It is no secret that my husband and I love to travel! When we found out earlier this year that we were expecting, you can read my pregnancy announcement here if you haven't done so, we knew that our traveling plans for this summer had to be reconsidered, as I will be way into my third trimester by then. We quickly decided to look into a babymoon for reasons that I will discuss throughout the post. we ruled out any destinations that required long flights or being out of the country for a long period of time. We thought a beach destination would be ideal where we could lounge and relax and not put too much stress on my body. With Turks & Caicos being a short 1 hour and 20 minutes flight from Fort Lauderdale where we reside, we felt like that would be an easy enough trip for me, after I was cleared by my doctor to travel of course.
We stayed at The Gansevoort resort, a sleek modern boutique hotel where every rooms boasts stunning ocean views of the very popular Grace Bay Beach. I loved the intimate feel of the resort. It never felt crowded and relaxation was definitely attained there. We spent our time lounging by the majestic pool, or enjoying the patio of our ocean front suite.
When planning a babymoon, it is ideal to go after the first trimester. The second trimester is often called the " honeymoon period " due to the fact that morning sickness usually disappears, for those of us who are lucky enough. The chances of miscarriage usually decrease to less than 4% after 12 weeks, and it is the trimester where you feel the most "comfortable" and "energetic" out of the three.
People have mixed feelings about babymoons. Some feel like one should focus on savings while waiting for the arrival of a child, others like myself don't necessarily disagree but I can find valid reasons why a babymoon isn't such a bad idea.
Finding out that we were having a baby came as a surprise to us, and changed everything that we had planned this year. Although I was excited, I didn't know where to begin with preparing to become a mother. Between finding the right doctor, looking up hospitals, dealing with the ailments of first trimester, and the crazy hormonal changes, I admit that I was overwhelmed. It really got to a point where I needed an escape. A break from work and our daily routines. I was mostly sad about my traveling plans for the summer that we had to cancel. I had major plans for my 30th birthday! Although a babymoon would be a much shorter trip, I opted to go while I was still able to enjoy myself and travel.
"Your life will never be the same again" people told us over and over again! As if that was a bad thing? People put so much emphasis on how children impact your life. They basically make it seem like life as you know it is over (ok, it probably is). This can be frightening for parents to be. Preparing for the many changes to come, and the responsibilities that lie ahead, all the while worrying about how you're gonna wear such a big hat and not mess up! Throughout the years my husband and I have been blessed to have visited 25 counties together. We figured that it was only right to squeeze in one last trip before embracing this new chapter of our journey, and I'm so happy that we did.
Planning a babymoon doesn't have to be costly. There are many options like a road trip to the next town, or a weekend staycation. Do what's comfortable and affordable for you. A babymoon like any vacation can be as costly, or modest as you wish. But while you wait for your peanut's arrival, I would encourage you to set some time apart to rekindle with your significant other, to talk about the future changes to come, discuss baby names and parenting styles, and mostly enjoy each other's company.
Swimsuit: Target
Our babymoon in Turks & Caicos was nothing short of amazing. The beautiful turquoise water reminded me of the Maldives, where we spent part of our honeymoon. I can completely understand why Grace Bay beach was named one of the world's best beaches, and I'm happy we got to experience such an alluring destination for our babymoon.
As always, Thank You for reading! I can't wait to share our gender reveal with you on my post!
Laura
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Congrats again on your bundle of joy!I think it was a great decision taking this trip before the baby.Having a baby is life changing.The first few years,the focus will be primarily on the baby which is going to make it hard(not impossible) to spend time together. Therefore that trip was a smart move before the arrival of the baby.I understand some people might think about the financial aspect of this,but it cannot be about money all the time!I applaud you again on taking the time to appreciate and grasp that moment of your journey.
Thank you Sophia! Those were our thoughts exactly behind deciding on taking the trip.