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Driving this late in the game?

FirstBabyYFirstBabyY member
in August 2015 Moms
37wks now and supposed to drive 2houra away tomorrow for a family party. DH does not want to join because of a football draft (yes I know...) But I am nervous driving by myself this late in the game. He has been very helpful with baby stuff so I'm trying to be understanding but I want him to drive with me. Thoughts on driving??
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Re: Driving this late in the game?

  • cseley321cseley321 member
    If you haven't been showing any signs of labor, I think it would be fine.  Also if it's in an area with a hospital that's a reasonable distance, that's a huge plus... Of course if i had any concerns though I'd check with my doctor first.
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  • deviduke412deviduke412 member
    I didn't have to drive by myself, but at 37.5 weeks, I went an hour and a half from home for the weekend. Like pp said, if you have no signs of labor, I'd say it's safe. Unless your doctor advises otherwise of course. But if you aren't high risk, I wouldn't stay home just for this reason. Especially if you're a FTM, chances of having a labor so quick you can't get home to your own hospital and doctor are slim.
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  • sandrabrookesandrabrooke member
    We went 5 hours away at 37 weeks.  I had no signs of labor or any concerns.  Honestly, I felt comfortable because if worst came to worse, I was visiting developed areas.  If I was going to say the middle of North Dakota...I might think otherwise!
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  • ChristyM87ChristyM87 member
    I would go. I went on a day trip last weekend 90 minutes away at 39 weeks
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  • hitcj4687hitcj4687 member
    Go for it! You should be fine
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  • Thj417Thj417 member
    It's fine - I drove for work for my last pregnancy ... (Lol that wasn't my job actually but just an aspect, sounds funny to me now!) but doc said it was fine just know where the hospitals are and keep your gas tank more than half full.
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  • JNOVA2015JNOVA2015 member
    I agree - if you're not showing any signs of labor I don't see why not!! Just be careful and make sure you always have a charged cell phone and you keep your gas tank at least half full. If you're REALLY worried you might also look up where the hospitals are along the route just so you know, and have a copy of your medical records with you. I flew to Denver from DC at 35 weeks and those were the two extra things my OB recommended - she said that the more prepared you are, the less likely it is that something will happen :)
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  • candicejeff2013candicejeff2013 member
    Hmmmm. Honestly I wouldn't drive alone. But that's just me. Do what you feel comfortable with.
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  • puccagirl77puccagirl77 member
    ^this. I was thinking about going to our nearest Buy Buy Baby an hour away by myself and then realized I didn't want to go that far alone. It is also in a very high traffic area and has potential to be longer than an hour.
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  • J&D2007J&D2007 member
    I wouldn't think twice about it, but that's just me!
    Me: 37, DH: 38: ttc 7 years, dx: unknown
    10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
    11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid & normal hsg),
    12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s, 1/12: D&C
    6/12 IUI#1-IUI #3: clomid = BFP!, C/P
    IVF #1(10/12) FSH 5.4, AFC: 16 long Lupron, 5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast/1-8 cell transferred=BFN
    IVF #2(12/12)AFC 21, MD lupron, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast and 2-8cell. BFN.
    IVF#3(4/13) Natural start antagon protocol, 12R,11F. one PGS normal at day 6 transfer. BFN.
    IVF#4 (11/13) C.CRM (ODW.U normal 8/13 Still no Diagnosis) EPP/antagonist. ER 13R/7M/6F. Only 1 made it to freeze. Abnormal. Looking into options of DE, Fresh vs frozen.
    10/14 new local RE to look into what's next. CD3 FSH 4.7, AMH 0.9. Met with DE agencies and exploring options for feb/march 2015.
    Surprise natural bfp (4 days before donor is signed). Beta #1 at 9dpo: 51.8, 2nd beta: 195 (25 hours doubling) @11dpo. 3rd beta (12/15): 516 (35 hrs doubling) 4th beta(12/17): 895 (58 hours doubling) 5th beta(12/19): 2120. U/S at 5w0d(12/22): one gestational sac with yolk sac. U/S #2 (6w0d)12/29. One little bean measuring 6w0d with HR 124. 3rd u/s(1/4)7w0d: baby measuring 7w2d. HR 134. 3/30: A/S at MFM went great except for low lying placenta. Verifi results are normal! Team Blue! Please send any positive thoughts our way! EDD:8/24/2015
    Baby Will born 8/18. He's perfect.
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  • gokahne9gokahne9 member
    I drive that far every day for work. I think you'll be ok.
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  • ann_jeremiahann_jeremiah member
    2 hours is about my max of how far I'll go away at this point.

    DS1 -6/25/11

    DS2 -3/23/13

    Missed MC D&C 8/26/14

    DD - 8/26/15

    LO#4 due 5/30/17


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  • SaratiffSaratiff member
    I'm driving by myself 3 hours today to join my family on vacation today. I have had no signs of labor And I refuse to give up eveything in life. I won't be going out in the boat a ton but I plan on reading, relaxing, floating around for the next three days. Also not having to cook is a major plus. Mental health break sounds awesome.
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  • banfrogbanfrog member
    edited August 2015
    sandrabrooke said:

    We went 5 hours away at 37 weeks.  I had no signs of labor or any concerns.  Honestly, I felt comfortable because if worst came to worse, I was visiting developed areas.  If I was going to say the middle of North Dakota...I might think otherwise!

    Some of the smaller town hospitals in North Dakota don't deliver babies. In an emergency I imagine they'd have to but most other expectant moms I know here outside of Fargo and Bismarck had to stork nest at the end.
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  • lethannelethanne member
    Drive away! You've got a few weeks to go and as long as you are not in labor there's no reason not to!
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  • bazzie88bazzie88 member
    I'm 40 weeks 2 days and I drive an hour through rural North Carolina to work everyday by myself. You'll be fine!
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  • Bickey11Bickey11 member
    i think you'll be fine, but i think your hubby is a douche. I've got no room to talk, my hubby is making plans to be 4 hours away 2 weeks before my due date and out on the lake fishing, a 1-2 drive from shore. Doesn't help that my Dr. told him i was highly unlikely to go early based on my current progress. That being said, if i tell him last minute to stay, he will. 
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