Road trip?
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Topic: Road trip?
Posted By: dixie
Subject: Road trip?
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:28pm
| My husband and I are planning to drive from Auckland to Wellington and back for a holiday when I'll be about 6months pregnant. As this is my first I have no idea whether this is a dumb plan or not, and how uncomfortable I will be by then. I figure a few more toilet stops than usual will be needed! Anyone got any thoughts from their experiences? |
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:36pm
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I was about 34-36wks pg (at a guess) with Jack when we drove up to the bach for the first time which is about 3hrs away. It wasn't too bad although it was a bit uncomfortable, I had to keep trying to shift my sitting position. And I remember having to get DH to pull into a petrol station NOW cos Jack suddenly decided to bounce on my bladder.
Maybe you should consider doing the drive in 2 lots, maybe stopping over night in Taupo, or at least plan to stop for a stretch every couple of hours. Enjoy the holiday ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:47pm
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We went on 2 road trips when I was pregnant. One when I was about 3 months pregnant and was a 5 hour round trip and another maybe 10 hour round trip when I was about 7-8 months pregnant. Wasn't too bad. I did need to pee a fair bit but I never really had to pee constantly like some women seem to! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: dixie
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 7:55pm
| Good to know. Not really looking forward to baby bouncing on my bladder! Was wondering if we should just get flights, but are trying to save money and have a car when we get down there. |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 20 June 2011 at 8:35pm
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we did a 2000k round trip road trip of the south island when I was 6 m pg with #2 and #1 was 16 months old and not walking. Def doable, just factor in stops for the loo! I also drove by myself the home 1000k as my husband had to fly back urgently for work. It was totally fine. Enjoy it! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 21 June 2011 at 8:59am
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I did a 3.5 hour road trip when pregnant with #1. It was fine. I was 36 weeks pregnant and had my baby 2 weekends later. I find the trip fine. I didn't even need a toilet stop.
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 21 June 2011 at 9:25am
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We did Hamilton - Wellington at a bit over six months, and it was nothing to stress about at all. In fact, I can't even remember much about the drive, which suggests it wasn't a biggie. I do remember struggling to get comfortable with a bump in a strange bed where we were staying - so that must have rated higher on the discomfort factor.
You will need to stop for toilet breaks though  -------------   
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 21 June 2011 at 12:59pm
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I did, Pnth to Auckland at 37 weeks, broke it into 2 days, but that was more to do with DH finishing work on one of the days.
Take a small pillow to put between your bump & the seat belt. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: BikeBaby
Date Posted: 22 June 2011 at 3:55pm
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lol I think everyone is different, I have had trouble sitting in the car even to get to work for the past month or so (so since about 7 months), peeing isn't a major issue, it's the sore back and hips and feeling like baby is about to explode through my ribs when I sit down that is the problem These men have no idea what we go through! lol ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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