Going away at 37 weeks

[ebannawuoyohw]

Hello all,

Ive just booked to go away for four days to a place called butlins. Its like a little resort within the UK, there are a few, and they have swimming, arcades, bingo, entertainments, places to eat out etc. We are staying in the hotel there.
Well Ill be 37 weeks, and ive had a few comments from people saying I shouldn't be going, I might go into labour blah blah. As far as I can see as long as I know where the local hospital is, the route and take my bits I may need If I do go into labour whats the problem?!
For on its rare for a first time mum to go into labour early, my mum never did so if you want to argue you take after your mothers well she didn't. 85% of women give birth on their due date or after.
Should I just ignore these people? I mean what do they want me to do, sit around doing nothing just in case!
GRR thanks for listening x

 

[tristansmum]

Yep ignore them. Atleast you have something to look forward to rather than sitting at home bored and waiting for baby!

 

[AlesiaNicole]

Definitely ignore them and have fun!
We had originally planned to go camping the weekend before I was due (but because of finances we changed plans). But I knew I was just as close to my hospital should I need it and what better place to labor than in the calm serene woods!

Enjoy it!

 

[xsadiex]

I'm going to centre parks when I'm 36 weeks . If the worst came to the worst you could give birth at a hospital near by. It's very unlikely anyway! Bring your maternity notes just incase and make sure you have the local hospitals number maybe. X

 

[Mica]

Sounds lovely! Much nicer than sitting around the house, twiddling your thumbs and wondering when baby will come. I think you're right - as long as you're prepared for the chance of baby coming a little early, then what's the problem?

 

[ebannawuoyohw]

Thank you ladies I am really excited. It will be our only time away before baby comes, weve been together 3 years and never had a penny to be able to go away before so its come at a lovely time. The weather is just getting nicer and I think it will be really relaxing and just what we need before becoming first time parents!
I am totally prepared for early labour if it happens. Im more happy that now I have something different to look forward to I WANT him to stay in there rather than being bored wishing hed come out lol x

 

[fionar]

That sounds amazing, and truth be told I'm kinda jealous!

Have the directions to the local hospital and maybe your bag *just in case* but otherwise go and relax and have fun!

 

[sue_88]

Yep just to echo the others - get prepared before you go, bag in the car just in case etc.

But go and have fun!! and ignore anyone else!

 

[_Lexi_]

Don't forget the car seat just in case!! x

 

[special_kala]

Ignore them. Make sure you take your notes etc.

If you went into labour you would just deliver in the local hospital. The wonders of the NHS

 

[PrincessBoo]

I'm almost 39 weeks and I've just had to take an unavoidable trip to Bristol which ment staying there for a few days, I just made sure I had everything I needed just incase, so my hosp bag, babys hosp bag, car seat, green notes and red book, as soon as I got there I got the number for the local L&D ward as well as knowing where its was and made sure I had a couple of taxi numbers just in case. Iv just got home and Im still pregnant so I had nothing to worry about but I'm glad I was prepared just incase. I guess what I'm saying is aslong as you have everything you need and you have a plan as to what to do IF you do go into labour then theres no reason not to go away and enjoy yourself!!!

 

[sjminimac]

I went on a Haven holiday to reighton sands at 36 weeks - I just took my/bump's hospital bags and my notes! Have fun x

 

[tashalina]

ill be going to manchester at 39 weeks to see robbie williams in concert and staying overnight...people have said to me I must be mad but hey we only live once Enjoy your break and your time together as a couple before baby comes xx

 

[Bethi22]

Don't see anything wrong with that as long as you know that it could happen! Have fun!!