Babymoon with SPD? experiences/advice

[AnyDream]

Yep I did this and basically just chose a few B&Bs in a nice spot that wasn't too far (couldn't stand sitting in the car for very long) and basically just rang and asked them about access, number of stairs, etc. We went out and about (down the main street, etc) but kept it to short stints and drove there (even tho mainstreet was in walking distance), just the change of scenery did us both the world of good.

[entreat]

We went to a friends wedding in NSW & then for 2 weeks in Tassie. I took a pillow to sleep with between my knees, and waddled an awful lot.

I still did a lot of active stuff, the most gruelling was a tie between the 3 hour walk to Montezuma Falls in Rosebery, or the 3 hour hike in Cradle Mountain. Depending on your pain levels, try to stick to flat ground! Actually, I think walking around Sydney was the most painful. The nice scenery was a great distraction in Tassie.

Now that I'm at the business end of the season (5 weeks to go!!), my SPD has gotten worse (actually, it's about the same as it was for the babymoon in Feb), so I have swapped the thin pillow for a fat, but very soft pillow for my knees & it seems to be helping.

Try doing things that involve lots of sitting down, or chances to sit down. & don't be bashful about having a rest. You'll only hurt yourself by being a hero.

Have an awesome time!!

[fionas]

Lakes Entrance is very flat but for some reason the footpaths are on a slight slope which meant that I couldn't push my wheelchair without veering towards the road but it was fine if DP pushed!

I liked Lakes Entrance but it's not the world's most exciting place IYKWIM AND it's a long drive from Melbourne to be sitting in the car.

Personally, I'd be tempted to do a babymoon in the city or Docklands. You could stay somewhere REALLY nice without having to travel and treat yourself to a great restaurant - so do all the things that Melbourne has to offer but you never get around to doing because you live here.

Otherwise, I love Hobart. You can usually get a cheap flight. Stay somewhere near the water, it's flat - check out The Henry Jones Art Hotel, it looks fantastic. and potter around Salamanca. There's a great restaurant on the pier. Hobart's small and it's not everyone's cup of tea but if you like nice scenery and good food, you'll probably like it. But do be careful of where you stay as some areas are VERY hilly.

[Arimeh]

OOh if you are coming to Tassie - come to Launceston instead of Ho-town

I didn't do a babymoon - never have for any of my kids, but only because I worked up to about 38 weeks in my first and second pregnancies, and then I had moved to Tassie in my 3rd so didn't really get a chance.

I did go walking at the Gorge (in Launceston) and boy that knocked me for 6 I tell ya! But there are hills and stuff there, plus I had DS on my back so the extra weight there didn't do my pelvis any favours.

I think the time away is a great idea Especially if you go somewhere that has like a health spa or something, because a massage in late pregnancy is just awesome

(but I think you definitely need to come to tassie hehe)

[entreat]

I did go walking at the Gorge (in Launceston) and boy that knocked me for 6 I tell ya!

I forgot I did that too... but not the hard way.
You'll love salamanca markets in Hobart (but I like Launceston more).

[pinkukulele]

I second the Great Ocean Road idea! Torquay is lovely. Apollo Bay is also great, a bit further away but lovely with stuff to do, and it's a bit flat there (if I remember correctly). Or Ballarat/Bendigo? Not the most exciting of places, but lovely and quiet and there's stuff to do in both.

Enjoy your trip, wherever you end up going!

This is a great thread - I've also got SPD and want to go on the babymoon - I'll be watching closely for more ideas!