Even though my husband just a few days prior had his fainting episode, he still wanted to travel back to see family. He also had recently learned that he was going to be graduating with his Bachelors degree. So, it was really important for him to walk across that stage. Graduating from college is such an honor and it would have been horrible for him to miss this experience. So we set off on our 1,000 mile trip.
At the time I was in my third month. I didn't really know how I would hold up traveling for that distance. But, it had to be done and I would just have to rough it out. I made sure to bring plenty of snacks, since I was still having some trouble with nausea. I also took a pillow and blanket in case I could sleep some, but usually that never happens. All together this trip would take us 15 hours to drive. When we reached around 10 hours into the trip I started to become pretty uncomfortable. Between the backache and swollen feet, I wasn't a happy camper. In a normal circumstance I wouldn't recommend traveling this long of a distance for someone who is pregnant.
We arrived at a my brother's house later that night and I was never so happy to get out of the car. That following Saturday was my husbands graduation. I can say one thing, even though I was miserable during most of the drive, it was well worth it to see the smile on my husbands face. We got to see family for two weeks before we had to head back. Unfortunately, we only had 2 weeks leave saved up and that used up all our vacation. But, we wouldn't be able to see family again until the next year, so it was worth it. All together in those two weeks between driving back and forth, we drove 2,500 miles. I really don't think I would have been able to do it if I would have been further along in the pregnancy.
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