I may be nuts - camping in the next couple of weeks? WDYT?

snowflake19 · August 2009

DH and I usually go camping in Michigan in the summer - its always been one of our favorite get aways. We decided not to go this summer b/c I was afraid I would be too miserable/big/hot and didn't want to travel in the 3rd trimester.

Now I just can't stop thinking how much I really want to go baby free one last time and that even if I am miserable I might regret not taking this chance. I will of course talk to my OB, but what do you guys think about traveling/camping at 34-36 weeks? Am I nuts?

*Edit - It's about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs from home.

BeanieWeanie · August 2009

Depends what type of camping... I really wanted to go until DH pointed out that each of the 5 times I have to pee every time will involve a long walk to the bathrooms - that was enough to put me off.

snowflake19 · August 2009

BeanieWeanie:
Depends what type of camping... I really wanted to go until DH pointed out that each of the 5 times I have to pee every time will involve a long walk to the bathrooms - that was enough to put me off.

O crap - I forgot about that! Maybe we could go the same area but stay in a hotel...

SharonWantsABaby · August 2009

I agree with pp, it would just depend. But probably not.

There would have to be a bathroom. And I wouldn't sleep on the ground at this point, just the idea of that makes my back hurt.

anarivera · August 2009

I was invited to campinng a couple of weeks ago but I declined because: 1. Camping for me is not fun anymore 2. I need 4 pillows to sleep comfortably 3. I'm too tired to sleep on the floor.

But if you feel good, your OB says it is ok and you enjoy it, go!

snowflake19 · August 2009

SharonWantsABaby:

I agree with pp, it would just depend. But probably not.

There would have to be a bathroom. And I wouldn't sleep on the ground at this point, just the idea of that makes my back hurt.

Haha - sorry I should have specified. I have no intentions of sleeping on the ground, there would be a very large air matress involved and likely a fan.

faith_urz4eva · August 2009

I just went last weekend and I am SO glad. We stayed in a tent with an air matress, and each time I had to go pee in the middle of the night, I just went outside

We designated a "pee area" so our friends we were camping with knew not to go there. Haha. It really wasn't that bad!!

linzras · August 2009

I went camping last weekend ... 37 weeks preggo. I brought an air mattress and my body pillow and I was fine. It was actually a lot of fun and a nice getaway for me and DH. Also ... we were close to the bathrooms.

alicia11780 · August 2009

We are planning to go in a couple of weeks too and our usual spot is about 2 hours away. My only concern is going to the bathroom. I decided to look into a portable toilet because I was worried that I wouldn't be able to squat without falling over. Luckily REI has one that is inexpensive and will do just fine for short camping trips.
We use an air mattress so I am not worried about that. The only thing I am thinking about that is that I may have a difficult time getting up from it. Otherwise I don't see a problem with camping.

ruthie oct3 · August 2009

I probably would not go that far away that late in my pregnancy. Maybe you could find somewhere within and hour to hour and a half that you could go to and stay in a hotel.?

I am not a camper - but I know the amount of times I have to pee and also the fact of sleeping in a tent on the ground - I can barely get up from the floor when I sit down there with the dog.

I would plan a getaway that will be more confortable and not as far if you want to get away before the baby.?

SFAug07 · August 2009

I would have done it and might still do it now, but I also sleep really well without any pillows and have to go the bathroom maximum once a night, so it wouldn't be a big deal for me. It all depends on how comfortable you are.

Bran_ham · August 2009

I love camping and really wanted to go this summer but the bathroom thing stopped me. We also sold our POS pop up and will be saving up for a newer one for next summer. I would say you're not crazy if you can deal with the frequent bathroom breaks but you should be plenty comfy with an airmattress or maybe even a cot so you don't have to get off something at the ground level. Have fun!

IselaCid · August 2009

I did it at 34 weeks. If I didn't have to deal with a spazzy toddler I think it would have been a lot more fun...but because I did, I was a bit of a grump the whole time.

Here was my review of sorts...https://mamaquierebeso.blogspot.com/2009/06/playgroup-camping-trip-2009.html

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