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SweetTooth
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Name: Lauren
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30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
My IL's live 5+ hours away and I am debating whether or not we will go there for christmas. I'll be 30 weeks at that point. I am already uncomfortable in the car for more than 15-20 minutes, will I be able to tolerate a ride like this at 30 weeks? Not to mention we'll have two toddlers with us as well.
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Posted 10/12/10 5:10 PM |
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robynfs
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
I did a 6 hour car ride at exactly 30 weeks pregnant. I do not have toddlers, but was able to tolerate the car ride. I brought a pillow with me which actually helped me get comfortable in different positions.
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Posted 10/12/10 5:16 PM |
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springsandra
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Name: Sandra
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
I'm 28 weeks this week and couldn't do 5-6 hours in a car right now. DH wanted to go up to the mountains in VA for Thanksgiving with his family and I vetoed that a LONG time ago, much to his chagrin... it's just so hard to get comfortable already, I can't imagine how Ill be in 6 more weeks!
That's just my personal opinion on it. We drove 1 1/2 hours to his parents' home on Friday (came back Sunday) and I wasn't having the best car ride. I found sleeping in the car to be the best way to deal with it, but I still felt like I had to use the bathroom, even in that short ride (I made it, but was uncomfortable at the end). My back also wasn't very happy with me.
I had asked my doctor about Thanksgiving, and he also said I wouldn't be comfortable. Maybe talk to your doctor and see what he says. It would certainly make your decision easier!
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Posted 10/12/10 5:17 PM |
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miamimerger
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Name: Laura
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
i feel like my doctor told me absolutely not to do this...it's in a packet she gave me, but i can't remember 100%...
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Posted 10/12/10 6:31 PM |
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Mrs-Boop
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Name: Jaime
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
Posted by miamimerger
i feel like my doctor told me absolutely not to do this...it's in a packet she gave me, but i can't remember 100%...
Mine did.....I asked about it because we drive to Florida every year. My doctor said the only way we could do it is if we were to stop so I could stretch every 45 minutes to an hour, which is not possible on a trip to Florida. He really didn't even want me to get on a plane without getting up every 45 minutes to stretch. So we are staying home this year. I am really bummed about it.
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Posted 10/12/10 7:09 PM |
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DRMom
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Name: Melissa
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
I think you would be fine as long as you have no issues up until that point
Message edited 10/13/2010 12:59:30 AM.
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Posted 10/13/10 12:58 AM |
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DSLaff
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Name: Dana
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
i just traveled 3.5 hours 34 weeks and was totally fine all depends on your confort level. I could have def gone another 3 hours
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Posted 10/13/10 8:39 AM |
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DML
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
I will be driving 9 hours + at 30 weeks for Thanksgiving.... I did it 2 years ago, I was 28 weeks. I just tried to move around in the car, and stretch some.... It was a bit uncomfy, but doable. Edited to say, we have a 4 year old and 21 month old......
Message edited 10/13/2010 8:43:14 AM.
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Posted 10/13/10 8:41 AM |
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zoe282
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Name: Jen
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
I think it's a personal thing. I'm 31 weeks and just took a trip to vermont this past weekend. The trip there was 6 hours We made stops every 2-3 hours or so so I could stretch my legs and get circulation. It wasn't the most comfortable thing but I guess it depends how badly you want to go...
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Posted 10/13/10 9:45 AM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?
I say just make sure you make a lot of stops and drink PLENTY of water.
I'm not sure if I could do it...but more power to you!
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Posted 10/13/10 10:18 AM |
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