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What would you do?
allurah2014
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Hello everyone,
I would like your opinion on what you would do in this scenario. I will consult with my doctor in a week once he is back in the country and get his advice then.
My husband's USTA team won the districts and are now going to sectionals. The sectionals will be held in a neighboring state (we are in NV, it is being held in UT) and will last about 3 days. The flight is about an hour and a half and the house they are renting is relatively close to the city. My concern is that I will be ~32 weeks during these dates and am not sure I should be traveling -- even short distances. I also would hate to end up going to a hospital where I know my doctor will not be the one taking care of me in case something goes wrong. Both my husband and his team mates would really love for me to attend which makes the decision even more difficult.
My husband is not comfortable with the idea of leaving me alone, and if something was to happen running the possibility of missing the birth of his child. Also, my sister works nights as does my father so spending the night at either of their homes would not provide any additional advantage over staying home alone where I can drive myself to the hospital if needed.
I really don't want him to miss this exciting event, but I feel torn on what the best way to proceed would be. Obviously we need to make up our mind as soon as possible since we have to book a flight and also give money for the deposit on the lodging.
Your thoughts and insight are appreciated.
I would like your opinion on what you would do in this scenario. I will consult with my doctor in a week once he is back in the country and get his advice then.
My husband's USTA team won the districts and are now going to sectionals. The sectionals will be held in a neighboring state (we are in NV, it is being held in UT) and will last about 3 days. The flight is about an hour and a half and the house they are renting is relatively close to the city. My concern is that I will be ~32 weeks during these dates and am not sure I should be traveling -- even short distances. I also would hate to end up going to a hospital where I know my doctor will not be the one taking care of me in case something goes wrong. Both my husband and his team mates would really love for me to attend which makes the decision even more difficult.
My husband is not comfortable with the idea of leaving me alone, and if something was to happen running the possibility of missing the birth of his child. Also, my sister works nights as does my father so spending the night at either of their homes would not provide any additional advantage over staying home alone where I can drive myself to the hospital if needed.
I really don't want him to miss this exciting event, but I feel torn on what the best way to proceed would be. Obviously we need to make up our mind as soon as possible since we have to book a flight and also give money for the deposit on the lodging.
Your thoughts and insight are appreciated.
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Re: What would you do?
I don't feel 32 weeks is too late to travel if your pregnancy is progressing normally and not high risk. If it would ease your mind, look and see where the nearest high quality hospital is near the lodging that accepts your insurance.
Also ask your dr if it's ok. Since it depends on the kind of pregnancy you have. If you have had no issues then I would go.
Just look into getting compression socks, drink lots of water during the flight and have fun!
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This is my first pregnancy so I have nothing to base it on historically.
This is good advice. I still felt pretty good at 32 weeks last time, and I have a trip/flight planned (for a bachelorette party, no less) this time at 33 weeks.
Honestly, enjoy traveling now before you have the baby. It gets much harder to travel (and more expensive) once you have kids.
In terms of being home by yourself while your husband is out of town, my husband is traveling off and on up until I'm like 38 w, 3 days. I'm nervous, and my closest family is 5 hours away. I've decided to hire a doula to be on call in case I go into labor when DH isn't around (and to help out if he is). Could your dad/sister leave work to help you out in an emergency? Particularly for FTMs, you will likely have several hours after your labor starts before you need to head to the hospital (assuming you are low-risk).
Both my dad and sister would be in a position to leave work and either come take me to the hospital, or meet me there. So even if I am not given the okay by my doctor for some reason, I should be fine without my husband for a few days.
Thanks for helping me put things into perspective a little better!