37+ & tickets to the olympics

[Puffyandpregnant]

Just seen my consultant who has said I should go to the Olympics then come back 2 days later for a sweep! Was a bit surprised that she suggested going to Wembley at this stage, obviously when I booked the tickets didn't think I would be pregnant. What would you do?

As long as you aren't competing in the 100m hurdles or the high jump then I reckon you will be fine!

God luck

Based on what public transport is like in London on normal days there is no way I'd go. The tube gets unbearably hot in this weather, and being packed in like sardines makes it so much worse. There are days I honestly feel like I might suffocate/be sick/pass out, when I'm not pregnant.

If you do go, take lots of bottles of water in your bag.

I would say don't. Imagine sonething happening whilst there. How long will it take to get yourself out and home or to the hospital, having to push your way through the crowds, endure the heat and traffic?

I'm going twice but will only be 21 weeks. Depending on how you feel I'd say go for it and if in a tight spot a tight top, bump clutch and look a bit hot and breathless which should a) not be difficult as probably what you'll feel like anyway and b) hopefully result in some kind of practical reaction to assist? Eye contact with a steward at any time should also help as they don't want pregnant ladies fainting/ starting labour in queues any more than pregnant ladies want to faint/ start labour in them if that makes sense.

Re public transport I inadvertently stroked my tummy (the way you do?? Or is it just me that is obsessively patting the bump??) on the tube about 4 weeks ago and about three people shot to their feet.......this happened several times over the course of a weekend so I think people outside of the main rush hour tend to be pretty good? Or maybe I was just lucky.........

Go go go! I'm working at the Games and have thoroughly checked this out...

First of all, their are medics, stewards and mobility assistance people (with nifty little golf buggies) everywhere so you'll be helped quickly and swiftly out if need be. They all have radios so can be with you in a flash.

Second of all, you have queue jumping rights from everything from toilets to water queues. You can't take water in by the way - airport security - I take a big empty bottle and fill it at the drinking fountain areas by every toilet. You can obviously also buy it!

Thirdly, I have been offered a seat on tubes, trains and buses every single time so far. It will get busier, but people are good - and the Olympic spirit kicks in too. And you. Can always pick up a baby on board badge from any tube station as back up to flash and commandeer a seat!

Fourth, if an emergency happens an ambulance will take you to the NEAREST hospital - so there won't be a mad dash across town. This is ok, you just might want to carry your notes with you.

Fifth, it's a once in a lifetime event. Even if something DOES happen, what a fab birth story you'll have!

Have fun!

If anything kicks off, the ambulance will be able to use the Olympic Lanes - that would put them to good use!

I'm 36 weeks and I went to the Olympic Football in Coventry yesterday and am going to the Hockey in London on Sunday.

Yesterday went really well. At this stage everyone can see how pregnant I am and no one tried to crowd or push past me. Plus when we got there and realised we had the nose-bleed seats (very top of the stadium, lots of steps) I took a deep breath and started to climp and the lovely steward who had been checking our tickets said "why don't you just sit here for now, we're not sold out so I'm sure we can fit you in somewhere" and we ended up in brilliant seats :-)

Naisy, we can skip queues at the toilets and water places? Really? Wh do we ask about this? Surely the person at the front of the queue will tell us to naff off?

The main thing I'm worried about itndrinking because I have such bad sickness I can become dehydrated really quickly :(

Wow thanks everyone, excellent advice
I still haven't made up my mind but like my consultant said, once in a lifetime opportunity & hopefully will get special treatment

If I was at the front of a water queue and a heavily pregnant woman wanted to budge in front of me, I wouldn't have any problem with that - just sayin' :)

Just wondered about the water.....we have tickets and it says you can take water in 100 ml bottles?! HTH

Even the tiny bottles for kids are 250ml so don't know about that.

I am just into my third trimester and went to the Olympic park on Wednesday for the opening ceremony rehearsal. Got treated like a queen. Golf buggy, special bus to the tube, everyone kind and charming. Seats both ways and no standing about. Never been treated better. Huge relief as it was also 30degrees that day so sweltering. You can take empty water bottles in, no problem. The 100ml thing just applies to anything with liquids in. I didn't jump any queues but there was no need too. The games makers are clearly well trained to offer pregnant women help wherever they can.