Pregnancy (and bikes)

**judecatmad** · 25th August 2006, 12:44

Originally Posted by hellnback

The missis just got back from talking to her midwife, she seemed to think that no harm would come from the physical act of riding, but to rest often and probably not to do a marathon trip...
She also said be aware that your centre of gravity changes as your baby gets bigger then your bike may react differently... (or something along those lines).
To conclude the wife's decided that since she can't drink, smoke, take drugs, play netball, eat raw anything, blah blah blah, then f*ck it she'll ride until she can't ride no more!!

Now what we need to do is see if we can't convince a bike wear manufacturer to kick off a maternity line!

**steved** · 25th August 2006, 13:14

Originally Posted by judecatmad

Now what we need to do is see if we can't convince a bike wear manufacturer to kick off a maternity line!

Wouldn't that be lucrative?

To be honest, I am surprised at the willingness to ride amongst the pregnant ladies. I don't have a problem with it and I am actually kinda impressed, but I was expecting a different tone.

**hellnback** · 25th August 2006, 16:16

Originally Posted by judecatmad

Now what we need to do is see if we can't convince a bike wear manufacturer to kick off a maternity line!

I'm still trying to mount the car seat!! In fact, why the hell not, if you're aloud those stupid plastic seat things you have on push bikes that mount to your carrier....

OK that might be pushing it a bit...

**kickingzebra** · 25th August 2006, 16:23

Originally Posted by hellnback

OK that might be pushing it a bit...

Hell no!! Get them a suit of leathers (see Quasi) a helmet, and a little contained dome thing to mount on the back, and wheelie it up I say!!
Mate, I'll be taking the kids on the bike as soon as they are old enough to sit still when I tell them to.

**babyB** · 25th August 2006, 17:00

Originally Posted by hellnback

I'm still trying to mount the car seat!! In fact, why the hell not, if you're aloud those stupid plastic seat things you have on push bikes that mount to your carrier....

OK that might be pushing it a bit...

actually it has been

. xj has a premo bikeseat setup for the kids
& da kids love it

my gal was on the front of da bike around 6mths(wasnt on the road though) now miss 5 is wanting here own sportsbike

**kickingzebra** · 25th August 2006, 17:02

Originally Posted by babyB

actually it has been

. xj has a premo bikeseat setup for the kids
& da kids love it

my gal was on the front of da bike around 6mths(wasnt on the road though) now miss 5 is wanting here own sportsbike

Sounds like the perfect excuse to buy some mini bikes!!!

**buellbabe** · 30th August 2006, 14:14

... hmm some interesting thoughts...
myself I have no intention of having kids but if I were that way inclined then i with those who say ride if ya wanna, if its still comfortable then why not?

Made me think of many years ago when my boss ( a male ) said to me 'you'll have to give up bikes when you start a family' ... well after I finished informing him what a sexist pig he was ( believe me he REALLY was! ) I proceeded to horrify him by saying that if the unthinkable did happen and I were to have kids then they would bloody well ride on the back and I would have a babyseat fitted if I could! The boss just about had a heart attack on the spot!

Each to their own...

**babyB** · 30th August 2006, 14:31

Originally Posted by kickingzebra

Sounds like the perfect excuse to buy some mini bikes!!!

lol yer i been thinkin bout it for a while...... know where there are any cheap ones going... xmas is commin

**judecatmad** · 31st January 2007, 13:34

*sigh*

Now that we've gotten ourselves into this situation and I managed to find me a big pair of loaner bike pants and a bigger jacket (thanks to a very kind, shrinking colleague), the riding has just been vetoed by hubby

Maybe I can talk to the middle-wife and see if we can't convince him that it should be OK.....

**mstriumph** · 31st January 2007, 13:41

CONGRATULATIONS JUDE!!!!!!!!!

[bit of a bummer about not being permitted to ride, though ....]

**The_Dover** · 31st January 2007, 13:54

Tell him to fuckin harden up.

Vicky is due in about four weeks and is still riding her gixxer when she can, fuck, she even did a track day on Dec 22nd cos it was her birthday.

It's not a fuckin disability, is he gonna stop you from leaving the house too? (Or just the kitchen and laundry??)

**Colapop** · 31st January 2007, 13:59

He could just strap a wheelbarrow to the back of his bike and you can tag along.

**judecatmad** · 31st January 2007, 14:01

Originally Posted by The_Dover

Tell him to fuckin harden up.

Vicky is due in about four weeks and is still riding her gixxer when she can, fuck, she even did a track day on Dec 22nd cos it was her birthday.

It's not a fuckin disability, is he gonna stop you from leaving the house too? (Or just the kitchen and laundry??)

LOL, you tell it like it is D - no sitting on the fence now

I'm pretty bummed out by it but I'm thinking maybe the softly softly approach would work better....?! His heart's in the right place - I just don't think he fully understands the resilience of the female form (and he is forgetting that there's SO much padding there already that I'm more likely to bounce than splat if I come off!!!)

I'm still going to borrow the larger gear and we'll take it from there.

Dying to get out on 2 wheels - somewhat stressed out at the mo (early days, shock and all that) and a nice long ride on a lovely sunny day would take all my cares away!

**Nasty** · 31st January 2007, 14:02

Originally Posted by judecatmad

*sigh*

Now that we've gotten ourselves into this situation and I managed to find me a big pair of loaner bike pants and a bigger jacket (thanks to a very kind, shrinking colleague), the riding has just been vetoed by hubby

Maybe I can talk to the middle-wife and see if we can't convince him that it should be OK.....

Interesting that he should be permitting or stopping you doíng anything ... by stopping you and removing the freedom of choice he is creating a stress situation that you shouldn't be in and is just as bad for that one growing in you.

mid wife should be able to help .. its about being comfortable and confident .. and probably choosing when to ride .. so you are comfortable. I have seem people preggers put themselves in more danger in a car ... just driving the thing with the wheel next to the belly ... oh well ... Good luck on the discussions and congrats on the news.!!!!!