So nervous about holiday!

[Flora12]

My sister and I are going on holiday for 10 days to Malaysia, I have discussed with my doctor and as I have had a normal pregnancy up to now he has said it will not be a problem, I have good health insurance that covers me for any emergencies i have also researched nearby hospitals close to our accomodation just to be safe.

I will be 24 weeks at time of departure and almost 26 when coming back. We are staying in nice hotels, and only going to Kuala Lumpur and Penang which I have been told are highly westernised as they are tourist areas and risks for malaria are very low. I will obviously be covering myself in repellant and avoid situations where I might come into contact with mosquitos, we dont plan to do anything other than eat, sleep, swim and sunbathe....maybe a little shopping!

I had a lot of vaccinations about 2 years ago as I travelled in South america so am still covered for nasties like diptheria, yellow fever and tetanus. I will be avoiding things like ice-cubes, and be very careful about what I eat. I have been confident that it will all be fine until now....

Now that the time is drawing near Im just so anxious im terrified of something bad happening.. I really dont want to let my sister down although I know she would completely understand, we are very close and this will probably be the last time we get to do a sisters holiday alone. Am I crazy to be going?? would appreciate opinions thanks....

 

[lulu1981]

I understand u worrying but im sure ull b fine. ur not silly, u know what to eat/drink etc, not over-do it in the sun, it'll b fine. Just think how relaxing it'll b!! U lucky thing!!x

 

[bellaswedus]

i understand that you are worried, but don't worry.

i took a semester in kuala lampur when i was in uni in 2000 and belive me what you have heard is correct. even back in 2000 it was like being in any european or american city. of course it has a touch of it is own culture but it is very clean. you will be fine. my friends and i (all from europe and us) even ate at the local places and none of us got sick during our entire stay.

also let me tell you, there is great shopping in malaysia. have fun and enjoy your last alone trip with your sister.

 

[Flora12]

Thanks ladies, I'm sure I am worrying unnecessarily, I just dont want to put my LO at risk, but i will hopefully be the most relaxed I have been throughout the whole pregnancy once I am on holiday! as work is quite stressful!!! thanks for your advice xx

 

[albs]

something i read in one of my preggo magazines made me think - re: food, it can be safer to buy something from a street vendor if you've watched it be cooked/incinerated in front of you, rather than from a buffet in a posh hotel where the food could have been sat out for a while.
but anyway, you sound pretty clued up so i hope you had a great time. I went to malaysia a few years ago and never had any problems at all. i'm a little jealous, i'd love a holiday!

 

[heavyheart]

iam feeling a little the same, iam due to go to cyprus for my husbands 30th. His parents are coming also but not sure if thats a good or bad thing yet .
Ill be almost 18weeks by the time we go, the good thing is its a 5star spa hotel and it has nothing but great reviews. Its more the fact i have gestational diabetes again its the 5hour flight and hours travel i most worry about for being able to eat at the right times and monitor my sugar levels but iam sure it will all work out ok. xx

 

[Flora12]

Thanks girls,

Albs you have a point I have always believed everywhere Ive travelled in the "eat where the locals do" theory, I will be avoiding buffets at all costs, I never eat from them since getting food poisoning from an all you can eat a few years back!!!!

Heavyheart Im sure everything will be ok, you sound prepared and like you know how to manage your diabetes and OH will be travelling with you I presume? in case you need anything...Sounds like it will be an amazing trip!! enjoy! I am going to try to relax and do the same!!xx