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realistic to go on hols at 34 weeks?

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Gemmitygem · 13/03/2006 08:23

My in-laws invited me and DH to come on hols for 2 weeks to Spain at end of August. We would drive down there from France (so no air travel). We would be staying somewhere fairly remote.

By the end of the hol, I would be 34 weeks.

Can experienced mums tell me if it's a good idea to go at this stage, or will I be too worn out to enjoy it?/too risky in case it comes early?

Any advice appreciated!

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Hayls · 13/03/2006 08:27

We went away for Christmas and my dd was born at the end of JAn 2004. I was 36 weeks when we returned and it was a 7 hour drive but totally worth it. YOu probably would be tired but it's a good opportunity to relax and have other people taking care of you. Main worry I would have is the long drive tbh but if you feel you can cope with it then go for it (also still hot then). Just take your notes if you do go!

agalch · 13/03/2006 08:28

Hi gem

thb i probably wouldn't cos its fairly close to due date.I am flying to Cyprus for a week in April(will be 28 wks flying back).I feel a bit worried about even going then but my dp's nickname for me is the panicker so i'm prob not the best person to be answering.I'm sure someone will be along who has travelled at that stage of pg.

Elf1981 · 13/03/2006 08:29

Personally, I wouldn't go.
I had my baby in October last year. In July & August, I was ready to murder somebody because the heat was on the verge of killing me. I'd supposed to have gone on holiday in July to Cyprus, but looking back now I know I would not have coped.
Me and DH went down to Mablethorpe in September for a "week". I lasted two nights before we came home because I could not get comfy, was fed up and miserable, I just wanted home comforts.

Could you see how you feel closer to the time and make your mind up then?

dollydanderfluffofwillowbottom · 13/03/2006 08:33

i went away at that stage, but it was no where remote - infact it was only a 2 hour drive from home! i was also completely certain the baby was going to be late (dont ask me how i knew, i just did)

but do you really want to go somewhere hot when you are that big?

suzywong · 13/03/2006 08:37

not a good idea if you're staying somewhere fairly "remote" not a good idea at all

Gemmitygem · 13/03/2006 08:52

thanks for the tips. Yes, it might be uncomfortable in the heat. I just don't know as haven't been preg before. And you can't be as selfish with inlaws, e.g. have to help with the washing up etc and might feel like doing nothing..
maybe let dh go on his own and hang around at my mum's (near the beach) in England!

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eidsvold · 13/03/2006 09:48

we went away for a week when I was about that - it was to Amsterdam though.

Had a friend who flew to the US from Aus on holiday and she was 36 weeks when she returned.

pacinofan · 13/03/2006 10:50

Definitely not. I am 34 weeks today and can barely contemplate a trip to the post office, let alone a foreign holiday (mind you I do have a toddler to look after too). You might be lucky and breeze through your pregnancy feeling wonderfully energetic, even during the last few weeks. However, personally speaking I am pretty large now, exhausted, and frankly on the countdown to labour. I am finding car travel uncomfortable and would certainly rule out a trip through France and Spain. Also, I think you would be too near your due date - it's not unheard of for babies to arrive that early.

Enid · 13/03/2006 10:53

I am 34 weeks now and can't think of anything worse

sorry

Enid · 13/03/2006 10:56

yes I do have two other children and a part time job (and am nearly 40) so maybe others wouldn't find it so hard

I think the 'remoteness' would bother me especially as you don't know with your first whether you are likely to be late or early

fenny1 · 13/03/2006 15:02

We had a week in Finland with friends when I was 28 weeks. Although it was nice to get away from work I was totally knackered most of the time (and it wasn't hot, -13oC!).
Personally wouldn't do it again but have been quite unlucky with this pregnancy.

fenny1 · 13/03/2006 15:05

Also, and this is only second hand info, I am not medically qualified - a midwife at our hospital was explaining why we got som many prem births here (Cornwall)in the summer. Long car journeys, presumably the stationary aspect of sitting for hours in a car, can give rise to early labour.

3kids · 15/03/2006 12:32

I'm going away to devon for 2 weeks and i will be 34 weeks. I have thought about it but as we are going with 2 other familys and the children know i don't want to let them down, plus they have hospitals in devon and at least i will have people on hand to have my other children!

bundle · 15/03/2006 12:36

hideous, don't go. felt dreadful at 28 weeks flying to/from california. if you do go, take your notes with you.

CountessDracula · 15/03/2006 12:39

I would go

I felt fine at 34 weeks

is it your first?

lucy5 · 15/03/2006 12:44

I dont know where you will be in Spain but August is terribly hot and I think that might be too much at 34 weeks. I live in Spain by the way. Also Spanish ambulances are a bit few and far between should you need one in an emergency. If it were me I would rather holiday closer to home at that stage of pregnancy. Hope you enjoy what ever you do.

bamboo · 15/03/2006 12:47

I'd have no qualms about going - I posted something similar last year. I went on a big family holiday at 38 weeks to Norfolk (about 3 and a half hours drive away). The journey was tiring but once there it was really relaxing with all the extended family around to help out and entertain dd.

I guess the only issue that might make me think twice about Spain is the heat as lucy5 says.

anka7 · 15/03/2006 14:31

I would go.

I'm 34 weeks now and I would be happy to go on holiday - anywhere warm and sunny:)

kryso · 15/03/2006 15:17

i felt great at 34 wekks just couldnt wait to see my loverly baby but thinking about it i would deafo go it would be very relaxing for u an your unborn child

threelittlebabies · 15/03/2006 15:19

I personally wouldn't. We went to Wales for 2wks last yr when pg, and it was bloomin' hot! Was 33 weeks at the end of it, but needed to know I could get to a hospital if necessary. Depends on how you feel- my preference is to stay closer to home when pg. I was enormous though

snailspace · 15/03/2006 23:43

I took a 7 hour journey across the country in August for a funeral at 35 weeks. It was extremely hot (one of the hottest days of a very hot year type hot - but probably cooler than Spain) and I swelled right up like a balloon. I went into labour the following day away from home probably due to the heat or stress.

So, I'd think carefully if I were you. Remember also that first pregnancies are riskier for end of pregancy complications, notably pre-eclampsia or full eclampsia.

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