No One Elses Business
I spoke to H2B a little while ago this afternoon, and he had just left his mum and dad's house. It turns out his dad has been chatting to the neighbour, who has told him that we are stupid for planning to go on holiday in June and that I won't be able to get a doctor's note to fly back home. Seriously, it's nothing to do with you- mind your own damn business!!
Last year we didn't get a holiday because we couldn't afford it. The weather in this country was just dire and also we had a terrible year what with my ectopic and also money worries, so I put my foot down and said, I am getting my holiday next year, whatever happens!
Just before getting PG we booked flights to Portugal for a week. We are going with another couple, and it is working out really cheap (minus the crap exchange rate!). I worked it all out that if I got PG that month I woud be approx. 31 weeks, and I triple-checked details like insurance and doctor's notes even before I knew I was PG. Basically I need a doctor's note less that 5 days before the flight, so I need to see my doc and also see one while we are there. I have made contact with a surgery near out apartment, and I will make a firm appointment nearer the time. This has also been discussed with my MW who has no qualms about it, just telling me to wear sexy DVT socks! I have found a well-known insurance company who will insure you for as long as your airline allows you to fly (EasyJet= 36 weeks)
I have said time and time again, if there are any problems nearer the time, I won't be going. Sure I'll be disappointed but I just won't go
So tell me, am I stupid? I don't think so. I just don't want to put my entire life on hold because I am doing something entirely natural and within my abilities as a woman
Grrrr, I'm really hacked off with this neighbour!!!
19+4
[Modified by: KimmyS84 on 16 March 2009 17:53:10 ]
Last year we didn't get a holiday because we couldn't afford it. The weather in this country was just dire and also we had a terrible year what with my ectopic and also money worries, so I put my foot down and said, I am getting my holiday next year, whatever happens!
Just before getting PG we booked flights to Portugal for a week. We are going with another couple, and it is working out really cheap (minus the crap exchange rate!). I worked it all out that if I got PG that month I woud be approx. 31 weeks, and I triple-checked details like insurance and doctor's notes even before I knew I was PG. Basically I need a doctor's note less that 5 days before the flight, so I need to see my doc and also see one while we are there. I have made contact with a surgery near out apartment, and I will make a firm appointment nearer the time. This has also been discussed with my MW who has no qualms about it, just telling me to wear sexy DVT socks! I have found a well-known insurance company who will insure you for as long as your airline allows you to fly (EasyJet= 36 weeks)
I have said time and time again, if there are any problems nearer the time, I won't be going. Sure I'll be disappointed but I just won't go
So tell me, am I stupid? I don't think so. I just don't want to put my entire life on hold because I am doing something entirely natural and within my abilities as a woman
Grrrr, I'm really hacked off with this neighbour!!!
19+4
[Modified by: KimmyS84 on 16 March 2009 17:53:10 ]
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dg
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I know a girl who got PG accidentally. Her and OH had a holiday in Thailand booked but due to the trouble they had out there it got delayed till she was really late on. I mean, so late that doctors notes and insurance just wouldn't cut it. She lied about her dates and went anyway. I think that is crazy! I would never have done that! Luckily if it all went t*ts up her parents and his have a lot of money both to be able to go over there and pay her hospital bills (they were bought a house when they found out she was PG)
Another mutual friend thinks that this was wonderful!!
The one thing you need to check is if you holiday insurance covers you if you go into labour abroad as i investigated holidays and i didnt think my insurance did after 28 weeks (and I have a yearly policy although I didnt renew it for this year because I knew I wasnt going).
I think the policy included getting home but not medical fees. Might be worth checking out...
Also - am so jealous, we love portugal!! i wish i was going and have been researching hols the last few days (everyone is booking them now and i'm a bit gutted)! We're thinking of Tenby in September - doesnt quite have the same ring to it!!
I'm pretty sure as far as the insurance is concerned I will get it through a broker, so they can double check the small print. That way there is no confusion
geordie_lass, we are going to Praia Da Luz in the Algarve- have you been?
19+5 x
I've started to notice already that people are so quick to give you there opinions on everything when your pregnant!!-Whether you want them to or not!
I wish I was going abroad before baby, and I'd fly at 31 weeks if we could afford it.
You're not stupid - you're planning things well and people should just keep their opinions to themselves if they cant behelpful!!
Lisa
17+4
Sorry just realised that came across as a "why the hell would you want to go there" kind of way. It was ment to come across as a "I know that name isnt that ....." kind of way. xx
[Modified by: Cooper7 on March 17, 2009 05:26 PM]
claire x
32+3
It's a shame that it seems to have given it a bad press as it is a lovely place, but I feel a really strong connection with that case, and I think it is becuase I was there at the time
Sxychick04- I have to pay ???????50 to see the doc out there but better to pay it than get stuck!! x