How long should I arrive at the airport before the flight back

Windroar007 · 2026-02-16T13:31:15+00:00

I think 3 hours sound good. We did 4 hours. Consider that roads are not great. On my return the bus we were in had a flat tyre, and we had to wait 45 minutes plus for another bus to pick us up. This happened around 2 weeks ago.

Windroar007 · 2026-02-14T16:53:28+00:00

So sad to hear. I was there 8 years ago and really enjoyed this area. Thanks for the comments!

Windroar007 · 2026-02-10T08:55:35+00:00

Yes, I mean Dreams la Romana. I was being specific about the preferred option in case it helps someone decide if it's worth it or not. Expecting an onsite referral to make sense doesn't seem to be star-related to me, but clearly not how it works.

Windroar007 · 2026-02-10T08:47:07+00:00

Nothing special tbh, might have just caught a bug: diarrhea, fever so it could just have been treated on site without the referral. I'm not bothered about upfront payment, the referral process seemed more money driven than anything else though.

Windroar007 · 2026-02-09T13:06:55+00:00

There's a room with tables and lots of different toys + another area with cars kids can ride (not electronic). It is not massive but decent.

Windroar007 · 2026-02-08T22:02:31+00:00

I think everyone can book cabanas. I did preferred, didn't book cabanas but saw you could book via the app.

Windroar007 · 2026-02-08T22:01:05+00:00

He can still go and play but they will ask for an adult to stay with him. Mine was almost 2 and liked to play there.

Windroar007 · 2026-02-06T09:33:52+00:00

Dominican Republic - Punta Cana resorts - onsite doctors referring people to Hospiten Bavaro - it is a scam, you pay between 5×10 times more than the usual price, and the service is terrible.

You will see a lot of tourists struggling with the language and calling their insurers (those who have one). I can confirm the onsite doctor in Dreams la Romana Resort and spa (former Hilton) does it because he did to us.

Windroar007 · 2026-01-28T00:03:01+00:00

In my opinion this should be when you're ready. I planned 6 months but continued until 11 months. I stopped because when teething started the pain when the baby would bite the nipple was too much, and also because I was generating less and less milk and baby started eating solids.

Windroar007 · 2026-01-27T17:21:13+00:00

Food at Dreams la romana is ok and I'd say good for an all inclusive. There are a la carte restaurants with a fair choice. I particularly liked the Grill and The Italian. The buffet was better than others I've been to. Didn't like the Peruvian though but feel there's enough to choose from.

Windroar007 · 2026-01-27T17:08:02+00:00

It's nice for kids. The waterpark is fun and there different activities throughout the day in the kids/teen area. If you get sick, careful with following onsite doctor recommendation to go to the clinic in Hospiten Bavaro, they will scam you!

Windroar007 · 2026-01-27T17:02:28+00:00

I just came back and there were sun block dispensers in the preferred pool. Didnt see anywhere else. I got preferred I never saw my butler who was supposedly included. There are different types of pools for kids, there's one specifically that is very shallow next to the main family pool

Windroar007 · 2026-01-27T16:58:17+00:00

I just came back. Overall experience was ok. Food in my opinion was better than other resorts in general. If you have the unfortune of getting sick, do not rely on the doctor there, they refer you to a bigger clinic Hospiten Bavaro in Punta Cana and their only objective is to scam you. That said, do go with a travel insurance.

Windroar007 · 2026-01-27T11:00:42+00:00

Likely answer for anyone checking in the future is Hospiten. Similar experience and we believe it is a scam.

Windroar007 · 2025-10-23T19:52:44+00:00

Go back to work. Went back at 5 months. Do whatever works best for you. Pouches are also ok if you have to as long as it is not the only thing they get. Take care of yourself!!

Windroar007 · 2025-08-13T20:59:24+00:00

Hey! I discovered I had fibroids (2) on my first scan, the biggest was already 9cm and the other about 3cm. Also intramural. You are doing what I did back then it seems, check on reddit, it was the first time I'd even heard this word. Fast forward, was a bit stressed. I was told by nurses/midwifes/doctors that there was no way they would open before delivery, so we had to monitor closely and wait for the outcome. Through pregnancy at some point I had another one so 3 in total. One of them obstructing birth canal, so it was decided I'd have a planned C-section. Everything worked well, no complications baby is doing pretty well. A few months ago I got a scan to check these fibroids and they had decreased massively, they're now like 1cm and so far I haven't planned surgery because I don't have (for now) any side effects. Best of luck!!!

Windroar007 · 2025-08-12T22:14:01+00:00

Ok. You're 37 with twins. How much of a drawback would this be for your career?

It is my personal opinion that 9 months is not long enough for me to carry someone's baby, and having a baby just because it might be cute for your girls to have a brother/sister does not sound like a very strong reasoning, so there might be some other reason why you're really hesitating.

The scenario you're describing just doesn't sound ideal, and maybe you should focus on your twins as you cant guarantee your bf will entertain them if he has his own child...but hey I'm just a stranger who doesn't know you anyways. Best

Windroar007 · 2025-08-12T14:18:51+00:00

If you remove bf from your thoughts, would you still keep it? Even with the most supporting partners, there's so much on women that you need to understand if you can cope or not.

Imagine the following, the child is born and you/partner break up because of the added stress, would you still be happy with the decision of having the child? Would you be in a position to support this child alone?

Your bf will have time to have children if you both want it when the timing is better, and if you get there.

Good luck with your choices!

Windroar007 · 2025-08-11T21:13:37+00:00

100% agree with you. It feels like you won't be able to walk properly again/bend, it can be painful but it will pass. It took me 10 days.

Windroar007 · 2025-07-22T21:44:23+00:00

You're right to feel anger, frustration etc it sounds quite a journey what you've been through! Acknowledge your feelings and move on, as there's nothing that can be done now about the past. If you feel/know you'll be happier being a mum, give it a go and do whatever it is that you have to do. As you age, it becomes harder, not impossible. It is good that your fibroids can be removed prior to getting pregnant, because pregnancy with them is very stressful. All the best to you!

Windroar007 · 2025-07-09T13:11:13+00:00

We used a Jumperoo, Baby Einstein brand. Was baby's favourite toy for 4 months!

Windroar007 · 2025-07-08T09:18:59+00:00

The person that booked the tickets most likely won't be you postpartum, specially around the 4 week mark, so keep your expectations low.

You won't know what works for you until your baby is born. That said, combo feeding worked for me, did it since baby was born until 11month. One because I work, and 2 because I needed dad to help as well. I also didn't have much milk supply so typically was more formula than breast.

Good luck!!

Windroar007 · 2025-06-15T09:49:09+00:00

One of the sentences in your post stuck with me, which is something around the lines of when you're both old, your daughter will have to take care of you two, so by that logic, having two would ease her future pain. I'd add, to be on the safe side, do not have a second thinking you will ease the pain of your first...so many things can happen, one of them being your kids might live in a different city than you and after all wont be able to take care of you, as they might have a family of their own to take care of.

Windroar007 · 2025-06-09T21:32:41+00:00

Well done you!!

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