Would you travel alone across country at very pregnant?

[Lisa1970]

My daughter is going to be in that concert in the other state, across country. Most parents go to one of the performances so DH and I were going to go. We were going to take the entire family and it costs a lot of money. But we can do it. But turns out, dh does not want to go. He is only going for me. I figure if I leave him behind, it will cost about $1000 for the whole trip, but if I take him, we have to take all the children and it will cost thousands of dollars. Turns out that none of the children want to go either. I am kind of thinking making 4 children trek across the US on a trip they don't want to take, spending thousands of dollars is maybe a mistake. I am not thrilled about going alone at 30/32 weeks, but now it is seeming to make a lot of sense. 

Would you go alone?

[XanaduMama]

So you're driving? Across the country, literally? So like a 4-5 day drive? (Just need some clarification)

At 30/32 weeks, I think you'll be fine, though depending on how achey you get in late pregnancy, being in the car for that long would definitely be uncomfortable. I flew cross-country twice at around 7mo and it was no problem. I didn't think twice about it, honestly, apart from the discomfort factor (demanded many, many pillows from the flight attendants and it wasn't too bad).

If you're flying, or if it's no more than 1 day's drive, I'd say go for it.

[Lisa1970]

No..fly there. It is just if something went wrong, I would be alone.

[SuburbanHippie]

I would do it.  Flying at 30-32 weeks will be fine.  Go and enjoy watching your DD! 

[zuleicamoon]

I have traveled at that stage in pregnancy without incident.  I would take the chance to go, and have a good time supporting your daughter!

[Snugglebugmom]

Flying? In a heartbeat!

Driving across the country by myself? Unlikely. Not because I would be afraid of the baby coming early, but in case of flat tires, engine trouble along the highway, having your purse stolen, or any other random annoying occurrence. That kind of trip is tiresome enough when you have company, let alone 30 weeks pregnant and by yourself!

In your case though I would most definitely go. Book a plane ticket and have myself a fabulous little trip all by my lonesome to see my daughter perform! Do some sight-seeing, maybe some shopping, relax, and trust your body to know what it's doing... because it does!

And you're never really alone, there are always people around. Generally people bend over backwards to help out a pregnant lady. 

[Abraisme]

Yes, I would.  I actually went to China for 3 weeks when I was 7mo pregnant with #1.  My only real issue was swelling (from sitting so long on a plane).

This summer I'm flying across the country with my toddler (23mo) and my 7yo alone.  I will be 22w along at the time..  I'm sure that it'll be exhausting, but we'll make it and it's really important to see family.

[mambera]

Flying I would do that no problem at 30/32 weeks. 

I am thinking very hard right now about doing a 6-hour flight at 35-36 weeks.  My DH is really against it but it is the wedding of one of my very best friends and I will feel horrible forever if I miss it.  OTOH the thought of going into premature labor by myself on an airplane is terrifying.  Urgh.

[samstress]

i'd do it too.

[erigeron]

I would do it. If there is anybody else from your area going, or anybody you know who will be at the destination, I'd maybe see if you could team up just for some camaraderie, but seems like traveling solo would be manageable at 30-32 weeks pregnant.