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Did you go on a babymoon? Where to?

Did you go on a babymoon? Where to?

Our honeymoon wasn't exactly what you'd call a fairytale getaway. So I'm daydreaming about going away before the baby arrives - just the two of us. Right now I'm just looking for ideas of places to go that won't cost a whole lot of money.
asked by Sylve918 1 year 34 weeks ago
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Nope!  We didn't, with our first there wasn't time.  I was on bedrest by about 30 weeks and was restricted with what I could do.  By the time #2 came around we were so busy with #1 that there wasn't time, energy or money.  It's a great idea, but I wonder how many people have actually been able to do it.

I didn't. I had never even heard of it until this pregnancy and this is number 4. So I'm sure between worrying about moving to somewhere bigger, getting the things the baby needs and trying not to go crazy with the other 3 I won't get to go anywhere. I think it's a fantastic idea. Like you I didn't have anywhere near the honeymoon I wanted so the idea caught my attention. Let me know if you go and where and how wonderful it was! :)

Same here... honeymoon was planed in no time! we planed our wedding in 2 weeks we didnt have time to make it great! But where do you live? depends if you wanna go somewhere close or far away... If I could I would def go back to gatlinburg! I loved it! But we havent been in about a year or more. With buying a house and baby on the way, we really have no money or time to do this... But I have been dreaming about it lol

We are very excited to go on a Babymoon, and have some time just the 2 of us before our little one arrives. We live in Florida and got engaged at Disney World so we have been thinking about going back there. It will all depend on our financial situation at the time, there are great hotel deals in the Orlando area at hotels that have everything you could imagine - waterslides, lazy rivers, mini golf, arcades, etc. And you can do a payment plan for Disney if you're interested or find tickets on Craigslist. Where are you and your husband thinking of going?

Well I don't know about going any where fancy but my husband is planning a hotel stay at a big hotel downtown from where we live for our anniversary.  I am 17 weeks pregnant with our 2nd baby and he hardly ever lets anyone babysit our little girl but he says that he wants a little romantic getaway for the two of us.  We live in a great city and he's talking about dinner for two, a spa treatment, a carriage ride, and river boat ride.  We are so young and don't have much money but I am proud of knowing that he would at least like to spoil me even if we don't really get to do all that he has planned.  I'm just happy to be having our second baby together and knowing that I have a wonderful husband that loves me so much.

Well I don't know about going any where fancy but my husband is planning a hotel stay at a big hotel downtown from where we live for our anniversary.  I am 17 weeks pregnant with our 2nd baby and he hardly ever lets anyone babysit our little girl but he says that he wants a little romantic getaway for the two of us.  We live in a great city and he's talking about dinner for two, a spa treatment, a carriage ride, and river boat ride.  We are so young and don't have much money but I am proud of knowing that he would at least like to spoil me even if we don't really get to do all that he has planned.  I'm just happy to be having our second baby together and knowing that I have a wonderful husband that loves me so much.

My husband last weekend... took me to a hotel and out to dinner and a movie... even though its was only from friday at 4pm-saturday at 10am I was so happy couldnt have been better! There was no tv and phone turned off, just us... best time since our honey moon... try something like this if you dont have a lot of money, Great Night out with the husband was just what I needed =)  He is pretty amazing

Id like to add... that day I went shopping trying to find clothes ended up in the dressing room crying lol... It stresses me out. He made my day =)

we deff thought of the idea to go in FEb and baby is due in June...Being itsmy birthday month and valentines day but now were looking into moving and a new car and i dont know if i can convice my husband on any trip right now...we are going to the bahamas in jan for a wedding

We are going to Hawaii for a week. I'll be at week 14 then and the doctor says that's a great time to go. It's not going to be an inexpensive trip to be sure, but it's the first getaway we've had in a long time. And it's likely to be the last we get for a while. I think a "babymoon" is a great idea, especially for first time parents.

Its a nice idea, wish we could have but hubby unemployed and i am 33 wks and still swamped at work. Haven't been able to take even one extra day off, let alone a "babymoon."

