Need views from mums...

[QuietTiger]

Long story short, DH & I are big Coldplay fans. I can get tickets for their June tour in London (and am thinking about it for DH's Xmas present) - I would like to do so, BUT... (and this is a big BUT)...

I am pregnant, with our first child and have an EDD for the 25th April. AIBU to think it is realistic to book tickets and expect to be able to go to the concert in London on 4th June?

I genuinely have no idea, which is why I am asking for MN jury/advice. We have good child care & somewhere to stay (GP's live in London and would babysit) and DH is very supportive of me and the pregnancy/our child - he's doing everything he can to make sure the pregnancy is easy.

Thoughts?

Depends, if baby is late they may be too little for a bottle. You may be recovering from a tough birth, having sleepless nights etc. You may (like me) not want to leave a teeny.

However, I would book them anyway as you may have none of these things and have a fab time! You can always sell them I assume.

TimothyClaypoleLover - Envious not suspicious!

although i think newborns are easier to leave than older babies, i wouldn't go to a concert purely because you're not always free to dash back if needed. travel to and fro can be a nightmare.

bit different to going out locally so you're able to return quickly

also bare in mind nt all women can successfully express

plus you might not want to leave your baby

i certainly think it's worth a punt though as you'll always be able to pass on the tickets

aibu for liking coldplay though

She is green with envy Timothy.

I echo what Fluffy said. I felt as if my head had exploded when I had DD and I did not feel remotely normal for about 18 months.

Book the tickets - he could always take a mate if you don't fancy it.

Sorry, sleepless night last night so got confused with the green face!! Could have sworn I read "suspicious"!!!

Get the tickets. You can always sell them right up until the date of the gig if you dont feel up to it.

Your DH could always get someone else to go with him so that he doesnt miss out.

OP - do it, I had a similar dilemma with DS1 and a Rolling Stones concert, it was fine (and I was breastfeeding!) and it gave us some special time together doing something not sensible, which I felt was sorely needed.

Thank you all! Tickets are booked! Can't WAIT to see DH's face!

Hurrah! What a fantastic Christmas present.

Like everyone else I say book but be prepared not to go. Don't take baby cos you may damage his/her hearing.

I couldn't have left my DS cos of the bfing. Saying you will express is one thing but reality can be another! Be prepared to be in pain at the end of the evening when your Boobs have filled up cos you've gone past the next feed time.