Attending a Conference While Pregnant: Stories and Advice

[supergirljennie]

I'm just wondering how conference was for you cheffers out there who have gone while pregnant. How pregnant were you? Any challenges?

I need to decide soon if I'm going. I'm a surrogate for a friend, and it's twins. I'm very short, and without much torso I started growing out very quickly. I'm concerned about being exhausted and uncomfortable for 3 days straight. I'll be 27 weeks during conference (which is like 80 with twins).

Any stories or advice would be appreciated. Thanks everyone!

 

[PampMomof3]

WOW! How awesome of you to be a surrogate! THough I haven't been to conference being pregnant, I wish you much luck going!!!

Congrats!!

 

[nikked]

From what you said, I would think long and hard about going. It is a HUGE amount of walking (some people had pedometers last year, and it was CRAZY the numbers they were posting each day).

I went barely pregnant last year, and my Director was about 5 months. She was exhausted. Had a blast, but exhausted. My concern for you is having twins, you will tend to be more prone to problems. It's do-able, and I know they have power chairs available at the convention center, but I don't know what's involved in getting one.

It's really gotta be a judgement call for you. How has the pregnancy been so far? Any complications? What does your doctor say, and the biological parents? I would want their input in a situation like this.

BTW, congratulations, and thank you for helping your friend. I'm sure it's a sacrifice, but I also know it must be a joy!

 

[Jennie4PC]

Will you be flying? I Know with a regular pregnancy the dr.s say not to fly after 32 weeks I didnt go last yr cause I was 36 weeks preggo and my Director saod they do a ton of walking as eveyone else stated. Good luck with this pregnancy and it is awsome what you are doing for your friend

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Good luck with the pregnancy & how great of you to be a surrogate!

I'll also be 27 weeks at conference (what are the odds?), but this is a single baby. I went last year & there was a lot of walking, but if you are used to walking, probably not a big deal. My thought is sharing a bed--I'm already feeling bad for the one who has to share a bed with me & I'm not having twins! I'm planning on packing a lot of water & snacks. I may also bring a backpack instead of using the bag we get so that I can keep my balance better.

 

[Chef Stacy Edwards]

Well here is my experience from when l went in 2005 being 6-7 months pregnant would have not gone had I not been walking across stage as a Director.
Was alot of walking and I was put on bed rest after I got back, not saying that is what caused it but it was alot for me not to mention almost getting run over by a taxi while I was getting in.
I don't regret going but diffently be prepared and wear something comfortable.