Would you go on this work trip?

[starryfish]

Yesterday my boss asked me to go to Japan for 3 weeks in Sept. I would be 24-26 weeks PG then for the trip. This is the first and likely only opportunity I would have to go there for work for a long time. I would feel much better if the trip was a couple weeks before, but I can't move the trip. I meet with my OB next week and will ask her. 

But would you go? 

[oneslybookworm]

So...I have no idea on the whole "traveling while pregnant" thing, but ZOMG...I freaking LOVE Japan. We lived there for awhile and I'd move back in a hot second. If you have any questions, let me know.

[sacattack]

I would absolutely go - what a cool opportunity!

[starryfish]

Jun 21, 2016 9:44:46 GMT -5 oneslybookworm said:

So...I have no idea on the whole "traveling while pregnant" thing, but ZOMG...I freaking LOVE Japan. We lived there for awhile and I'd move back in a hot second. If you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks! I think it is 30 mins north of Tokyo. 

[oneslybookworm]

Jun 21, 2016 9:50:13 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Jun 21, 2016 9:44:46 GMT -5 oneslybookworm said:

So...I have no idea on the whole "traveling while pregnant" thing, but ZOMG...I freaking LOVE Japan. We lived there for awhile and I'd move back in a hot second. If you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks! I think it is 30 mins north of Tokyo. 

We lived about an hour north of Tokyo, so I'm well familiar with the area. It is gorgeous. Such a great opportunity.

[ratherbepaddling]

I also felt really good around that time in my pregnancy. Sounds like a great opportunity! As long as your OB approves, I say go for it

[G22]

Yes. I went to Spain from 25-28 weeks and felt great.

[cactuscookie]

I would definitely go.

[starryfish]

Thanks all! I told them I would go (pending OB approval next week)!

[loira]

I had a window of not being high risk right around then and did travel. I also did a long haul flight at around 21 weeks and it was absolutely fine. I'd definitely go!

[EllieT]

Unless there any medical risks that I'm not aware of I would go. I travelled from Sweden to Canada (9 hour time difference, a 10 hour flight) at 25 weeks and back right at 28 weeks (that was the latest my travel medical insurance would cover me).

[pooh8402]

I would absolutely go, barring any unforeseen medical complications.

[awick14]

I would absolutely go if my OB was ok with it. I've been to Japan and I would love love to go back!

[Muddled]

Yes.

Wear compression socks and sit on the aisle so you can walk a lot.

[starryfish]

Jun 21, 2016 16:36:46 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Yes.

Wear compression socks and sit on the aisle so you can walk a lot.

I need an aisle seat bc I pee so much (I have a prior bladder condition)

[Muddled]

Jun 21, 2016 17:41:24 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Jun 21, 2016 16:36:46 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Yes.

Wear compression socks and sit on the aisle so you can walk a lot.

I need an aisle seat bc I pee so much (I have a prior bladder condition)

Well,if you didn't have bladder issues before, you certainly do now! Yay, pregnancy.

[scm1011]

I would absolutely go. Sounds like a great opportunity!

[azurely]

Yes I would go. I felt great and had a really cute bump around that time. I think 20-28 weeks was the best part of pregnancy because I had a cute bump, felt baby move often, but I wasn't so big that I was uncomfortable. If you go, have a fun trip!

[starryfish]

Jun 22, 2016 11:50:56 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

I would go, especially if you can fly non-coach and get a reclining seat/put your feet up.

Lol I work for the government.....that is not happening. Hopefully I can get a seat with more legroom. 

[sophie223]

I would not only go, I'd eat some delicious sushi while I was there.

[Muddled]

Jun 22, 2016 12:12:32 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Jun 22, 2016 11:50:56 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

I would go, especially if you can fly non-coach and get a reclining seat/put your feet up.

Lol I work for the government.....that is not happening. Hopefully I can get a seat with more legroom. 

You could try for a doctor's note.

[boiler717]

I would have been miserable on that flight. I probably would not have gone, I wanted to be back in the US by 24w