Firstly, I’m SOOOOOOO glad we managed to get a week away. It was so relaxing and I really enjoyed spending alone time with my husband before it’s not just us anymore. It was also a blessing to get some time away from the hustle and bustle of city life and just unwind and not work / answer emails. I would highly recommend trying to get away, whether it’s a just a nice hotel in a nearby town or a different country.
I think I went at the right time for my pregnancy, I was 27 weeks, so I had some energy and I hadn’t gotten too big yet so we could go for beach walks and explore if we wanted. We decided on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This was for a few reasons, the sun & the length of flight. It’s very easy to look at a 6-10 hour flight while sitting on a comfy sofa and thinking, ‘it can’t be that hard, I can do it’, but it’s a whole other story when your two hours in on a very uncomfortable plane seat wishing you could fall asleep. So I’m very glad we didn’t fly too far because I think I would of gone crazy lol. The weather was PERFECT, however when checking the forecast leading up to the holiday I was thinking that 22-24 degrees wasn’t going to be hot enough lol. Boy was I wrong. There’s no way I could of sat out / walked around in much hotter temperatures than that. I would remind you that when booking, look for weather suitable to your pregnant self, not your former self lol. There’s a big difference.
My Tips
- Don’t fly too far, planes aren’t comfortable. If you must, walk around the plan and keep your blood flowing.
- Use the benefits of pregnancy - speedy boarding and que jumping
- Carry a bottle of water EVERYWHERE, this is a must. Staying hydrated in warmer climates are so important when pregnant.
- Let the hotel know your pregnant. Our hotel brought me a pregnancy pillow to make me more comfortable and always brought me non-alcoholic options of complimentary drinks
- Take comfortable shoes. Sandals and flip flops aren’t always ideal for longer walks
- If your wanting to lay in the sun, take a thin beach cover up to shelter your bump from the sun in case it gets too hot
- Take your pregnancy notes, and let your midwife know when your flying, they may want to write a note for the airline incase of any queries
- RELAX- have lay ins, cuddle your partner; don’t rush around and do the minimal!
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