Even Wikipedia has an article on babymoons, calling it "a final romantic fling before venturing into parenthood": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babymoon
Originally, we had planned on going to the beach with Phil's family. Before we found out we were expecting, the trip was planned for July. Since I am due in mid July, I wouldn't be able to go. Then the trip was rescheduled for mid-June. After giving it some thought (and lots of people giving me advice about it), I have been thinking that going to the beach with my husband's family at 9 months pregnant may not be the best idea. Here are the reasons why:
1. If I go into early labor (which is common for my family), I will have astronomical bills due to having to go see an out of network provider for the birth.
2. I will be 36 weeks at the time, which is exactly the cut off of when my doctor said I am not allowed to travel anymore. It would be a huge risk.
3. I will be a huge, sweaty, waddling, 9 month preggo beached whale… NOT the best time to be in a bathing suit.
4. I will most likely be exhausted and uncomfortable, wanting to sleep a lot of the time rather than play in the waves.
5. I am dying to take a vacation with just my husband… A romantic getaway for just the two of us to bond as a couple even more before the baby comes.
So we are still making the decision, but the more I think about a babymoon rather than a family vacation, the more excited I get. I have looked into going to Tybee Island, GA as well as Siesta Key, FL. I'd prefer Siesta Key, but we shall see. I'd like to go in early May because I wouldn't be too large yet, and it will most likely be warm enough to actually go in the water and swim. I'd also love to find a hotel with a pool. They say swimming feels great when you're pregnant, and although I love riding the waves of the ocean, a pool would be more subtle and calm.
Here is a map of where Siesta Key is… It is only 8 hours driving distance, and I found great hotel prices online!!!
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