Oh Ladies, you are so wonderful to give me your thoughts. Thankyou!
DH and I haven't even had a chance to discuss this, so getting an understanding of what it's going to be like having a young one is so helpful.
The April option may not be an option anymore because FIL may have his heart now set on skiing (while his legs are still able). I've had a sleep on this and am now wondering whether travelling with our baby at 2-3mths (challenging though it may be) may not be the end of the world or impossible.
The whole of the In-laws will be skiing (apart from MIL who will prob hang around me) so I wouldn't be holding anyone up during the day (they'll be out). Having just woken up to the sound of a crying baby last night in our unit block - my biggest concern would be the family putting up with the natural rhythms of the baby for 2 wks during the night.
I have thought of another reason to go - my sister is planning to go on exchange in September for 9 mths. She doesn't yet know that we're having a baby in October, and if she goes, will miss the birth. Perhaps she could come and stay and get to know the baby while the boys are all on the slopes?
Kitty, I'm not to flash when I'm tired, so your points are really great and helping me think..... Expat, thankyou for your thoughts, and congratulations on your pregnancy! Not flying is a personal choice for us. I know people do it (like your lovely self) and are fine, but we would prefer not to if we could during pregnancy.
Hi RoyaUK, it's really great to have a first hand opinion of this situation, thankyou! Do you think it would have been easier for you if you had had your own space/unit etc? The April holiday would only be for about 1wk. Fantastic that you went camping - we love to camp and can't wait to take our children.
I'll have to run all this by DH, but am I knocking back a great opportunity? Should a baby determine whether we go or not?
I don't think I would be keen to go, but it is a great opportunity for you! Personally, I would prefer the April hol (but I don't have a prob flying in the 2nd tri), but it sounds like that's not going to be happening now.
I know you're not keen to tell people, but if you are going to agree on going to the US I think you should tell your ILs anyway. I'm sure it won't make a difference to them, but it is their hol too, and it will be easier for everyone to plan around the fact that you will have a little baby with you ie. accomodation etc. Much as they will love having a grandchild it might not be their idea of a holiday being woken up through the night IYKWIM!
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