Go to movies 2 days before due date?

[RedGiant]

DH and I have been invited to go to the movies with my BIL, his GF, and my MIL and FIL this weekend. I'm due on Monday Feb 2. I want to see the movie, but I think I might be too uncomfortable sitting in theatre chairs for 2.5 hours. And there's always the possibility of going into labor and having to leave mid-flick. 

What would you do?

[dacora]

I'd go, personally, but my level of discomfort from sitting is probably different from yours. If you think you're going to be really uncomfortable then don't go. But the idea of going into labor during the movie wouldn't worry me. Leaving in the middle of the movie isn't that big of a deal. Go enjoy a movie before LO is here!

[miniwheat]

I would go and have fun. If I got too uncomfortable I would leave early. I would just explain the plan to BIL and I would sit close to the aisle. If you go into labour at the movies you will have a pretty fun story to tell your LO one day. Plus there will be movie popcorn. mMmM

[rmsteele]

I would go and have fun. I'd just plan to leave if I got too uncomfortable.

[misshart00]

Jan 28, 2015 18:46:40 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

I would go and have fun. If I got too uncomfortable I would leave early. I would just explain the plan to BIL and I would sit close to the aisle. If you go into labour at the movies you will have a pretty fun story to tell your LO one day. Plus there will be movie popcorn. mMmM

Agree with this.

[wanderinga]

I would not be worries about going into labor during the movie but if you think you will be uncomfortable sitting for that long you might just want to give the people you're with a heads up that you might have to leave. Also, you could just sit in the aisle seat so that you could stand up and stretch if you need to!

[thejollyrancher]

Lol I moved cities a couple days before my due date with my first! You'll be fine at the movies:)

ETA- the comfort thing may be an issue...didn't see the actual OP (still getting used to the new poll format here). I guess it would depend on the theatres seats and how excited you are about the movie. You could always take a little walk "to get more popcorn" if you are super uncomfortable.

[angeldcf]

Definitely go!

[seamonster]

I'd go. Sit in a aisle seat so you can get up if you need to.

[poopy]

This actually happened to my mum when she was pregnant with my older sister! She went to see The Exorcist and is convinced that she was so scared it caused her to go into labour and her water broke when she stood up to leave the cinema!
Personally, I say go and enjoy yourself! I just make sure I have easy access to the restroom in case I need a pee break during the movie!

[flyster]

I've left movies before for much less of a reason One time, 20 minutes in there was some kindof torture scene that I couldn't handle and I grabbed DH's keys and left him there with our friends who took him home after. I'm with the majority and say go, its NBD if you leave. Just don't make dinner plans for after, or have a back up plan of where you can hang out.

[michelle142]

I'd go - just be prepared to miss parts because of pee breaks!

[gator26]

Definitely go and have fun! We went to see a movie last weekend and it was great to get out of the house and do something non-baby related with DH.

[mands1125]

I'd go but probably not to like a 2 1/2 hour movie or anything!

[cinnamonsugar]

I voted SS. If it's a relatively quiet movie then yes, I'd go. However, last baby, we went to see Transformers in the theatre for a last pre-baby date. The movie was SO LOUD that it agitated her very much and she flipped to breech presentation. I felt it happen and it was very painful. 2 days later I went into labor and had to have a c/s because of her being breech.
That would be my only caution is that our babies can hear quite well now and may get scared of loud noises.

[kaydee0402]

Ahh I have friends that want to go see Fifty Shades of Grey, which comes out six days before my due date. I keep going back and forth, mostly because I think it's going to be a crappy movie. But I might use the whole "I don't want to go into labor during the movie" as my excuse to get out of it. Thanks for the idea!

[mels823]

Definitely go!!! We had plans to see American Sniper 2 days after baby arrived. I was bummed we missed out on what would have be our last date night!! Please go and enjoy