Am I being a bit too ambition here?

[sammyleh]

Hi all,

DP and I are going away for a few days in the coming weeks and we've been thinking of having a few days in the Lake District before baby arrives. I'm 21 weeks now, will be almost 23 when we go. I'm quite fit and have been doing a bit of exercise and walking with no problems, and haven't been suffering with swollen ankles or much tiredness recently. I'm thinking (at the moment) I could handle one walk and a nice relaxing couple of days afterwards but I don't know if I'm being a bit too optimistic. We're an active pair and do a lot of cycling, surfing and walking quite regularly (or at least did before we we're expecting little one)

Just wondering if anyone else has enjoyed a little break recently, what you did and whether you were able and wanted to do anything quite physical?

On the flip side, I think I don't really want to admit that I can't do the things I used to be able to do, I know its time to slow down but the idea of sitting up and doing very little sends me a bit nuts tbh.

Thanks - Sammy xx

I don't see why you can't do it if you are usually active. Much easier now than in another 3 months. Even if you don't want to do it all its still a break away from home.

If you're accustomed to walking, then I cannot think of any reason why not in the middle trimester. Just make sure you choose routes with several ways down/back should you be more tired than you expect. And brief DH that his role might include parking you at lovely pub whilst he trudges back to the car.

Wouldn't even attempt surfing...

Should be fine I reckon. I have just done a week in cornwall (coming from London) at 35 weeks with dc2. Make sure you take your notes and work out where your nearest maternity units are just in case. Enjoy!

Surfing became a no-no as soon as we found out, DP is very good and often tells me off for doing things I'm not allowed to do. Absolutely gagging to get on my board but it would be impossible to paddle out with my bump, not to mention stupid hehe!

I guess if we stay somewhere that's pretty central, there's more options for other things to do and then the option to walk is there are least.

I am 38 weeks and if I can keep up with a 2 year old on a day out then you can definitely enjoy a break at your own pace, enjoy the time together! DD is a lot less considerate that your DH!!

We have just come back from a week in Santorini and I did a moderate amount of walking, we alternated between spending one day relaxing by the pool and one day sight-seeing. I just took it slowly especially when walking uphill as I found I got very out of breath doing this, and drank loads of water to keep hydrated.

The break you have planned sounds fine, enjoy it!

Not planning on walking very far. Perhaps 8 miles at the most, I think any more and I might start to feel it. Obviously don't want to be feeling it so much the next day that I'm sofa-ridden. Many pub lunches and tea stops along the way are a must :)

I'm 24 weeks and went to the lakes a couple of weeks ago! I was fully planning to do a couple of smaller walks (apart from anything else, I didn't want to be too far from a toilet!) but it coincided with that week of lovely hot weather we had and was way too warm for me to walk up anything. Still managed to do stuff though, went out on one of the lakes in a boat and ate a whole load of ice cream, so even if you don't end up feeling up to it it's nice to have a break!

At 23 weeks I went to Egypt and climbed up the great pyramid at Giza (the inside) and then in Luxor climbed down into all the tombs that were open in the valley of the kings. In 24 degree heat, probably hotter underground. At 28 weeks I was horse riding ( including jumping) and mucking out. Your planned trip is totally doable if you are used to the activity levels. Remember to listen to your body, eat and drink enough and stop and rest as soon as you need to. I did stop riding a few weeks later when my bump suddenly took off, but kept mucking out etc till I was induced.

I'm 23 weeks and fairly active. Just finding in the last couple of weeks that activity is more difficult. I could still manage 5-6 miles, but I'm much slower and finding hills more difficult. I'd still go, but plan for maybe not being able to do as much s you're used to.

I'm nearly 25 weeks and still running and walking as much as possible round london. I would still be cycling if some arse hadn't nicked my bike seat. Though maybe for the best with this dreadful weather.
I think that sounds like a lovely holiday.. just listen to your body. I am sure you will be fine.
I am off to portugal in 3 weeks and going to take my trainers so do some beach running in the mornings. Even if it's just half an hour, it'll be good to get the blood pumping!

If I were you I would just stick to round the lakes rather than up the hills, but you know your own body so just trust what you feel you can handle. And if you are gonna do a hill maybe just make it Latrigg (or similar) rather than something excessively large and clambery!

Have a great break! (love the lakes ) Xx

I live up in the lakes - you'll be fine! As a keen walker you may already have all the books of walks, so maybe it's time to turn to those ones you've previously discarded as being too boring.

The Elterwater round is very popular, as is round Rydal/Grasmere. You can get round Buttermere and Derwent Water too - they're about 5-8 miles each but flat.

If you want a hill, then Loughrigg or Latrigg are good for feeling that you're in the hills with great views for not masses of effort.

Does this help? If you want any more specific info please ask or pm me :-)

Thanks ladies, such a big help. Think I'm going to go for it and just enjoy whatever happens :) Daisybell1 Great suggestions, I love Elterwater and do the round whenever I go with the MIL and her family. I'll look up your other suggestions too xx