My husband and I just took our official last babymoon prior to baby no. 5’s arrival and oh, was it necessary! What is a Babymoon? A babymoon is a short vacation taken by a couple who is expecting a baby soon. It’s similar to a honeymoon in that it’s a “couple’s only” trip – no other family member is included, except the baby in the belly, of course! A babymoon is ideal and is great for a couple to disconnect to reconnect, relax, and enjoy quality time with their love.
There is no minimum or maximum number of days to your vacation nor do you have to travel to take time off. It can be a weekend getaway together or a week. It can be a flight away or a drive away to a local destination for “staycation”. Depending on your budget and time, find a way to make it work for you without causing stress on you or your spouse. If it’s currently unattainable, do not worry and plan one later in the year or next year. If you have the means and are on the fence, here are 3 reasons why you should go on a babymoon:
- Disconnect to Reconnect
Life is busy and can get quite hectic, especially when preparing for your bundle of joy. You may both be working full-time jobs and the topic of conversation perhaps has ultimately been the new baby and prepping for him/her. During the waiting period, couples can feel a little disconnected as they are each going through their own mental, emotional, and physical whirlwind (particularly the mommy-to-be) and it’s difficult to describe what each one is feeling while trying to empathize with one another. Oftentimes, a break is all you need to disconnect from everything and everyone outside of your marriage nucleus – that includes (but is not limited to): work, school, relatives, friends, social life, etc. This time away will help you reconnect with your love and be attentive to each other’s needs, worries, thoughts, etc. while learning to navigate this uncharted, life-altering chapter of your lives prior to the baby’s arrival.
- Relax
As you put your worries aside, relaxation is inevitable. On your babymoon, clear your mind from thoughts that produce anxiety. Unclouded thoughts will help you relax in every area. As the mommy-to-be is physically growing, exhaustion can take a toll on the body. Take this time to relax and enjoy a hassle-free vacation with not too many activities nor excursions on the agenda. Schedule a spa day and a prenatal massage (if you are over 3 months pregnant) or relax by the poolside or oceanside and enjoy God’s natural remedy for relaxation: the sun and ocean.
- Enjoy Quality Time With Your Love
Quality time is necessary for a couple to continue to nurture their love. This time away will help you embrace each other’s company. You don’t have to plan an over-the-top itinerary to spend quality time – just as long as you both are determined to enjoy each other’s company, then that’s all that is needed regardless of where the night takes you.
My husband and I have taken a babymoon for each one of our babies (except in 2020) and it has blessed our marriage in unimaginable ways. We hope you can enjoy a babymoon to connect with your love as you both embark on this exciting, new stage.
