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wedding, 38 weeks

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hestialou · 20/02/2015 14:02

Hi, I have been invited to wedding, I love weddings and having been saving the date for this one for two years, lovely couple and really want to go, but will be 38 on that day....the wedding is a couple of hours away and we're likely stay over. Its our first baby, should I risk saying yes and then if baby comes early not go, anyone else any idea how early babies can arrive? Thanks xx

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nappyqueen · 20/02/2015 15:45

Say yes, go, enjoy yourself. If you happen to come early, which can happen but if you've had a good pregnancy and carry well then it's unlikely to be before 38 weeks, then I'm sure the happy couple will fully understand and just be very happy for you.
Have all your notes with you and your baby bag, just in case, then you can relax and enjoy knowing all possibilities are covered. Go and enjoy your last chance away with OH before baby makes 3!!

happygojo · 20/02/2015 15:54

I say go for it. If something happens beforehand that means you can't go then I am sure the couple will understand, just like if someone couldn't attend because they were sick.

like the nappyqueen says, have your notes and hospital bag with you. It is only a couple of hours away, so it isn't like you have to travel too far.

Better get picking a lovely maternity dress and a hat! (or fascinator)

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hestialou · 20/02/2015 16:36

Thanks all, am so excited . I had already chosen a dress before pregnant, lol. Been searching maternity on line and like this with silver accessories. m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_62708+RBR0074013_-1

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Sorehead · 20/02/2015 20:22

I'm going to go slightly against the grain here. I'd speak to your friend because, assuming you and a partner are going and you're both invited to the daytime, if you can't make it she will have shelled out over £100 and may not be able to fill the space. Your friend may want to have someone on standby in case you can't make it.

I'd just been discharged from hospital at what would have been 38 weeks with DS1, who arrived at 37 weeks.

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hestialou · 20/02/2015 21:02

Good point sore head, dh said similar earlier. Will see them after dating scan to announce and they can choose.

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Gillian1980 · 20/02/2015 23:34

We've rsvp'd to go to a wedding at 37 weeks which is 2 hours away. They know it's close to the due date so there's a chance we may not make it. We've booked hotel room so I can retire early if I'm tired.

I drew the line at a family party at 39+3 which would be 6 hours away...

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hestialou · 21/02/2015 07:18

Hi Gillian, we are also booking a room so I can have a sleep btw afternoon and evening. Hope you enjoy wedding!xx

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LIG1979 · 21/02/2015 10:41

I went to one at 37.5 weeks pg and had a brilliant time. Did pack my maternity notes and hospital bag just in case. dd arrived 3 days later very quickly.

This time I am a lot more wary about what I do/where I go in the run up to birth. But I had a lovely last few days and did quite a few trips an hour plus from home and was out in a restaurant in central London the day before she arrived. (I believed the whole 1st babies are often late and you are in labour for days advice.)

Fattycow · 21/02/2015 11:28

I would go.

Andcake · 21/02/2015 11:31

Go - but take maternity notes incase you go into labour whilst their. Choose dress nearer time I went to a wedding at 37 weeks and was a witness and ended up buying a dress the week before which was a size 10 maxi dress from next which I now wear post baby. Also if booking a hotel check cancellation policy!

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