Babymoon and Zika!

Caroline7703 · February 2016

So I always thought we'd go to Pueto Rico or the Caribbean on our babymoon, but now I can't because of the Zika outbreak. So, I'm throwing around ideas about Europe (some combo of northern Italy, Paris, and/or London) or keeping it somewhat local (New England/Mid Atlantic). Since I'm a teacher, I won't be able to leave until school is out, so I'll be around 29 - 32 weeks.

a. For those of you who have been through this before, am I going to be up to 2 weeks in Europe at 30 weeks? Or will an easy trip in driving distance be better?
b. What are you plans for travel now? Has Zika thrown any monkey wrenches in your plans?

0SeaMonkey0 · February 2016

I went to France and Italy for my baby moon. I went from 18-20 weeks and it was wonderful but my feet gave me much more trouble than I expected. I definitely didn't feel really pregnant at that stage, and the flight was no problem, but after being on my feet all day they were sore and swollen. I also had some trouble with dizziness and fainting which was not fun to deal with in museums etc.

Personally, I was not interested in travelling by 30 weeks. We usually go to Toronto for July 1st every year and I didn't want to go the year I was pregnant. I wasn't due until late August and even almost two months early, I had absolutely zero interest in going and walking around in the heat. I wasn't one bit sad to let DH go on his own.

So so I think Europe would be a great option but I would really recommend trying to go either over march break or as soon as school is done because you might not be up for much adventure over the summer.

BernieRae · February 2016

I'm a FTM and maybe way too much of a worrier, but I wouldn't feel comfortable traveling out of the country past the viability threshold. I have plans to travel domestically at around 27/28 weeks. It will be a 4 hour flight and to where our families live. I love the idea of a babymoon though!

618mom22boys · February 2016

I would check the airlines you plan on using. Some only let women fly up until 28 weeks without doctors consent. . With that being said we are going to Vegas in June when I am 27/28 weeks.

rn1stbae · February 2016

We were going to go to grand Cayman in April but are cancelling it. Right now I'm trying to get a penalty free rebook with American. If you're looking for something water related San Diego would be nice that time of year. Overseas: you're going to be doing a lot of walking and most places aren't air conditioned, just a heads up. I lived in Northern Italy, it'd be beautiful that time of year but please don't bother yourself with Venice for a babymoon!

rfrazier611 · February 2016

Go to Montauk! That's my favorite vacation spot, and where we'll be spending any bit of free time we have this summer. I had already been pulled out of work (teacher also) by 30 weeks because I was having tons and tons of contractions while on my feet for so long. You will likely want a lounging type of vacation, not a sightseeing one.

jessieereddia · February 2016

@rfrazier611 what is there to do in Montauk? I've never heard of somebody recommending it before but I'm interested! I'm also looking for an alternative Babymoon, since the CDC is saying most cruises are off limits for pregnant women now. It's quite a bummer for DH and I because we haven't even gone on a honeymoon yet and a cruise was exactly what we were saving up for since our wedding.

rfrazier611 · February 2016

jessieereddia said:

@rfrazier611 what is there to do in Montauk? I've never heard of somebody recommending it before but I'm interested! I'm also looking for an alternative Babymoon, since the CDC is saying most cruises are off limits for pregnant women now. It's quite a bummer for DH and I because we haven't even gone on a honeymoon yet and a cruise was exactly what we were saving up for since our wedding.

It is purely a beach town. We go and just loaf around on the beach, sometimes we go clamming (need an inexpensive clamming permit), walk around the docks, and go to all the nice restaurants. If you want some higher-end shopping and dining, the Hamptons are within a fairly short drive. The hotels and motels fill up fast, but homeowners also rent out their homes to vacationers.

rfrazier611 · February 2016

rfrazier611 said:

jessieereddia said:

@rfrazier611 what is there to do in Montauk? I've never heard of somebody recommending it before but I'm interested! I'm also looking for an alternative Babymoon, since the CDC is saying most cruises are off limits for pregnant women now. It's quite a bummer for DH and I because we haven't even gone on a honeymoon yet and a cruise was exactly what we were saving up for since our wedding.

