We decided to go on a "Baby Moon" last weekend and had a great time.
What is a babymoon?
A babymoon is basically a vacation for expecting parents before the baby comes along and puts a real cramp on the trips you can take. Of course, being pregnant cuts down on where you might be willing to travel, the things you can eat/drink, and the activities you can do. So, a baby moon is most likely going to be a relaxing vacation to somewhere easy to get to.
Activities for a babymoon
We usually spend a lot of time reading on vacations and this was no exception. We also made sure to do all the things that we should be doing everyday, but sometimes don't make time to actually do. So, we read and discussed the book Birthing From Within - including making a "Babyproof your marriage" plan. We also did lots of exercises from SpinningBabies to get our little munchkin into optimal fetal position! And we did some nice light exercise (walking and cross-country skiing) to keep fit. Since we were in Vail we went to the swiss chalet for dinner one night and they even have decent Paulaner non-alcohol beer that Nikki was able to enjoy along with the delicious fondue, salad, and chicken dish.
Since it's essentially a vacation and vacations are always nice, I strongly suggest that expecting parents take the time to indulge the need for a baby moon!
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