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Location: Oregon | I just found out I am pregnant, I am maybe 5-6 weeks. I have been reading a lot about how long people were able to run for after they found out would love to hear more =)
Please don't bash me, I know there are risks ect. but this is my plan and I am just looking to hear from others with experience being competitive while pregnant.
I am very competitive and run 3 horses a weekend, I rodeo in the spring and summer. I am going to run barrels as long as possible! I am 107lbs lean built this will be my first, I am hoping to run at least 6- 7 months, is this doable? My mom only gained 15-20lbs with my sister and I. I have a busy rodeo schedule that I would like to at least make it through the 4th of July....
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| I have never been pregnant but plan to do the same. I am heavier than you, though...but I do know that because the distribution of weight is more "in front" of you, it can really throw your balance and reflexes off, in addition to putting more weigh on your horse's forehand. Some of them might be fine...but a friend of mine did this and her horse was kind of not quick with his feet in the first place, and she fell off. Thank God the baby and her were fine...but be careful. |
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| I wouldn't go very long my step mom ran till she was 4 months her horse popped up one night and she had a fall ended up losining the baby
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| It really depends on you and the type of horses you are riding. I rode till 15 weeks but my horse is older and would trust him with my life. Also he is very smooth. I was 5 11 and weighed 130 in the beginning. Been ride since I was 5 and it is all I know. It is tough to stop but it is not just about you anymore. This was something had to remind myself. I did start to notice my balance was off and my doctor advised me it probably wasnt a good idea anymore. I also would have felt horrible if I fell off or anything and made me lose my little guy. Just dont push it your body will tell you.
Also it is not as easy as you think to come back either.. I got back on too soon and fell off and got knocked out. Nothing puts whats more important in perspective then waking up to my little guy over top of me strapped to a back board and people saying stay with me. I have been off two years now and plan to start back again this year.
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Location: Kansas | Depends on how safe you feel on your horse. My grey took excellent care of me, never once took a wrong step even in the pasture.
I raced until I was 26 weeks along, and that was when I started to show. Then I just plotted around in the pasture on her, up until I was 39 weeks along....I actually rode two days before I was induced (and yes I was able to lug myself on my horse, belly and all LOL) |
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| I wouldn't do it. I rode until I was 21 weeks and ended up losing our baby due to other reasons. I spent 2 years off horses as a result because I was so upset with what happened and always will wonder if riding stressed her more than her little body could handle. Obviously, to each their own but riding for 8-10 weeks really isn't worth a lifetime of wondering if riding contributed to what happened. Pregnancy goes by very quickly in the grand scheme of things- enjoy it and don't take it for granite because your not guaranteed anything. Congrats on your pregnancy- hope you have a happy, healthy 9 months.
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | I raced until I was 4 months along with my daughter. I don't remember so much with my son. I think I was more in between horses then. I know a woman who did up to birth. That was scary and a lot of people were very upset with her at the shows. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | I ran barrels pregnant with my first on a colt I was training. When I was 15 weeks along, she stepped up her game and ran a top of the 2d time, in the process turning quicker than I was prepared for on the first and pulling my groin muscle. I was miserable with that injury the rest of my pregnancy... I know lots of people that ran until 6 or 7 months without a problem. Just be prepared, because when your ligaments start loosening, it's easier to get hurt. |
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| Rolling J - 2014-01-31 9:02 AM
I raced until I was 4 months along with my daughter. I don't remember so much with my son. I think I was more in between horses then. I know a woman who did up to birth. That was scary and a lot of people were very upset with her at the shows.
I have never been in the situation at hand, but I did race with a gal back in Michigan who in would guess pretty much ran all the way through her pregnancy. In the end there was NO room between her belly and the horn. If the horse had even tripped she risked more or less impaling her baby with the horn.
