will you be camping during pregnancy?

astroMom · January 2010

My husband and I don't camp often, but I was really hoping to go camping with him and the 2 dogs this spring. Our younger dog is a cold weather wuss, and we haven't ever taken him camping. I'd like to take him before the baby comes, as I think 2 dogs + baby/kid is too much for awhile.

Would you camp if your 2nd tri is during perfect camping weather? Any concerns I should take into mind, besides being near a restroom and probably getting a better mattress? (our normal mat is pretty miserable)

brideatbeach · January 2010

We plan on going camping and I will be close to 3rd tri by the time it is camping weather here. And yes it is alot to take a little one camping. We took dd a few times this past summer and it was ALOT to bring along and keep her entertain. But since she is a little older this year I think it will be a little easier.

EMcW2005 · January 2010

Haha, I will not be camping, pregnant or not!

nicole112709 · January 2010

Dh is bound and determined that we are going on our Spring Break camping trip(keep in mind, in Kansas, this often involves snow) I normally LOVE the roughing it to the extreme trips, but I'm skipping this go around!!! He's disappointed but I think he understands that its just a bad idea for me this year! He can't find anyone else willing to go, so he's swearing he's going by himself. But our late spring and early summer camping trips are still on!

dixee.deluxe · January 2010

YES! We have a tiny vintage camper, but it does have 2 beds and A/C!

We're camping in May. The only thing I'm not looking forward to is that there are no facilities. But it's just a weekend, so I think I can make do.

If all goes well, we'll also be camping in my 38th week. Hmmmm...we'll see!

MarknCalsMommy · January 2010

We plan on tent camping this summer. Two kids, 1 dog (unless we pawn her off on my parents) and a pregnant woman ought to make for an interesting trip!

Just check that you know numbers for a local hospital JIC and I can't think of anything extra to keep in mind.

SparkleK · January 2010

If you're car camping, you should be fine. DH and I like to backpack, but I'll be too big by the time it gets nice enough to go backpacking. I won't be able to carry my pack and the risk of falling is too great, especially in steep/rough terrain. We would definitely go car camping and stay at a camp ground with bathrooms and stuff, though.

Summer of 2011 we'll definitely be taking the LO backpacking with us. He/She will be an experienced outdoorsperson by the time they're 3!