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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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jase2472, Personally , I wouldn't have been happy to do that after any of mine. You are also assuming that the baby will arrive on time- they have a habit of coming when they're ready and your wife could be a couple of weeks overdue. Having said that, I know of someone who took a 4 week old on a skiing holiday ( brave woman!) with no problems.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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jase2472, I'd go with No.1 on your own (if you're allowed), I once carried a baby a few months old up Ben Nevis, and my GP queried whether the altitude might have been a bit too much for a tot.
Are month old children allowed to fly?
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I did my 1st day skiing trip with my girlfriend and 6 month old daughter this weekend (with a friend to look after the baby while we did some short runs). I certainly wouldn't have considered it at 4 weeks! And I couldn't imagine getting on a plane - we waited several month beofre taking her over to England, and then decided the train would be easier.
Our Doctor advised us to wait for several weeks (6 I think) before taking her above 1,000m.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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jase2472, I strongly agree with posts above. I have contributed to several threads about pregnant skiing - and always think that for a healthy person, it's fine. I didn't have the opportunity to ski pregnant, but I rode a motorbike and went windsurfing till the week before my baby was born (it was in Barbados, I'm not tough enough to windsurf in UK). I also did quite extensive travel with a 7-12 week old baby (including two trans Atlantic flights), took a 2 year old camping in Africa and did gentle skiing 7 weeks after a hysterectomy. So I'm not over-cautious in these matters! However, even if the baby is on time, your wife will not have had her post natal (6 weeks) check, which could invalidate insurance. She will still be feeling tired (much more tired, in my experience, than 4 weeks before the birth). The baby's routines won't be established, she might still be struggling with feeding, and an ordinary day might feel like a bit of a mountain to climb.
I agree with the suggestion that you go on your own, with Number 1. Super bonding experience, make a fuss of Number 1 who will have nose out of joint. But make sure your wife has full time help, care and company if possible. Before you go, you could maybe take over both kids for a day so your wife could treat herself to something like a day in a spa! With several such days on your return.
What does she think about this idea, by the way. Or haven't you asked? 
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Baby comes first. Not you.
Stay at home.
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jase2472, you'd need to check with the insurer, maybe not before the 6 week post-natal exam, which is an important milestone.
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It might sound obvious and I'm sure you've already thought of it, but can you get a first passport that quickly these days?
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You are also assuming that the baby will arrive on time- they have a habit of coming when they're ready and your wife could be a couple of weeks overdue. |
smca hit the nail on the head. It's cutting it too close.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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jase2472, yes, it is too early for your wife and the baby, even assuming the baby arrives on time. There is a risk of post-natal complications to your wife up to 6 weeks, and she should definitely not fly during that time due to the increased risk of deep vein thrombosis, but you shouldn't consider a long car journey either - as there is still a risk of DVT with any long journey where you remain immobile for a period of time.
Going on your own may sound good but you need to make sure your wife has all the support she needs to look after the new baby too. Remember, you should be bonding with the baby at this time too, and helping to look after the new baby.
What is wrong with teaching a 4 year old to ski at a Snowdome? They are plenty big enough for a little tot, and next year you can all go and your oldest will already know how to ski.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Agree with Whitegold, I'm a father of 1 who was bprn l;ast Feb, and I would not have considered leaving my wife with a new born - and having been through the 'first six weeks of parenthood' traumas, I'm gald I was around to help especially at night.
the snow will be there next year.
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Well we flew with number one child about 5000 miles at two weeks and went Munro bagging in the (light) snow afterwards, carrying the wean so I'm a bit sceptical of this advice. Each to their own but I'd go for it.
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You know it makes sense.
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dibblette, my kids new passports arrived in 2 days. Three week service supposedly. I'm pleased I didn't pay extra for the fastrack service.
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now if it was a man giving birth................... 
