Question... 2nd Tri'er here!

S2BMrsO

Hi Ladies--

I'm due March 11th, and my baby sister is graduating from high school. She's the last one of us to do so. Anyway, after each one of us has graduated we take a big family trip somewhere. For her trip it's been decided that we're going to a nice resort in Cancun, Mexico. My question is, for a baby of three months of age, is it okay to travel out of the country like that? Would you do it, and have you heard anything from doctors?

I keep hearing conflicting things... like, "No way you don't want to do that..." or "That's crazy." Then I'm hearing stuff like, "Oh yeah! That's a great time to travel because the baby sleeps so often, I'd go for it!!"

If we go, I don't plan on leaving the resort grounds, and obviously I wouldn't be leaving him in the sun or anything like that. I've been vaccinated for the flu and H1N1 and I've heard this protects the baby for the six months until he can be vaccinated himself.

I just want some opinions.

Thanks in advance!!

 

PrincessFiona9

idk...I'd suggest asking a pedi if you already chose one, or once you do choose one. it doesnt really matter what other people think as long as the dr says it's okay. that's just my opinion.

MrsBro6116

No, I would not be attending the gathering. IMO it seems a little young to be going out and about in another country but everyone is different.

You, your DH and your pedi are the only ones that matter with this decision.

AutumnBride929

AshleyMichelle06:

idk...I'd suggest asking a pedi if you already chose one, or once you do choose one. it doesnt really matter what other people think as long as the dr says it's okay. that's just my opinion.

This.  Honestly, I would hate to miss that trip because a Mexican vacation is just what I need right now, haha.  I'd probably go.

redhead712771

We're going to Hawaii for Christmas with DH's family LO will be amost 3 months... My ped said as long as we try to keep her covered and don't let people touch her in the airport or on the plane we should be ok. Do what you feel is right!

S2BMrsO

AutumnBride929:

AshleyMichelle06:

idk...I'd suggest asking a pedi if you already chose one, or once you do choose one. it doesnt really matter what other people think as long as the dr says it's okay. that's just my opinion.

This.  Honestly, I would hate to miss that trip because a Mexican vacation is just what I need right now, haha.  I'd probably go.

lol this is the thing. It will be at the very end of my maternity leave before I go back to work, too. End it with a bang, right? Not like I'll be out partying, but just being able to be there and relax will be nice.

My mom is an OB nurse, and she says that its good to travel young, and get them used to it. Its not like we're going to be tent camping or something. Its a five star hotel. lol. Plus, everyone keeps saying it only gets harder the older they get.

I don't have a pedi yet... anyone know of any good "ask the doctor" type website??

aRBe

i say go for it but you dont know how you or your baby will be feeling at that point... i'd buy insurance on your trip so you can cancel if need be

PrincessFiona9

well you've got plenty of time till your LO is born, I'm sure you could ask the pedi then..

staceyk110

My LO travels pretty easily and I would go in a heartbeat. Boy that sounds nice right about now!!

heatherlane

AutumnBride929:

AshleyMichelle06:

idk...I'd suggest asking a pedi if you already chose one, or once you do choose one. it doesnt really matter what other people think as long as the dr says it's okay. that's just my opinion.

This.  Honestly, I would hate to miss that trip because a Mexican vacation is just what I need right now, haha.  I'd probably go.

I was going to say this, but now I'm having second thoughts. Airplanes are breeding grounds for germs and just b/c you are vaccinated doesn't protect him from an infected passenger or crew member exposing your LO to it. In any case, definitely need to call a pedi and have this conversation!

S2BMrsO

heatherlane:

AutumnBride929:

AshleyMichelle06:

idk...I'd suggest asking a pedi if you already chose one, or once you do choose one. it doesnt really matter what other people think as long as the dr says it's okay. that's just my opinion.

This.  Honestly, I would hate to miss that trip because a Mexican vacation is just what I need right now, haha.  I'd probably go.

I was going to say this, but now I'm having second thoughts. Airplanes are breeding grounds for germs and just b/c you are vaccinated doesn't protect him from an infected passenger or crew member exposing your LO to it. In any case, definitely need to call a pedi and have this conversation!

I know a lot of people that have travelled by plane with babies even younger than 3 months...

evhamm

as my baby is almost 3 mos right now, I'd say go for it... DS won't remember it but I could really use some R&R in a nice warm location... if you're cooped up with a LO at home, a change in scenery would be nice!