[SmallWorld71]

Here's my 2 cents:
-Definitely consult with OB/GYN as every pregnancy is different.
-Make sure you know your cancellation policy. You might want to go with room only in case you have to cancel close to your trip.

On a more personal note:
I definitely could have done Disney at 7 mos. pregnant. In fact I would have loved the buffets because at that point in time I could eat! Appetizer, entree, dessert and anything DH didn't eat were fair game. My biggest issue with traveling then would have been FREQUENT trips to the ladies room. Especially with DD, who seemed to position herself on top of my bladder with a foot jammed into the ribs. Anyway, if you are able, I think it would be nice to experience Disney pre-kids together as having kids totally changes the experience. It's something DH and I never got to do as it took me a couple years of marriage to convince him to try Disney. I've finally converted him.