The internet has a lot of shit to answer for; catfish syndicates, Piers Morgan, that terrible summer when everyone wasted good weed by putting it in their hair, the list is endless. The latest thing, that absolutely doesn’t need to be a thing, is Babymoons – which is basically just going on Holiday when you’re pregnant, but for people who spend too much time on Instagram.
Anyway, it turns out that I inadvertently went on one of these ‘babymoons’ last weekend.
To Amsterdam, of all places.
Honestly, I booked it for my fella’s 30th long before I knew I was pregnant – but nevertheless, just like everything else I try once and become an expert on, I’m here to give you the Pros and cons in case you’re currently weighing up whether to jump on this whole babymoon bandwagon – which, let me reiterate, is absolutely not a real thing.
PRO: It’s probably your last chance to get away just the two of you
This is pretty much the whole concept of the babymoon, as you’ve probably already guessed. But it’s true; depending on the generosity of your babysitters/how much of a pain in the arse your kid turns out to be, this could be the last holiday you have that’s just the two of you. So, you might as well make the most of it.
CON: You can’t really cash in on the fun of being a childless couple
Technically yes, it’s just the two of you. Except it isn’t though is it? Your baby is still very much there, just living inside you. Which means that a lot of the fun stuff that usually comes as part and parcel of an adults-only holiday; you know like drinking, smoking, getting stoned and renting jet skis etc – all that is off the table. Of course, there’s more to going away than getting pissed, but whether you want to fork out a few tonne on a holiday you can’t thoroughly enjoy is a decision you have to weigh up yourself.
PRO: No need to worry about holiday diets
I don’t know about you, but whether I’m going on a two-week beach holiday in July, or a two-day city break in December, I’ll have every outfit planned out a month before – all usually a size smaller than I am at the time. With pregnancy comes a free pass to be as spherical as you like, and what a pass it is. The baby wants ice cream for breakfast? That’s what the baby gets. No food is off the table. Well, except runny eggs and swordfish.
CON: You’re absolutely knackered
At 28 weeks pregnant, my body just couldn’t keep up with the amount of walking a city break inevitably requires. We weren’t even doing the exploring we would have usually done, and I was still exhausted. As the days went on, I got slower and tireder – honestly I didn’t care that I couldn’t drink, I just wanted to be off my feet. By the time I got back I felt crippled, and could have done with a week off just to recover.
So, would I do it again? Probably not. Although, according to Google (who does believe that babymoons are a thing,) you should go early in the second trimester before you morph into Humpty Dumpty. Don’t get me wrong, I had a good time, but next time I’d probably save my money and plan something fun-but-baby-friendly once the little one’s old enough.
Until next time… x
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