Mums who ride?

[DRFTHR]

hello all i am currently waiting to pop (april 7) and i was wondering when fellow mums got back into riding (dirt bikes) i have a yz250 and im trying to weigh up wether its best for me to just give it up for now or to hold on to my bike ive been so good and have only touched it to clean it and i get my partner to give it a wee burn up the road (which brings tears to my eyes to watch coz i miss it so bad) but im just wondering what other mum's or mum's to be opinions are my way of lookin at it is i know its a really good bike and it works for me and i dont think it will be easy to save the money up to get another.

[Str8 Jacket]

You should do what you want to do. The only person to stop yourself is you.

Do it! :)

[nodrog]

My Mother rode her Triumph the day after I was born, to town to do the shopping.

Fanny.

[Number One]

I'm with Straightjacket.

In hindsight I wished I hadn't sold my bike and stopped at the time...lots more useful thoughts and opinions from other ladies on this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/60710-Riding-as-a-new(ish)-mum...)

[kasper]

keep the bike. even if you dont ride it for the next 18 years. still keep the bike

[HenryDorsetCase]

A thread title that promised much, yet didnt go as I hoped.

;-)

[crazyhorse]

If you don't need the money. Keep it. Hubby can babysit and you can go riding. Its really healthy to still maintain your interests....... Just cause you're having a baby, doesn't mean life should stop for you :yes: :scooter:

[Gibbo89]

Don't mind if I do...:sunny:

[riversouth]

KEEP IT
my ex wrote mine off months after my first child was born and now I've only just replaced it 11 years on
who knows what life will bring but if you get upset just seeing go down the street without you you need that bike :yes:

[PrincessBandit]

A thread title that promised much, yet didnt go as I hoped.

;-)

Aha, do I suspect a milf alert???? heeheehee

Like the others have said, it's up to you. I'd be more concerned about your physical recuperation after childbirth taking priority, but I'm sure you don't need me to point that out! First bub? Childbirth reeeeeeeeaaaaallllllly takes it out of you. I could barely walk the 15 minute walk up to my local shops two weeks after giving birth to my first. Then again I might just be a pussy. Speaking of which, remember it will be tender for a while and a bike saddle ain't exactly a gel cushion...

[hellokitty]

Keep the bike, you don't know if you will be able to afford to replace it later.
Anyway, I am sure you will miss it too much if you give it up. You need to have a hobby and this will be a good fun way to let off steam.

[Hellzie]

Keep it and get a side car for the little one :woohoo:

[Mental Trousers]

I'm sorry, but I had to change the title of this thread. Every single time I saw it the MILF type riding went through my head :facepalm:

[kit]

I've Just had a bub and I am planning to go for at least an hr ride hopefully this weekend, while bub has her afternoon nap and dad can babysit! She was born 2 weeks ago. Physically I feel pretty good, so I think its up to the individual. Don't sell your bike if you love it. I ain't, my fiancee is a hunter and i love motorbikes we have a healthy compromise. I won't put my foot down about him going hunting and he won't put his foot down about me riding LOL..... He did suggest that I'm not allowed to ride untill he has put a speed limiter in it (jokingly) since I haven't been on it since november :( But I am soo looking forward to getting back on it again!

[matelect]

Hi ya
keep the bike and keep an eye out for battery operated little bikes with the foot pedal so as soon as the little one is able get them on it and before you know it as it does go pretty fast they will be hitting the trails with you in tow moving up from jr50 to wanting your 250
Honda kids clubs are also an excellent thing to keep in mind for the trail bike families.

[Duke girl]

As long as your partner can keep the engine turned over by going for rides on it there's no need to sell it unless you need the xtra money.
I went 20+ yrs without a bike because of having children and never thought to this day that after all this time that l could get back into them. Both on Road and on the Race Track.
Whatever your decision l'm sure it will be the right 1 for you.
Goodluck.

[helenoftroy]

KEEP IT
my ex wrote mine off months after my first child was born and now I've only just replaced it 11 years on
who knows what life will bring but if you get upset just seeing go down the street without you you need that bike :yes:

I grew up riding dirt & trail bikes,always had a bike from aged 15 to 29yrs when I sold my XL500S when 7 mths pregnant with my 1st born....
That was one of the saddest days of my life - watching that bike head down the road....:crybaby:

17 long long years later I brought another bike & thats when I realised just how much I need to ride bikes! it just makes all of life better,& nothing else does it for me:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

7 fantastic years later I have 3 awesome bikes:love:

Dont sell your bike chick!

[p.dath]

You should try joining the parents thread as well:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=25

[A_Mans_Ruin]

Midwife's opinion.... depends how sore you are after having baby. If it was a c-section then it'll be around 2 months before you gain comfortable mobility. no stitches at all you could be riding within the month... dirt bike that is ;)
most would say, just whenever you comfortable enough to do it yourself :yes:

I'd say keep the bike lol.....

