Should i go to the wedding --overdue baby?

Question

There is a wedding on Sat. that i absolutely am dying to go to--close friend. the problem is, i am currently 4 days overdue with my 3rd baby and the wedding is 2-3 hours away from where i live. --my past labors have been #1-17 hours (induced) #2- 7 hours (water broke before labor started) So far i have no dialation at all and am scheduled to be induced on tues.

Would you go if you were in my situation?

Answer 1

i would go, just be aware of any changes.

Answer 2

My doctor wants me no further away from the hospital, than one hour, from 35 weeks, and on... Just in case. :) But, if you want to risk it, the choice is yours, of course... Good luck!

(But, since your labor has been fast, before, I wouldn't take that chance, if I were you... I wouldn't want to be over-shadowing the bride and groom, by pushing my baby out, in front of everyone!)

Answer 3

I wouldn't go, and I doubt your doctor would want you to go that far away when you're four days overdue. Although your past labors have been fairly long, I wouldn't take a chance. Sorry:(

Answer 4

If it was me, I would go.  The worst that can happen is that you end up delivering the baby in a hospital other than you had planned.  I really don't think this would bother me, as long as it is not a high risk pregnancy.  I wouldn't call your doctor, they will tell you not to go :-)

Answer 5

my doctor told me that when I got so far along I should not go anywhere that was 2 hours away...so i would say No don't go your friend will understand.

Answer 6

If the wedding was closer I would consider going...I don't really know...I would call the doctor and see what they tell you...It's your third so your labor might possibly be quicker than your last two...Since it's a close friend they will totally understand while you're unable to make it...

Answer 7

As long as your are not showing any labor signs you should be fine to go.  I would definitely suggest looking into what hospitals in that area are covered by your insurance and having directions there on hand just in case.  

Answer 8

What is the hospital situation on the drive both ways?  If there are medical facilities than yes, you can deliver the baby without your doctor, but if you are driving in rural areas that are quite a distance from a medical facility, I would say no.  

Answer 9

as much as i would want to, i wouldn't go. I would be to scared to go because it can happen at any moment. Each child your labor is much shorter. I would consult with your your dr first, and see what they feel is safe.

Answer 10

Ride in an ambulance to the wedding just in case.

Answer 11

I'm paranoid about being near my hospital when I'm going to deliver so I would say no. Maybe you can call your Dr. and ask them what they think.

Answer 12

gosh,thats a tough decision....with  best friends wedding n baby due ,i think i would still stay back home coz one u r 4 days overdue n two the venue is SO FAR!! dialation can actually start at any time...a friend of mine had gone to the doc n got checked up with no dialation n the next day she goes ,she was dialated to 3!!! lol...so be careful....goodluck!! make sure ur friend understands which m sure she will!!

Answer 13

I'd go. it's a wedding not something that happens every day to a friend of yours! But just be careful and if you start to get contractions etc start driving home! The worse case would be you giving birth in a different hospital.... happened to me last June, was 21 weeks and away and gave birth 1 1/2 hours from my hospital. Go have fun just take it easy!

Answer 14

oh my goodness, this would be a tough decision!

if it were me, i would stay home. if you start having contractions at the wedding, you know you have at least a couple hours before you might have to head to the hospital, but if your water breaks, you have to make it to the hospital ASAP. i just wouldn't take the chance. i'd definatley make sure someone brought me home lots and lots of pictures though!

Answer 15

just pay close attention to your body, if you feel fine the day of the wedding go to it. just make sure if you start to feel any different at the wedding leave and head home.

Answer 16

I would go!!!  If you are normally in labor for that long - you have plenty of time to get home if necessary.  Don't skip out on a friends wedding because of it.  Maybe you can have the doctor's take a look at you tomorrow or Saturday morning to make sure you aren't dilating?

Answer 17

You should wait and see how you feel on Saturday, and if you do end up going and feel icky on Saturday, just come home early, skip the reception! Good Luck!

Answer 18

Personally I wouldn't. I want to be at home and ready when I might go into labour. It wouldn't be ideal to go into labour 3 hours from where you live, or in the middle of the ceremony!

Answer 19

Wow that's a hard choice! If you don't go make sure some one takes lots of pictures. What i would do is wait until that day and see how you are feeling. If you have no signs of labor try it if you think there is any chance you might go into labor then i would not chance it. Or you can always go but just for the wedding, and see it then leave. Your friend will understand. Hope if all goes well!  

Answer 20

yes i would go. you said your not even dialated so i would think your safe but you should call and ask your doctors office and check with them.