Thoughts on Babymoons?

[pibblemom]

H and I will probably try to get away toward the end of 2nd tri. We have always gone somewhere tropical for our anniversary, which is right after Labor Day, but... Zika, so that kills that idea. I thought about a cruise from NYC to the Bermuda for a week, but I honestly don't know how enjoyable it would be without drinking when I know H will drink (a lot), and I won't feel like babysitting him. Zika has not been reported in the Bermuda.

So, give me your ideas. We are east coasters, but not tied to the east coast, it's just easier travel. I do remember Williamsburg VA being fun as a kid, but is it fun as an adult, especially if you can't go on rides at Busch Gardens? Also taking heat into consideration (more so humidity, hot doesn't bother me too much, which is why we've always done the Caribbean or Mexico for beautiful 80 degree weather).

Also, as NJ residents, Wildwood is a possibility, but would like a "resort" type hotel, not necessarily a "shore" motel. Those from jersey will understand.

Open to road trips or flights, even Disney or Universal, but I've only been there when able to go on rides and drink. Is there enough to do besides that?

Are you guys planning one? Where to?

[lakegirl]

I would love to go on one! But mh doesn't really get time off per say, he has to make up any billable time he misses, so he'll be saving his "time off" for when the baby is here. Which just leaves us with a weekend trip due to travel time constraints which isn't as fun.

Are you thinking September/October? I'd head north for fall festivals and leaf peeping. I like your idea of a nice resort over a regular hotel. I agree that a cruise or amusement park seem not as fun for the reasons you listed.

*runs off to plan weekend get away*

[vlagroupie]

If it was me, I'd go to some kind of all inclusive resort, where you don't have to do anything but relax. We did not do this first time around and I totally regret it.

[geekmama]

We went to Chicago for a long weekend. That was about it. It was fun, but it was December and ridiculously cold (my legs started to crack and bleed just from walking around in the cold).

Great pizza and polish food though!

I would suggest the Outer Banks. It's super affordable in September!

[peaseblossom55]

H & I are planning a few days in Cape May at the end of August or early September we have decided when yet. I am too nervous to be going anywhere far or out of state.

[judyblume14]

pibblemom, I'd be devastated to go to Busch Gardens or Hersheypark and not be able to ride the roller coasters. Willamburg is pretty neat... for a day trip though.

I did a cruise to Bermuda several years ago. It was incredible. They have PINK sand beaches! Can you chat with your H about not being wastey face the whole time? I would have the same annoying concern about my H.

If I were you you, I'd skip WWNJ. I imagine you'll be doing plenty of family vacays there in the future. I might do something a little different as your "last hoorah" without a bebe.

I would think about going somewhere where you can float in a pool/ocean, get pampered (pregnancy massage, mani/pedi, facial), and eat delicious food.

As for us, we're broke, so nothing fancy. We're going to the beach for a long weekend with my H's mom, brother/wife in Aug. Then in Sept, we're going to visit my H's dad with his brother/wife for a week. Both trips will be nice, but not romantic or relaxing (we'll have our almost-two-year-old with us).

Our anniversary is also right after Labor Day... I guess we'll be celebrating with H's family?

[osumegs]

Last time we did a week long cruise in Europe. The cruise atmosphere was nice because it was relaxing to not have to worry about meals, etc. The only negative was that it was pretty sightseeing intensive. We went around 20 weeks and I was still pretty sick at that point. It was very exhausting. So I'd definitely suggest a more low key location.

[heybulldog56]

We did not babymoon last time and probably won't be this time either. We are going to Ocean City (MD) next week. We'll be there for a full week. My in-laws will be going for three days while we are there and the plan is to use them as babysitters so DH and I can have oodles of adult time. That is about all we have planned as far as a getaway is concerned.

[thelittleredm]

I really wish we'd had a babymoon but alas. I really want to take one this year but I have no idea how we're going to do it. We may just go out of town for a weekend and not go very far to save money. I don't know. I'm jealous of real babymoons Hahaha

[meeggaannw]

We went to a nearby city for a night and caught a baseball game. It was considered a trip for my birthday but I am the end of April and DD was born June first, so babymoon.
This year we are going at thanksgiving with my entire family (17 people) to a cabin in Georgia. Babymoon it will not be but it'll be nice to get to the mountains for a few days before this baby changes our lives.

[jrun2013]

We went for a short trip (Thrusday through Monday) to an all inclusive in the Domenican Republic when I was about 24 weeks pregnant with DD. It was great and relaxing. It was also mine and DH's last solo trip for a long time, since we don't really have anyone to watch DD for us to go away together for awhile and also DH feels strongly that DD and future LO should come with us since he gets so little time off.

We won't be doing a baby moon this time, but I will actually be going to California with my mom in a couple of weeks to visit family, so that should be fun.

I'd highly recommend a baby moon or a get away of some kind, especially since this is your first so it might be awhile before just you and DH go away together.

Since the Caribbean isn't an option right now, have you thought about going to a fun new city you've never been to? Maybe San Francisco, Seattle or Miami? You could do some sightseeing and also relax poolside for awhile.

TL;DR: Do it while you have the chance!

[jrun2013]

Also, I second the PP who said skip wildwood as you will spend lots of family trips there.

We took DD there last summer and it was a great family vacation!

[mrsdee1982]

With DD1, we went to Coronado Island and spent a long weekend there and it was awesome. Stayed at the Hotel Del Coronado, ghost hunted, hung out on the beach and ate incredibly too much food.

This time around, we might go to Palm Springs or something like that in September/October or drive up to Big Bear and get a cabin in November.

[judyblume14]

mrsdee1982 - ghost hunting sounds like a blast!!!

[professormcgonagall]

We are planning on taking a long weekend to Nashville, TN is September. Nothing crazy, but it will be nice to get out of town for a few days

[judyblume14]

opheliainwaders, I went to Switzerland for work at about 26w. It was awesome, and I wish my H could've been there.

[Deleted]

I second leaf peeping in Vermont or somewhere similar! I love New England in the fall.

We didn't go anywhere for our first since our regular honeymoon was only a year ago from then. This year we might do a weekend trip somewhere driving distance since our anniversary is in September. I think I'll save the tropical vacation for our 5th anniversary when I know we're done with babies.

[thelittleredm]

I'm so jealous of all these babymoons and babymoon planning Lol I talked to H about it yesterday and he reminded me that we're going hunting at my grandparent's ranch in December...because hunting is what I want to be doing when I'm 8 months pregnant. *shakes head* Oh well. I love going hunting so I'm probably going to tag along and stay in the truck. Or not. We'll see how I'm feeling.