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What is your definition of a "Babymoon"?

IselaCidIselaCid member
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I've always thought it was this definition...

Baby moon (ba'be moon): The period of time in a woman's life when mothering begins--after the birth of a baby when the new pair rest, relax, bond, and prepare for life together. Ancient customs from cultures around the world dictate that new mothers are to be cared for and nurtured during this important time of adjustment, in order to build a strong foundation of support for the vital work of mothering.

But I keep hearing and reading about it being a final getaway of sorts before the baby gets there.

What's your definition?

 

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Re: What is your definition of a "Babymoon"?

  • Kyla SiscoKyla Sisco
    You and your S/O's last hoorah before baby gets here. Just the 2 of you, alone, spending quality time and dishing out some much needed TLC....before baby arrives
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  • RandZBRandZB member
    I always thought it was a trip you took to focus on having sex so you could get pregnant.  I had never heard of a trip you take before the baby comes referred to as a babymoon before these boards.  I just call it a vacation.  Never heard of it in the context you provided, either.
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  • TimsMayBrideTimsMayBride member
    I used to think of that definition, too.  Now I think of a vacation before the birth.  I also realize now how hard the first weeks/months will be so I can't really think of that period as a babymoon.
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  • eaglesfan700eaglesfan700 member

    I always thought it was a trip while pg.  There was NOT a lot of resting or relaxing after the birth of DS!

    We almost took a babymoon before DS but decided to get a flatscreen tv instead.  I am so glad we made that decision!

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  • TexasLadyBugTexasLadyBug

    I never even heard the term "babymoon' until I joined these boards. However, i have only heard it being used in terms of going on a get away with your S/O before baby comes. Most happen some time in the 2nd tri and can be a far away trip or a close weekend get away.?

    Dh and I took one when I was 24 weeks along. We went someplace that was pretty close by (only a 4 hour car ride) and stayed the weekend. We had a really relaxing time. Our hotel had a two person jacuzzi which ended each night just right.

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  • rockchalkbriderockchalkbride
    Since a honeymoon is AFTER your wedding, wouldn't a babymoon be AFTER the baby is born?  I always envisioned our "babymoon" as our first trip away from our little one after he has arrived, ie; staying the weekend with Grandma while we go camping!
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  • abizzzleabizzzle

    imagemama2beof2:
    You and your S/O's last hoorah before baby gets here. Just the 2 of you, alone, spending quality time and dishing out some much needed TLC....before baby arrives

    ditto

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  • courtneyaokcourtneyaok
    We went before -- you're not going to want to leave your newborn after!
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