Do I travel at 33 weeks? long

DiscusCoach

Background info - DH is from a fabulous family. When he was in junior high his mom stopped to pick up a kid who was hitch hiking home from school out on a country road. This kid, Douglas, was basically adopted in to the family and that was that.

Now Douglas is a great guy but his home life was a nightmare of abuse. He started his own company in Colorado and became a millionaire. He would rent private jets to go to Vegas for the weekend, gamble and stuff like that. He also got hooked on drugs. Anyone that has ever dealt w/ a loved one with a drug problem knows how terrible that is.

DH and his family did everything they could for Douglas but Douglas couldn't quit. He was arrested for possession several times and finally thrown in to jail for 3 years (with that much money he was able to buy a lot of drugs which increased the penalty). Douglas credits jail for saving his life. He gets out when I am 33 weeks. DH is going to pick him up the day he gets out with Douglas's two favorite things - NutterButters and Coke.

Here is the travel issue - We are in Nor Cal. Douglas is near Denver. DH will be flying (2 hours) and he wants me to go. I have never met Douglas and he is like a brother to my DH.They will be starting their own company together once Douglas can leave CO. (my DH is also a very successful business man but w/out the drug problem).

Do I go w/DH to Denver at 33 ish weeks pg?  DH would be gone 3 days. We have only spent 1 night apart ever. Also, there is a whole group of friends along with Douglas that I haven't met. DH has a house in Denver that I would like to see as well.

I am super torn about this. I want to go and I don't at the same time. Also, I am having a hard time w/ anxiety over DH and his safety. Some weird hormonal pg issue. It is like I have little panic attacks. I almost left work recently and went and sat in his office all day just to be near him. Him being gone might be a bigger issue than I think. 

Thoughts?

amoureux

I would go as long as my doctor ok-ed it.   

roxyrulz512

your really not supposed to travel after 26weeks. but if this trip is something you really want to do you would have to consult your doctor and see what he/she says.

abrazz

If you do end up going most airlines will require a dr's note at that point saying it's okay for you to fly.  Then I would get a look at some of the obgyns in the area you are heading incase something does happen and you need medical attention.  My brother-in-law is getting married 3 weeks before my due date and I really want to go, but there are no hospitals close to the wedding (other than tiny ones that aren't in network) and I if there were complications we would be far from home and family so I decided not to go.  It's a hard decision and I totally sympathize.

4realyo

I would go as long as your doctor cleared.

ill also add that ill be travelling at 33 weeks to a nascar race. im not flying because i hate flying, but its about a 5 hour drive. i promised dh we would go to this last one before the baby came. i dont think its a big deal as long as its fine with your dr.

Anna&Matt

My doctor wants me to stay within 2 hours of home in 3rd trimester but that may have to do with us being high risk. I would call and ask your OB for his opinion before making any decisions.

paigenicole07

I have read that most airlines wont let you fly after 36 weeks, I am planning on a 20-ish hour ride just before 32 weeks, I just told the people who are driving that they have to stop more often and that I need room to prop my feet up. I havent talked to my midwife about this yet, not until the 10th, but everything that I have researched says that its okay as long as I drink plenty of water and keep my feet elevated.

kristin7701

roxyrulz512:

your really not supposed to travel after 26weeks. but if this trip is something you really want to do you would have to consult your doctor and see what he/she says.

I've never heard this before. I've had 2 different OBs and neither recommended stopping travel so soon.

To the OP, I think you'd be fine taking a short flight at that point. Hell, I flew from the US to Spain when I was 32w during my first PG with no problem. The only issue you need to think about is if you had to seek medical care while in Denver, would your insurance cover it?

BeanieWeanie

I've also never heard of not being able to travel after 26 weeks. The only reason I could see not to would be if you had complications or were on bed rest or something. Check with the airline but most don't require a doctor's note until later on (36 weeks I think). It seems like you do want to go more than you don't, and there's really no reason not to IMO. It might be uncomfortable, but that's about it. Have fun!

nickyh7

I would have loved to take a trip.  33 weeks is nothing.  40 weeks might not be too fun, but 33? Go!

kuzzu25

roxyrulz512:

your really not supposed to travel after 26weeks. but if this trip is something you really want to do you would have to consult your doctor and see what he/she says.

wow that's early, I've never heard anything like that!  I'd talk to your doctor, but normally it's no travel after 36 weeks in a normal pregnancy.

Chanel317

My family lives far away and my ob says it's fine to travel up to 36 week as long as there are no complications.  I have never heard of no travel after 36 weeks. 

Chanel317

Oooops, I mean I have never heard of no travel after 26 weeks, lol.

aces219

My OB normally cuts off travel at 32 weeks, but for me she is cutting it off earlier since I'm high risk and she's worried about my bp.  It is probably fine for you to go but I think you should ask your dr.

Also, I am really surprised you have only ever been away from your DH for 1 night.  Maybe this is because we both travel on business.

mamaofliam

You can travel anytime as long as you don't have complications and drs ok. I just went on an 8 hour road trip this weekend (at 36 weeks) without any problems. Usually drs recommend staying close after 37 weeks. Some airlines have cut offs around 36-38 weeks, others don't have any cut offs as long as you have a drs note.

You should be totally fine at 33 weeks unless you have complications.

ajgreez

I say go for it.  Don't dr's usually say it's okay to travel by plane up until 36 weeks, anyway? 

It seems like it would be a good decision to make, IMO