Travelling at 34 weeks

[Dutchie77]

Hi all,

At the moment I am 34 weeks. My friend in the south west invited me for a girls evening at her house. This is an two hour drive. From one side I reeeaaallly want to go. But on the other side I will be away from my partner till the next day. I have no idea if I should take the risk, or if I am over reacting....

In my heart I rather stay at home, because I love being home at this point (is this nesting??). My head says that I am boring if I don't go.

Somebody please help me make a decision!

Thanks!

I am finding it really unconfortable driving. I'm further on than you but something to consider.

the chances of going into labour are really slim, and also you won't get a chance to do something like that for ages after the baby is born. If you can manage the drive I would say go for it.

I'd say go... only issue to consider is whether you want to!

I don't think there are any risks, but I'd pack your notes to take along just in case if you decide to do it.

Would you feel more or less comfortable taking public transport? Is that worth considering?

I'll be 36 weeks when I trek from one end of the country to the other to see family- it'll be knackering, but good to see people before I drop!

I rather go by car, so I can take a break whenever I want. But I started to feel more and more uncomfortable in the last week. Very short of breath and baby is pushing into my pelvic area....

Still, being with friends will be great too.

I look back now and think I must have been mad but I went 90 mins away to a close friend's wedding when I was 9 days overdue!

To be fair, I was with DH and it was close to where my parents live so I knew the area/local hospital etc, but it still didn't really occur to me not to go. I think I'd gone a bit loopy. Anyway, I had a brilliant time, got home in the early hours and went into labour as I woke up that morning. Perfect - and very lucky!

At 34 weeks, I'd have thought you'll be fine unless you think the pain of the journey will outweight the fun you'll have.

I'm starting to think about staying home - have an option to visit family when I'll be 36 weeks and am probably going to decline. Its a 2 hr drive each way and I don't sleep well in the bed there at the best of times. I'm not comfortable in the car for long distances any more (currently 34 weeks) and my sleep is suffering in my own bed and I'm knackered.

But that's me, and this is my 3rd and neither of the 1st 2 were long labours...

You're unlikely to go into labour (especially if this is your 1st), so I think its more a comfort thing as long as you've had a "normal" pregnancy. If I were doing it I'd have a basic hospital bag packed, take my notes, and have the details for local maternity units with me (and leave them with DH so he can find me if necessary).

Thanks all!

If I feel okay on Saturday I will go. At the moment I still feel very very uncomfortable. Went home from work today because I had the feeling my lunges and stomach were squeezed and i just had to lie down...

I'm 34 wks today and am planning a similar drive in just over a weeks time. My dh boxes and he has a match. I'm not looking forward to it, but I am feeling a little more able to breathe now that baby is 2/5ths engaged. It's made a huuge difference, although I feel the need for a wee constantly!!

Could dp go with you, stay in a hotel and you make a weekend of it whilst you have the chance?

i'm 34+2 and I'm going to visit my parents this weekend (2 hour drive away), I never thought about not going to be honest, will just take my notes and car seat just in case!

I felt like you at your stage and turned stuff down. If you wanted to go, that would be different, but if in our heart you'd rather be in...

I've got a 2 hour journey on Wednesday at 33 weeks. Didn't give it a second though, beginning to wonder now though! Eek!

get your friend to come and see you instead? If you going to be worried while your there.

Hi ladies!

Made the trip to my friend and I was worried about nothing!! Driving was okay and I stopped once during the trip for a stretch and a drink. We had a lovely girls evening with some more friends, sitting outside next to stove. Very cosy and I wouldn't have missed it for the world!

But from now on, I'm not going anywhere ;0)