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To think we can go to Center Parcs with a 3 week old?

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Summerloving17 · 28/04/2019 15:56

So I booked to go to Center Parcs for the first weekend of December for the Christmas season. We’ve been every year since DS was born (4) so it’s become a bit of a tradition and I love it! However after 3 years of ivf and baby loss I am now 11 weeks pregnant and due in mid November. Do you think it would still be enjoyable to go with a 3 week old or just way too much stress? I’m not sure if I might be more relaxed this time round (but probably not 🙈) but thought maybe I could skip the pool and just go for walks and breastfeed in the villa/cafes whilst dh and ds go swimming?! Anyway would love your views before I decide to cancel or not! X

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 28/04/2019 15:57

We went when our 3rd was 3 weeks old. Admittedly with grand parents to help.
It was tiring but fine

LEDadjacent · 28/04/2019 15:58

Bear in mind baby might come late and then you’d be taking a one-week-old... I wouldn’t, personally.

Talkingfrog · 28/04/2019 15:59

Haven't been to centre psrcd so can't help with the question, but congratulations on your pregnancy.

ThisIsTheEndgame · 28/04/2019 16:01

How long is the drive? I think it would be fine. CP is full of babies. You could take them poolside and sit by the cafe, or even doze with them in a cabana. There's no huge walks, lots of home comforts, no plane flights or mozzies or excessive heat and you can load all the baby paraphernalia into the car.

gerispringer · 28/04/2019 16:01

I’d give it a miss this year, you never know how you’ll feel - you may have a c section or baby might have feeding problems. Go in the spring.

PeachPotato · 28/04/2019 16:01

We went on a self catering holiday with family when ds1 was three weeks old (he was two weeks late) and it was fine. Not as relaxing as a holiday without a three week old but no more hard work than doing it all at home!

grubus · 28/04/2019 16:03

I think that it would probably be fine. Could you book but not tell DS1 until the week before, so it will be an exciting surprise if all is going well but not disappointing if you can't go?

starabara · 28/04/2019 16:03

I’d definitely be going. Why not? It’s a self contained lodge, you can feed where you like and won’t disturb anyone if baby cries in the night; crack on. Enjoy!

Mammyofasuperbaby · 28/04/2019 16:03

Op your baby could be 5 weeks old or one week old at that point. You could also be recovering from a c section and only be a week post op and in no fit state to be going out never mind to centerparcs.
I'd cancel to be honest, the above is just based on what could happen reasonably, it doesn't even cover illness, infections, preterm birth ect.
Miss this year and go next year and celebrate with your baby when they are one and can enjoy themselves

helloooomeee · 28/04/2019 16:04

We've just come back with 3 week old DT's, we had grandparents with us so we had support but it was great.

We booked before we got pregnant but decided to go anyway as older dc's would be entertained making it easier than being at home!

IceCreamAndCandyfloss · 28/04/2019 16:05

I'd not go with a tiny baby in winter. Freezing cold walks is about all you can go there when restricted to no activities.

MynameisJune · 28/04/2019 16:06

Is the 3 weeks from your due date or from going overdue? Also what if you end up with a c section and still can’t walk far? I wouldn’t be averse to it but there are a lot of unknowns.

Torsz · 28/04/2019 16:07

I don't see any issues with this as long as it's not too long a drive - why is it any different to being at home, other than having options to go for a nice stroll etc if you feel like it?!
I'm 35 weeks pregnant and went to Center Parcs last weekend - there were some very young babies around and I'd love to go back in a few weeks with ours!

Nameusernameuser · 28/04/2019 16:10

I went with a 5 week old, it was absolutely fine. There were loads of tiny babies about, your DP can take oldest swimming whilst you relax with a newborn.

ThisIsTheEndgame · 28/04/2019 16:11

But even with a section, you can get dropped off right at the door of your lodge and chill on the sofa in front of the fire, while your DH brings DC1 to the playground and pool and comes back with Starbucks and cake. Just as easy as being at home (and no stairs, which were my post section nemesis!)

willyougobacktobed · 28/04/2019 16:11

Why don't you go in feb instead? It's better value for money and baby will be bigger.

Congratulations!

yikesanotherbooboo · 28/04/2019 16:13

I'd go

brizzlemint · 28/04/2019 16:13

It'll be fine, Centerparcs is fine for babies, just be prepared to take it easy and have stuff to wrap your baby up warm and not do much.

Hawkinsfirefly99 · 28/04/2019 16:17

I doubt I'd go. I'd be spending the week in the lodge sleeping during the day whilst husband and son are out. Would seem a bit pointless.

TeddybearBaby · 28/04/2019 16:18

I’d go. I love cp. I think it’d be nice to go then. Congratulations!

SheldonSaysSo · 28/04/2019 16:20

I would book it providing it isn't too much money to lose if you need to cancel. Also, I second not telling your son until just before in case plans change. Your DP and son can enjoy some quality time together swimming and you can have your meals cooked for you!

AllesAusLiebe · 28/04/2019 16:21

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

I'm with ThisIsTheEndGame on this one. For me, personally, it would depend on the length of the drive, not the actual holiday.

Bear in mind that if you have a long way to travel, you'd need to take regular stops to get the baby out of the car seat, which would prolong your journey time, and 3 weeks after my C-section, the last thing I would've felt like doing was sitting in the car for hours.

If you're only a short drive away, I'd say it'd be a nice break for you all, especially for your DS.

Justonemorepancake · 28/04/2019 16:23

I'd delay it a bit. At that point I was still incredibly sore, couldn't sit down (could only lie down/recline with a donut cushion) and was having regular home visits from the midwife still as there was worries about DS' weight and reflux and my broken fanny. I didn't want to leave my front door still. You can't predict how you will be, and if you have a CS, well that's major surgery. I'd put it off a month? Or even post jabs then you can take baby in the pool and take turns with DH to go down the slides without worrying about blood loss!

Greengreengrass19 · 28/04/2019 16:27

Of course! Always see teenie weenies there xx

HoozTurnIsIT · 28/04/2019 16:29

In my experience they are pretty good at changing dates especially so far in advance.
I'd ring them and put it off for a couple of months. If you don't it will be one more thing to worry about and you might end up not going and losing the cost altogether.

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