Pregnancy and motorcycling

[rachprice]

Well I hope life pans out the way you plan (pound to a knob a goat shit it dos'nt) You are young and have no idea whats in store for you, we never had the choice of having a sprog or 2 before the age of 40, so we took the chance... and it paid off.

Thats fine dude and Im glad it did work out for you

Still doesn't make me think any differently, I didn't say it was wrong, I said I wouldn't do it. I have never had the desire for children.

I am young? so obviously I have no idea what to think and what I want? I know life can throw you some curve balls but Im sick to death of people telling me I will change my mind or just because Im young Im wrong. My opinion is valid and while I respect those older than me have a lot of life experience I don't, there are a few people older than me that aren't as mature/responsible and on to it than I am. I know some young people are retards but not all of us are!

[rachprice]

You are right - biking is probably a damn sight more dangerous than smoking...

I wouldn't go that far!!

[R-Soul]

Well I hope life pans out the way you plan (pound to a knob a goat shit it dos'nt) You are young and have no idea whats in store for you, we never had the choice of having a sprog or 2 before the age of 40, so we took the chance... and it paid off.

YA FUCKING SHITTING ME... you need to do some reading pal.

Its very difficult t compare relative danger vbetween riding and smoking, because their nature is very different. BUT put in the context of this discussion:

With smoking, it eventually kills 1 in 2 smokers (yeah hectic, I know). But it doesnt do that to babies while they are still in the mom. It may just hamper their growth (and increase risk of sids).

I would think that its fair to say that 1 in 2 bikers crash *sometime* - and it could be anytime - in fact especially when the biker happens to be pregnant, with them being more clumsy/ungainly (sorry girls- it sounds bad but I dont know how else to say it), as well as "baby brain" with its assocaited lack of concentration.

A crash while pregnant has way more deadly potential consequences, depending on the crash.

[R-Soul]

I know some young people are retards but not all of us are!

No, you are. I know this because I was young once. We were all retards...

[R-Soul]

Mum raced karts 'till she couldn't do up her leather jacket when pregnant with my brother.

Even karts are safer - you need to be less agile on a kart as riding is more of a whole body experience. Karts also have more traction, and are less likely to highside/lowside or slide out on diesel. Karts are also ridden on track (much safer environment).

[Goblin]

Pregnancy and motorcycling has been discussed in this forum before but if you're interested in my experiences and findings check out my column in this months issue of Motorcycle Trader News to see the recommended (the June 2010 issue).

Can anyone guess what the medical experts recommend how many weeks is too many to still be riding whilst pregnant?

What are your thoughts or experiences with pregnancy and motorcycling?

Good read Lula and congrats! Who's the Daddy?

Another here who rode right up until I couldnt fit my jacket. With the first I had an unfortunate incident with a tandem trailer but didnt actually fall off. Had a flat tyre on one ride, which I put down to "signs" to give it up. Ignored the signs then lost my licence due to demerits 3 months before due date. :slap:
With my boys I didnt ride as long cos they were bigger and more of a pain in the arse. It's up to the individual.

[NordieBoy]

Even karts are safer - you need to be less agile on a kart as riding is more of a whole body experience. Karts also have more traction, and are less likely to highside/lowside or slide out on diesel. Karts are also ridden on track (much safer environment).

You've never seen a kart race have you?

[Cheshire Cat]

Fair comment. I agonise over this every day, and have considered stopping.

However, ther are practical factors involved (being able to get to work for one). I have a bit of experience and dont consider myself a learner. I also dont take "undue risks' - I ride like a granny and get shredded for it by my mates.

Also the risk does not directly threaten my kids well being, and I have a LOT of life insurace (just in case).
And the fact is that the risk will be there for life - not just 9 months. So at the end of the day, you decide about how you want to live your life - do you limit yourself for the rest of your life ad cower ina corner? I am noty sure that is how I would want to teach my kids how to live either.

I would not take kids with me on a bike, as I could not live with myself if something should happen to them. But when they are old enough - I hope that they will be confident enough in themselves to live how they want to.

Live a little!
I turned out just fine!

[Cheshire Cat]

Even karts are safer - you need to be less agile on a kart as riding is more of a whole body experience. Karts also have more traction, and are less likely to highside/lowside or slide out on diesel. Karts are also ridden on track (much safer environment).

And here we have another know-it-all from the shore.

[R-Soul]

You've never seen a kart race have you?

i hav to admit I was not thinking about actual racing- just driving them. I guess racing could be pretty violent... my bad..

[R-Soul]

Live a little!
I turned out just fine!

I am - I have a bike dont I?

[007XX]

Personally, I think it not only depends on the individual rider but also on how the pregnancy is going.
Rode til I was 25 weeks pregnant with my son, but with my daughter i stopped riding after about 13 weeks. The second pregnancy was affecting my balance and reaction times: I arsed off coming down some stairs and fell flat on my back right in front of my hubby. Scared the crap out of us and got a big bruise on my spine but obviously baby was just fine.

When we saw how much damage could be done at walking speed, we were just not prepared to take the risk of potentially harming our baby just for the sake of riding for a couple of months.

It's a personal decision, full stop.

[Jonno.]

When I found out my wife was pregnant I said; no riding on the bike. She agreed 100% although if she hadn't I would have still said no, much like if she decided she wanted to take up smoking methamphetamine while pregnant (although I wouldn't stay with her long).

Being hit by a bus -> uncontrollable
Riding a motorcycle -> controllable (and yes a car is much safer, don't kid yourself).

If child birth is such an imposition on you, perhaps you should get an animal instead.

[Goblin]

When I found out my wife was pregnant I said; no riding on the bike. She agreed 100% although if she hadn't I would have still said no, much like if she decided she wanted to take up smoking methamphetamine while pregnant (although I wouldn't stay with her long).

And if she wanted to ride while pregnant, how would you have stopped her? Threaten divorce?? Comparing riding while pregnant with smoking crack is just fucked up. She should divorce you for being shuch a numpty.

Being hit by a bus -> uncontrollable
Riding a motorcycle -> controllable (and yes a car is much safer, don't kid yourself).

Another fucked up comparison! To avoid being hit by a bus...dont step out in front of said bus!!! You're the one kidding yourself.

If child birth is such an imposition on you, perhaps you should get an animal instead.

Perhaps you should be getting an animal instead, since you seem to think pregnancy is all the excuse you need to tell your wife what she can and cant do while pregnant. You dont deserve a wife or children. Fuckin control freak!

[007XX]

Ooooookaayy...How about we all have a nice big breath here folks???

Yes, I know the subject is one of them sensitive ones that can tickle everyone the wrong way... BUT: I would nicely ask that we keep this a friendly discussion please.

Thanks for your cooperation.