30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

My IL's live 5+ hours away and I am debating whether or not we will go there for christmas. I'll be 30 weeks at that point. I am already uncomfortable in the car for more than 15-20 minutes, will I be able to tolerate a ride like this at 30 weeks? Not to mention we'll have two toddlers with us as well.

Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

I did a 6 hour car ride at exactly 30 weeks pregnant. I do not have toddlers, but was able to tolerate the car ride. I brought a pillow with me which actually helped me get comfortable in different positions.

Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

I'm 28 weeks this week and couldn't do 5-6 hours in a car right now. DH wanted to go up to the mountains in VA for Thanksgiving with his family and I vetoed that a LONG time ago, much to his chagrin... it's just so hard to get comfortable already, I can't imagine how Ill be in 6 more weeks!

That's just my personal opinion on it. We drove 1 1/2 hours to his parents' home on Friday (came back Sunday) and I wasn't having the best car ride. I found sleeping in the car to be the best way to deal with it, but I still felt like I had to use the bathroom, even in that short ride (I made it, but was uncomfortable at the end). My back also wasn't very happy with me.

I had asked my doctor about Thanksgiving, and he also said I wouldn't be comfortable. Maybe talk to your doctor and see what he says. It would certainly make your decision easier!

Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

i feel like my doctor told me absolutely not to do this...it's in a packet she gave me, but i can't remember 100%...

Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

I think you would be fine as long as you have no issues up until that point

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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

i just traveled 3.5 hours 34 weeks and was totally fine all depends on your confort level. I could have def gone another 3 hours

Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

I will be driving 9 hours + at 30 weeks for Thanksgiving.... I did it 2 years ago, I was 28 weeks. I just tried to move around in the car, and stretch some.... It was a bit uncomfy, but doable.
Edited to say, we have a 4 year old and 21 month old......

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Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

I think it's a personal thing. I'm 31 weeks and just took a trip to vermont this past weekend. The trip there was 6 hours We made stops every 2-3 hours or so so I could stretch my legs and get circulation. It wasn't the most comfortable thing but I guess it depends how badly you want to go...

Re: 30 weeks pregnant and a 5-6 hour car ride with 2 two-year olds. Doable?

I say just make sure you make a lot of stops and drink PLENTY of water.

I'm not sure if I could do it...but more power to you!