Riding while pregnant

[RoadRaven]

Hi all, I was surprised a few weeks ago to find out we are expecting another baby in February.

These babies are the best! Beyond all intentions or expectations or plans, they choose who they want to be with and make damn sure they get there.

Our youngest, number 5, unexpectedly chose us and he is an absolute dream. He'll be 12 this month! Wouldn't be without any of our children.

Congratulations. Enjoy being pregnant again, I loved it.

[nic840]

I think its great to keep riding as long as you listen to your body. You have been through it before and the second time around will hopfully be a dream for you. I think its just key to keep your body temperature low and try not to get anywhere close to overheated. It puts alot of stress on you and the baby.

Like Xeney I had two Sacramento Summer pregnancies... you think I would of learned the first time... Ugh! Yes the "cankles" were ugly! Flip Flops were the only thing I could wear. My best suggestion is to find a pool and just float, its heaven to feel the weightlessness.
Good luck to both of you! I have two friends due in August....Ahhhh the memories!!!!
I am not so sure I am ready to jump on that boat again...just my luck I would get preggo in the summer again!

[amymisk]

I had to give up riding way too soon, I was so short of breath by the time I was 14 weeks I couldn't ride. Took me till 20 weeks to realize maybe I needed my CBC checked (I am an RN). My hemoglobin was only 9.5 (normally around 12-13), so no wonder I couldn't breathe!

Ride as long as you can comfortably ride. Enjoy the pregnancy.