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[mac]

Everything is falling into place, and DH and I have decided it's time to start a family . Yesterday was my last day on the BCP. We have plans to go to Disney in May. Now, I don't anticipate getting pregnant prior to that, based on everything I've heard about trying to conceive after the pill. It is in my mind, however, that it could happen before my trip. If I were to get pregnant prior to May what would that do to my vacation plans? I'm not sure that I would want to go to Disney with morning sickness, fatigue, etc. My biggest concern would actually be the drive there (22 hrs) . We just bought a house, and are really stretching it to even go to Disney, but our plan was to have one last vacation with just the two of us. I know this is a decision that I have to make, but I would really appreciate any advice or words of wisdom!

[jenloveseeyore]

Michelle...Are you me in another body??! DH and I just spent the day looking at houses, as we are preparing to start a family and need someplace a bit more permanent. In addition, we have a May trip coming up and believe me, that thought factored into my thinking as well. Although we're not quite as ready as you are (need to get into a new house first) I had told DH that I would not want to go to WDW pregnant. That is just my opinion for myself, by no means what I necessarily think for others. I have a low tolerance for nausea, and we have been saving for this vacation for two years. Like you and your DH, we wanted to have one vacation together before starting our family.

Having said that, if you have a better tolerance than I do, you could definitely continue with your vacation plans and just be careful of what you ride. We are also driving and have quite a distance to go (17 hours) and I'm not sure how I would feel about being in the car for that long. Again, I'm prone to motion sickness, so this is just a personal opinion. Ultimately, it is going to depend upon how you feel. I would continue on with your vacation if your body tells you it's OK.

I hope things go well for you and your DH and that the timing of everything is exactly as you would like it!!

[DISNEYGOOF]

Everything I'm about to say is null and void
if your Dr. tells you different. My Dr. said it was
o.k. to do anything you normally do within moderation.
I snow skiied at 5 months with both of my boys. I'm
a really cautious skiier and didn't overdo it. As long
as I ate breakfast I was never nauseous. Hope the trip plans go smooth, before or after baby.

[goofy4goofy]

I went to Disney when I was five months pregnant with Alex. It was over Christmas no less, so it was mega crowded. We also made the 20 hour drive via car.

It was a very exhausting trip, but I still had a ton of fun! Remember to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks. Relaxing in the pool midafternoon did wonders for me. Also, have hubby massage your tooties after a day at the park.

Pregnant at Disney isn't as hard as you think. I still could ride a majority of the rides and saw all the shows. It makes you slow down and enjoy the little things.

Here's hoping you'll be pregnant soon!!!!
Kelly

[Teresa]

If you get PG, you may not get morning sickness, I only did with the 2nd, not the 1st or 3rd.
Step-DD went last June 5 mos. gone, and had an okay time, she found the simulated rides hurt her stomach muscles. The heat was bad for her though.

I would say, if it happens, it happens. WDW will be just as great pregnant as it is not, and if you usually like the thrill rides and do not feel you can do them, it gives you time to explore the things that you might not otherwise.

I roller skated, rode bikes, rode horses, trampolined, and went water skiing pregnant with each kid. All are fine.

[GATechGal]

Just my 2 cents. When DH and I decided to get pregnant the first time it really took a while. We had all these plans about what month the baby would be born, etc... but God had other plans. It took about 9 months just to GET pregnant. I did have a good bit of morning sickness and ended up eating a lot of peanut butter. But on the good side with our second child, we were able to definitivly identify that he was started on our trip to WDW in 1995 . In fact I think that commercial that the little girl says that "Mom calls him (her baby brother) 'our little souvenier' ' is actually our family. So maybe you'll still be be trying on your trip. Good luck.

[Disney Fan]

That is an exciting step! Just know that you very well could be pregnant by then. DH and I have been completely blessed twice: the first time was after 2 months of trying and the second after one attempt! I realize this is not common, but, it also can happen this way. You need to decide if you want to be pregnant at WDW, and know that you may be taking that risk. Having said that I also went to WDW with both pregnancies; 6 weeks and 10 weeks. I had a great time. In consultation with my mid-wife, I went on just about everything I wanted to, including RNR. I'm certainly not endorsing this. I just talked with her about the rides I wanted to do (I did not do any super jerky rides--Space Mountain, Body Wars, Dinosaur, etc.), and she reminded me how tiny the baby was at the time, and that it is being protected by 5 layers of tissue. She said the worse effect I would have was from the nausea stand point. So, talk with your doc/midwife and make an informed decision that YOU are comfortable with. Here's to some happy family planning ! Congratulations! That is thrilling!

[Colexis Mom]

Sending you lots of I was on the BCP both times before getting pregnant. With my first, it took me 3 months. With the second, the next month I was pregnant. I wouldn't cancel your plans at all unless you are feeling really sick. I didn't have sickness with either, but have friends who did with both. I'm not sure the rhyme or reason behind it. That said, if your preggo or not, it may be the last time you have a vacation together as "just the two of you". I say go for it and have fun