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franniep1108
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Traveling During the First Trimester
franniep1108
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My pregnancy wasn't exactly planned, but I wasn't taking precautions to not have a baby either. Either way I am happy, but I am traveling to Las Vegas in less than 2 weeks with my best friend. We hav had this trip planned and paid for since the beginning of September ( I am only 5 weeks and 5 days along). We are going to celebrate my birthday and just have a good girls weekend. I know that all the drinking we planned is out of the question for me, but instead of being excited about my trip as it nears I get more nervous. I know it's not safe to travel during the 3rd trimester but did anyone have any complications traveling during the first?
Also, I have read that drinking a glass of wine here and there is fine. What has been other's experiences with this. I am becoming this big ball of worry!
Re: Traveling During the First Trimester
But I am prone to motion sickness anyway, so that could be a me thing. In general, it helped me to get to the airport early so I wasn't rushed or stressed and to pack snacks (apples, popcorn, etc). But you may be one of the lucky few who doesn't have symptoms, so this could be nothing to worry about. I will say that I cancelled a trip to New Orleans toward the end of my first tri because I couldn't stomach the idea of the smells or people smoking everywhere, which may also be an issue in Vegas.
But again, you may be lucky and not have issues. Also, if you are going in less than 2 weeks you will be roughly 7 weeks along. Almost all my friends didn't get bad symptoms till at least 9 weeks, so you may be in that sweet spot as well.
I am not really a drinker, so I don't drink a ton in Vegas when I am not pregnant.
It is fine to travel during your first trimester. Just be mindful that you could experience morning sickness.
As for drinking, I would say definitely not in the first trimester. The AAP just put out a new report that says "No amount of alcohol should be considered safe to drink during any trimester of pregnancy." Talk to your doctor.
ETA: the ACOG and the CDC also say no drinking. Italy and the UK are the only countries that advise against drinking, but say if you do choose to drink, limit it to 1 drink a week.
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i dont see there being any complications. i actually unknowingly travelled during my 1st tri out to Ontario to meet my SO's family. we found out i was 6.5 weeks along a couple days after i got back. everything went fine, & i wasnt being careful cause i had no idea i was pregnant, lol. the only thing i would say to do would be to stay out of hot tubs if that's something that you were wanting to do. raising your body temperature can potentially insuce a miscarriage, which is something you don't want!
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a new study saying NO alcohol during pregnancy. My midwife ok'd 4 ounces of RED wine (not spirits, beer or champagne, or white wine) for the tannins and relaxation during the last 2 weeks of pregnancy, but not before. Different CNM and practices advocate differences with booze and culturally Europe and other countries are more relaxed with regards to alcohol.
For me personally, booze makes me very ill while pregnant. I have never taken a sip because just the SMELL makes me run for a trash can and feel dizzy/sick/horrible. However, even if it didn't I still would feel uncomfortable given my research. There has been no proven amount safe. I'm pretty relaxed with food (soft cheese, sushi and rare meat), but booze and raw milk etc. I avoid. Its just not worth it to me to take that gamble. I would feel awful if down the line my kid had even a minor version of FAS. Often that diagnosis doesn't come until later childhood. I have two dear friends that have cognitive and other delays because their moms drank while pregnant. It was a different time. They had problems in school and other social issues-- still do.
So, I can't recommend even a little wine.
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@franniep1108 : IMHO its a whole other game before you get a positive HPT. Its all about personal choice once the baby is on board and you know about it. I just choose to be extra cautious with this one thing. Others choose to go whole-hog and cut caffeine (not necessary IMHO), and the others (sushi, soft cheese etc) because it makes them more comfortable. Some choose to drink still and even some choose to smoke still. Its not wise, IMHO but its not my body or my baby-- so I can just do what feels right for me.
Some think its unwise for me to still like rare steak and sushi while pregnant. I figure the chances (pure math) for listeria with rare meat is lower risk than FAS percentages while drinking. Same is true with caffeine. My kids already have speech delays genetically (runs on my husband's side). I'm pretty sure that #3 might struggle that way too. I don't want to add more complication on top of what I am pretty sure would be #3's lot anyway. Just my own personal weighing the risks.
There are no benefits to drinking while pregnant that outweigh the risk to the fetus for me. Others can choose to do differently and I won't say they are making poor choices. I will say it would be a poor choice for me because I would be sick. I would worry about what I'm doing to my kid who has no choice. So, that's the long and short of it for me.
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Personally I'd avoid all alcohol but I guess it's up to you.
Don't forget to avoid smoky areas, there are plenty of 'em in Vegas. Have fun!
The good thing about being sober in Vegas is you won't spend as much money. We have saved so. much. money. now that I'm not slinging back $20 cocktails or buying bottles of wine with dinner. There are so many unbelievable spas and restaurants here for you to indulge in. Go to shows and skip the ultraclubs. The best ones have $90 covers, and the headliners don't come on until about 1-2am. I don't know about you, but if I can make it to 10pm, I feel like I've done the impossible. My big mocktail that I do on the strip is asking for a ginger beer in a copper mug. I feel like I'm still having a drink, but I'm not.
Everyone is different symptom wise, but at 5 weeks the only thing I felt was fatigue and bloating. I was (stupidly) on my BMB complaining about wanting to feel symptoms to know I'm pregnant, and by week 6 they hit me like I truck. I got what I asked for, and now in week 11, I'm still feeling nauseous. I don't make distant plans anymore - I have to go day by day.
My suggestion to you as a LV local who is also pregnant is to plan a fantastic spa day, make some good restaurant reservations, see some shows, window shop at all the designer stores, play Wheel of Fortune or some black jack, then roll back to your suite and sleep in your nice plush hotel bed. Vegas has this reputation that have you have to be sloshed to have a good time, but there's so much to do to keep you entertained. Plus, you can sober watch all the drunk girls trying to walk in their 5 inch heels after doing 10 shots. If you don't know how to gamble, play during the day when it's slower. You can always ask the dealer "What does the book say?" or tell them you're trying to learn, and they'll help you.
Hope you have a good trip!
To answer your question about drinking- that's a personal choice. My OB said a glass of wine once a month is fine, but I've chosen to abstain. Some OB's recommend complete abstinence- others are ok with a glass every now and then. Good luck! :-)