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AIBU to consider going to a festival when 30 weeks pregnant?

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juniper9 · 24/03/2013 14:30

This is my first baby so I really have no idea how I will feel at 30 weeks.

Is it a really, really REALLY stupid idea to drive for 3 hours for the sake of a festival where, if I camp, I'll be uncomfortable, where I can't drink, where I can't sit down as and when I please (apart from on probably muddy grass) and where all food will be extortionately expensive?

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fluckered · 24/03/2013 14:33

well what kind of rep has this festival got? full of drunk louts? be worried about a shove or a push in that case. and you will want to sit and rest at some stage and camping sounds uncomfortable. how far along are you now? can you do a day trip at least?

fluckered · 24/03/2013 14:34

would be extra diligent eating from chipper vans when pregnant.

funkybuddah · 24/03/2013 14:35

Nope YANBU I went to Reading Festival at 22 weeks pregnant and camped , slept on the bare floor of my tent with nothing but a sleeping bag.

I drank the water, I ate the food, I used the loos I enjoyed the music.
Had to avoid the circle pits though ;0)

You will be fine.

GoblinGold · 24/03/2013 14:36

Yanbu. I went to a festival 34 weeks with dc2. I had spd too so made sure that I had a comfy-ish chair and a blow up mattress to myself. Do check your sleeping bag will fit though! Mine didn't, but we only realised when DH was straying to zip me in. Cue much giggling...

dopeysheep · 24/03/2013 14:38

I dunno. 30 weeks is really quite far along but then again you might feel fine.
If it rains then not being able to sit down as and when could be uncomfortable. Take a folding chair?
And a wheelbarrow so you can be pushed around! I have actually seen people do this. . .

GoblinGold · 24/03/2013 14:38

That should read trying not straying. If DH had been straying at 34 weeks there would not have been giggling...

Carolra · 24/03/2013 14:39

I think this is something only you can answer... Everyone takes to pregnancy differently... If you want to go and you're comfortable with the camping and everything, then go and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!! If its making you nervous and you don't like the thought of it, then you'd be totally right to stay at home too!!! Being pregnant isn't an illness, but it can be a really good excuse to get out of things :) whatever works for you is fine xx

StuntGirl · 24/03/2013 16:23

Depends on you and how you feel by that point I suppose. No reason why not if you're happy to.

Binkybix · 24/03/2013 16:31

I'm nearly 30 weeks now. 10 weeks ago I wold have said to go for it, now I'm not so sure. I'm feeling it physically more than expected.

However, I'm not all that bothered about festivals so incentive for me small anyway to put up with discomfort and not being able to drink. And some people seem to be absolutely fine at 30 weeks.

Not much help. Sorry!

CreepyLittleBat · 24/03/2013 17:19

Depends what festival it is. Folk/small scale/family-friendly ones I definitely would. A lot of festivals have yurts/glamping you can book, or maybe even stay in a close B&B?

DitaVonCheese · 24/03/2013 17:25

We went to Glastonbury when I was 28 weeks pregnant with my first and it was fine. Having said that, we did pay for posho camping off site BUT that was mainly due to my tendency to overpack for camping trips Blush and not wanting to make DH carry it all by himself (and it is a big festival for carrying stuff).

I really enjoyed it - slept really well on a half inflated air bed (half inflated because we didn't have the right bit for our pump and that was all I could manage, but was actually super comfy as I kind of lay in it and it supported me from all sides) and learned with interest that a half pint of warm spiced cider is only 3/5 of a unit Wink

trashcanjunkie · 24/03/2013 17:34

is there the option to glamp? My friend works for a company who go round festivals putting up yurts for the festival goers to hire. You could look into doing it that way. If it's a family friendly festival you should be just fine! Enjoy you last bit of freedom before the baby comes. Let us know what you decide though eh? I'm intrigued.

tethersend · 24/03/2013 18:01

It all depends on the weather.

Dry = no problem.

Wet = Somme-like horror on an unimaginable scale.

Honestly, if its muddy, don't do it. You won't be able to sit down at all and slipping over is all but guaranteed.

So, up to you if you want to take a gamble.

Which festival is it?

Cherriesarelovely · 24/03/2013 18:05

I was going to do this when 7 mths pregnant with Dd. I decided to go for a couple of "day trips" instead although that was possible because the festival wasn't far away. I had a great couple of days but wouldn't have wanted to have camped or been around massive amounts of drunkeness. Up to you really. I don't particularly like camping even when I am not pregnant!

Bluestocking · 24/03/2013 18:10

I would have found the constant need to pee very trying at a festival, but you may not be suffering this particular pregnancy joy!

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juniper9 · 24/03/2013 23:27

It's Latitude, which seems to be fairly calm and family friendly by the looks of it.

I might just go for the day- they have a special camp area for day trippers who want to stay over the same night, but will be away from the crowds.

I also have to be back in work on the Monday after!

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chickenfactory · 25/03/2013 06:51

I usually go to at least one festival a year, I'm now 30 weeks and tiredness would put paid to a long concert never mind a weekend camping. If you do go definitely opt for the posh camping/toilets option if they have them.

patchesmcp · 25/03/2013 06:59

Not unreasonable, just mad! Grin

No way would I personally do it, but I'm 32w now and the thought of sitting in a car for 3 hours would fill me with horror, let alone the other stuff.

However, as has been said only you know if you're likely to be able to manage it. I wouldn't but then may be I'm soft!

TheChaoGoesMu · 25/03/2013 09:51

I went to a festival near me for the day. I was supposed to go for 2 days but just couldn't face it. The swollen ankles, need to pee all the time and lack of somewhere to sit was too much. I was 34 weeks. It depends on you as a person though. I guess if you were going to do it then glamping or hiring a campervan would help a lot.

Eskino · 25/03/2013 09:56

I think you'll regret it if you don't go. At 30 weeks I was still very mobile, still wanted to go out and party (head versus body!)

Latitude is tame and there should be plenty toilets. Take lots of pillows and "soft furnishings" for the tent, enjoy!

ThreeWheelsGood · 25/03/2013 09:58

Depends on your temperament too, I had a straightforward pregnancy but was pretty grumpy as I felt so tired and exhausted, especially by 30 weeks! Definitely take a little folding seat, get someone else to carry your bags, eat/drink sensibly.

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