this may seem kind of silly, but thats my life nothing i can do about it!
my husband just graduated with his bachelors degree and i am almost 28 weeks pregnant and he has been looking for work around here so that i can stay w/ my doctor and not have to move this far along. we haven't found anything local but he does have a really good chance of a job in a city that is 4 hours away. we will take it if he gets it- need the $$!
is it dangerous to move/change doctors etc this far along? what can i do to deal with this?
it's a little stressful not knowing whats going on but if we do get the job we'll be moving in a month or so, so i'll be 32 weeks then.
advice PLEASE!
2007-07-31 06:50:36 · 9 answers · asked by carcar 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I've done it. It's not dangerous as long as you aren't the one carrying the furniture. You can either call the current doctor's office and tell them you are moving and would like to hand-carry your medical records with you, or you can wait until you move and see the new doctor right away and have your old doctor fax his records over. Start looking for a new doctor in the new town before even looking for a new place to live - OB's get really backed up and it can be hard to get an appointment. Other than that, try to do all the relaxing things you can, and make Scarlett O'Hara your role model: "I'll think about it tomorrow!" Yes, you are a grown-up woman and have to deal with your life, but let your husband pick up a lot of the slack and handle most of the moving details rather than stressing out. He'll probably enjoy feeling like he's taking care of you by taking the stuff off your shoulders, dealing with packing, turning on the utilities and cable, unpacking... You worry about you and baby.
2007-07-31 07:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by CowboysFan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My goodness, no it isn't too dangerous to move. I was almost 6 months pregnant when my husband got moved to a new duty station (army wife). I know it seems stressful to change doctors, but it is going to be okay. You will find a good doctor in the new city, I'm sure. As far as actually doing the moving, leave all the packing and lifting, and unpacking to someone else. We moved into a new house 2 weeks before my due date, so I can relate to you there, too. You just take it easy, and don't put any undue stress on your body. Good luck to you!
2007-07-31 06:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Amy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to some docts its not ok to fly before your
6-months prego but if it is a drive....you can all ways have man to stop a rest stop so you can stretch out and walk for a couple minutes and then you can get there feeling comfortable. Personally I was able to run at 28 weeks but, I've had two pregnancies already. Remember not every woman's body reacts the same to a pregnancy so you might need to ask your doc first and make sure it is safe for you to go on that trip.
2007-07-31 07:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start saving some money on the side to hire movers or get some friends ready for the move and talk to your doctor about switching. Maybe they will be able to suggest a good doctor for you. What ever you do, don't stress out. Good luck.
2007-07-31 06:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by CeeCee19 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not harmful or dangerous to switch doctors while pregnant... The current doctor will just fax your records and tests to the new doctor.. .In fact my regular obgyn DID NOT deliver either one of my 2 children.. The doctor on call did- and I was fine and my children were both healthy.. So, I say don't sweat having to move and it's good you are pregnant you won't have to lift anything .... Good luck on the promo, and the new baby....
2007-07-31 06:55:28 · answer #5 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved about 4 days before I had my oldest daughter, I swear it had something to do with me going into labor. Just don't do any heavy lifting and don't get stressed out. I know that is easier said than done but seriously, you should either hire movers or have other people help your husband. Make sure you sit down and relax often, especially when you feel like you are getting stressed out, just sit down and relax.
2007-07-31 07:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mom22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i moved when i was 36 weeks and its a very stressful time start packing as far in advance as possible don't lift anything heavy and get as much help as possible as for the doctor maybe ask your doctor if he can recommend another doctor for you or make appointments for differnet doctors until you find one you like and fell at ease with best of luck
2007-07-31 06:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by monicayvonne1211 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you have to do! Ask your doctor to recommend a physician in the new city. Move before the baby is born, because that will be a lot easier!!!
2007-07-31 06:56:36 · answer #8 · answered by bio mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay first step no lifting and no stress.....not good for baby second step talk to your health care provider...tell him/her..that your going to be moving have them suggest an ob and have ur records faxed there.......that way ur new doctor is up to date and such......u should read up on moving and stuff while pregnant my suggestions.
www.americanbaby.com
www.whattoexpect.com
on what to expect you can find belly buddies...good luck and congrats....remember no stresss no lifting and talk to ur doctor
2007-07-31 06:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by mommyof3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