I was just talking to a doctor about this
last week. I was concerned about missing an entire summer of riding if my
husband and I started trying for a family now (I know that sounds selfish, but last
summer I didn’t get to ride at all since I had to leave my horse in
Oregon until I got a pasture built J), but the doctor said that riding shouldn’t be an issue for
most of the pregnancy. She pointed out that riding probably wouldn’t
jostle you any more than intercourse, and that’s still okay to do while
pregnant! Although endurance riding seems like it might be a bit much…
Still, it’s good to hear some first-hand stories dealing with this issue!
~Megan
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ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of larry Miller Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 12:37
PM To: ridecamp Subject: [RC] kids?
Mel,
I rode with my second pregnancy until 10 days before
delivery. I remember well Laura Hayes doing a 50 endurance when she was
somewhere around 7 months pg. I also skied when I was pg. My doc
quit asking me what all I was doing. He just made sure the baby and I
were healthy. We were.
I kept horses as the kids were growing up. I had
ponies for them, they helped in the barn, and they also went on rides with
me. I wouldn't change those years for anything. Doing those things,
riding, taking care of horse, etc. taught my kids responsibility. They
also took care of mom on rides when I started out my green horses. My mom
always asked me when I was going to quit riding. I told her when I was
her age, I hoped I was STILL riding. At that time she was in her 80s and
finally quit asking me. So I figure if you want kids, go for it but stick
to your guns and don't let anyone else influence you. It would help
though if hubby is on your side. Mine was very supportive, he didn't ride
much and probably could have done without horses but he put up with them and my
crazy passion. Jeanie