I am 20 weeks preganat with my third child and my husband and I just wanted to get away....we just got back from a 8 day Carribean crusie. It was so nice a relaxing. We had no cares in the world....it was seriously the best decision we made.We had Grandma and Grandpa watch the other two children while we were away. But check with your cruise lines before booking they do have some pregnancy restrictions. If you really want a relaxing carefree get away I highly recommend a cruise!!!!

well i live in Kentucky, and if my hunny and i could afford to go on a 'babymoon' i'd want to go to Gatlinburg, Tenn. It's my FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD. It's so romantic :) but there's a lot of walking to get from place to place.

I didnt go on one but now i wish i did. I would definately go somewhere romantic. You need it before baby arrives, you will be busy busy.

my husband and i havent had a honeymoon and we have been marrid for 3 years now. but i did suggest to him that i want to go somewhere before the baby gets here i am due a day after our anv.i dont know where i want to go yet but my idea would be a bed and breakfast or go to a nice hotel with a jaccuzzi even though ur not suspose to get in the water after your so far up in pregnacy. but i could put my feet in the water. have a nice dinner@ a jazz club or a place that is playing live music so u and ur mate can dance the night away. go by the waterfront @ night and watch the stars and then go back to the room and snuggle and do what got u the bun in the oven.

No, We didn't go on a babymoon. But We took a fmaily vacation to Jamaica last year and that was amazing. Definitely an easy place to kick back and relax. but if your budget is small, Florida or Californina (depending on where you live) Or really any beach would be a nice place to relax. :) hope this helps.

I was morning sick when we should have so we did not.

no we didnt

We went to Disney World (a personal favorite of both of ours). It was great because they treat you like a queen when they know it's a special occasion. It was fun even though I had to skip some favorite rides (it gave me a chance to relax while hubby rode). We had some great photos for the baby book too. I think if you have a favorite place or thing, it's a great time to have a Babymoon.

We went on a Babymoon and I'm so glad we did - it was the last time my husband and I did anything together alone and the last time we did anything relaxing and fun!  (We had our kids back to back).  We took a road trip, since I was too uncomfortable to fly and wanted to be able to stop whenever I felt like it, and visited Carmel-By-The-Sea and then went down to Santa Barbara.  It was the perfect 4 days.  If this is your first, I definitely recommend a Babymoon!  And take lots of pictures to remember the time when it was just the two of you and how much you eagerly anticipated your little one (because those days will soon be over!)  Have fun, The Outlaw Mom 

We never did, but I wish we would have. Once kids are in the picture they tend to become the center of your world (what's up with that? :)) That being said, I doubt I would have been able to enjoy a babymoon after either my children were born. I just love being around them so much. It is very important for your marriage to remember that you and your husband came first and, in my opinon, there is nothing that will test the strength of your marriage more than children. So, be sure to enjoy each other while you can and I totally recommend a pre-babymoon :) As for location: anywhere you feel comfortable.

Hubby and I just got back from ours!  I'm 20 weeks and we went to Disney World.  That's where we went for our Honeymoon so it seemed fitting.  We usually go on a  trip for our anniversary every year but won't be able to this year (too close to baby A arriving) so we did it early :-)

I went to the Bahamas on a cruise. It was a short 3 day. It def depends on where you live. If you live in NY or NJ you could take a cruise for as low as $300 or if you live in another state you could find various deals for mini or long vaca packages such as flying Spirit Air for as few as $30 if you get the $9 club card.

Two words: The BEACH. Romantic, and child friendly... as long as they are supervised at all times. If you live out in the mid part of the US this could be a problem, so try getting a babysitter for your child (maybe a family member or friend) and go to a super nice hotel with your husband for a while. Maybe $200 a night or less, but it's cheaper than going to Italy.

wow. baby moon? must be nice to live such a fairy tale lifestyle. i have never heard of such a thing.

Nope. I was already 7 months pregnant when we got married and we didn't have money for a honeymoon/babymoon. Our kids are close together in age (18mos between 1 & 2, there will be 20 mos between 2 & 3) so we just don't have the time or money to do it. We don't even have a babysitter, we generally wait until we have family come visit us (none live in state) so that we can get a night out alone. But we don't feel like we missed out on anything. We love our kids and we'd rather spend money on things they need than on frivolous vacations for ourselves.

With my first pregnancy me and my husband went to louisiana and had alot of fun!

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