https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 10:26:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks/page/2#post-1603062 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:22:38 +0000 Sunshine710 1603062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was approved to travel until tomorrow which is 35 + 4 for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks/page/2#post-1603013 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:13:30 +0000 mfa_lady 1603013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Periwinkle: @bhbee: Thank you both! So good to hear stories of trips that went off without a hitch. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks/page/2#post-1602988 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:06:52 +0000 bhbee 1602988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew exactly 2 months before my due date - that was the latest my OB wanted for a long trip. I was pretty uncomfortable on the plane, LO was just not in a good spot at that point in time to be sitting in one position so long. but it was worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks/page/2#post-1602976 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:04:39 +0000 Periwinkle 1602976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I traveled internationally at 28 weeks and had no problems at all. My OB wrote me a letter in case the airlines gave me any difficulties but the trip was easy. I felt well and the only minor issue was that I had a bit of swelling the first day or so. After that, no other issues! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602910 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:46:48 +0000 mfa_lady 1602910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: Thanks, lady! Love hearing stories of things going smoothly. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602904 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:44:48 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1602904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a 5 1/2 hour flight at 27-28 weeks and it was fine. I've been having swelling issues for a long time though so I wore compression socks and they really helped minimize the swelling (I had two flights in one day at 24 weeks and didn't know about compression socks then -- it was not pretty). I'm schedule for two more flights this pregnancy at 31 weeks and 32 weeks and I won't be forgetting my compression socks! </p> <p>And I'd bring documentation of the pregnancy just in case they give you a hard time or you need to seek medical care while you are away (mine was just a few pages my OB's office faxed over with due date, etc). Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602903 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:44:43 +0000 mfa_lady 1602903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: Bonus snacks--SO GOOD! Hahaha. Whatever it takes, right?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602899 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:43:12 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1602899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: Its funny - I didn't swell on the way there, just the way home! Oh, and I totally agree on the wearing extra-pregnant-looking clothes. It just helps a little extra (I got bonus snacks on the plane, haha). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602878 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:38:40 +0000 mfa_lady 1602878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: Thank you! It sounds like keeping the swelling to a minimum (especially so I can wear a knee-length bridesmaids dress!) is going to be the hardest part. Compression socks will be my new BFF! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602871 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:37:39 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1602871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd see how you're feeling, but you should be fine! I flew at 25 weeks, and other than some ankle swelling (my own fault, forgot compression socks), I had no problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602863 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:35:53 +0000 mfa_lady 1602863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: Oh my gosh--compression socks and look pregnant--SUCH GOOD TIPS! Haha. I am totally going to remember to wear super pregnant-looking stuff. Thanks, lady! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602847 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:31:48 +0000 Lozza 1602847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew from Washington DC to Paris at 28 weeks and home at 29 weeks, and was fine. I wore compression socks and they had me take baby aspirin starting a couple days in advance, continuing through the trip, and a couple days after. It really wasn't bad at all. I also did fine on the trip itself, though after two days of walking around like crazy, I spent most of the third day napping!<br /> For the plane travel I wore my most pregnant-looking clothes so people gave me a little extra space and consideration :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602742 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:07:24 +0000 mfa_lady 1602742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Matcha Latte: Thank you! Snacks I know I'll be able to handle is a good idea! I hope things are still progressing at that point--I will definitely check with my MW when I see her. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602729 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:05:00 +0000 Matcha Latte 1602729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew internationally at 18 and 23 weeks (14 hour plane ride) and so far I am having a healthy pregnancy. Besides my MS bothering me the entire flight and having to pee a bajillion times it wasn't too bad. Just make sure to bring your own snacks and drinks for the plane ride as my aversions allowed me to only eat a little bit of the food served on the plane. </p> <p>I'm would still get assurance from your doctor or midwife that you are free of any complications. But it shouldn't be an issue if your pregnancy is progressing well. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602698 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:56:25 +0000 mfa_lady 1602698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Good to know! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602693 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:55:22 +0000 mfa_lady 1602693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Veggiemama: Awesome. Thanks for sharing! Sounds like I'm in the clear as long as all is going smoothly by that time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602691 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:55:13 +0000 littlek 1602691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not allowed to fly after 32 weeks and I'm high risk. So you should be okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602676 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:51:53 +0000 Veggiemama 1602676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew at 28 and 32 weeks with my first pregnancy, I had a letter from my midwife both times although I never needed it. It wasn't the most fun flight ever (I get motion sickness and couldn't take anything) but I wasn't that uncomfortable. I got up a couple times to walk the aisles because I was paranoid about blood clots but I was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602611 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:40:56 +0000 psw27 1602611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U great tip about the records, I never even thought of that! I am flying twice in the coming months (24 and 26 weeks) and it would be a good idea to have my records with me just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602559 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:31:59 +0000 mfa_lady 1602559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsF: Thank you! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602557 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:31:41 +0000 mfa_lady 1602557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: Thank you! I had in my head that the restrictions started much earlier, so this is super helpful.</p> <p>@Danizaur: Also so good to know! It might be kind of fun to drive and stop a couple places along the way. Will probably depend for us on how much time off DH has by that time. :) Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602556 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:31:39 +0000 MrsF 1602556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: I hope you have the same experience! Congrats :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602549 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:30:21 +0000 artsyfartsy 1602549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We drove a 16 hour drive when I was 27. It wasn't bad at all. No more uncomfortable than a normal long drive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602544 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:29:40 +0000 Weagle 1602544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flew one way at 30, back at 31, and everything was fine. No restrictions until 36 weeks in a normal pregnancy according to my OB. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602526 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:26:30 +0000 mfa_lady 1602526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Ooooh, I like that idea of having your records with you. Anything to make me feel confident that I'm prepared no matter what will certainly help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602497 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:22:25 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1602497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 24 weeks now and traveling for memorial day. My husband is going with me so thats nice. I asked my OB for authorization to fly just in case and they also printed out a copy of my records in case I have to go to the hospital while I am away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602476 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:17:21 +0000 mfa_lady 1602476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsF: Good to know! Can you tell I'm new at this? :)</p> <p>ETA: Also, it's hugely encouraging to know you were still pretty comfortable then. It's going to be quite the weekend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602469 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:15:36 +0000 MrsF 1602469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds like a great time to travel. I was still pretty comfortable at 28 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602468 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:15:27 +0000 mfa_lady 1602468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: Such good tips. Thanks, lady! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-at-28-weeks#post-1602465 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:15:14 +0000 mfa_lady 1602465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Oh my gosh. I have only ever missed a flight once in my life, and I was 18--it was not pretty. I can only imagine handling that while quite pregnant/hormonal/swollen. You get one million tough girl points! </p>