Wedding at 37 weeks + 2 days

[MimiMc]

Hi, I'm just looking for some advice about a friend's wedding.

Two close friends are getting married about an hour and a half away from home. At the wedding I'll be just over 37 weeks pregnant.

The wedding is in a small town and I'm not sure what the taxi services are like.

Just wondering, do you think it'd be best if I ask my husband not to drink? I'm just slightly worried in case anything happens and he can't drive me to the hospital.

Thanks so much in advance.

A millllllllllion per cent I'd be asking him to drive!!!! I'm sure the place will have some zero alcohol beers etc so he doesn't feel like he's missing out but in the grand scheme of things, it's a small thing to ask!

Yes - no drinking.

Of course he needs to not drink! Total no brainer!

I went into early labour with one of my kids. Didn't happen with the others but labour started at 36 weeks. Baby was fine but it was a shock!

Do you have the kind of relationship with the bride/groom where you could confirm a bit nearer the time or cancel last minute if necessary?

I've had 2 pregnancies and both completely different so don't think it's possible to predict how you will feel then.

First pregnancy I had pre-eclampsia in the third trimester and looked like a swollen whale. No way I would have wanted to go to a social event at that stage let alone over an hour away from home (I was actually admitted to hospital by 37 weeks so wouldn't have been possible anyway).

Second pregnancy, I'm now 38+3 and no PE this time but I've had sickness the entire pregnancy so can't eat much. I would have felt OK going to a wedding or event a week ago though, I'm still pretty active.

Congratulations. Definitely suggest that your husband drives. You don't know how you will be feeling around that time so you may need to leave early and have a comfortable ride home. I started to feel uncomfortable from around 37 weeks, especially in the car so I wouldn't have wanted to be in a taxi/strangers car for an extended period.

No drinking for your DH. I went into spontaneous labour with my first at 37+2!

Op I would say 100 percent no drinking for your partner and I would bring your hospital bag and check out nearest labour ward in case you need it.

You might also not feel up to going at gestation as I am 37+3 and no way would I feel lile going to a wedding due to sciatia and just how I feel in general.

Holy shit. Of course he shouldn’t drink. Mine didn’t drink for a few weeks before due date - he needs to be prepped to take you to the hospital at any time.

To be honest I doubt I’d go that near the date.

Similar situation here, wedding at 38+ weeks, two nights away in the middle of nowhere! Hubby is in the wedding party.
I initially had a family member on standby to pick us up should anything happen, but the idea of waiting for them coming then driving to the hospital was stressing me out. Not to mention a drunk husband wouldn’t be the ideal birthing partner!

I also wouldn’t rule out going at this stage, I would’ve been fine at that stage in my first pregnancy.

I’m 40 weeks pregnant and my husbands not drank since NYE just incase he needs to drive me to the hospital! Very very fair to ask your husband not to drink!