It is purely a beach town. We go and just loaf around on the beach, sometimes we go clamming (need an inexpensive clamming permit), walk around the docks, and go to all the nice restaurants. If you want some higher-end shopping and dining, the Hamptons are within a fairly short drive. The hotels and motels fill up fast, but homeowners also rent out their homes to vacationers.

AND, if you rent the home of a member of the Montauk Beach Property Owners' Association, they'll probably leave you their beach key and parking permit so you get access to the private beach so you can make fires, fish, grill, and get your drink on (or DH can, anyway), and do all the fun things you're not allowed to do on public beaches.

jessieereddia · February 2016

@rfrazier611 thank you! I'm going to check it out! (:

wlux · February 2016

We are thinking about Vegas as a babymoon for a long weekend.

I live in FL so it's just a matter of time before Zika hits here and I probably read a little more about it more than the average pregnant woman right now.

Just a heads up, Europe will also be effected by the virus this summer at some point.

I was due with DD in September. I wouldn't have been up for a walking heavy trip at 30 weeks. I started passing out due to low blood pressure around then.... All that to say, you could have a perfect pregnancy and be fine but pregnancy is weird as shit and things happen. I'd stay close to home.

chickendancefever · February 2016

We are going to go to NYC for a short trip. We are trying to do things that we know we won't be able to do for awhile like see a Broadway show, eat at "grownup" restaurants, go to quiet museums, etc.

mandi135 · February 2016

Before the BFP, we had planned a very much belated honeymoon for before we started having kids for the last weekend of February in northern Florida. I think a week after we booked it we found out about baby, so that's timing, right? Now I guess it's almost more of a babymoon.

I'll be about 10 weeks and my doctor says not to worry about Zika, just cover both of us in 20% Deet bug spray. We got some stuff to spray on our clothes to treat them, bug spray, and repellent wipes, so we feel pretty good. We're also hoping the mosquitoes won't have started hatching quite yet.

Zika is pretty scary, but I suppose it will even make it's way up to Wisconsin before this baby is born. In case pregnancy wasn't stressful enough, let's add a virus!

I hope everyone has fun on their babymoons!

mrsgillham14 · February 2016

Zika has definitely messed up our plans. I'm graduating in May with my masters degree so Dh and I had planned on taking a week vacation to celebrate. We live in California but graduation is in Virginia. Our original plan was to drive to Tennessee Kentucky and Georgia and spend some time in major cities there. Then I got an idea to go on a Caribbean cruise (I'll be 22/23 weeks and can't cruise past 24). I asked my ob about it and she flat out said I cannot go to any affected area. I'd be happy with staying on the boat. I'm worried that Zika is going to affect every warm area by then and all I want to do for vacation is go somewhere warm. So I'm not sure what we are going to do now. I'm watching Zika and hoping they will have it figured out soon and we can cruise as planned.

Prncesta · February 2016

Zika has definitely thrown us for a loop too. We were planning on doing Turks and Caicos or somewhere tropical but now it looks like we won't be going anywhere...I'm too nervous now and I feel like once the warm weather hits the virus is going to spread..

owlcup · February 2016

I'm super fancy and am trying to convince DH to go to Wisconsin Dells for a weekend getaway! LOL

estellegetty · February 2016

We are going to Miami. Not ideal, but we really really wanted a beach. I was concerned about Zika there too? But my doctor said the spraying procedures in the US are much more strict than carribean etc. we've done Europe so many times (my sister lives in Paris) and I'm sure it would be lovely.

Growing up on Long Island I am a true Montauk girl. It's gotten way more popular over the years, but it is still one of my most favorite places in the world.

Caroline7703 · February 2016

Unfortuanlty @0SeaMonkey0, that date in June is as soon as school is done!

JasonKristen · February 2016

We were hoping to take the family to Disney in May, but I don't know if that will be happening now. I am pretty bummed.

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