I had some preterm labor at the end of October but have not had any problems since. Today the doctor said it was up to me if I wanted to travel but to know that if my water were to break they would tell me to get to the nearest hospital. I don't want to deliver 75 miles from home. We would only go to the relatives house in the afternoon on Christmas Day and then come home in the late morning the following day. Do you think I am crazy? I feel completely fine.
2007-12-19 14:51:55 · 28 answers · asked by Jenner 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's up to you, if you believe you can handle the effort of traveling. Your doctor seems to think it's fine, but really, you never know what might happen during the trip, especially considering your history of preterm labor.
Personally, I'd hate to spend the night anywhere else aside from my own home. It's already my comfort zone, and I wouldn't want to be so far away from it when the time comes to deliver. It would also come out very unplanned if I were to give birth somewhere other than the hospital I picked.
But really, it's up to you. Just make sure you're going to be comfortable throughout the whole trip.
2007-12-19 15:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Trinka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go, but not spend the night. Seriously, I wouldn't worry about the drive. When my mom was pregnant she lived 50 miles from the nearest hospital. So there was a long drive to get there when in labor.
Edit:
My in laws and parents both live 60 miles from us, and I was there two days before I had my baby. An hour and half really isn't too far.
2007-12-19 23:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Beth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to be on the safe side, no, as it was mentioned before may be someone can visit u instead.
But to tell u the truth, I was 36 weeks pregnant when I had to travel by car, nothing happened but I was so worried all the way, because I had a lot of contractions.
Good luck, I hope that u and baby will be good and healthy
2007-12-19 23:02:46 · answer #3 · answered by Dana N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not me, I wouldn't take that kind of chance with my life or the life within me.
I did that in 1969, it was cold & icy & by the time I got to the hospital, I was going into shock because of the extreme cold.
And yes, I felt fine that morning, too.
Crazy?
How close is the State Mental Hospital, maybe they can go ahead and commit you now.
Non Compus Mentos
I know that's not spelled right, but at this point, you do get the idea.
2007-12-19 22:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i don't no that much about this subject. but this is something very important i would imagine you would want to feel comfortable at your hospital and your doctor and not 75 miles away were you might not be very familiar with there hospitals or doctors.so i would not take the chance i mean just in case. maybe you could invite them to spend Christmas with you!.. good luck and congratulations =).
2007-12-19 22:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can think about is how totally uncomfortable and stressful that would be for me and my baby, however, you might be totally fine. If you don't want to take the chance of having your baby away from home, dont do it. You have a prefectly reasonable excuse to skip out on Christmas with your family this year.
2007-12-19 23:07:35 · answer #6 · answered by B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a chance. Just because you feel fine now, doesn't mean that 60 miles into your trip you can't go into labor. I am also 35 weeks pregnant and I won't go any farther than 30 miles from home, lol.
2007-12-19 22:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by stephanie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't. I know they family probably wants to see you, but at 35 weeks I'm sure you're not in the mood to put on a happy face for an afternoon, then drive all the way back home. They should understand, and apologize for not feeling up to the journey.
Kick your feet up at home with some hot cocoa and relax!
2007-12-19 22:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess it depends on who that relative is and what their condition is. If it was a dying relative, I would. If it was a family member who was leaving to go to the war, I would. If it was someone I truly cared about being with at Christmas. I would talk to the doc before taking off and be sure to make all proper precautions before you go. If the doc says, "nothing doing," I would reconsider my position. Otherwise, pray and go!
2007-12-19 22:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by Chuck O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this is your first baby- I bet you'd be fine. I think the relatives should come visit christmas day and leave christmas day evening. No reason they should stay. 75 miles isn't that far. sheesh.
2007-12-19 22:56:40 · answer #10 · answered by Cortney & Nathan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