Travel at 37 weeks

katiebug66 · April 2015

My grandmother passed away last night. The service is 3 hours away. I saw my doctor today and she said as a doctor she can't agree but that she would do the same thing. I am a scheduled c-section. No history of early labor. Cervix is closed (although baby is very low) no contractions. I had a NST and sonogram today and all is well.

My family and friends are freaking out that I am going home. They seem to be mostly worried about the drive because I am going along. But it would be less stressful to me for DH to stay here with kids instead of trying to coordinate all of that.

Just venting. Wondering if anyone else has been in the same type boat.

ekaeb · April 2015

Sorry for ur loss and I hope ur drive will be safe for u and baby! I would do the same!

kaynix21 · April 2015

So sorry for your loss!

Do you have a friend that could go with you?

katiebug66 · April 2015

@kaynix21 - not really. I would have to ask them to be gone for a few days and that would be hard for any of my friends. I am just going to take it slow and pray for the best.

scubakate · April 2015

I would take a break every hour for 15 min or so and walk around. I would also map out where the hospitals are along the way incase of an emergency. I would do the same thing, I'm so sorry for your loss.

marthaudani · April 2015

I'm sorry for your loss.

I would make the drive with planned stops at rest points or restaurants. Make sure you get lots of rest before you drive, stop when you need to and never push yourself outside your comfort zone. Stay in contact with your family and husband as you drive so that they know you are safe.

The loss of your grandmother is stressful enough. If it makes you feel better to drive alone then do it as long as you have a plan like PP said about hospitals along the route.

It can't be easy for your husband to know that you will be driving that far away alone and very pregnant. I know my husband would say that I could go but he would worry very much. I traveled to Texas in February to see my grandfather when he wasn't expected to make it. Even though I flew he was nervous that I was so far away.

I hope that you and your family find some peace in this hard time.

marym94 · April 2015

So sorry for your loss. I would do the same thing. 3 hr drive is not bad - if you start feeling like you might be in labor there are two things on your side: 1) you have done this before and can likely get someone to either drive you home OR head to a local hospital and have your family meet you (since they are only 3 hrs away) and 2) you will be surrounded with family and friends who will be there to do whatever you need to support you (like i said, drive you home to your Dr, go to hospital with you, coordinate details with your DH, etc....

either way - prayers for peace for you during this tough time. hugs

cartersc · April 2015

Last week I flew cross country at 36w3d for a family funeral so I understand why you want to go and also your worry! (Although my midwife and OB both cleared me to fly.) It helped for me to pack all my prenatal records, my L&D bag, and talk with the local OB/hospital where I was going just in case. And as jmmacdonald says, at least you're going to be with family who will hopefully take care of you if you do happen to go into labor or have any issues. (3 hrs is not all that far in the grand scheme of things.) Hydrate, hydrate, snack, snack. Take lots of breaks to pee and walk around. And rest (which will probably be difficult given the reason for your trip). But if you're feeling like you need to lay down--even 15-20 minutes is better than nothing. Get those feet up and be good to yourself as much as you can. Take care of yourself, mama, and have as nice trip as you can.

ldmw · April 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My grandma is in very poor health and I just traveled two hours to see her at 38w4d. Dr said I was only dialated to 1cm, and I knew I had to see her for what could potentially be the last time.

I'd recommend you go as you will probably regret not going, but you do need someone to drive you or travel with you in case anything happens. Rarely do women not have any notice that labor is imminent, so even if you start thinking you are in labor 3 hours should be enough time to get you back to your hospital. If not, it'll make for a crazy delivery story but you'll be okay.

babinante · April 2015

I'm going 4 hours away at 37 weeks next weekend. I'm going because of my nieces baptism. When I asked me doctor he encouraged it! He said it would be a fun trip before baby and said what's the worst that could happen? You'll go into labor? And I said well yeah and he goes there's hospitals everywhere there that know exactly what to do. So I'm going

katiebug66 · April 2015

I am back safe and sound and still pregnant. I am tired but taking off tomorrow so I am glad I went.

Valancia1 · April 2015

Sorry for your lost but glad that you did make the trip and your back home safe.

djhudson9107 · April 2015

My ob is three hours away. I am now making the drive once a week. I stop half way to pee and keep going. It is not that long of a drive just be aware of your body. Stop as needed. Sorry for your loss. I would do the same thing

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