dragoncon: Pregnant Wife

on3hop3 (

on3hop3) wrote in

dragoncon,
@ 2009-07-09 09:46:00

Pregnant Wife
We had so much fun at last years D*C08, but it seems there's a bit of a problem, My wife is in her pregnancy and was wondering if anyone had any great tips for pregnant women who attend the con, anything to keep them happy without the hurting (walking around too much). I'm open to any ideas and opinions. She's so excited, she didn't want to miss this years con because of the guests they have this year. It's a good thing I was able to reserve a room last year for the hyatt this year.

Thanks Guys.

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	rulebook 2009-07-09 03:12 pm UTC (link)
	dont let her drink ANYTHING a pirate hands her. In fact, dont let them breathe on her either... that might still be dangerous. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 08:08 pm UTC (link)
	lmao. she def. enjoyed this advice even tho she LOVES pirates. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	insouciant_alm 2009-07-09 03:16 pm UTC (link)
	I was 31 weeks pregnant during last year's con. I still enjoyed it, though I did have a tough time with sore, swollen feet and fatigue. My best advice is to do things at her pace. Sit often, and have plenty of water for her to drink. :) And don't forget to head back to the room so she can take a nap when she needs to. Much luck and have fun!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 08:09 pm UTC (link)
	might need to bring some ice packs to heal on her feet everytime she wants to go to bed for the night (Reply to this) (Parent)

faekitty
2009-07-09 03:23 pm UTC (link)

When my friend who was almost at the end of her pregnancy went to con, we took an easily foldable camping chair(which someone else in our group usually carried) so that she could sit when we were in line, and i took it upon myself to clear the way in elevators/really packed crowds for her. Other than that, she needed to sit down and go up to the room and put her feet up a little more than she was used to (usually party animal). But we had a great time!

Also, make sure she stays hydrated. I would suggest keeping her own water bottle that she can refill at stations in the panel rooms, even if she has to do with the little cups. Keeping a few snacks in her bag/purse would be handy too, sugar, protein, whatever is getting her through her days now +1.

There are bathrooms pretty evenly spaced around con, and if what she is interested in is the guests, she shouldn't have a problem being close to one. (These are things one must think about) :)
Everyone was really great to my friend. Have fun.

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on3hop3
2009-07-09 08:06 pm UTC (link)

I really like your idea on the fold-able camping chair, although i found one that lets you put up your feet, we were thinking of resting near one of our friends table if she ever needs to rest her feet or take a quick nap to regain her strength, since it would be really tiring walking back and forth to the hotel room. About what you said about the guests, what do you mean she shouldn't have a problem being close to one?

	kseuss 2009-07-09 03:24 pm UTC (link)
	On one hand, being in the Hyatt will be great since you will have access to DCTV. On the other hand, if you get stuck in the main tower, the elevators will* be a problem. Try to get in one of the other towers if you can. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 08:01 pm UTC (link)
	we'll be rooming in the hyatt, so excusing me for asking this but which one is the main tower and which ones are the others? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	tyrus 2009-07-09 03:44 pm UTC (link)
	My wife needed a lot of rest, so my thought would be to pace yourselves. It's easy to forgot hoe tiring con can be under normal conditions. Also, depending on what level of smoke exposure you are comfortable with, remember you may have trouble going from the Marriott to the Hyatt at night, so plan accordingly. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:59 pm UTC (link)
	well shes really doesnt like it with the smoke and all, so i think i'm gonna have to be bringing a swine flu mask to put on everytime we have to go thru the smoking horde lol (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	pretty nice advice, def. not gonna skip any meals, we did that last year but we def. wont be doing that this year. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	joyeuse13 2009-07-09 04:39 pm UTC (link)
	Two words: trail mix. I carried it with me when I attended DC during my pregnancy, and ate constantly. It's what kept me going. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:54 pm UTC (link)
	lol my wife loves that idea, i'm thinking shes gonna be wanting some chocolate chex mix... (Reply to this) (Parent)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:53 pm UTC (link)
	she'll be pretty far along, just enough to dress up like juno. =) lol thank you for the tips (Reply to this) (Parent)

	my wife went while she was pregnant frankkmiller 2009-07-09 05:32 pm UTC (link)
	No major troubles and that was in 2007. The addition of the 4th hotel and the skywalk should make it easier for your wife. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: my wife went while she was pregnant on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	so the skywalk is completed already? exactly what is connected to the skywalk? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	kitt79 2009-07-09 05:57 pm UTC (link)
	Great advice thus far. I was about 5 months along last year. I'll reiterate, rest, take breaks often, drink LOTS of water, and eat real, regular meals. And for the love of god take those prenatal vitamins -- con crud while pregnant would suck! I took it easy last year -- didn't stress if I missed a panel, etc. I was tired but came out of it just fine. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	lol yeah, I always make sure she takes her prenatal vitamins, shes always forgetting about them. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:44 pm UTC (link)
	I saw the disability services, provide wheelchairs as rentals, do you or anyone know how much a rental for a wheelchair costs? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	sheerluc 2009-07-09 06:55 pm UTC (link)
	I brought a wheelchair... (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-09 07:42 pm UTC (link)
	yes, that's exactly what I was thinking, except i'm wondering where I can get a wheelchair just for those days... (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-10 02:55 am UTC (link)
	I've seen some disabled people use em, it seems to work well for them, I'm thinking they were able to test them out before they bought them or were recommended by their doctor. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	humanrabbit 2009-07-09 08:46 pm UTC (link)
	along with all the great tips, have you thought about costumes? I think pregnant padme is always a cute idea :3 (Reply to this) (Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-10 02:54 am UTC (link)
	lol good idea but she just wants to do something simple. Juno is one of the ideas out there, still looking for other simple ideas, that don't require much work. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	on3hop3 2009-07-10 02:53 am UTC (link)
	don't they have microwaves in the hyatt rooms? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

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