Just found out I'm pregnant. We go to Florida in 7 weeks. Tips & Advice please?

[Amystefan]

Like others have said, take care in the heat, keep hydrated and be prepared for feeling extra tired so maybe plan more rest into your day. Ginger biscuits can help with morning sickness or Holland and Barrett do some chews (ginger chews) they help some people too. As for your cruise you might have to let them know about your happy news. I was 19 weeks when going on a royal Caribbean cruise and they wanted a letter from my dr stating it was safe to travel, think it’s because of potential time delays in getting an ill pregnant lady to a medical facility if something was to happen. I had to email it to them before we travelled. Have w wonderful time

[Lulu Belle]

Congratulations!

I was just around 12 weeks pregnant with my first child when we flew to Mexico. I asked one of the cabin crew if there was an opportunity to move to an empty row and they offered DH and I a middle row of 4 to ourselves. It was great to be able to stretch out a bit. Worth asking maybe.

The first trimester can be the hardest with tiredness, nausea etc but hopefully you'll be coming to the end of that and should have energy for your holiday and that lovely pregnancy glow

[Bolto6]

No tips for Florida when pregnant, but when I was in my first trimester I suffered a little, in that I just felt sick but wasn't actually sick. I found the travel wristbands were really good, especially in the car and when we flew to Hamburg when I was 12 weeks.

I also give another vote to ginger biscuits, as well as ginger ale (I don't like ginger beer.) You can also get ginger tea but again I didn't like it. They are are really good stomach settler if you're suffering.

Towards the end of my pregnancy I was taking Rennie's like they were going out to fashion, I had terrible acid and heartburn.

[hsm89]

Congratulations!

I found out I was pregnant whilst in Florida back in May...it was a shock but explained why I wasn’t loving the dining plan as much as I have before!

At 11 weeks anything you’re feeling should hopefully start to subside. I would say to take it steady, nap when you feel it’s needed and enjoy it! Xx

[MrsArcher2b]

Thank you all so much for your Congratulations and advice.

Travel insurance company were fine.

Ginger biscuits, flight socks, wrist bands and a few other bits are on my shopping list now.

The puppy and I were suffering with the heat a bit as it hit 38 here in Essex today. Thank the lord for portable air conditioning!

I'm feeling really excited for our holidays and the baby. Don't want to jinx anything but I'm so happy and content right now.

[TinselAngel]

I hate ginger biscuits so I found oatcakes helped, or digestives/ rich tea. I wasn’t bad with morning sickness though. Definitely take it easy while there as you will still be prone to tiredness at that stage (still in first trimester)

[SquishTheWhale]

Just to jump in on the Fjords cruise, we have one booked for the first week in Sept and I will be 13 weeks at the time. I've already spoken to the midwife about it and she said it's absolutley fine.

The only thing I'm worried about really is managing sea sickness- I do get it sometimes on cruises and I can't take my usual tablets! I started off using ginger when I was feeling quesy but after a few weeks I can't touch the stuff. Normally love it too! So I ordered some 'preggy pop' sweets online and I'm hoping they will help instead.

I plan to take it very easy in port. Normally I do loads but the Fjords are a good place to play it by ear anyway, as you want to see what the weather is like before commiting to expensive excursions.

[taylaboo]

Congratuations. Rest when you need to and keep some ginger biscuits in your park bag. Stay hydrated too. Enjoy your trip.