ASammy1, whether you're still reading this or not, I am sorry and hope that you're well. I'll resurrect this string to say it's important to talk about riding after a pregnancy loss though understandably more uncomfortable to discuss. I've experienced several miscarriages in the past year and found cycling to be as therapeutic after the loss of pregnancy, as before or during, if not more so.

I rode through my first trimester once, and at the time found some good chatter online about riding while pregnant, and love this post for its encouragement and for specific advise on how to adjust your ride. Getting back in the saddle so to say after weeks off to heal a few times has helped me physically, mentally and emotionally and I'm so thankful that I'd found my love for cycling before this experience. I finished a 150 mile ride for MS this past weekend, and was so proud of myself (and relieved!) after anxiety over whether I was up to the task after time off training this summer. There's nothing like that feeling to get up and keep moving forward.

I hope and look forward to a chance to ride pregnant again, equipped with my new heart monitor for those hills that kick my butt! I think, as everyone has said here, that the most important thing is to listen to your body. Don't push yourself and don't feel guilty if you can't do what you'd like. It takes time, and riding is hard no matter what's going on with your body, so cut yourself some slack.