Babymoon with SPD? experiences/advice

[LionsandBears]

Hiya. We were planning on trying to get one last long weekend away just the two of us before baby arrives and wanted to get it done in the 2nd trimester, preferably. Now that SPD has decided to come and visit, I can barely walk, let alone climb up and down stairs etc.

For anyone who's had SPD or something similar, did you still go away? If so, what advice would you give? I figured it would need to be somewhere within 2-3 hours of Melbourne, accommodation would have to be stairless and surrounding area not to hilly etc. I still like to do lots when I'm on holidays, so will just have to suck it up, rest and take it easy. Maybe somewhere like Lakes Entrance or the Murray? Can't exactly just chill at a winery unfortunately

WDYT?

[Cherished]

Hi tashybabe sorry for being ignorant but what is SPD? regardless of what that is I think a trip away before bubs is born is important just to spend some quality time with eachother and reconnect. So having said that it doesn't really matter where you go as long as it's just the 2 of you, chill out, don't do too much, just be together and enjoy eachothers company. There are plenty of things you can do without being too active,for example dh and I went away for valentines day and stayed at the casino, spent most of the day in the room chilling out, down at the pool, went to a show, we could have gotten a spa or massage treatment and we went out for dinner all without having to walk very far at all or be too active (I had ms bad at that stage) then we spent the next night at the marriott, again just chilled out using the facilities, watched movies etc (it's a treat for us to do that in bed because we don't do it at home). We are going on a holiday for 3 nights when I will be about 32 weeks, not sure where to yet but it will be within 3-4 hours drive away max and when we get there we wont be doing too much again, probably get a massage, dinners out, sit in front of a fire etc. Whatever you decide enjoy!

[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)

[black_rose]

What about torquay it's beautiful and not to far from Melbourne. I did a trip on the great ocean road last year with dd2 when my spd was bad. We just stopped a few times so I could walk around.

It's a good idea to go away no cooking or housework you can just relax.

[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!