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I rode a gentle horse until it was uncomfortable for me (4-5 months). I really don't see the point in riding until you are 9 months along. I don't think the risks are worth it, but to each their own. |
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Location: **Cactus Country down in South Texas*** | I would not do it, even if the horse was gentle . You are still taking a risk of falling off or something. It wouldn't be worth it to me. JMO |
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Location: The Saudia Arabia of Wind Energy, Western Oklahoma | Don't do it. There isn't a barrel race that is important enough to take the risk. I did it and just about fell off at the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo. I was never so embarrassed that I had put my child in danger like that. I ended up having my baby 6 weeks early also. I don't know if riding had anything to do with it, but why take a chance? |
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| I barrel raced until 13 weeks, rode normally till 18 then only walked. It was to uncomfortable to do more than a walk. I wasn't even big either I still had people who didnt know I was pregnant at 8 months. But it took me long enough to just get on my horse my balance was off. Really the way I looked at it anything can happen when your running, even a good horse can slip and fall. If that had happened and I had lost my baby I wouldn't have been able to get over the fact that my selfishness caused his death. I sat out for pretty much the whole summer and fall. It's not that long to wait really and a healthy baby is worth it. I was back in the saddle 2 weeks after birth. |
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| I think your body is going to tell you when to quit riding. I rode my first trimester. After that I was just too tired and did not have the competitive drive. You may find that you will need a break. Good Luck. In my opinion its too risky to race past your first trimester. |
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Location: Kentucky | It sounds like you have already made up your mind and you are already justifying your reasoning. However, I wouldn't do it. It's only 9 months out of your entire barrel racing career. If you want your ponies in shape for when you can ride again, have someone else ride them, or run them. |
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Location: Never in one place long | I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to your question.... I know MANY girls that rode horse pretty much until their due date with NO problems, they however were really good riders like yourself. I also know a few girls who were not such good riders and one fell off while she was pregnant, didn't end up hurting anything but dangerous and could have.... to each their own I guess, just know you are always taking a risk of say your horses falling, you falling etc just like you are each time you ride on your own.
I would just be a little more cautious and if you've always ridden, I've heard doctors say you can continue doing what you've always done like running, working out etc. Your just not supposed to start anything new.
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Location: Kansas | Murphy - 2014-01-31 8:22 AM It sounds like you have already made up your mind and you are already justifying your reasoning. However, I wouldn't do it. It's only 9 months out of your entire barrel racing career. If you want your ponies in shape for when you can ride again, have someone else ride them, or run them.
I agree. I don't have kids nor am I planning on having any in the next couple years, but really nine months is not that long to sit out and be a fan. A friend of mine had a baby in November and when she found out last March she was pregnant she stopped riding entirely. She even turned out her runs at the Bonus Race Finals and ate the fees......having a healthy baby was THAT important to her and I know she loves to compete. I have to say I really respect her for making that choice because you know what, the rodeos, barrel races and her horse are still there this year. |
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| You can fall walking through your house with the same outcome. I'm 7 months pregnant and still riding. I do what is comfortable for me and I don't worry about anyone else. I continued to run barrels until I was 6 months. I haven't entered this month because my center of gravity has changed and it feels different to me. I will ride until I can't get on my horse. You should remain active during your pregnancy. Everyone is different so listen to your body and do what feels good to you. |
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Location: N Texas | Three 4 Luck - 2014-01-31 8:12 AM I ran barrels pregnant with my first on a colt I was training. When I was 15 weeks along, she stepped up her game and ran a top of the 2d time, in the process turning quicker than I was prepared for on the first and pulling my groin muscle. I was miserable with that injury the rest of my pregnancy... I know lots of people that ran until 6 or 7 months without a problem. Just be prepared, because when your ligaments start loosening, it's easier to get hurt.
I've never been pregnant, but had a conversation with my doctor about this last year. He said he wasn't concerned about riding while pregnant, but to be more careful because your pelvis and bones in that area get softer and are more prone to injury. |
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| I ran til I was four months pregnant. I was told if you trust you horse there is not reason why you can't. I got off for the main reason I wasnt competing to the level I wanted to be at anymore due to myself unconsciously safetying up. I was getting discouraged so I got off. Looking back with the risk I was taking. I would get off the minute I found out. My daughter's life was not worth a few barrel races. |
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Location: Kentucky | Firemanswife - 2014-01-31 10:05 AM I ran til I was four months pregnant. I was told if you trust you horse there is not reason why you can't. I got off for the main reason I wasnt competing to the level I wanted to be at anymore due to myself unconsciously safetying up. I was getting discouraged so I got off. Looking back with the risk I was taking. I would get off the minute I found out. My daughter's life was not worth a few barrel races.
So true.
I just cannot imagine any doctor worth anything telling a woman that it's ok to barrel racing at 6-7 months pregnant.
Yes, you could fall at home and hurt yourself, but if you fall off a horse going 20 mph, you are more than likely going to do MUCH more damage. |
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Location: Texas | This is my second pregnancy and I can tell you that no two pregnancies are the same. It doesn't matter how small you are starting out or how much your mother gained while pregnant. Each person is different and so is each pregnancy.
