Opinion on traveling?

Life is Exciting · August 2013

DH has a scheduled business trip when I'm 35 weeks. He'll be gone mon through fri.

His boss said he can get out of it if he needs to, but he's the only one in his office that can go run the meetings. He said if There were an emergency, he could prob fly home in 6 hours, as long as it wasn't the middle of the night when there aren't any flights.

I'm not sure how to feel about this. Would you be comfortable letting him go, or would you ask him to stay home just in case?

mrambo3 · August 2013

I'm 35 weeks now and I would be okay with DH traveling for a week but that's just me

sarahcatie · August 2013

Is there someone else that can stay with you/check on you while he's gone? If there is, I don't see a problem with him going.

emmylou78 · August 2013

It's just 5 days and for work. If you haven't had any PTL then I don't see why not.

TKtravels · August 2013

I think it depends largely on how comfortable you are going it alone, worst case scenario. And also, depending on what your support network is like, and your comfort level with having friends/family with you during L&D as opposed to YH.

That being said, I'm 36 weeks today, have been having irregular contractions with some dilation and effacement since 31 weeks, and H is currently on another continent for the week. If needs be and timing of flights matched up just so, the quickest he could be home is about 15 hours.

allurea · August 2013

Unless you've had some signs that you might deliver that much earlier, than I don't see the problem with him going. Do you have other people around (family or friends) that can help you out if need be?

Life is Exciting · August 2013

I do have family around, so I guess I'm feeling more comfortable with it based on all of your suggestions.

pmarie33 · August 2013

mrambo3 said:
I'm 35 weeks now and I would be okay with DH traveling for a week but that's just me

Agreed

Ajoyd · August 2013

Um, I will be taking a business trip at 35 weeks. So I guess I don't really think it's a big deal.

Weljadraak · August 2013

It would be NBD to me, either, if my SO had to go on a trip for 5 days. I think he would be more uncomfortable at the thought of being 6 hours away than I would.

Alexandrap · August 2013

I probably wouldn't mind either, as long as he brought me something nice but I would expect that pregnant or not lol.

huntjul · August 2013

I wouldn't mind if he went, but it's you who needs to be comfortable with it.

finnybooboo · August 2013

If it were more in the 38-40 week range I wouldn't be comfortable, but 35 weeks seems pretty safe as long as you're not at risk for PTL.

kdjudd · August 2013

I would let him go. I plan on traveling with my DH when I am 34-35 weeks (unless I have symptoms of PTL). It's a little close for comfort, but it is our office's world conference and we have to be available to help out if at all possible!

MrsStuessyWI · August 2013

35 weeks was the cut off for me personally, except it was mostly for me. The month before I had been gone almost the whole time traveling and living it up one last time before baby. We had both decided that at 35 weeks neither of us would do any more traveling. I will admit that if I knew ANYONE in my city it might be different. The closest relationship I have here know is with the family I nanny for, and they are it. If I had any friends or family things might be different. So, we are grounded, mostly. We are traveling together almost 2 hours both of the next weekends for a baby shower and then for a wedding. (not my choice!)

Life is Exciting · August 2013

This is my first and a woman in my office with no risk for PTL gave birth at 35 weeks. That's why I'm nervous I think.

sleepy33 · August 2013

TKtravels said:

I think it depends largely on how comfortable you are going it alone, worst case scenario. And also, depending on what your support network is like, and your comfort level with having friends/family with you during L&D as opposed to YH.

That being said, I'm 36 weeks today, have been having irregular contractions with some dilation and effacement since 31 weeks, and H is currently on another continent for the week. If needs be and timing of flights matched up just so, the quickest he could be home is about 15 hours.

I read this and was like, how the F do we have people that are 36w already?? I had a minor panic attack before I realized you're Sept.

Whew!

losersaidwhat · August 2013

We're all (DH, kids and I) driving north for 8 hours this weekend to see family before the baby is here, and I'll be 35 weeks on Sun/Mon. My doctor has no concerns outside of me making sure I take lots of pitstops to walk around for circulation and I've had zero signs or history of PTL. I'm taking my prenatal records with me just in case, but I really don't anticipate going into labor while out of town.

If I were staying home and just DH was going, the chances would be even less and I wouldn't even be concerned about the possibility.

MrsShankly1012 · August 2013

I wouldn't have a problem with it, but I also have family here that would be able to come with me to the hospital/take care of DS if I went into labor. As everyone has said already, it's about what you and YH are comfortable with.

HFrizzle · August 2013

I feel perfectly comfortable with him gone. If you're a first time mom you could still have up to 7 weeks before you deliver, so a few days without him isn't going to hurt anything.

And remember, your birth and everyone else's are completely different. It's like comparing apples to bananas. Just can't be done!

MegN423 · August 2013

My DH is currently away for an Army school and won't return until i'm 37 weeks. I'm okay with it. He just made sure all lose ends were tied before he left (car seat, bag packed, baby clothes washed, etc.) just in case he had to make a mad dash home. I would think you're fine. Best of luck!

kimbo1216 · August 2013

Unless you have had issues or any signs of PTL, I would just try not to worry about it. I mean, it's 35 weeks, not 40 weeks. They don't even do cervical checks at the point. lol

Keep in mine this is coming from someone who went 4 days late.

shelley1002 · August 2013

At 35w for 5 days - NBD. I told DH he cannot travel from when I reach 37w until after his 2 week paternity leave.

StayingSecret · August 2013

I would be. Bye honey!

Inn2 · August 2013

Mine's leaving for a 2-day business trip and I'm on modified bed rest. We have our contingency plans in place and while I'm not thrilled, I never even considered asking him to get out of it. I think it will be fine and you might even like the quiet.

JenMatt2010 · August 2013

I think as long as you haven't had any issues, 35 weeks is fine! Hopefully you have someone on standby just in case though.

kkss357 · August 2013

It just totally depends on what you are comfortable with but I wouldn't think much of it. My DH travels for work and is gone 2-5 days every week. He will continue to travel like that until I am 38 weeks. The thing that has really helped me feel better about it is having a back-up plan in place. If I go into labor when DH is gone, I already know who will take DD and who will drive me to the hospital and who will be in the L & D room with me until DH can get back. My back up plan is obviously not my ideal but it does make me feel better.

CatieG · August 2013

I'll be 36+3 when DH flies to a different continent for a wedding. I hadn't even thought about needing him here during that time. I might be able to persuade my mom to stay with me that weekend since now I'm slightly panicking that I'll go early and won't have anyone to help with DD and the dogs! (Two hour drive for family and no friends around here yet since we *just* moved!!) *commence with panic*

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