Maternity cycling clothes

[likinbikin]

Yay! Congrats on the news!

How long do you plan to ride? What kind of riding do you do? I'm struggling with how long I should continue riding. I know that is something I need to ask my doc, though.
There's a ride coming up at the end of this month I want to do, but fear I may be too big. This is my second child, though, so I am a little poochier this time around.

I forgot to answer about my riding, I ride 30 miles a day and have not had any problems with it. I feel like I could go all day but other priorities don't allow that! I feel better on my bike then off of it. It really helps with the morning sickness I have been having.

If you feel good I don't think the size of your belly should be a problem with the upcoming ride. Just make sure you are feeling stable enough, don't want any risks of falls. That is one of my concerns, I ride on a nice easy route and keep my speed down to avoid greater risks.

[Tri Girl]

HOLY COW! This will be number six? You're amazing- not only for being an amazing mom to 5 kiddos, but for going through pregnancy six times. All my admiration to you.
So, you're a mom of 5 AND you ride 30 miles a day? Yowzers. I shall call you "Superwoman."

[HoddyToddy]

I mostly worry about high traffic riding--I live in Atlanta, so...lots of traffic!
I still feel good riding, and even trailed my 3 year old the other day. We just take it slow and easy, concentrating on just getting some exercise. It is hard when I feel good to not want to push myself.

SIXTH child?!?!! 30 miles a DAY? You are an awesome, awesome woman!

[HappyAnika]

I was still riding 2 - 3 times a week, until about week 15. I believe my pelvis started shifting somewhat and I was getting pain in my left knee. I stayed off for a week, then adjusted my saddle and cleat, and that seemed to feel much better. But now it's been almost 2 weeks since I've ridden again due to lack of time. I haven't ridden longer than 50 miles since May, over the summer I was doing mostly 20 and 30 mile rides, although the heat really slowed me down. I did do a sprint tri at 11 weeks. I'm hoping to keep doing some 10 - 15 milers into the fall until I'm too big to be on my bike comfortably, assuming my knee is still ok.

There is a woman in my cycling club who was riding up very challenging canyons until 3 days before she delivered. I just don't think I could do that.

Five kids! I'm impressed you have the time to put in the miles you do, it gives me hope for post-pregnancy riding!

[likinbikin]

I am fortunate to have 5 kids which includes 2 teenage girls along with a very supportive DH. They are the reasons I can ride my bike often. It was my DH who brought up the idea of riding, little did he know he would create a cycling monster! I think he is suprised how much I have fallen for this cycling thing, I am just glad he lets me roll with it!

Thanks for seeing me as a superwoman, but my family support is what allows me the time. I am trying to get the kids interested in riding too.I am hoping the whole family will be able to go on a cross country trip once they all are old enough to ride. It may be 15 years or so but I can't wait! That is a great thing about this activity, you can keep riding until your an old timer. Makes for a fun future!

[likinbikin]

Oh...... HappyAnika you were wondering where to get nice maternity clothes for bed....... Old Navy has some great pj bottoms. They are having a big maternity sale this week online so you may want to check them out. They have alot of other comfy clothes too, I buy my maternity clothes online and love them.

[HoddyToddy]

i think Motherhood Maternity has nice loungewear/pjs.