Concert

[Tinyperson]

I'll be 21 weeks at the end of the month and have a concert coming up. It's guns and roses which is a 3 hour journey down and then the outdoor concert and 3 hour journey home. I'm worried about going now and thinking maybe I shouldn't in case it's too long a day and too tiring for baby.. really worried...looking some opinions on This?

[emmab178]

I have tickets to bst Hyde park killers and contacted the event organiser for provisions for pregnant people as I will be 4 months and it's an all day outdoor event.

Was basically told there's none and very little seating only around food stalls. I've decided to give it a miss and sell the tickets on. Since they are saying health and safety reasons mean no chairs can't risk sitting on the floor and being trodden on. Also the toilets will probably be horrid portaloos with massive queues.

I feel discriminated against and complained to the organiser that they had no provisions for people with temporary conditions. I also reported the rubbish about not being able to take a chair to the uk HSE. 50,000 chairs maybe an issue but one for me used well away from the crowds is not an issue.

Grrrr.

[ChrisWest1983]

You must do the thing you feel will be best for you and baby.

When I was 22 weeks I went for a holiday for 5 weeks. To get there it took me 2h and a bit car ride , then 3h wait for airplane, then 2,5h on the plane, then wait for the luggage, taxi ride and as there was no elevator at the hotel- I brought my 20kg luggage +8kg backpack to first floor. And same trip way back on week 27 . As I never had pregnancy fatigue I was totally fine.

But it depends on each pregnancy. So go with your gut instinct!x

[roxannacar]

i think if it's seated wouldn't be as much of an issue. If you're standing you need to think 1. Will you tire 2 will you be pushed end up in the middle of a mosh pit unknowingly. If you want to go you could always try divide the journey over two days aka sleep over somewhere close, or make sure someone else is driving and you can get some rest.

[Missal]

At 24 weeks pregnant I went to a heavy metal gig and jumped around a bit and baby and I are fine in fact I went to a Metal gig last weekend at 37 weeks pregnant. Not really a long drive but a lot of standing about. Then I asked for a seat and was given one. No ill effects for me or the baby. With my first child I went to a punk event to support my brother in law, this was 10 days before I was due. Again no issue. Was given a seat next to the stage. I think its all about doing what you feel comfortable with. Have you spoken to your midwife about it?

[ChrisWest1983 in reply to Missal]

I agree. If I would need to doubt - I would not do it. But if I am feeling physically fit for it- then would. Few days ago I did 10km bike ride and I am 35 weeks. You know your body better than anyone else.

[Tinyperson]

Thanks guys... I just overthink things like this as it our first baby and we wanted it so bad... I'm feeling good but I do get tired quite easy...i think it depends in the weather too cause if it's sunny I can chill on the grass and relax but if it is awful weather it be miserable constant standing. I haven't asked midwife as I'm inbetween appointments!

[misswinky34]

Hi hun. Problem is with GNR they come on four hours later than scheduled!! I was 35 weeks when I went as it was a sit down gig. They came on at 1045 didn't finish until 215 am!! Make sure you have a decent footwear and get yourself near a loo. I fell asleep mid gig which my husband has never let me forget!! And I was knackered, but when November rain started playing on the piano, for the encore, OMG it was worth it!! Xx

[Nanaki]

Hello,

I went to David's Gilmore when I was 21w. 1 hour journey + concert+ back.

I've found all the evening very tiring and it was a "sitting down concert" so GnR will be a more action one.

Personally, I found it very tiring and I couldn't enjoy it as I wanted.

If I were you, I'll try to sell the tickets and try to keep it easy... It'll maybe make you feel better I've sold Kiss and Black Sabbath tickets too!

I had a premature baby and the doctor told me that traveling and having tiring journeys can affect more to pur babies than we think.

I went to visit family for a weekend (2.5h journey) and next day I arrived to Shropshire I went into labour (week 32+6).

X

[Skk001]

I went to a concert at 22 weeks , very different to GNR , it's was Rihanna lol but it was in July and outdoor ! Because I didn't want to miss it I booked a hotel nearby to lesson the travel time and just made sure I wasn't in the thick of things at the front. I had the best time , didnt stop dancing ! If it's something you really don't want to miss and you're having an easy pregnancy then go and if it gets to hectic /stressful just leave . At least you gave it a go 👍

[Tinyperson]

Thanks everyone who took the time to reply to me..you all helped 😀 I text my midwife and she said it be no problem just to eat plenty..drunk water and wear comfy shoes so I'm Gina go and have fun and hope it doesn't rain xx