camping 2 weeks before due date?

Bella Bleu · July 2011

WWYD?- Two things:

DHs family has an annual camping trip that usually happens between the end of August and Labor Day. MIL is planning to go and I was kindof baffled because I thought she wanted to be around when our baby is born. (First grandchild, she's super exited). Well I found out yesterday they're planning on going August 12-14th, which is two weeks before my due date. SIL text me and asked if that would work. After talking to DH last night, I responded to her this morning. I wanted to have DH talk to his mom first but I didn't want to seem rude and ignore her text. So I told her I don't think we'll be going camping again before the baby comes....Would you go?

Well throw this in the mix: DH's grandpa is very sick with prostate and bone cancer. They don't think he'll make it many more years (or so I thought.) When I text my SIL this morning about not going she said "Grandma wanted to do it earlier this year. She thinks grandpa might only have three to four months so that is why. But if you guys change your minds let us know." Way to make me feel/look like a complete BIOTCH. Nobody has told DH or me that his gpa might not make it til Christmas (which pisses me off entirely that DH doesn't know this), and just cause he's dying I should feel obligated to go camping 2 hours up the friggin mountain, in a tent, 2 weeks before I'm due? Am I being selfish??

JaysonandKristin · July 2011

I don't know what kind of camping you're talking about, but in the event you're leaking colostrum at all, it can be a little scary getting out there with bears.

Furthermore, I went camping last pregnancy at 6 months pregnant and we had an air mattress in the tent. It was SO incredibly uncomfortable.

I wouldn't hesitate to turn down the offer. If you're worried about spending time with gpa, I would just make arrangements to get together with the family in another setting. I know it sucks to miss out on tradition, but you have to think about yourself right now. And, you need to consider how far away from a hospital you'll be while camping.

nhinze01 · July 2011

I do not think you are being selfish. camping at 38 weeks is a little extreme! I went camping at 32 week and i was sooo uncomfortable and it wiped me out!!! Also, my doctor recommends not being farther away than 1 hour after 36 weeks. You could always use that as an excuse! They really can't expect you to go against your doctors wishes, right???? lol

I am 37 weeks today, and just cancelled out of 2 family functions for this weekend. It's just getting too uncomfortable. Good luck

mooninlv · July 2011

sounds horrid. i love to camp but at 38 weeks, heck no. no matter how easy your pregnancy has been, i don't think camping at that stage sounds like fun, or a good idea. i'd skip it. if people don't understand, i would not stress or worry about it.

Matt Dvorak · July 2011

I like camping, and I wouldn't do it. At this point on I'd like to sleep on my own bed until the baby is here!

RunningMom08 · July 2011

Could you maybe not go camping, but hang out during the day one day? That way you wouldn't be sleeping in a tent (which sounds INCREDIBLY uncomfortable), but you could still spend some time with the family. I don't know if that would be too much of a drive for you.

duchess0727 · July 2011

I'd just go during the day and drive home at night if it's only two hours away. We are going to the beach at 38 weeks which is about 1 hr 45 min away - as long as I'm not in labor. But I wouldn't sleep in a tent. I did it at 34 weeks and I won't do that again.

Jennairess · July 2011

i went camping this past weekend...wasnt as far along as you (only 35 weeks) but it was fun... we were in a tent too...slept on an air matress...was a little interesting getting up alot to go pee but we were by the restrooms...had to roll off the air matress than get up from my hands and knees...was a little uncomfortable but was still fun and I made the best of it

countrywed · July 2011

I would think this. And make sure to plan a weekend at gma and gpa's after baby is born so he can see baby.

My gpa just passed away June 30th, He already had 7 great grandchildren but he also had two more on the way and I know for both me and my cuz who's wife is due in Nov would have loved to have just that one picture with great gpa.

So while a camping trip may be tradition I think a visit after LO is born would mean a whole lot more to both of you.

Also maybe you can call and talk to gpa or gma about your concerns so they understand. Don't let someone else pressure you into being uncomfortable and worried.

SoxFan777 · July 2011

demersebm:
Could you maybe not go camping, but hang out during the day one day? That way you wouldn't be sleeping in a tent (which sounds INCREDIBLY uncomfortable), but you could still spend some time with the family. I don't know if that would be too much of a drive for you.

She's smart! I'd do that for a day or two. Talk to the fam and pick a day where the camp will be all set up, everyone will be there, and make SURE to bring something yummy that everyone is missing, like homemade chocolate chip cookies and a big thing of fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade. You'll look like a hero.

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