https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:08:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-883185 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:48:11 +0000 winniebee 883185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't be too jealous - vacationing with a toddler is not really vacationing! His schedule is a wreck and he is acting insane! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-883128 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:36:51 +0000 sarac 883128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: I felt this way too with my toddler and my extreme fear of flying. And it was great! We just watched Curious George and looked out the window the entire time. It bet you'd do better than you think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-883001 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:15:44 +0000 matador84 883001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have taken him on 4-6 hours road trips, but nowhere flying. I'm so nervous to fly alone with him! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882995 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:14:40 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 882995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think those trips to family count! And no, you're def not depriving her. We took DD to the San Diego Zoo when she was 20-months thinking it might be cool for her to see animals.... yea she couldn't care less. In fact, her favorite "exhibit" was the grown man dressed up as a panda bear! Sheesh. Go figure.</p> <p>Our kids don't need much except our love and affection, and I know yours is probably getting a ton of that. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882972 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:11:17 +0000 heffalump 882972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Visiting family counts! Our first trip was camping at 3 months, then at 4 months west palm beach to see my grandma. Which I totally count as a trip for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882966 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:09:53 +0000 sarac 882966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that taking very young children (under three) on vacations is great for getting them used to the idea of travel as a fun thing that you do as a family. That's about it. I just took my daughter to New Orleans, but only because my husband was there for work. We had a lovely time, but it was a bit sad to think that she won't remember it. And 14 months is awfully young to worry about this stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882487 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:33:11 +0000 Koolbreeze 882487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 is almost 4 and DS2 is 17 months and they've never been on a vacation and won't until next year. I don't see the big deal, they wouldn't remember early trips anyways. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882472 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:25:17 +0000 Freckles 882472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @Rainbow Sprinkles: some were nightmares!</p> <p>I think going to NYC and Toronto count. </p> <p>@mrsjazz: Why would they think you want to go through the hell of Disney when LO can't remember anything?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882442 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:18:52 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 882442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've taken LO on a few trips but they've been a nightmare!<br /> You're not missing out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882360 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:00:12 +0000 pinkcupcake 882360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was actually just thinking the other day that we've taken LO to so many different places and its gone be a huge bummer that she won't remember any of it. So I wouldn't be too upset that you're not traveling now! </p> <p>If you want to do something low cost though, maybe a camping trip? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882146 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:47:46 +0000 yin 882146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try not to dwell on it because LO will have a lot of opportunities to go on trips with us when he is older and able to really enjoy it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882115 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:39:58 +0000 Bookish 882115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I count visits to family! We are going to 'try' to take her on a weekend trip as a family when she's 6 months, but the money might not work out. Until we have a trip fund established, our vacations will be to visit family and get a change of scenery! Nothing wrong with that! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882102 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:37:15 +0000 Mrs. Pen 882102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha those count! Those are our "vacations". NY to visit family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882092 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:35:36 +0000 lovehoneybee 882092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally think Toronto and NYC count! </p> <p>We've taken him on one biggish trip, to Lake Placid for a night and then a cabin in NH for a weekend. With family. And next month we're heading down to NC for a beach vacation, also with family. Most of my vacations that I remember from growing up were visiting family. This way you can save money to go on an awesome trip when she's old enough to remember (and appreciate!) it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882066 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:26:20 +0000 GrapeCrush 882066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we've only gone on one trip....and well we know how that started off! even though it's not technically a "vacation" she's left her home, and has been other places. I wouldn't feel bad at all! after our vacation DH said he wasn't taking the kids on vacation ever again! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882057 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:23:23 +0000 Weagle 882057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are not depriving her... She has no clue. We have been places with LO, but she couldn't care less! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882048 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:20:10 +0000 Beehive 882048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even though we have, I really feel like vacations at this point are for you and your DH and not for your LO - she won't remember at this age. So don't worry about depriving her by not having gone on a trip yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882034 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:16:14 +0000 cyndistar3 882034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't taken Lilly anywhere yet really. I'm really hoping we can do something soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-882032 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:16:08 +0000 mrsjazz 882032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: You're not depriving her! But I think going to NYC and Toronto does count, it's a trip even if it's visiting family. And she won't remember them anyway.</p> <p>My dad keeps telling me to take her to Disney while she can fly for free. WTH? She's not going to remember it and it will most likely not be fun for the parents.</p> <p>LO has been to Atlanta and that was visiting family and for a wedding. I don't want to take her anywhere else via plane for a LONG time. We might take a train trip somewhere though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-881977 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:03:01 +0000 chopsuey 881977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've taken DD to tons of places. DS is going on his first plane ride July 9th! </p> <p>I wouldn't feel about about it though. She's young! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-881966 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:58:27 +0000 regberadaisy 881966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: haha I know. I'm just being a whiney baby! ;) Usually I think of our awesome dream home and it makes me feel better. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-881956 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:56:20 +0000 mediagirl 881956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: we have "only" taken her to Cleveland, Oh (road trip), Southport, NC (road trip) and Pensacola, FL (flight) to visit family. Those were BIG trips for us even if they were just to see family. You've been away! </p> <p>Also, she's only 14 months old. She doesn't know any differently yet. Save your money for when she KNOWS where you're going and try not to let everyone else's trips get you upset. You're doing the right thing for your family. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-881953 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:55:41 +0000 BlueWolverine 881953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think trips to see family count. I live in TX and will be going home to MI in a few weeks and I'm thinking of it as LO's first vacation. It's time for her first dip in a Great Lake! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-taken-lo-anywhere-yet#post-881946 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:53:41 +0000 regberadaisy 881946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't and I feel like I'm depriving her some important part of her childhood. :(</p> <p>I know it's asinine and a over exaggeration since she's <i>only</i> 14 months! But I get so jealous seeing other people take their babies on vacation even just for a weekend. </p> <p>And no, there is literally no money for even a weekend getaway!</p> <p>DH reminds me constantly that LO has been to Toronto and NYC which is true but they are all to visit family! So I feel like it doesn't count.</p> <p>I'm hoping by next summer renovations will be primarily done and we can go somewhere for even a weekend.</p> <p>Anyone else <i>never</i> taken their LO on "vacation" yet? </p>