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01-17-2013 at 10:54 AM
JJ3813
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wwyd? Need opinions about traveling

 Hi Ladies,

I'm looking for some opinions...next Friday, I am supposed to be going on a field trip with my high schoolers, about 4 hours away, leaving at 6am, returing around 11pm. There several other teachers going, and another kindly offered to go if I am unable to, so supervision isn't an issue, but I'd really like to attend. The kids have put a ton of work into this project for several months and I'd love to see the final result. We'll be taking a bus that has a restroom, so that won't be an issue. I have an appointment the day before at which time I'll get the final ok, but at my previous appointment they said it should be fine. I will be 35 weeks on the day of the trip, and I'm still feeling ok, just a little uncomfortable and tired in the evenings.

Assuming the dr approves, I'm curious to know if you would you go?  TIA :) 

 
 
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01-17-2013 at 10:57 AM
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I think you'll be ok to go. Just bring lots of water and plenty of snacks, and know that you will need the entire weekend to sleep and recover. ;)
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01-17-2013 at 10:58 AM
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I would go. It's only 4 hours away and you'll only be 35 weeks. You're not likely to spontaneously go into labor/your water breaking at that point. If, by some off chance you do, I'd research where the local hospitals are/if they have a NICU/L&D if there is some dire circumstance that you need to be seen for and cannot wait 4 hours.
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01-17-2013 at 11:01 AM
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I'd go. Just be very aware of what your body is telling you, drink lots of water, take lots of breaks. Use your common sense.


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01-17-2013 at 11:13 AM
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I think you'll be OK.  My doctor told me not to go anywhere far after 36 weeks.  Make sure you are sitting close to that bathroom!
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01-17-2013 at 11:37 AM
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I'm 38 weeks today, and I'm currently on my way to New Jersey, which is 3 hours away from home. My Dr never mentioned not going on trips. I do just fine for the most part, and I'm with my husband the whole time. We do this regularly. I definitely think you will be fine. Drink, though!
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01-17-2013 at 11:46 AM
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Thanks Ladies!! I think I just needed some reassurance...I was worried that I was putting my 'wants' above LO's potential needs, possibly putting her in danger...perhaps it's the hormones

The route goes through 3 large cities, all have hospitals, 2 of which have top-rated nicu's, and I'll definitely be taking lots of water

Thanks again :)  
 
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01-17-2013 at 1:24 PM
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I would go. My midwife just suggests having print offs of your medical records if you go on a trip just in case you need to go to a hospital. I found that out because I will be going on a trip from Minnesota to Florida at 33 weeks and my midwife had no problem with that. 
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01-17-2013 at 1:48 PM
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If you're not having any complications and the doctor says it's ok then go. You're still far enough away from your due date and precipitous labor is rare anyways.
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