Driving across country 8 to 9 months pregnant

mrs_mendoza2511

Me and my husband are supposed to be moving to California this summer or around september.. which will leave me 8 1/2 months... we have to drive our 2 cars so he wants me to drive my car while he drive the truck and his car on a 3 day trip. Does anyone not agree with this. I feel like maybe I'm just flipping out for no reason but I'm just worried because ill be a whale behind the wheel . But idk if ill be able to handle that why'll I'm pregnant... and this is something that Has to be done.. he's in the army so we have to be there..

mommy2audrey

They should pay to ship one car... as long as u only drive for 8 hours at a time and take a pee break every hour u should be fine... I know it would sux and it might be worth it to pay to ship the car if the army wont but unless he is reserve or GAURD they will pay for it

momof22be

Just make sure u check with ur doc before u leave to make sure ur not dialated or anything and take breaks to walk around like every two to three hours and Jeep itself hydrated take the easy route not the bumpy one good luck girl my hubby wants a road trip for us a 5 day one way trip at 7montgs I could kick his a$$

camommy

I drove cross country 8 months preg but my stepdad drove even then it was hard good luck take a lot of breaks watch your salt intake so u don't swell to much

lisardelis

I wouldn't just cus u never know what other drivers are doing if u were to go in labor u should set up an emergency plan just in case

momof5

Check with your doctor first. Drink lots of water and make sure you get out a lot and walk cause you don't want to end up with a blood clot. Be careful and stay safe.

mrs_mendoza2511

Thank you ladys sooo much... I've tryed explaning to my husband but he doesn't understand

CynthiaY

We had to drive from FL to CA when I was 7 1/2 months. 2 cars, it was hard but thank God we made it... take lots of breaks! And plan your trip well, where you'll plan to spend the nights and get lots of books on cd (cracker barrel rents them)
And make sure you see your in right before you leave to get the ok. Good luck!

angieface

I just took the train from Phoenix to Seattle OMG it was horrible (I was 27weeks) even though I drank lots of water avoided salt and walked as much as I could. My legs and feet swelled 4x there size. I couldn't even barely lift them
It took me 2 weeks to recover. But beings as your driving. Just make sure you stop everytwo hours and walk for 15 and get lots of rest when you stop for the night. I suggest lying on your side with a few pillows proping your knees and feet.And drink lots of water .

mrs_mendoza2511

Thank you @CynthiaY and @angieface good luck to you girls

[Deleted User]

I will be doing the same....going to san diego. They are shipping our car and belongings, maybe you guys should check and see if they'll do the same for yall.

Good luck.