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Old 06-21-2003, 07:03 PM   #1
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Eric and I have been broaching the subject of pregancy recently. We're not married yet, but have plans for April. (I think our parents would be upset and overjoyed at the same time if we got pregnant prior to the marriage, but hey, what can ya do?)

We're currently using birth control (the Patch) and watching my cycles . WE plan to use natural planning after the wedding to GET pregnant. However, we've also talked about the possibility of what if I did end up pregnant before our trip. I don't like the fast scary rides anyway....I cried through Tower of Terror back in 1999 and had an anxiety attack afterward. [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img]

What experiences does anyone have with WDW and being pregnant???
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Old 06-21-2003, 07:07 PM   #2
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I have been to WDW when I was 6 months pregnant and still had an AWESOME time. There were a few things that I couldn't ride - the rollercoasters, Splash Mountain, etc... At the time we had one child and he was 2 so he couldn't ride those either, so he and I sat those rides out while the others rode.

I really didn't feel like I missed too much. There are soooo many rides at Disney that you can ride that I'm sure if you do end up pregnant before your trip that you will have a great time. Hopefully Eric will be OK riding the wilder stuff by himself.

Have a great time either way, and congratulations on your upcoming marriage!
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Old 06-29-2003, 04:04 PM   #3
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Re: pregnancy

I've been to Disney twice at the beginning of my pregnancies. I found I just needed to drink a LOT of water and rest when necessary (a daily nap was a great choice). I chose to go on some rides that were questionable (RNR, etc). I conferred with my midwife and made what I believe was an informed decision (I'm certainly not telling anyone else I think it is okay for them to go on certain rides pregnant)--I had a great time and everything was fine. Listen to your body and what it needs and talk with your OB/GYN or CNM and get directions from them!
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We went to WDW when it was only the Magic Kingdom and Epcot and I was nearly 7 months pregnant. No problems at all. Keep well hydrated, eat regularly, rest alot especially if it's hot. I don't like many of the fast thrill rides anyway, so strolling around Epcot was perfect--it takes 5 root beer floats to get all the way around the lake... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

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I went to WDW when I was 24 weeks preggers, the only difference was I had just gotten out of the hospital with a kidney infection. So my dr. told me he didn't care if I went but that I had to rest a lot!! I told him that was easy b/c all I wanted to do was eat my way through all 4 parks and several of the resorts. He said eating sounded like a perfect way to spend a week. I didn't do any of the big rides, but I think if you follow your body (as another has said) you should do fine.
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Old 08-05-2003, 06:08 PM   #6
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Pregnancy is not a problem whatsoever at Disney. I went there during my 2nd trimester when I was pregnant with TWINS. I had a high risk pregnancy, and the day I got there, had a prgnancy complication (I won't go into detail and gross out our male readers). Anyway, my high risk OB at home told me I could stay, but I should be in a wheelchair for 3 days. Even that was a piece of cake. Obviously, there were rides that I couldn't do, but we had so much fun. There were tons of rides for me to do, and it was a great trip...even with a hard pregnancy like mine. So, don't worry at all!
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These are all great ideas! I can't really help you on this topic, but here is a good link that may help!

http://wdwig.com/pregnant.htm

Also, when are you going? I'll check later, but I think the Guide for guests with disabilities has descriptions of who shouldn't ride certain attractions. If it does, I'll post here, and if you want since I am leaving in 12 days, I can get you a copy of each one for each park if it says anything about riding certain things while pregnant. Good luck! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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Old 08-08-2003, 12:16 AM   #8
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If it makes you feel any better, my mom GOT pregnant with me while she was there, and she did OK. Maybe you could "hold off" a bit till you get down there, and then try to concieve at Disney. Y'know, it is the most magical place on earth. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img]
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We went to Disney and the Disney Cruise when I was 3 months pregnant. I was still having morning sickness. But we still had an awesome time. How bad can you feel when you are with Mickey! It was a great trip. Also being pregnant gives you an excuse to eat, eat and eat! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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Old 09-19-2003, 11:58 AM   #10
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I was 23 weeks pregant when we went 9/16-9/21/01

It wasn't too bad except it was danged hot. I couldn't ride the bumpy rides but did ride most of the rides in Fantasyland, the Haunted House, The Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Buzz Lightyear, nothing in AK that I remember, The Great Movie Ride at MGM, and Spaceship Earth at Epcot. Not a whole lot, but I was plenty entertained.

I did ALOT of waiting since I had a husband, sister, mother and 2 girls who were off riding rides left and right.

It was fine for me, though, I didn't have one regret about going and am looking forward to taking the baby (now 21 mos) to WDW in February [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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Old 10-01-2003, 02:44 PM   #11
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The Cruise line restricts anybody who is 25 weeks or more from going on the cruise ship.
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