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WWYD? Travel related...
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Re: WWYD? Travel related...
I didn't vote. I'm really not sure. What is your family history for early/late births? I know everyone is different, but maybe that might help making your decision and easing your mind.
I was born over 3 weeks late. I've always had a gut feeling that I'd probably be induced when I have a baby. So if it were me I may be more willing to make the trip. On the other hand I really hate flying, so I wouldn't be surprised with myself if I chickened out, haha.
For now I say don't buy airfare and just wait and see. You never know if maybe 2 weeks before you get put on bed rest or something and then you're out of luck.
Personally, I wouldn't have gone... And DS was 5 days late.
Have you asked your OB? You aren't allowed to fly after a certain point in the pregnancy, I think.
Most airlines won't let you fly past a certain point (~32 weeks)... it depends on what you're comfortable with ultimately. My BFF drove down from VT for a wedding the week before her due date (4 hr drive) and drove back that night-- obviously this is completely different (driving vs flying; interstate vs out of the country travel).
How is the medical care on this island?
JetBlue allows you to fly up to 7 days prior to delivery. You do need a note from your doctor confirming your due date.
My doctor basically said as long as everything is going well it will be up to me to decide. I really wanted to go, and I was thinking that since this was my first I would probably be okay. Then my friend goes into labor over three weeks early, and now it is scaring me.
I can fly. Jet Blue said I can fly up to 7 days before due date. The medical care is decent. I think I would need to purchase some kind of travel insurance so that in case I do need care it won't cost an arm and a leg.
Unfortunately, it's so impossible to tell. My cousin was due a couple weeks before me and she went 3 1/2 weeks early and the baby came FAST (as in less than and hour after they got to the hospital!). Meanwhile, I went 5 days late and was in labor for 18+ hours. And it was first baby for both of us.
Really, you'll have to decide if it's a risk you're willing to take!
Yeah...I feel like I am going to be too nervous to go. I really want to be there for my sister in law, and I feel so upset about missing it.
I know....I am a worrier too. Ha ha ha. I am glad you guys are giving me your opinions because I was wondering if I was being a big baby about this. Ha ha ha.
If you decide to go, make sure you bring your medical records with you... and a few things that you might need if you do have the lil one there! It's a hard decision to make and one that only you and your DH can really decide on- what's going to be best for you both. Purchase trip insurance too so that if you do cancel the flights, you don't lose all your money!
I hear you on wanting to be there though. One of my best friends is getting married on a small island in the Caribbean in May and it's just not financially feasible for us to go.
I was REALLY relaxed as a pregnant woman and would have traveled to Boston up to 35 weeks (though my boss said that was out of the question).
So, no. I would not go. I would send my regrets and ask if I could call in to listen to their vows.
Do you really want to potentially have your baby in some gritty carribean hospital? I was also pretty uncomfortable with the back pain even in the end of September when I flew for the last time. Not to mention how much you pee...
You just never know- I thought I'd go late, I had complications and had to be induced 2 weeks early. You just don't have any idea what will happen as you approach your 33rd week.
People who have DW understand that people cannot make it. I was MOH for one and she sent 40 invites. She had 3 guests that were not immediate family.
I'm only TTC, but I think I would be too scared to have my baby in a place I'm not familiar with. We had a DW in Jamaica, but didn't invite anyone. I definately wouldn't feel comfortable having my baby there.
Good luck in your decision!