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Just Said Yes September 2017

Bringing my baby on the honeymoon

Maggie, on November 22, 2016 at 12:34 PM

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So we have a 6 month old baby who will be 16 months when we get married. I really cannot stand the idea of leaving him for a week or even a few nights. I might still be breastfeeding too. I might feel differently by then. I was wondering if anyone has ever brought their child on their honeymoon?

So we have a 6 month old baby who will be 16 months when we get married. I really cannot stand the idea of leaving him for a week or even a few nights. I might still be breastfeeding too. I might feel differently by then. I was wondering if anyone has ever brought their child on their honeymoon?

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  • Del
    Master November 2017
    Del ·
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    We're taking our baby on honeymoon because where else is he meant to go? All our parents work full time, our siblings work full time and our grandparents aren't up to caring for an active toddler. None of them live anywhere near where we'll be living either, so it's not like he could go to his regular day care during the day and then home with his grandparents at night.

    It'll be fine. It just depends on what you want for your honeymoon. We're going to Disneyworld anyway; might as well take the baby!

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  • FutureMrs.M.
    Super July 2017
    FutureMrs.M. ·
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    Our son will be 2 1/2 when we get married. I am also struggling with the idea of going away without him for our honeymoon. I know he would be in excellent care with either my mother or sister, but it's still stressful because I've never even spent a night away from him. At the same time, we really want some alone time. I think we are going to go on a little mini moon. I'm thinking we will go somewhere in driving distance, maybe 5-6 hours away (so that I could get home quickly if I needed to) for 2 or 3 nights. If that goes ok, I think we will plan a longer, further away trip for our 1 year anniversary.

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  • Baletica
    Master June 2017
    Baletica ·
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    Our boys will be turning 7 and 9 when we get married. We have taken them on EVERY trip we've gone on and will be taking them on every trip afterward probably till they're 18. While I love them to death, I am looking forward to some quiet adult relaxation time. I'm on mommy mode all day every day and a slight break is needed. For everyone.

    On the other hand, it's totally up to you for your son. Not my preference but it's up to you

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  • A
    Savvy March 2020
    Ashley ·
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    My children are such a big part of my life, I cant imagine going away with out them. We are planing our honeymoon in Disney! To celebrate our family coming together. That's just our preference though, to each their own!

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  • Jesikah
    VIP October 2017
    Jesikah ·
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    I have 2 children. 7 & 2. Let me tell you. We fight to have alone time. Yes your baby is still young, however don't forget about the time with your husband. But you should do what you feel is right. Taking one later when baby is bigger is a bit more comforting. But I'll definitely be taking my 5 day Honeymoon. I'll miss them dearly lol but bye kids

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  • Linda
    Expert May 2017
    Linda ·
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    My parents took my to Disneyland on those Honeymoon and they still kinda drops hints about regretting it. My daughter will be almost 2 be the wedding. I think we are going to just one night in nice hotel then when returns from his extended military leave in about 6-12 months we can go a little longer and she can stay with Grandma. I can't bear being away from here that long when she's so little.

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  • Joy
    Super October 2017
    Joy ·
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    No I dont think a baby would be a good idea to bring on a honeymoon. We are just waiting to have some time alone just the two of us.

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  • Rebecca
    Expert December 2016
    Rebecca ·
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    If you bring the kids, it's not really a honeymoon, it's a family vaycay. You could postpone the honeymoon until Baby is older, if you feel strongly about it. I nursed my two for a year each, so I get it.

    My FH thought we'd be bringing my kids on our honeymoon. Isn't he nice! I said, and I believe my exact words were, "Hells to the no."

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    Savvy September 2017
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    My fiancée brother and wife took their child and her mother on their honeymoon so he was with them but her mother watched him so they could have privacy and romantic outing

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  • Alyssa
    Devoted March 2018
    Alyssa ·
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    Do what makes you happy don't worry about the norm Smiley smile

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    Expert November 2016
    Hope ·
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    A toddler on a honeymoon means it's a family vacation and not a honeymoon. You won't enjoy each other or relax which is the whole point of a honeymoon. But it's your money and time so do what you want.

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  • ASHLEA
    Just Said Yes August 2021
    ASHLEA ·
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    Hi Maggie, where did you end up going? We'll be in the same situation and our little one will 18 months when we get married. We want to take advantage before we have to pay for a seat.

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  • J
    Just Said Yes January 2019
    Janet ·
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    No worry dermalmd make tighter again like virgin girl Dermalmd makes me feel like a virgin again after two children it’s amazing💗

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