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Traveling 4 Hours Away for Funeral at 37 Weeks Pregnant?
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on January 14, 2011
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My husband's great-uncle passed away yesterday and the wake is Sunday, funeral Monday in Indiana - about 4 hours from where we live. I'm 37 weeks pregnant and had an u...
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- Do you have a sign of labor ? If not, I would go. If yes, ask yourself if you are willing to travel and if this person is an important person for you/your hubby. Is i...
- I LIVED 3 1/2 hours away from the hospital with my first....and had him weeks after he was due, made it with hours to spare...So, of course I would go.
- In light of your circumstances of not knowing his great uncle personally I would stay right at home and send flowers from everyone. If someone has a problem with your ...
Air Travel Tips with 2 Active Boys Under Age 4
Asked by C.H. from Norfolk
on April 10, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions in air travel for a (just turned) 4yr old and 2 yr old. I have not traveled by air since the new regulations have been i...
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- I traveled by air just 2 years ago. You can bring empty sippy cups and then buy water, milk whatever after security to fill them. You can check a stroller at the gat...
- I have traveled with teo active boys 2 and 4 also, I know the fun that you are about to have. First, be sure to bring your sense of humor, you will need it. As for t...
- HI, We have a almost 4 yr. old that has traveled from Hawaii to Italy and back to DC as well as all over Italy. He will currenty be traveling to Germany with us an...
Anyone Been Pregnant on a Cruise?
Asked by C.E. from Atlanta
on October 6, 2008
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Has anyone out there been pregnant on a cruise? If so, can you please contact me? I'd like to ask you some questions.
thanks!
C
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- I went on a five day cruise when I was almost 6 months along.
- I have! Please feel free to contact me! Some info to know before you book your cruise...they don't allow pregnancy on the boat past 27-28 weeks depending on the crui...
- I also went on a cruise a little over 6 months pregnant. I wasn't supposed to at that stage, but my doctor was fine with it and sent a prescription for a specific mot...
On a Cruise While 27Weeks Pregnant?
Asked by M.F. from San Francisco
on January 11, 2010
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Hi there!
Here is my dilemma: a family cruise was planned by my in-laws last year and of course I got pregnant and will be 27 weeks at that time! Now, my problem is t...
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- Talk to your doctor first. I am sure the cruiseline has a ship board doctor, not to mention other docotrs just along for the cruise. I had pre-eclampsia with my firs...
- Hi M., I would check with the cruise line, they may not let you go that far along. Personally I would not go, even if that meant losing the cost of the cruise. If you...
- M., You are already anxious...Stay home and nest! Blessings....
Pregnant and a Tough Decision
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on December 2, 2010
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I need to start by saying please only your experiences or thoughts. I really don't want to hear pro-life or pro-choice controversy.
I currently have 2 awesome boys...
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- I believe that the only one who can make this major decision is you. Nothing we say will affect the way YOU will feel if you do or do not abort. I am so sorry yo...
- Hey Jill, sorry I'm late w/this. I have not had one, but I have 3 close friends who all had abortions and all 3 deeply regret the decision. One is still in counselin...
- I know many women who have had abortions at different times in their lives, and none of them regret it. However, they did NOT want to have that baby. I am extremely pr...
Do I Have to Travel with Husband to Visit In-laws?
Asked by K.C. from Los Angeles
on January 10, 2011
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My husband and I live across the country from his family. There is no one in his family who lives near us. That said, in order to see them, we either have to travel ...
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- Personally, I don't think that you should've married your man if you were not willing to accept his family. It would be different if he didn't want to be around his f...
- Can you visit but insist on a hotel?
- I tell you what, you didn't marry his family.....you married him.If anybody's spouses family is great, that would be a bonus. My husbands family proofed, over and ove...
Pregnant Teenage Niece
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2011
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I have two sisters whom I am not really close with since I live across the country from them. My sister is separated from her husband and raising 3 teenage girls. My...
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- Im sorry, but you are being far too judgemantal. First, you state you arent close, so I guess any influence you could of had on your nieces lives hasnt taken place. Fo...
- My opinion is kind of a neutral stand point. Yes, you shouldn't reinforce your sisters behavior, but you should love your family. Maybe since you have already sent you...
- Not to take sides, but I'm with you. My brother's daughter had a baby when she was 16, (she's 28 now). My B and SIL were divorced at the time and my SIL did pretty...
Anyone Take a Transatlantic Flight at 7 Months Pregnant?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on April 9, 2010
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I am pregnant with my second child. My husband and I used to live in Germany and go back to visit occasionally and we are considering taking a trip there this summer,...
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- At that stage in the pregnancy you are still allowed to fly , the only thing you need to consider is the discomfort side of it. You will be sat in a cramped seat for ...
- I flew from CLE to Japan when I was about 5mos pregnant. Not quite the same, as you're usually much more comfortable at 5 vs 7mos. But pregnant is pregnant. I was p...
- I fly to Germany around 6 months. Discomfort was the only issue. I got up frequently and was able to get a front row with a little extra leg room. Your dr may tell you...
Age It Is Safe for a Baby to Travel via Airplane
Asked by J.V. from Austin
on June 9, 2008
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My daughter is pregnant after four years of trying and expecting in November. Before she became pregnant, they had already bought tickets to fly to Texas from Virginia...
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- I rarely even left the house before my kids were 6 weeks old. There are just way to many germs and other factors that are hard to avoid in public, let alone and confi...
- My daughter was born in France, we flew back when she was approx 2 months old. Her pediatrician used to live on a small island, and she told me that airplane travel w...
- I flew with my son at 4 weeks against my pediatrician's advice. I "wore" him in a sling and never let him out. If anyone wanted to take a peek, I kept my distance. ...
Flying While Pregnant
Asked by N.T. from Phoenix
on July 1, 2008
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Hi, i'm supposed to be in a wedding in Ohio in October. i'll be at the beginning my 33rd week. my doctor says that i'll be fine, as long as there are no complication...
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- Hi N.--my husband and I moved to AZ when I was 36 1/2 weeks pregnant, and my OB at the time actually BEGGED me to fly here instead of drive. The airline recommended a...
- Hi N., i am a flight attendant...i flew while pregnant. No problems. Also, i have expecting mothers on my flight all the time. I believe you should be fine you still...
- I also flew to a wedding in NJ when I was about the same place in my pregnancy. I had a normal, healthy pregnancy and had no trouble during the flight b/c I drank a TO...
