Would you go to a wedding at 8 months pregnant?

MrsKoller · June 2011

A cousin of my husband's is getting married this October. It's about 3 hours away, so the travel time is a consideration. I know it's going to be a really fun wedding, but I'm also pretty sure I'll be feeling quite uncomfortable. Would you go?

Janimal · June 2011

Yes -- it's harder to go out after the baby comes. So go have some fun while you have more freedom!

Carolyn002 · June 2011

I would!

green_turtle · June 2011

We have a wedding at the end of September and DH is part of the wedding party. They are good friends of ours, however I am not sure if I will be attending. As I told them, it all depends on how I am feeling that day and they certainly understood.

vtcnicely · June 2011

I definitely would!

evanssj · June 2011

I would! Maybe it would be you and your husband's last hurrah before the baby comes!

I am in 2 weddings this summer, one at 21 weeks and the other at 30 weeks:) I realize that is a lot different from being 8 months but I think you should be fine.

arobertson072409 · June 2011

My wedding cut off (unless local) is September. I do not want to be over an hour away from my doctors and hospital at 7+ months pregnant. My husband works silly hours and most of the times, weekends... I would rather be safe than sorry if something did happen. Just my opinion and what we are doing... I want to relax, set up house, and not put extra on my plate.

LurkieLoo · June 2011

MrsKoller:

A cousin of my husband's is getting married this October. It's about 3 hours away, so the travel time is a consideration. I know it's going to be a really fun wedding, but I'm also pretty sure I'll be feeling quite uncomfortable. Would you go?

Yes! I took a 4 hour plane trip to a wedding when I was 8 months pregnant with my son. Just make sure you drink enough water if you are dancing a lot. We didn't sit down at all and I had contractions all night from being dehydrated!

azcobride · June 2011

I went to a wedding at 37 weeks pregnant. It was only an hour away so I didn't have to worry about a big drive. It was fun but more exhausting. Plus, I had a harder time living it up with a giant belly and drinking only non-alcoholic drinks. Still glad I went though. I say go for it!

jjmac · June 2011

I was in a wedding in early October before I got pregnant, then I had to bow out, but I'm still going. I just couldn't fathom standing up there THAT pregnant for that long.

bmcapra · June 2011

I have two in October that are less than 3 weeks away from my due date and I plan on going to both of them. Granted they are only an hour away.

jaminjeff · June 2011

Janimal:
Yes -- it's harder to go out after the baby comes. So go have some fun while you have more freedom!

This, and I'd make a weekend of it, maybe going Saturday morning (if it's a Saturday wedding) and hang out in that city, depending on the time of the wedding. Then stay at a hotel that night close by and maybe do a brunch the next morning and take your time getting home. That will make it more relaxable and enjoyable for you.

itsmarcie22 · June 2011

Granted, I have never been 8 months pregnant buuuut... my answer is still YES! I'm really enjoying pregnant.

MrsG.060708 · June 2011

3 hours away, I wouldn't...but my decision also plays into the fact that I went into preterm labor with DD at 35 weeks and had to spend several hours in the hospital trying to stop the contractions (which we did).

littlewinnie15 · June 2011

I would. I'm in a wedding on 9/24. And, have another friend getting married on 11/5...that one is a little iffy with a due date of 11/9, but if I'm still trucking on with no signs of labor, I'll go to that one too. It is local though...so that's a bit different!

718gemini · June 2011

If we were getting a hotel room (which, for a 3 hr drive, we would anyway!) I would go.

MrsKoller · June 2011

Thanks for all the input, ladies! I think I'm going to go for it- and I'm pretty excited about that:-).

StaceyM06 · June 2011

I don't think 3 hours by car is that far away. I'd run it by my doctor first and if he said it's okay, I'd go. Then I'd look for the closest hospital near the wedding just in case anything comes up.

sealshiro · June 2011

I would also! I'm going to a friend's wedding on November 20th and I'm due on November 27th! The reception is quite close, so I'm not too worried, but I love weddings! Like other posters said, just check with your doctor first. From what I heard, there's all sorts of body signals that you are about to go into labor.

Just be careful what you drink at the wedding! This past weekend, I saw these big jars of clear liquid filled with fruits and I thought they were fruit flavored water! I asked for a cup and took a large sip. Turns out it was fruit infused vodka! Sad

sherbear1322 · June 2011

I would! I am going to a wedding that is about an hour and a half away on October 9th (I'm due November 10th). I am, however, forgoing the wedding that is October 22nd and about five hours away....that's cutting it too close for me.

varkeyr · June 2011

Yes I would. Just make sure she and other family understands if you have to leave early.

jseaton61 · June 2011

attend a wedding 8mo pregnt? yes.

be part of the wedding party at 8mo pregnant? probably not.

i say go and have fun!

jjabs18 · June 2011

We have a similar situation except it's DH's friend from college and I have never met her. I told him by all means he could go and have a great time, but I'm pretty sure I'll be sitting that one out. I would say go with what you feel comfortable with and if the friends will understand.

