Community› The Bump Message Boards› 3rd Trimester
3rd Trimester
New Discussion

Snow storm- scared of labor

PeacheeKeenPeacheeKeen
in 3rd Trimester

I know the chances of me going into labor are very slim, I've still got a long way to go... but I was early (37weeks) last time and I just got this scared feeling about it happening tonight.  We are supposed to get 2 feet of snow and the hospital is 40 minutes away with no traffic in good weather conditions.

Ugh, someone please tell me I am being totally irrational for worrying!

Report Reply to Post

Re: Snow storm- scared of labor

  • mishu917mishu917 member
    imagePeacheeKeen:

    I know the chances of me going into labor are very slim, I've still got a long way to go... but I was early (37weeks) last time and I just got this scared feeling about it happening tonight.  We are supposed to get 2 feet of snow and the hospital is 40 minutes away with no traffic in good weather conditions.

    Ugh, someone please tell me I am being totally irrational for worrying!

    This happened to me on 12.28... we had about 26 inches on the ground and there were no plows. I was having ctx all day and held off bc of the snow... but I told DH to clean the car and make a track just in case earlier that day. My water broke at 9pm and by 11:30pm we got to the hospital safely. Don't worry about it too much, they might cause contractions! LO will decide, just be calm and try not to think about it. Things will work out!

    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • BeetleLinz1125BeetleLinz1125 member

    It's OK don't stress!  Just think of it as any other normal day.  Would you be worried at 37 weeks if it was sunny outside?  No.  But even though you shouldn't be worried, maybe have a plan together in case you do need to get to the hospital.  Make sure the car is full of gas, and maybe leave a lot sooner than you would if there wasn't snow on the ground.  If anything, you can probably call for an ambulance/police escort to help you out.

    image April 2, 2011 Exclusive Pumping Facebook Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/113592028761826/ Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • BellaKelseyBellaKelsey
    You have such a ways to go; I think you'll be fine. My parents lived in a very remote area of MN and I was born in early February. They had a friend who owned a snowmobile on standby whenever a big storm rolled through!
    Drew Isaiah: hypertension, induction, labor, emergency c/s. Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Owen Anders: labor (natural onset), failed VBAC, emergency c/s. Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • locashlocash

    I'm having the same concern, but I'm due on Friday and my dr said I'll probably go into labor any day now.

    As early as you are, you'll be just fine. Don't worry!

    Report Reply
  • doz&kozdoz&koz
    I'm right there with you!  I'm having twins and could go into labor at any time.  I live in the South where life shuts down when it snows because we simply don't have the necessary equipment to clear the roads.  I've been begging these babies to stay inside a bit longer.  It's warmer in there anyway.  Smile
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • bootsnbananasbootsnbananas member
    I'm the opposite(but i'm farther along).  I would love for the crazy weather to throw me right into labor but I am not holding my breath. I may shave just in case though LOL
    Allison Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • jenn5283jenn5283
    Yeah I'm in the same boat. My husband is working til 1030 tonight and is an hr away. Our hospital is 45mins away. I have been having contractions every 2-5 mins but they are not strong enough and been dialated 2cm and this has been lasting for 5days now. I also just lost my mucas plug and had bloody show. So i'm a little nervous that it could happen during this big storm. My dr says it could still be several days till I go into labor.  Hang in there the baby will come when they are ready.
    Report Reply
  • SittinUnderAPalmTreeSittinUnderAPalmTree
    I was supposed to be induced today (still could happen), but the hospital is so busy that there aren't any beds available.  It's supposed to start snowing here in NJ in the next few hours, so I'm hoping that the hospital calls sooner rather than later to admit me.  If they don't call tonight, I would go in first thing tomorrow.  I'm praying I don't go into labor on my own overnight!!
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • snoboardbabe77snoboardbabe77 member

    Try to relax!

    If you go into labor, it will still take awhile so despite the snow, I know you'll get there!

    I live in St Paul MN and we've had record snow - 33.4 inches since December and that was back from NYE..I don't know what it is and it has snowed several times since then! I know we're supposed to be 'prepared' but even in MNsnowta - it's been ridiculous. I'm 38.5 weeks -pregnant with my first, and DH plows in the winter. I'm just trying to take one day at a time  -and I have confidence we'll make it there! I have faith in you guys too!

    Report Reply
  • thebigmarethebigmare member

    I'm in CT too. I think you'll be totally fine. 

    Remember the winter that the DC area had last year? My parents got 55 inches of snow in 10 days. My friend delivered in the days between two HUGE 2-3 feet snowstorms.  It will all work out.

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"