Very sad - I was told not to ride

[doc]

Interesting advice. As far as loosening up goes, it is true that the body makes hormones to loosen the ligaments/joints so the darn baby can pass through. However, everybody is very different. And even as far as elasticity and return to original shape goes, there is variability. Age is a huge factor. The younger you are, the more likely you'll be the same after delivery as before pregnancy. Most women do not have a problem with joints returning to normal. It is very common for muscle and skin to remain permanently stretched.

So I doubt "permanent damage" to your pelvis but I am not a huge advocate of riding while pregnant. Whether we like to admit it or not, riding is an extremely dangerous sport. Rollers sound like a great idea.

[snapdragen]

Anyone know how Lenusik is doing? Her baby is due this month.

[xeney]

I'm aware that pregnancy isn't a terminal condition, but it really bothers me the way everyone seems to think it is. The current research supports reasonable activity during pregnancy, my doctors think cycling is fine.

(Possible snippiness brought to you by general irritation over coworkers urging me, every single day, to accept a ride because they don't think I should be walking the ten blocks between my office and my house. I'm pregnant, I don't have a broken leg.)

[kelownagirl]

I'll never forget the look on my MIL's face when she arrived at the farm and caught me up on the roof of the barn, fixing a shingle when I was 4 months pregnant.... Oy....

[chickwhorips]

Anyone know how Lenusik is doing? Her baby is due this month.

this thread also got started in case she replies over there
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=13904