I was on bedrest from 16 weeks until 20 weeks due to a suspected abruption (old ultrasound equiptment)...went back at 20 weeks for a better ultrasound and for them to take measurements. And they looked and looked and there was no sign of an abruption or anything.
So I have been cleared for normal activity.
I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment. You see my stepmom wants to throw me a baby shower. (Atleast someone is interested in my baby) Problem is she is 8 hours away. It would most likely be over the Thanksgiving holiday and I need to let her know soon whether to plan it or not, but my next appointment isn't until the 30th of October (I believe). Is 3 weeks really going to be enough notice.
Should I tell her to go ahead and plan it, would that be a safe bet?
My doctor was thrilled everything was okay and told me I could go back to all normal activity (and traveling is very normal activity for me)
I'm 21 weeks pregnant right now by the way.
I could call my doctor and ask but she would probably want to see me if there is any question on whether or not I could travel. So it would still be the end of october before I had an answer.
Should I tell her to go ahead and plan it?
We would be driving by the way. We would be taking our dogs with us, that way they could get one last good trip before the baby comes. (Because it will be a while before they get to travel again). So we will definately be driving.
I want my baby shower darn it!
(now the people that are close to me in proximity don't seem to have any iniative to throw one, but my stepmother who is 8 hours away sure does)Pregnant was on bedrest, cleared to normal activity...does this mean I can travel? (VERY IMPORTANT)?
If you're driving and not flying, I don't see the trouble since you've been given clearance from your doctor. Plan your route so you're making time for plenty of stops to get out and stretch (for you and your dogs).
It would be wise to err on the side of caution and call your doctor. I don't think she will want to see you over this. If she does tell her you're planning to leave sooner than the appointment and as her to see you for this and keep your other appointment for the regular time.
I, too, think traveling is normal and very much encouraged for the pregnant lady. Enjoy your travel time while you can. Soon enough, travel will mean loading up the car in a whole new way and your life won't be the same for ages! Go, girl, go!Pregnant was on bedrest, cleared to normal activity...does this mean I can travel? (VERY IMPORTANT)?
CALL YOUR DOCTOR!! ONLY HE CAN ANSWER THAT FOR YOU!!
if you want to know now just call your doctor and ask
Unfortunately you need to get the advice of your doctor. Have you tried to call the office and ask for his nurse? If you haven't, only left message for doc then call back. Tell the front staff you would like to talk to the doctors nurse. Then explain your situation to the nurse.
Whether you can travel or not for that length of period depends on your health and the babies health. If it was just 2 or 3 hours I would say it was fine but 8 is a lot. I only say this because I have a family member who was 6 months along with normal pregnancy and she went on a 10 hour trip; the outcome was horrible.
Consider how many opportunities you will have to stop and walk a little; take at least 1 break each hour to get out and walk. Even doing this your ankles are still going to swell really bad. Make sure you have no problems with blood pressure before going. Make sure to plan at least one night of relaxing after getting there before the shower.
The problem is it is not just an 8 hour trip. It's 8 to get there and 8 to get back. 16 total hours.
I would say no. When I had my first son, I had an abruption with him. That is what put me on bedrest with him for two months. I also developed pre-e, and when they told me I could get off bedrest and ';resume normal activity'; - well my water broke within 5 days. Don't mean to scare you here, but I want you and your baby to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible.
With this baby my dr even refused to let me travel at 12 weeks because she said i was pre-viable.
I really wouldn't recommend it. Your family should come to you for your shower or wait until the baby is there. You need to take care of yourself and the baby!!!!
add: they said my abruption was healed too. If you feel comfortable risking it, that's your choice, but I haven't gone anywhere because I am too nervous to be away if something were to happen, which I know is possible from my last pregnancy. Good luck
You should be fine to travel. Just take breaks , if your driving so that you can walk around and strech your body some. Drink plenty of water from now, and until then.. and afterwards.
You could probably call your doctor and ask what he/she thinks.
Or even the nurse could probably answer for you.
Usually, you can plan a baby shower in about 2 weeks, the only hard part about short notice, is the invitations.
Yes it should be fine. Driving or riding in a car is not going to wear you our or be a lot of activity. If you need medical attention, there are going to be hospitals on the way there and back. I would go and get this lat trip before you are tied down for a little while. And yes you should get your shower! Good luck to ya and grats.