As long as you are riding a safe horse, there is no reason to quit. But honestly, your body and common sense will start to limit you more than anything else. I rode till 5 months with both of my pregnancies. What stopped me was it became uncomfortable to ride. It was the loosening ligaments more than my belly getting in the way. But your belly hitting the saddle horn is not comfortable. Also your center of gravity is going to change and your core strength weakens. Because of that, you are more likely to have an accident if you are still competing.
Like others have said, it sounds like you are already justifying your decision rather than doing what is in the best interest of your child. There will always be another barrel race. There will always be another horse. However, a child can never be replaced. And if something were to happen that resulted in losing the pregnancy due to horses or barrel racing, could you handle the guilt? Not only the guilt, could you enjoy an activity still that contributed to the death of a baby? I know that is worst-case scenario, but it's something to keep in mind. Honestly though, your body will tell you when to stop. |
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| I am 7 months pregnant right now and still riding a little bit. My horse was off for an injury most of my pregnancy so that saved me from running, but I think I could (&would) have run quite comfortably until I was about 5 months. I am still in pretty good shape, and have been helping hubby by legging up his good rope horse at practice while ponying my barrel horse, and while he ropes on his prospect, but anything faster than a slow lope gets pretty uncomfortable and my kid starts jabbing his toes in my ribs.
My doctor said to do whatever feels right... that I would know if if was time to stop, or slow down or whatever. She also felt that riding a couple times a week was good exercise, and would keep my muscles strong for easy calving. That said, everything has been perfect thus far in my pregnancy, so if you have some complications it could be different for you. |
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| I raced until I was 5-6 months along. The doctor told me that I could keep doing what my body was used to and there wouldn't be any complications. I didn't ride any of my young horses after I started getting a belly, I couldn't trust them enough. I think I was 3-4 months when I started showing with both kids. I was picky on where I would run, if it was known to have bad ground or if it was wet and muddy ground I wouldn't run. A fall can cause you to lose the baby, a risk I didn't want to take. At about 6 months my "mom paranoia" set in and it wasn't worth it anymore. You'll be surprised what happens to you when your hormones start jumping all over the place. Just use good judgement, if you have the slightest feeling or thought about it not being safe, don't do it. |
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Location: North Dakota | I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!! |
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| I ran until I was 6 months. Then I was put on modified bed rest but from other complications, not from riding.
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| I was 12 weeks pregnant when I finally decided to stop riding. I went to a race and came out of the arena hurting. My horse ran a great pattern but all the movement during the race strained my body. It felt like someone kicked me in the crotch. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | angelica - 2014-01-31 9:38 AM I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!!
Women were made to give birth. There are many reasons why vaginal births are better for *most* moms and babies. C-sections are major abdominal surgery, and things can and do go wrong sometimes. IMO, telling people not to try for a vaginal birth in a normal pregnancy is Not Good advice. (I'm trying to be nice here in my choice of words). |
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Location: Deep South | aggiejudger - 2014-01-31 9:25 AM This is my second pregnancy and I can tell you that no two pregnancies are the same. It doesn't matter how small you are starting out or how much your mother gained while pregnant. Each person is different and so is each pregnancy.
As long as you are riding a safe horse, there is no reason to quit. But honestly, your body and common sense will start to limit you more than anything else. I rode till 5 months with both of my pregnancies. What stopped me was it became uncomfortable to ride. It was the loosening ligaments more than my belly getting in the way. But your belly hitting the saddle horn is not comfortable. Also your center of gravity is going to change and your core strength weakens. Because of that, you are more likely to have an accident if you are still competing.
Like others have said, it sounds like you are already justifying your decision rather than doing what is in the best interest of your child. There will always be another barrel race. There will always be another horse. However, a child can never be replaced. And if something were to happen that resulted in losing the pregnancy due to horses or barrel racing, could you handle the guilt? Not only the guilt, could you enjoy an activity still that contributed to the death of a baby? I know that is worst-case scenario, but it's something to keep in mind. Honestly though, your body will tell you when to stop.
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Location: Midwest | LRQHS - 2014-01-31 10:04 AM
What if something happens? Are you prepared for that?
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| RaceN War Eagle - 2014-01-30 10:36 PM
I just found out I am pregnant, I am maybe 5-6 weeks. I have been reading a lot about how long people were able to run for after they found out would love to hear more =)
Please don't bash me, I know there are risks ect. but this is my plan and I am just looking to hear from others with experience being competitive while pregnant.
I am very competitive and run 3 horses a weekend, I rodeo in the spring and summer. I am going to run barrels as long as possible! I am 107lbs lean built this will be my first, I am hoping to run at least 6- 7 months, is this doable? My mom only gained 15-20lbs with my sister and I. I have a busy rodeo schedule that I would like to at least make it through the 4th of July....
