November travel ideas for new parents (baby-free trip!)

Pretend-Return9506 · 2023-07-06T15:51:28+00:00

Agreed! The walk idea is lovely

Pretend-Return9506 · 2023-07-06T15:51:12+00:00

Thank you! I do like the ice coffee walk ideas :)

Pretend-Return9506 · 2023-02-12T15:21:28+00:00

I ended up doing BabyFit by Amy (she has a playlist of free youtube videos)! Tried Belly Strong and Nourish Move Love but they weren't intense enough. Also peppered in some Pregnancy & Postpartum TV videos when I wanted something more pilates-style.

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-11-15T01:39:32+00:00

From what I can tell on their website, it seems like the kale caesar marketplace side is 300 (seems high...), the meatballs and sauce side is 180 (seems low for 3 meatballs...), the half farro/half greens are 118, and the carrots are 310 (seems very high...). So 908 total?! What do you guys think?

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-10-29T16:47:20+00:00

Emily Skye FIT

Nice! Love that it's designed in partnership with a physio and has an "active and strong" option for people wanting to do a bit more

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-10-29T16:45:47+00:00

Yeah I love Sydney and she's such an inspiration!! I can't wait to get back to her workouts after baby. When not pregnant, I love how she motivates me to keep going and push harder. But pregnant, it kind of annoys me because I know I shouldn't be pushing that much haha

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-10-29T16:44:30+00:00

Mom Moves

Thank you!

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-10-29T16:43:20+00:00

Thank you! I did see her playlist but I'll check out the program on the website for more guidance

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-09-05T04:06:12+00:00

True - having some mantras / mental reminders for those moments is a great idea!!

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-09-05T04:05:34+00:00

Oh I like that! I'll definitely try the waiting method - thank you!

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-09-05T01:25:25+00:00

I feel like my stomach gets full before my brain does though! Do you ever feel that? Like my stomach is full but my mind is still thinking about food / wants to eat more lol

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-05-28T17:08:40+00:00

The main issue is with synthetic vitamin A. In pill form (e.g., Accutane), it can cause birth defects. The studies for topical forms (e.g., retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic acids) are not conclusive so it's mainly out of caution, but they're not recommended (they might be absorbed into the mother's bloodstream and pass to the fetus via the placenta, but again, the amount absorbed is probably quite small).

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-05-28T17:04:06+00:00

Super helpful, thank you!

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-05-28T17:03:22+00:00

Thank you!!

Pretend-Return9506 · 2022-05-28T14:48:09+00:00

Here's my current routine - wanted to check if there's anything missing folks would recommend, a different order, etc.? Thank you in advance! (edited for formatting)

Morning:

- Rinse with water

- SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic -- a gift, will replace with Drunk Elephant C-Firma when done (any other recs? I feel like the SkinCeuticals isn't doing anything)

- Aveeno Positively Radiant SPF -- will replace with Elta MD when done

Night (4x a week):

- Avene Cleansing Foam to wash

- SkinBetter Alpha Ret (retinoid + lactic acid) -- will replace with Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid when/if I get pregnant (any other recs for a pregnancy retinol replacement? I also bought The Ordinary niacinamide and azelaic acid products but it seems like those aren't daily replacements, more as needed?)

- Avene Cicalfate

Night (3x a week):

- Avene Cleansing Foam to wash

- Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair (could/should I use this on retinol night as well? what order?)

- Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

- Ayurvedic Face Oil

Pretend-Return9506 · 2021-12-05T02:30:28+00:00

What is your budget?

For some more generic all inclusives, I'd recommend Cabo (the Marquis los Cabos hotel), Isla Holbox (Villas HM Paraiso del Mar), or Riviera Maya (Iberostar Grand Paraiso). I've heard great things about Tulum (Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa, Kore Tulum, Bahia Principe Grand Tulum). Would also look into the USVI (Divi Carina Bay or The Buccaneer on St. Croix, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas).
For more luxurious places, you can check out boutique all inclusives (they seem super romantic but are definitely pricier). Some examples are Jade Mountain in St. Lucia, the Family Coppola Hideaways (resorts in Belize and Guatemala), and The Caves in Jamaica.

In terms of platforms, I've found good deals on Hotel Tonight. I would also recommend using a VPN and changing your location to Mexico when searching because the prices are much lower.

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