Husband wants to take a week long trip when I’m 32 weeks pregnant

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You’re about to be a mom. You should be able to stay home alone.

This.

[Anonymous]

I would 100% be Ok with this.

[Anonymous]

I'd say no. At that stage bad things can happen very quickly - I developed severe pre-eclampsia within a 48 hour time period, and could not have handled a hospital stay by myself.

Also, I've always believed if the pregnant woman can't do it, the father shouldn't be doing it, either. Not a great start to parenthood and equal divisions.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely tell him to go in the trip. You will NOT want him to do this trip while you have a baby/toddler. Let him have fun!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd say no. At that stage bad things can happen very quickly - I developed severe pre-eclampsia within a 48 hour time period, and could not have handled a hospital stay by myself.

Also, I've always believed if the pregnant woman can't do it, the father shouldn't be doing it, either. Not a great start to parenthood and equal divisions.

The pregnant woman can do it if she wanted to. And what a toxic attitude. Being married to you must be a nightmare.

[Anonymous]

I would totally let him go have a fun time before parenthood hits. He might not get to do the trip again for a couple years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to explore why you’d be lonely and bored with him gone for a week. That doesn’t sound healthy. It’s just a week. If you don’t have friends, interests or even the ability to entertain yourself for a short time just this once, you have some work to do.

I thought this would be about him being so far away or you being so close to pregnancy (which you’re really not and you acknowledge that) but your issue is a little deeper.

+1

[Anonymous]

I’d gladly let him go. Have someone to call in case you go into premature labor or something. And get a promise that you will be taking a week long trip for yourself at a time of your choosing!

[Anonymous]

Your husband sounds very loving, generous + loyal so for that I would be okay w/him going.

Because once the baby arrives - something like this may not be possible to do.

Of course if you discourage him from going > you may feel bad later on.

[Anonymous]

he should definitely go

[Anonymous]

32 weeks absolutely let him go.

DH went away at 35 weeks for first child.

[Anonymous]

Let him go, just make sure you have friends or family on call. And just accept that he is what he is, you can’t change him.

[Anonymous]

Let your husband go. Don't wish trouble on yourself. Enjoy your pregnancy and move as if you will still be pregnant at up until at least 37 weeks.

[Anonymous]

I’d let him go. You’re both going to recenter your life around your child very soon. Let him soak in this last trip with friends. He sounds like a keeper.

[Anonymous]

If you have a low risk pregnancy, nothing is likely to happen when he's gone. I flew internationally alone at 36 weeks for 2 weeks to visit family. Everything was fine. So you have friends? They can keep you company for a week.