Just had a baby - when did you get back on the bike?

[limewave]

I had a very similar situation as you. I think I waited 6-8 weeks before getting on a bike. I started walking for exercise after a week (when I stopped bleeding). By 4 weeks I was jogging. And then gradually added cycling. Of course, I took everything very slowly and eased back into the routine.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Just take it slowly and listen to your body, you'll be back cycling like your old self before you know it.

[Miranda]

Congrats on the new addition! I know it's hard, but don't over do it. The waiting and the way you are now will not be forever. Though it may seem like it at times.

Oh, I have an army's worth of doctors stitching in me from having the big babies. And repair surgeries from what big babies did later. Also, my blood loss was so bad with kid #1 I about died but luckily got a blood transfusion. My gyno wasn't too thrilled about me having a second, but that was way easier.

On the blood loss and the bike... be careful being anemic. You need your red blood cells to carry oxygen to help your muscle work. If you are trying to make up for that, plus ask what ones you do have to work hard... well, that's a lot.

Go with whatever the doc feels is ok of course. But, just remember to cut yourself some slack on that one--besides just the usual post baby getting back into shape you hear peeps talk about. That is a complication not all deliveries have... and thus should be taken into recovery consideration.

Best wishes with the babe and the bike.

[Biciclista]

Listen to your body. If it still hurts inside when you get on a bike, get off the bike. We all heal differently, and it's different with each pregnancy. Take your time. There's no rush, or there shouldn't be. you have a lot of healing to do.

[crazycanuck]

Just wanted to say Congrats on the birth of your little one!

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi ChickWithBrains

Big congratulations on the birth of your little Sophie, pretty name and I believe it means 'wisdom'.

Hope you soon repair in the important places!

Sorry, too long ago to remember anything like that (thankfully).

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