My husband and I got married in April of this year, we didnt have a honeymoon really, and well now I'm pregnant. We're both really excited about it, but he deploys for Afghanistan soon after the baby is born. When he gets back home he gets two weeks leave. We were thinking about taking a vacation when he gets those 2 weeks of leave, since we didn't get a chance of a honeymoon cause we had to move, and he'll be away for our first anniverary. The only problem is is that I don't know if I want a romantic vacation for us 2 of a family vacation for the 3 of us. I need help and maybe some trip ideas. (If you think we should take the baby he/she will be about a year old).
2006-08-31 07:42:44 · 9 answers · asked by snsheley0415 2 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
Why don't you either:
1. split the vacation: 1 week family/1 week couple
2. take a babysitter with you - spend many of the evenings alone together, but have family time during the day.
Some great options: beach vacations (Florida, Hawaii, etc.) where you can just unpack and hang out....get a kitchenette so that you can save money by cooking meals. This can help you get the most out of your vacation.
We did this in both Sanibel, FL and Kauai, Hawaii. We took my mom, who was happy to stay at the suite in the evenings with the baby while we went out to dinner and shows. My son was only 1 year old as well, and we all had a blast.
Good Luck!
2006-08-31 07:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by curiousRO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you will need both all wrapped up in one. you all need time together, but so you do - as a couple.
OPTION: bring alone a niece you trust as a BABYSITTER (over 12 -14), put the baby sitter and your baby in one room and you take the other room ... you can even sneak out for a romantic dinner or a long walk - just bring a cell phone if you are nervous about the idea. Having the sitter could even afford you and hubby some bedroom time alone - or a nap time even while she takes care of baby. Getting up early with the baby while you 2 sleep in.. that would be nice too! The little things would be nice.
OPTION 2: split the vacation up... before GOING AWAY with the baby all together (without taking a sitter) you and hubby could leave the baby with a family member or close friend... EVEN JUST OVERNIGHT and head to a nice location (maybe not too far away and only for a night or 2)
- we took our neice one year and she was awesome. we took long walks on the beach and night and even went to the casino REALLY LATE one night (left at bedtime for baby)... it was so worth it... and the baby and our niece and permanently bonded too.. they had a special time of their own!!
2006-08-31 07:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by KimiBloss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couple vacation sounds like a wonderful idea because socializing together as couple can only make your relationship stronger. That being said, it’s really freaking hard to find a people that you both can get along with in a city like NYC.
So my husband and I found this app called Milofy which not only helps you find like minded couples, but also suggests fun activities you guys can do together!!
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2016-12-27 12:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Emily 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Daytona Beach Florida very relaxing on the beach, and area blocked off just for families so children can be safe and there is so much for the entire family to see and do. It is a very romantic place with lots of places to go dine, and have a whole lot of FUN!!
2006-08-31 08:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be a family vacation. I think he would like to see the baby, too. You guys could go to Florida, Colorado, or Maine cause there is gorgous weather there, and family friendly activities. Or you guys could go to Canada, England, or France, which are all great, too. And, of course, congratulations on the baby!
2006-08-31 07:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go by yourself's, my fiance' got deployed in July and should b coming back in dec. and well i would say ask him... because mayb he would want some alone time since once you come back home the baby will always be there, lol, and if you take your baby well you might not b able to enjoy each other, you know (sexually) if the baby is there as much! so its up to you guys, but i would say ask him what sounds good to him!! good luck and have fun!!!!! And tell him thanks for serving!!! :o)
2006-08-31 07:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ LEILANI ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should take the baby with you so they have some time together to bond too. He would be away for most of her infancy and she needs some daddy time to get used to him. Maybe rent a cabin somewhere so you have some quiet time.
2006-08-31 07:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me- I'd want to spend the two weeks at home, with my family, in my house, in my bed.
2006-08-31 07:50:08 · answer #8 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go now (mother of 3)
2006-08-31 07:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by Annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