So long story short how long did you make it??? Thanks in advanced!!!
Congrats, your body will let you know what it can and can't handle. I suggest riding till you can't.
Pregnancy is natural, the more active you are in general the better your pregnancy and delivery will be.
Just remember to eat healthy go to you doctor regularly and if you are not a high risk you may be able to ride till your water breaks, a friend of mine did, and had no complications.
Also to the person that says to have a c section, I do have to say this is selfish unless absolutely necessary.
There are many risks to the baby with having a c section, the general anesthetic can cause a baby to go into cardiac arrest minutes after delivery. I suggest to the op please speak with your doctor, and try to get a midwife. |
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| angelica - 2014-01-31 9:38 AM
I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!!
Completely offended here, with this statement! I'm thinking you didn't mean to do that but..well... you did! I was 133 lbs when I was 9 months prego and had my daughter. I was 140 when I had my son. My vagina ain't any bigger than it was before I had them. I think it is selfish to demand a C-section because you don't want to "damage" your lady parts. Do you advise not to breast feed either because you might get saggy tits!
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| Everyone and every pregnancy is so different! My 1st one I rode until I was 5 months and probably could have went longer but it was winter and I decided just to quit.
This one, I was 2 months pregnant and went to a jackpot and on the way home I started bleeding. I took that as a sign to stay off my horses until after I have the baby!
Not sure if it was just the jarring or reaching trying to get up on my horse but why take the chance. I know another friend that was still running at 7 months. Knew of another girl that ran at a finals and was around the 5 months along mark and her horse went down. Baby was fine but it could have turned out a whole lot different. I guess it all depends what sort of a risk you want to put on your baby if something ever happened like a slip or a fall. How would you feel if something ever happened to that baby? Just something to think about!
As for the post about vaginal compared to c-section. That sort of shocks me! Yes your lady parts might not be the same after but a c-section is a MAJOR surgery. And it takes a while to actually heal those muscles INSIDE without the possibility of tearing them open again! I don't think I would choose a c-section over natural unless you HAVE to. I know I was not riding near as soon after my c-section as when I had a natural. But again everyone is different and takes different risks! |
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Location: Texas | angelica - 2014-01-31 9:38 AM I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!!
Since I worry when people dislike what I say, I am going to explain why I disliked the c-section advice. My first was vaginal, although I was induced to other factors. My second will be c-section for other reasons.
I know recovery is going to stink either way. But after my first, I wasn't limited in anything except healing. This time around, it will be a minimum of 6-8 weeks before I can pick up anything heavier than my child. There are way more risks associated with a c-section. Heck, if you watched Road to the American the other night, Talmadge Green talked about losing his fiance 6 days after she gave birth to their son via c-section due to a blood clot.
I am more worried about a c-section than I was about natural delivery. Also, most doctors won't do a c-section unless there are other complications. Elective c-sections are not a good idea and can have greater risks to the baby. |
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| aggiejudger - 2014-01-31 9:15 AM angelica - 2014-01-31 9:38 AM I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!! Since I worry when people dislike what I say, I am going to explain why I disliked the c-section advice. My first was vaginal, although I was induced to other factors. My second will be c-section for other reasons.
I know recovery is going to stink either way. But after my first, I wasn't limited in anything except healing. This time around, it will be a minimum of 6-8 weeks before I can pick up anything heavier than my child. There are way more risks associated with a c-section. Heck, if you watched Road to the American the other night, Talmadge Green talked about losing his fiance 6 days after she gave birth to their son via c-section due to a blood clot.
I am more worried about a c-section than I was about natural delivery. Also, most doctors won't do a c-section unless there are other complications. Elective c-sections are not a good idea and can have greater risks to the baby.
Hijacking sort of but did they say what caused the blood clot? Was she doing too much after the surgery or did it just happen?? |
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| SassyPirate - 2014-01-31 10:21 AM
aggiejudger - 2014-01-31 9:15 AM angelica - 2014-01-31 9:38 AM I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!! Since I worry when people dislike what I say, I am going to explain why I disliked the c-section advice. My first was vaginal, although I was induced to other factors. My second will be c-section for other reasons.
I know recovery is going to stink either way. But after my first, I wasn't limited in anything except healing. This time around, it will be a minimum of 6-8 weeks before I can pick up anything heavier than my child. There are way more risks associated with a c-section. Heck, if you watched Road to the American the other night, Talmadge Green talked about losing his fiance 6 days after she gave birth to their son via c-section due to a blood clot.