[DRFTHR]

well i finally popped :) but it was by emergency c section :( so thats me written off for another 6 months even though i feel great considering im only 12 days from the c section i would get on my bike right now if i was aloud haha but i think i will have to bite the bullet and let it go coz i cant stand seeing it sit there and i walk past it every time i go to the loo lol i also dont want it to go to waste not being ridin so if any1 is interested there will be a post up in the 4 sale section :)

[p.dath]

Congratulations on your new arrival.

[buffstar]

Congratulations from me too :sunny:


However..... are you SURE you want to ditch the bike? I would give it just a leeettle bit longer before you decide.... who knows in 6 months you could be absolutely hanging out for a ride and be well over nappies and babies and the HOUSE!!
I ride dirt not road, and although I did have a couple of months bike free after my last bub arrived OMG I was gagging for it (the bike ppl the bike) :scooter:

anyhoo awsome that your wee one arrived safe and well :love:

[DRFTHR]

thanks for the congrats :) i have thought about keeping it but my partner just sold his bike so i have no1 to ride with or anyway to get out there anymore im keen as a bean to get back out there but i think i will just wait till later :)

[Fraier]

hello all i am currently waiting to pop (april 7) and i was wondering when fellow mums got back into riding (dirt bikes) i have a yz250 and im trying to weigh up wether its best for me to just give it up for now or to hold on to my bike ive been so good and have only touched it to clean it and i get my partner to give it a wee burn up the road (which brings tears to my eyes to watch coz i miss it so bad) but im just wondering what other mum's or mum's to be opinions are my way of lookin at it is i know its a really good bike and it works for me and i dont think it will be easy to save the money up to get another.

day if any are interested, Kathy.

[Fraier]

Wait 3 months after it's born the kid needs you right now then get back on. We should have a ride day for the mums any takers? Im in the North Shore, Kathy.

[thecharmed01]

Late in, but I say keep it and get out there as soon as you are ready!!!

I wouldnt wait more than a few weeks, but after a c-sec maybe 6-8 weeks for the tissue to heal and you should be good to go hahaha
I guess it depends on your body - which only you can know!
I'll ride/skate fairly fast after injuries but I tend to heal fast.... Whereas others may need a bit more time to get it together.
It also depends on your labours...
My DD had me in bed for 18 hours before I was able to even get up, but I went out shopping for most of the day I had my son...I even fed him while walking through Farmers hahahaha..... so different babies can leave you feeling totally different!

I do recommend a good maternity bra if you ride while BF cause man alives that was my biggest hassle - sore boobs from the bouncing hahahaha

[EB255GTX]

My lady started riding again 6 weeks after the birth by C section - the only thing stopping her sooner was doctor's advice and a very slight mental block along the lines of "but i'm a mum now what if something happens...." You can get run over crossing the road or die in a plane crash - you have to just live your life doing what makes you happy :yes:

[Katlin]

hello all i am currently waiting to pop (april 7) and i was wondering when fellow mums got back into riding (dirt bikes) i have a yz250 and im trying to weigh up wether its best for me to just give it up for now or to hold on to my bike ive been so good and have only touched it to clean it and i get my partner to give it a wee burn up the road (which brings tears to my eyes to watch coz i miss it so bad) but im just wondering what other mum's or mum's to be opinions are my way of lookin at it is i know its a really good bike and it works for me and i dont think it will be easy to save the money up to get another.

Go for it i was back riding after a few days cant keep me off rain or shine, katlin.

[DRFTHR]

hehe sooooo i had my 1st ride on my bike the other day and yes it was awesome even though it was just around the road i live on but omg it was so much fun i would luv to hit woodhill to give it a proper ride and blow out the cobwebs :) any1 going for any rides where i can tag along ?

[alley cat]

Congrats from me too!!!!!!!! i Had a emerg c-sect too ten days ago. Prem baby stuck in hosp for a while so i charged my bike batt last night with the view too slip back onto it next week to do the hosp visits as there is no parking for a million miles in chch central. I hope you can sneak in a few rides asap:yes:

And how crap is a c-sect anyway. Damn im gutted. Stupid body.:angry:

[thecharmed01]

Congrats from me too!!!!!!!! i Had a emerg c-sect too ten days ago. Prem baby stuck in hosp for a while so i charged my bike batt last night with the view too slip back onto it next week to do the hosp visits as there is no parking for a million miles in chch central. I hope you can sneak in a few rides asap:yes:

And how crap is a c-sect anyway. Damn im gutted. Stupid body.:angry:


awwww *hugs*
Congrats on bubs, but sorry you ended up with a CS :-(
They def take a lot more healing. But either way you have your gorgeous wee bub to show for it!

[DRFTHR]

congrats on ur baby chick but yeah a c sect def takes it out of ya it was sucky as i was pretty good though but i still get the odd twinges but yeah the little rides i can get on are fun even if they are just up the road but yeah i mite have to butter up my dad for the use of his ute 1 week maby haha i just dont wana fall off coz i know it will be no good for me to have to pick it up

[buffstar]

Hey there
theres afew of us girls who head out to woodhill on a Wed or Fri most weeks - if you can hook up the ute and are keen flick me a msg and we can suss days out :yes:
could help ya pick bike up if required - no stress and generally we're not racing each other :scooter: