Supposed to leave for Europe on Sunday and I’m 5 weeks pregnant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here.

I honestly would not mind if DH went. The other couple would still go. The trip would not be ruined for them, by any means and they would probably have more fun without me whining and complaining the whole time

So you want your husband to go alone with another couple. Dinner dates, etc. Man, you’re selfish. Just stop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Go get zofran, diclegis, ginger candies, nausea bands etc and go. Drink more coffee.

Yep, call your OB today for some nausea meds and you may be feeling a lot better in a day or two.

[Anonymous]

You are being very dramatic, OP. You will regret not taking this trip once the baby is here. Suck it up. Bring a couple sleeves of Saltines with you.

[Anonymous]

Timing isn’t ideal. But like others said, just go and try to enjoy. Don’t ruin it for the rest of the group just cause you’re pregnant. You’re not the first pregnant woman to travel. This is first of many many times you will be inconvenienced over the next 18 years. Get used to it. Learn to enjoy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Timing isn’t ideal. But like others said, just go and try to enjoy. Don’t ruin it for the rest of the group just cause you’re pregnant. You’re not the first pregnant woman to travel. This is first of many many times you will be inconvenienced over the next 18 years. Get used to it. Learn to enjoy!

Thank you. You’re absolutely right. I just feel absolutely miserable!

[Anonymous]

Yea, go gotta just suck it up and make the best of it. Like PPs have said, get some Zofran so you can enjoy yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m supposed to leave for Europe on Sunday, we have a 12 day trip planned with another couple.

I just found out I’m pregnant 2 weeks ago and morning sickness and fatigue have already hit. I have no desire to travel around Europe right now. DH keeps telling me “it will be fine” but frankly, he’s not the one with constant nausea and feeling like crap.

I told DH we should either go when I’m in my second trimester and some of the nausea has subsided and I can enjoy the trip more, but he still wants to go. I don’t. Everyone keeps telling me to go, but I just don’t want to. The trip is going to take up all my accrued leave and I now want to save that leave for the pregnancy, considering I’ve only been at my job 10 months and am not eligible for FMLA yet.

I’m moreso pissed that DH is being unsupportive about me not wanting to go. I understand his reasoning for feeling upset, but I feel like crap ALL the time.

Congrats on pregnancy!

a vast majority of women would be fine. vacations sans kids will be missed later - and for years and years.

but don't drink during 1st trimester. too much brain and nerve development going on with fetus.

[Anonymous]

You should go. Talk with your OB about meds and read up on other tricks for dealing with morning sickness. You are not the first person to experience this. You can feel like crap at work or in Paris. While you may not yet want to announce your pregnancy given it's so early you should tell your travel friends so they are aware.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are being very dramatic, OP. You will regret not taking this trip once the baby is here. Suck it up. Bring a couple sleeves of Saltines with you.

I know morning sickness is awful at times. But I think that traveling to Europe with a baby is worse. Don’t get me wrong- having children is wonderful and joyful and all that. But this is your last shot of going away and having the ultimate freedom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Timing isn’t ideal. But like others said, just go and try to enjoy. Don’t ruin it for the rest of the group just cause you’re pregnant. You’re not the first pregnant woman to travel. This is first of many many times you will be inconvenienced over the next 18 years. Get used to it. Learn to enjoy!

+1 Not to mention that if you weren't traveling you would be going to work instead. It's easier to adjust your schedule for sickness on a vacation than it is at work.

[Anonymous]

yes, on the saltines. Keep on a steady intake of crackers, pretzels, bread and ginger ale. The trick for me was to never have a completely empty stomach.
And lots of sleep.
You may even feel better by the time you leave.

What countries are you visiting? Somewhere with great bread? Could be heaven.

[Anonymous]

I absolutely cannot believe that everyone is being so hard on this poor woman. OP, if you don’t feel like going to Europe at this time, then don’t go. It really is not a big deal. You can go another time, or not at all. It’s your decision. Cancel the hotel, cancel the tickets, and use the flight credit another time. The other couple obviously still can choose to go. Don’t let others on this board bully you into doing something you don’t want to do. I have cancelled and postponed many trips over the years based on life events and other factors, and while sometimes it costs a few dollars, it’s always worth it to take the trip you want WHEN you want. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here.

I honestly would not mind if DH went. The other couple would still go. The trip would not be ruined for them, by any means and they would probably have more fun without me whining and complaining the whole time

So you want your husband to go alone with another couple. Dinner dates, etc. Man, you’re selfish. Just stop.

Maybe he can bring a nice former girlfriend?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here.

I honestly would not mind if DH went. The other couple would still go. The trip would not be ruined for them, by any means and they would probably have more fun without me whining and complaining the whole time

So you want your husband to go alone with another couple. Dinner dates, etc. Man, you’re selfish. Just stop.

Maybe he can bring a nice former girlfriend?

Wow, what an inappropriate response. It seems to me that many of the posters here are jealous that OP is considering canceling a trip that they do not have the ability to take themselves.

[Anonymous]

As someone who literally puked through Europe on a 1st trimester trip (like you, booked before I was pregnant), I fully support your point of view. Our trip was a total waste of money for me and DH had to scare up friends in various cities to do stuff with since I was terrible company and I felt guilty about ruining his trip. And this wasn’t a case of me not just rallying. I did everything they said to do for morning sickness and nothing worked. I puked everywhere (behind bushes, street gutters, trains, plains, leaning out of cars...). Very bad memory for me...