okay set me straight

lol you ladies are probably all going to think im nuts. so obviously going to see dh for graduation is a definate no. what about the 36 hour break he gets between BCT and AIT? i'll be 33 weeks at that time. those of you close to 33 weeks, can you tell me how uncomfy it is, and how miserable youre feeling? it would be a 16hour drive, plus stop time to eat, pee, etc. possibly even sleep unless someone goes with me. lol can i even drive at 33 weeks? im reaching for anything at this point...i just miss him and im not straight in the head at the moment. again, please be gentle :unsure:

 

I think that's a long way to drive at that point. Will you be driving by yourself? With someone? I just think it's too long to be in the car and sitting.

 

Everyone is different with their pregnancies, obviously, but IMO, you will be miserable. For me, at that stage, being in the car for even 10 min. was bad.

 

Honestly at that point it is very risky to go that far. I understand you missing your husband. :hug99: You could talk to your OB about it and see. But I'm sure they will advise you to not do it.

 

Just last weekend @ 32 weeks I drove to Canberra (3 hour drive) and it was horrendous.... I was terribly uncomfortable - but once out of the car - my whole body seized up.... I am also very compact for 32 weeks - only measuring a couple of weeks ahead... so thought I could manage this drive easily.... haa haa.... what was i thinking.

A big decision for you. :huh:

 

I would totally be doing the same thing as you right now… but just from MY experience, my back couldn’t take that much time in any chair… I took DS to Horton Hears a Who… and granted those were movie snuggle up chairs… I almost had to go stand out in the lobby I was in so much pain… and I’m not 33 weeks yet… lastly I wouldn’t want to be half way and alone and have a “surprise” water break… this happen to my neighbor this last July…she had the perfect twin pregnancy (not even morning sickness)… then sitting in traffic coming home from work at 33 weeks her water broke….

GL on whatever you decide

 

as a current 33 weeker- it's sort of a tricky time- seems like a lot of us at this point have scares w/ pre-term labor. but even if all was well- it's a heck of a long trip and doing it alone might even be a bit risky-- I'd see (if you're super determined) if there's someone who can come with you. I think it's recommended at that stage to be getting out and walking around a bit every 2 hrs or so-- might make for a long trip.

don't mean to burst your bubble, but at 33 weeks, you'll probably be huge and uncomfortable.

hope you find a solution.

 

I was VERY uncomfortable sitting at 33 weeks, it REALLY hurt, especially if I couldn't wiggle every now and again. So you would probably need to stop alot. That would make the drive a lot longer, and then the places you stop, would they be okay if you went into labor? No matter what you would need someone to go with you, it would not be safe any other way.

 

I will be 32 weeks tomorrow and driving is miserable. I do not do it unless totally necessary. I drove the other day about 30 miles away and I thought I was going to die by the time I got back home. You can't stretch and the babies get all scrunched and wadded up in your ribs. When we drove to NC I was about 21 weeks. I was so uncomfortable, my feet and ankles swelled so bad. We had to stop for potty breaks and to walk at least every two hours sometimes more often. I am sorry you miss your DH, but you will be taking a huge risk. My OB was not thrilled with me going when I was 21 weeks, I don't think he would let me go now. He also requires an office visit before and after the trip. I would talk to your OB and then really think realistically about everything that can happen at that stage of pregnancy. Good luck.

 

:nea:

I had a very healthy and "easy" pregnancy with no preterm labor or complications, but I was still VERY uncomfortable at 33 weeks. It was no fun just driving the 15 minutes to the doctor's office! As much as you miss DH (and as a fellow army wife, I relate :hug99 it is probably not a very good idea. Hang in there!

 

blah i had a feeling. i guess it was worth a shot. the doc already said, more than likely no...i thought maybe if i was doing fine when the time came he might say i can go. i sit around here all day, so why not just sit in the car for 16 hours? grr this sucks.

 

If you have any troubles at that point - they will hospitalize you possibly until you deliver - in a strange place with doctors you don't know. - I just don't think it is worth the risk - 16 hours is a very long trip and at 33 weeks - you are way too far along to be comfy and your babies aren't quite ready if the car puts you into labor. I hate it for you because I would want to see my dh too - I just don't think the 16 hour drive is a good idea with or without someone else going along with you.

 

Last week at 33 I couldn't fit behind the steering wheel. And that was just for the 5 minute drive to my doc appointment!

 

When I was 29 weeks pregnant I wanted to go with my husband to GA to pick up a vehicle. The drive was 10 hours and my OB would not let me go! She said it was too far and that I would have had to stop every 90 minutes to prevent blood clots.

Talk to your OB and see what she says. I know you miss your hubby!

 

:hug99: Sorry!!! :hug99: (I would have said NO way!! But since they all said it for me.... :hug99: )

 

Everyone is different, but I started feeling pretty uncomfortable at 31 weeks. I really wouldn't stress too much over this until the time comes and at that time you can make a better decision. You never know what is going to happen from now and 33 weeks and believe me, a lot can change. I wouldn't travel that far away from my Dr. at that point.

 

I just wanted to send hugs your way.... :hug99: I know your miss your DH very much! Just remember, the flip side is that you have to keep those babies growing and healthy. Taking unnecessary risks with a twin pregnancy probably isn't worth it long term...I'm sorry!

 

GIRL---- that would be risky. I wouldn't take that chance. I don't believe Dr.'s will approve either.
Sorry, not what you want to hear. But you'll be uncomfortable, that's a long trip.
Take care-

Tina

 

I am very uncomfortable now, but in your shoes I would do it. IF (and a big IF) my OB approved, I hand carried my OB records, and had someone with me. You will not feel like doing the driving, and would have to stop halfway. But I think the probability of all that happening isn't very good. I understand where you're coming from though, I really do!

 

A lot can happen at 33 weeks (just look at my ticker). I was so miserable from 29 weeks on. I went to see a movie at the theater and couldn't even sit all the way through it. A long car ride would be awful. It would also be horrible to be stuck at a hospital without a good NICU and have to live there for 2-3 weeks by yourself. Sorry!

 

I dont know about military policies, but would it be possible for your husband to fly home to see you - I know it would probably only be for about 24 hours. Dont know if that is allowed or not.

 

The state I was in at 33 weeks, absolutely no way would I have been able to do it. At 32 weeks I had to get my DH and DD to start doing all the cooking and cleaning. Also I started having bad dizzy spells so I didn't drive much anymore either. It was really tough!! Some people have a much easier time of it though, but I would say for sure don't count on it.

 

I flew in from Nevada ( 5 hour flight) yesterday and I was very uncomfortable. I am still recouperating. I could not imagine being 33 weeks and driving for 16 hours. You would definately be taking a risk.

I am an Army veteran so I definately know about seeing a loved one after Basic or AIT. However, given your condition, I'm sure your DH would understand and probably would not want you to risk it. He will have many more special occassions while he is in the Army.

Good Luck with whatever you decide.