Riding as a new(ish) mum...

**KATWYN** · 13th November 2007, 11:46

Originally Posted by MotoGirl

I believe this is the one you're looking for:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=32450

Rep does come in useful sometimes!

Cheers thanks!

**SDU** · 14th November 2007, 10:49

I remember 6/8yrs ago sitting next to a mate of mine at the Magpie Rally in front of the stage when some idiots decided it wouild be fun to hoon through the crowd on his trike. Asshole!#*#* it was a real scramble for her to get up & move as she was 8months preggie. That incident & finding big enough elastic to hold her leathers on were her biggest hurdles about riding she has only just sold her bike this year but she plans to be back, probably with the kids in tow.

Oh & hello & welcome to KB numberone & congrats Katwyn!

**Riff Raff** · 14th November 2007, 17:39

Originally Posted by Rashika

I'm curious.. at what stage (i.e. in the last 6 months) did you decide to give up riding? was it a physical thing or more a mental thing (i.e. worry about the babe). How long have you been riding beforehand... I know being nosey and all

I guess it is something most of us women riders should potentially think about.

I stopped as soon as I found out (fortunately before I had x-rays) mostly because my arm was being put in a cast. And then it's been because of fear that I might crash and harm/lose the baby, having lots of complications (been in hospital twice now), and because I've already got a tummy and I can't fit into my gear.

PS Can someone please buy my R6 - I need the money to pay off the family wagon. Gonna keep the RGV250 which we're doing up so that at least I will have something to ride once bub is here.

**KATWYN** · 14th November 2007, 18:13

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

PS Can someone please buy my R6 - I need the money to pay off the family wagon. Gonna keep the RGV250 which we're doing up so that at least I will have something to ride once bub is here.

Congradulations! how far down the track are you?? so that makes two of us R6 biker angels then??

**Riff Raff** · 14th November 2007, 18:46

12 weeks. When does pregnancy start being a wonderful experience?

**Trudes** · 14th November 2007, 18:57

Congratulations ladies!!! You're all braver than me!

**Number One** · 14th November 2007, 19:51

Crikey! Congrats :-)

If the pregnancy is anything like mine was it'll be false advertising!!!

I hoped I'd be one of the lucky (and smug) ones...you know - The ole "I didn't even know I was pregnant the whole time, it was soooo easy!" SHutup already!

....I believed the hype, and as is (I believe) my right had expected to possess the glowing locks, smooth dewey complexion, heightened sense of my sensuality and pheromones that could intoxicate any young single man and drop him on his ass from a mile away!

In reality I had full term nausea and vomitting, slimy skin, fat(ter) arse, pimply face, stretch marks, high blood pressure, water retention, swollen ankles and hands, leaky boobs, wrinkles, grey hair and a stretched tattoo....

....just as well it gave me a fantastic little boy, with a loving and happy nature, who loves me back and makes me proud and who everyday makes me want to be a better person - yeah actually you know, it was definately all worth it!

Kia kaha and good luck

**Keystone19** · 14th November 2007, 19:54

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

12 weeks. When does pregnancy start being a wonderful experience?

In about 23 years I believe...

No, seriously, it varies for everyone. Hopefully you'll enjoy the second trimester - anything from about 18 weeks apparently - in my experience from about 21 weeks.

Congratulations Sue!

**KATWYN** · 15th November 2007, 06:57

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

12 weeks. When does pregnancy start being a wonderful experience?

Don't ask me

The first 3 months were hell on earth. I was literally couch bound. Theres only so much daytime TV you can watch without going
completely insane!!

Cheers number one lol, but i'm beginning to believe you....re all the "ailments"

Your boy sounds lovely

**KATWYN** · 15th November 2007, 06:58

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Congratulations ladies!!! You're all braver than me!

I had to get brave lol. I thought just being short of 39 when our baby is born was better late than never!!

**Number One** · 15th November 2007, 07:04

Originally Posted by KATWYN

Don't ask me

Cheers number one lol, but i'm beginning to believe you....re all the "ailments"

Your boy sounds lovely

The ailments were real but everyone (doctors/nurses/midwifes) is very quick to point out that being so ill actually is a good sign you're brewing a good strong batch - oh yes indeedy they were right!