Emerald27 · June 2011

I'll be going to my cousin's wedding (also approx. 3 hours away) in October. I can't wait!

tnleigh · June 2011

I would run it by your doctor. I travel a lot for work, and my doctor told me to travel no more than an hour away when I was within 4 weeks of my due date.

CheriCO · June 2011

I'd plan on going and then see how I feel when the time comes. Like pp said, I'd also make sure I know where the nearest hospital is, just in case, but wouldn't be too concerned. I'm planning on going to Moab (~6hr drive away) the second weekend in Oct. I'll be nearly 34wks. Normally we camp, but this year I'm getting a hotel room for the weekend. I can't imagine I'll want to sleep on the ground in a campfire smoke filled valley at that point. The drive there takes us over Vail pass, almost 11,000ft. As long as baby and I are doing well and my MWs aren't concerned, I'll be going!

vanessa11411 · June 2011

I'd go

rubycitrine · June 2011

You won't be doing much going out after the LO is born, so go out and have fun. If I were you, I would go, have that mocktail and shake my bump and booty on the dance floor and have a great time.

boobearmama · June 2011

I am going to 2 weddings at around 8 months. Both are within an hour of us, and if I am tired or uncomfortable its easy enough for me to leave and BF to get a lift with friends back home to the city.

Kit15 · June 2011

tnleigh:
I would run it by your doctor. I travel a lot for work, and my doctor told me to travel no more than an hour away when I was within 4 weeks of my due date.

That's my advice too. Before the pregnancy, DH and I were counting on our annual road trip from NJ to Atlanta GA for a convention we always go to (usually two days drive down, two days there, two days drive back).

This year the con straddles September/October, 6 weeks before my due date. DH still really wants to go and has been really accommodating with the driving plans (taking I-95 down instead of avoiding multiple cities by going through the Appalachians). I really want to make the trip work since this could be the last time we see some of these people for many years (if ever) and I'll tolerate the potential misery for that. But we're leaving the final call to my doctor. Right now she's greenlighting it but that could change at any time.

lkf041 · June 2011

Janimal:
Yes -- it's harder to go out after the baby comes. So go have some fun while you have more freedom!

THIS! I have a wedding to go to 3 weeks before I'm due and both of my kids are in it! I know it's not going to be easy but it has to be done:)

klreese0213 · June 2011

my cousin is getting married 2 1/2 weeks before our due date. thankfully it isn't a 3 hour drive. i told her i'll definitely come to the wedding (if i can) and try to come to reception but cant promise to be there for the entire night.

i'd play it by ear but would likely go.

CareBear01 · June 2011

Put some flip flops in your purse! I was at a wedding at 8 months (but locally), I looked great in my high heels, until about an hour later when my feet were killing me.

kelly2983 · June 2011

I am the matron of honor in my sister's wedding, which is 2 days before my due date. So yes, I will be going to that wedding unless I'm in the hospital!!

I have another wedding that I will be attending at 8.5 months pregnant and my 10 year high school reunion is the weekend before my due date. Probably won't be going to that but you never know.

adri77 · June 2011

Hells yeah, I AM going to a wedding at 8 months pg with #3....can't wait to have a night away from the kiddies with ADULTS!!!! And it is 3 hours from me as well. There's gotta be a hospital somewhere around there!!

mbgreenwalt · June 2011

I went to a wedding at 39 weeks pregnant an hour from home. It was a lot of fun and I tried my hardest to dance that baby out! She was stubborn and stayed in another 2 weeks.

ruthie oct3 · June 2011

I am in my BILs wedding and I will be 7 months pregnant. not quite as far along as you but it will be a busy day. I am sure I will be exhausted by the end of the day. The whole family is in the wedding, including my 2 year old who will be the ring bearer.

The wedding is about 2.5 hours away or so but we might be out at my ILs the night before and they are at least 3+ hours away.

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KBBH · June 2011

Logically? I would probably not go. My doctor said she would like me to stay around (within an hour drive) 6 weeks and beyond when the baby comes.

For the fun part? I would say go for it. If this is first LO, most people go late anyway, so you would be fine. Also, in worst case scenario, you go into labor and have your baby in the local hospital near where the wedding is being held.

DH and I had a guest at our wedding who ended up having her baby the next day. All was well.

maddyandjames2010 · June 2011

poru:

I am planning on going to one at 37 weeks. But its local so I am not that concerned. I can easily just go home if its not working out.

I am honestly most worried about what I am possibly going to wear cause I will obviously have to buy something at the last minute.

This. I have a wedding (close by) at 38 weeks for a good friend, I am planning on going (as long as baby boy doesn't arrive by then!)

but I bought a dress for the wedding last month on sale at Pea in the Pod, I tried it on yesterday and let's just say it's snug enough that I'm now wearing it to a wedding in August instead... and will shop the week or two before for the October wedding. Stick out tongue

JMack1117 · June 2011

How do you know you'll be uncomfortable? I was quite comfortable until the day I delivered, and never questioned going anywhere or not because I was pregnant. If it sounded fun, I went! Don't assume you'll be miserable...you might feel great!

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