Pregnancy (and bikes)

[The_Dover]

you sound like a bloody wimp.

do you take a week off work with the cold?

[scootnz]

whatever, jerk.

[gypsy]

Personally, I didnt ride while Pregnant. I took time out and focused on the little one. BUT in saying that. Pregnance will make you more aware of potential dangers around you and you will find what your limits are. All you can really do is give it a go and if you feel comfortable then all is good. If not then spend the months dismantling bike and re-assembling. Good time to get bike repainted etc. Good luck and just go with the flow.

[MyGSXF:Me]

whatever, jerk.

You GO gurl!!!!!

[gypsy]

you sound like a bloody wimp.

do you take a week off work with the cold?

Think you are confused, thats what the males do! Whens the last time you got pregnant an had ligitimate concerns. I agree, you are a JERK!!!

[The_Dover]

what a bunch of whiney bitches.

I bet you make your "man" wait on you hand and foot too. Like I said, it's not a disability.

Vicky is due to drop in under a month and she's still riding. It's no more dangerous than driving a car for fucks sake.

And stop being a sexist bitch "that's what the males do". Fucking bigot, get back in the kitchen.

[scootnz]

I don't drive a car.

When I couldn't bend down to reach the fuel tap I knew it was time to stop.

When I started feeling constantly faint because of the constant low 90/60 blood pressure, I knew it was time to stop.

And while Vicky may be ok with this pregnancy, you never know what the next one might bring.

Pregnancy is not a disability, but it is an immense strain on the body and mind.

[elle-f]

What's scary is that he is going to bring a poor child into this world! I hope Vicky has personality plus to make up for it

[judecatmad]

Whilst I'm gutted about riding being vetoed, I have to respect Dave's wishes (it's his baby too, after all). If I go and do something he's dead set against (and for genuine reasons, not just 'being an arse' reasons), what does that say about my commitment to our relationship? Compromises have to be made. He's more than happy for me to hop on the bike as soon as baby's out - even to look after baby for weekends at a time if I want to go riding, so he's not the neanderthal he sounds, LOL.

I would quite happily get on my bike and tootle to work and back - would save us a hell of a lot of money. But that's me being bloody minded and not giving a hoot about consequences - maybe it's me who has to grow up a little and remember that there's a wee one in there who's totally dependent on me and who may suffer if I take unnecessary risks. Chances are, even if I did come off, bubs would be fine...and given that I've not ever come off yet, I'm no more likely to come off now that I am pregnant. However...do I really want to risk it? Maybe I do, maybe I don't. Dave doesn't tho, so no riding for me.

It's taken us a significant amount of time to get pregnant after the last time (we have no kids so work it out) and I can understand what Dave's saying about *if I DID come off and ended up losing the baby, I would never forgive myself and nor would he*. I guess it's along similar lines to giving up drinking and (if I smoked) smoking. There are always things that we can't control in our lives but those things that we do for pleasure sometimes have to sacrificed in order to 'do the right thing'.

Not that I'm saying riding during pregnancy is bad - as I've said, I would happily hop on my bike, it would relieve some of the stress - but these things have to be worked out as a couple (if you are in a couple). I don't necessarily agree with Dave over this, but I'm not about to put my marriage on the rocks simply for the sake of a summer of fun. I'm not lucky enough to be skinny to start with - my pregnancy riding career would probably have to stop well before 6 months anyway, simply due to lack of available bike gear!

And guys, please, stop abusing one another for having a difference of opinion over this. There's no right or wrong, but getting shitty with someone for doing something different to you is a bit...dare I say it....childish, doncha think? Disagree by all means, but PLEASE stop the abuse or I'll have to you all!!!

If nothing else I don't need the stress of worrying about you guys fighting cos of a thread I started up again!!! LOL. It's all about me now!!!

[The_Dover]

I don't drive a car.

When I couldn't bend down to reach the fuel tap I knew it was time to stop.

When I started feeling constantly faint because of the constant low 90/60 blood pressure, I knew it was time to stop.

And while Vicky may be ok with this pregnancy, you never know what the next one might bring.

Pregnancy is not a disability, but it is an immense strain on the body and mind.

I just noticed you ride a scooter and therefore are naturally soft.

There wont be another one, i'm not sure I can take the immense strain of a bitching woman on my body and mind again.

What's scary is that he is going to bring a poor child into this world! I hope Vicky has personality plus to make up for it

It wont be a poor child, it's 100% British stock and will work for a living.

[terbang]

Followed Vixter on the Goat track GP the other night and she was doing just fine at 8 months preggers. I was initially surprised but also impressed as she is obviously managing it well. Good one Vix and Dover.. Shes a tall skinny young lass, in fairly good shape and hasn't grown too far out of proportion with her pregnancy. This would also be a big help to her continued riding.

[Lissa]

Hey Jude, do whatever makes you and hubby happy. Most important thing is that you and bubs are healthy.

[elle-f]

Jude true what Lissa says. I know you are a good chicky

[scootnz]

Hi Jude, I see you're about the same age as me, just a year older. Isn't it amazing that some fortunate women can work up til the day before they have their babies, ride wherever, do whatever, with no problems? Good for them, and their fortunate partners. Some of us have to work a whole lot harder to hold on to them - I've had 4 pregnancies, and only have 2 children. They are so much more precious when you have to work so hard and wait so long. You probably know what I'm talking about, some others on this thread who think they know everything don't have a clue, and just apply whatever stereotypes and associated abuse their brains can come up with.

I don't know why I bothered coming back to this forum really, if people are just going to put down what I choose to ride.

[gypsy]

I don't know why I bothered coming back to this forum really, if people are just going to put down what I choose to ride.

Im with you on that one. I nearly started another world war on the thread I posted solely about people trashing others bikes. I got the worst abuse i have ever had in my life thrown at me. But I do have to admit that I did get several pm's from others stating that they were only taking the piss out of me an that its all in (supposedly) good fun. Funny how they werent big enough to write it so every one could see tho. Ha Ha. I take the thrashings with a grain of salt now.