Travelling 2 hours for Easter Dinner- WWYD

yellowdaisies84 · March 2015

My sister-in-law invited us to Easter dinner on April 5th. She lives 2 hours away. I'm due on April 19th. Is that a foolish thing for me to do to travel that far from our hospital being this pregnant? Or is it no big deal? We're trying to decide if we should go or if we should stay close to home.

guinevereis · March 2015

I wouldn't do it- too far in case anything happens.

Sharon&Paul · March 2015

I initial wanted to say go, but thenI am feeling it too close for comfort. I am sure there are hospitals close to your SIL, but knowing myself I would like to be close to my doctor and hospital. I would probably travel up to an hour, but not 2 hours. If you did start contractions that is a long 2 hour drive back.

maelily15 · March 2015

I would discuss the options with your OB. They'll tell you if it's fine. But I'd definitely take precautions. Don't travel by train (they don't stop and you wouldn't have transport without relying on somebody else. When traveling by car less than 2 hours should be ok to make in one go but just take the car seat, your go bags, and a copy of your records for just in case you go into labor while away from your chosen hospital. I'm going 3 hours away for the holiday weekend but I also aren't due until the 25th.

kjuryfl · March 2015

I would call and ask your OB. With my 1st I was on travel restriction from 35wks on. I could only stay in town. I am putting myself on travel restriction come 37wks with this baby. I do not want to deliver at an unfamiliar hospital.

mnharkcom · March 2015

I'm not doing it.

amandamarie2 · March 2015

I personally wouldn't go. My DH's cousins live about 3 hours away from us and sometimes we get together for Easter but since I'll be almost 38 weeks at that point I'm not comfortable making the trip. I was physically uncomfortable enough being in the car for more than an hour at Christmas so I can't even imagine sitting for that long at this point.
However, if you're feeling well I would say talk to your doctor and if they say you're good to travel, go for it. I'd make a back up plan just in case something were to happen on the drive or while you're visiting if you decide to go, such as knowing where the hospital near your SIL's is.

BeingMeMcPhee · March 2015

I wouldn't. I'm due on the 13th and have already told family I won't be traveling in case I'm too far from the hospital.

fatcat11188 · March 2015

I personally wouldn't. Sorry! See if they can move the festivities closer to you or even half way is better!

juliaandpatrick · March 2015

I wouldn't. I'm having trouble just going to work at this point since it can be up to an hour from my hospital depending on traffic. Better safe than sorry!

mhickey426 · March 2015

I would talk to your dr. Sitting in a car for 2 hrs each way, possibly longer cause of traffic since its a holiday, sounds miserable.

xuxachi · March 2015

I was considering driving for two hours for Easter dinner and already accepted the invitation, but I think I'm going to cancel. It has less to do with being far from the hospital or fear of going into labor (both my other kids were late) but more about feeling so darn uncomfortable and not wanting to spend 4 hours of my Sunday driving and having to deal with my two crazy kids at someone else's house.

slipsintothesea · March 2015

I wouldn't go. I honestly don't even feel like traveling 30 minutes to the in law's house. I would rather be uncomfortable in my own home.....

carter604 · March 2015

Sounds like I'm in the minority but I *would* go - as long as you leave early in the day and come home later on to break up all of the sitting. If you start early labour you should have plenty of time to get home in a worst case scenario. Unless you don't like your sister in law - then you have the perfect excuse not to go! It's totally your choice based on how you're feeling

shrkfan · March 2015

I think it all depends on how your feeling. I wouldn't go alone just in case but since your hubby is with you then you can relax in passenger seat.

Khaik · March 2015

I say put your feet up, Cut on the radio, and enjoy the ride. If you don't go into labor any time soon, you are going to regret not going and if you go into labor at the SIL house, you will have an amazing story to tell your bundle of joy.

emb518 · March 2015

Id say your doctors appointment just before that trip have your OB check for dilation and effacement. If it looks like your LO is going to hanging in there for a while then go!

careymcfaddin · March 2015

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Pix3lle · March 2015

Similar situation although i'm due a tad later in the month.
Personally i opted that it wasn't worth traveling anymore than about 40 mins, just in case, also hip pains would make the drive unpleasant.
Much rather be able to get to my hospital then have to go into an entirely different one!

snok83 · March 2015

I wouldn't. Same thing happened to me with my first DD. In-laws asked about having us over for Easter- I would have been 37 weeks at that time. I said no as they lived liked 2 1/2 hours away. Good thing- I actually delievered her on Good Friday and was released from the hospital on Easter (so 3 weeks early). Probably be okay to go but you never know. Figured I rather be closer to home and in this case glad I did. Plus sitting in a car for that long isn't exactly fun either!

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