What should I do?

PrairieMom wrote: This weekend 6 of my college girlfriends have planned a weekend getaway in Mason City Iowa, which is about 4 hours away from here. I have been planning on going, but as friday gets closer and closer I am having second thoughts.

For starters it is 4 hours away, and i have still been having these darn B/H contractions. I am 100% cure that the baby isn't going to be coming this weekend or anything, but still, if something should happen, I'm gong to be so far away from my Dr. and family. Now, I have another appt with him friday, so he may very well make the decision for me, and force me to stay home, who knows.

Okay, also, my Poor poor DH has been working such long hours, and never gets a break. My weekends off are his chance to decompress a little, and I will be totally ditching him with the boy for 2 whole nights. How fair is that?!

Also, We have TONS of stuff that needs done around here, so this is really not the ideal time for me to go crusing around the countryside. I want to be totally ready for this baby by the end of next month, and we could spend this weekend painting, or at least me cheering on my Poor DH and I watch him paint.

ALso, I really don't want to go, becuase I feel really guilty for the above reasons, but we haven't had one of these get togethers for nearly a year and a half, so it will be at least that long before I can see everyone again.

what do y-all think? should I stay or should I go?

mckayleesmom replied: I would go.....this might be the last "getaway" you get for a long time. Just take it easy while you are there...You need a break too.

Insanemomof3 replied: I would go but TOTALLY relax the whole time. Be sure you have all things in order just in case but go and have a good time. It is harder to get away with one kid...let alone two, so this is your chance.

CosmetologyMommy replied: If ur dh does not seem to mind taking care of ur son, I would go and relax a little before the little one gets here.

PrairieMom replied: DH would never say that he wants me to stay. he did say that he would worry about me while I was gone tho. I can't get him to tell me to stay home no matter how many times I ask, I just feel so selfish. I don't know that I will be able to have a good time.

ilovemybaby replied: I don't know... if it was me I would probably stay home. But I'm paranoid LOL
Seeing as you are not due for four or five weeks I think you should go. Unless you think that you won't be able to do everything at home before baby arrives in the next four weeks?
Would your hubby do the housework if you are gone? Maybe you can get him to paint by himself?
Paint fumes are yucky. Definitely something I hated when pregnant.

PrairieMom replied:
He isn't very good at multi tasking, so him painting and watching The Boy are out of the question. Hopefully I will have 9 weeks before the baby is born, since I am only 28 weeks today, but with all this pre-term labor I am having, I anticipate being on bed rest or something as time goes on here, so that is why I am anxious to get everything done by the end of next month.

i will have to visit with the Dr to find out what he will let me do as far as activicty level, but tomorrow is house cleaning day, and last time I cleaned the house I had a bunch of contractions, so we will just have to see.

This whole thing is deffinately giving me a valad reason to stay home tho. I know that my friends would understand.

Edward's Mommy replied: I say go and relax as much as you can before your baby girl gets here! Relax, enjoy, SLEEP!! If you decide to go, I hope you have fun!

My3LilMonkeys replied: I say go IF you're going to enjoy yourself. If you're going to spend the whole weekend feeling guilty or worrying you're better off staying home and avoiding the stress.

holley79 replied:
I totally Agree.

ETA: If the Dr says it's ok.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: I would go! I understand feeling scared and guilty about your DH, but I'm sure he wants you to have a good time. It will be awhile until you have another chance. I imagine once you're there, you'll be thankful you went.

MyLuvBugs replied: I'd stay home. From your post it doesn't sound like you really want to go with them anyway. Maybe that's just my interpretation. Definately ask your dr about travel, and see what your DH says about being at home with the boy for the weekend. Maybe he'll surprise you and be all for time alone with the kid.

3xsthefun replied: If you don't think you would have a good time and would not be able to relax enough. I would just stay home.

On the other hand, I think it would be great get away and relax before your baby comes.

Of course you will have to see what your doctor says also.

kayla's mama replied: If it was me...I wouldn't go. I'm to much of a worry wart. I don't think that I would be able to enjoy myself and relax. I say follow your gut instinct. If you go have fun!!!!!

luvmykids replied: JMHO, it sounds like you're hoping you can't go for whatever reason, there's just too much going on! So if you went you may have fun but probably not enough to make it worth it. I would go, just b/c I'll take any time away by myself I can get, but if it's not a worry free fun weekend, it's probably best not to go.