I am more worried about a c-section than I was about natural delivery. Also, most doctors won't do a c-section unless there are other complications. Elective c-sections are not a good idea and can have greater risks to the baby.
Hijacking sort of but did they say what caused the blood clot? Was she doing too much after the surgery or did it just happen??
A c section is major abdominal surgery, when the tissue is damaged platelets go to the scene of injury (c section and this is skin, muscle, uterine wall, 3 tissue injuries the platelets go) the platelets build up to promote healing, ( these are blot clots).
The more someone is stationary, the more blood pools at these injured sites, as blood is returned back to the heart by muscle movement.
So after major surgery someone is laying for 6-12 hours maybe longer, all the blood has pooled platelets have formed blood clots.
When people start moving around this blood is removed by muscle movement, it is like opening a dam, other things are removed , and this is how blood clots are dislodged.
Once the blood clots are dislodged they float around, most of the time they aren't big enough to cause problems, but if it is a big clot it can get stuck in the heart, lungs, brain and stop blood flow in that area and this can cause stroke, cardiac arrest, and/or pulmonary embolism.
There are also physiological conditions that can affect blood clotting most people go undiagnosed until a traumatic event or pregnancy.
Also eating foods high in vitamin k can also cause the blood to clot faster.
So to rule if someone did too much or to little to throw a blood clot is impossible to do.
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Location: Near San Antonio, TX | I am one of those who competed until I was about 4 months along or so. After that I jsut didn't think it was worth it. I did, however, continue riding up until the very, very end. Mostly trail riding. It is my way to decompress. My labor/deliver was a complete piece of cake, and my doctor agrees that it is because I had kept myself so fit. I also went to the gym when I was prego. The only time in my life I was a member of a gym. I was so afraid I was going to get fat! LOL! I didn't tho. I was 125 when I got prego, I maxed out at 147 and 5 days after I had her I was 122 in my size 1 jeans with a flat stomach.
Needless to say, do what you are comfortable with and with risks that you are comfortable taking.
In response to the comment about not doing a vaginal delivery so it wont mess up your lady parts... Well it is kinda stretchy, and my hoo-haa is no worse for the wear!!  |
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| Three 4 Luck - 2014-01-31 10:58 AM angelica - 2014-01-31 9:38 AM I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!! Women were made to give birth. There are many reasons why vaginal births are better for *most* moms and babies. C-sections are major abdominal surgery, and things can and do go wrong sometimes. IMO, telling people not to try for a vaginal birth in a normal pregnancy is Not Good advice. (I'm trying to be nice here in my choice of words).
i agree with you to darn many say opps i am prego stop living eat all i want and quit
crap i put put 2 truck loads of hay the day before justin was born i went bowling but that fun till later in day i payed for that
stay active easier on you c section is what dr wants so he can go play golf
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Location: Wyoming | With my first I was working on the ranch here so I was moving cattle/barrel raced until I was 7 months. I was in great shape and wearing pants in one size larger than normal. I was in the saddle constantly. Not many barrel races here in Jan through March. I kept trail riding off and on until about a month before I gave birth. My gelding I rode is 15.3 was difficult to get on him.
My oldest was 9 months old when I got pregnant with my second. I ran until I was again 7 months. At 6 months preggo I went to a barrel clinic.
I found that at around 7 months is when I couldn't ride as well and my balance was a little off and my barrel horse is 15.3 1400lbs (yes we actually weighed him) and very powerful. I know people that rode the whole time. Yes, there can be accidents and things can happen so you nee to determine what you are comfortable with. My Dr said since my body was so used to it he had no problem with it Just no Colts. |
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Location: Kentucky | angelica - 2014-01-31 10:38 AM I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!!
Dr. Drew says yes they do. Women were made to give birth. There is no such thing as a "loose" woman after she has a child. You are scaring women into never giving birth again!  |
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| cheryl makofka - 2014-01-31 10:01 AM
SassyPirate - 2014-01-31 10:21 AM
aggiejudger - 2014-01-31 9:15 AM angelica - 2014-01-31 9:38 AM I remember reading an article that Charmayne James ran until she was 7months. I went to try a horse this past summer and the lady was pregnant but she still got on the horse to warm it up and show me how the horse could move. Some people can do it, but I could not my balance was gone by three months of preganacy. Your reflexes will be really off to!!!!! It is up to you if you can handle the physical pressure of pregnancy and riding. Being preganant is not easy your body parts change and your hormones will change making you feel off daily, more and more as you get closer to the full 9 months. I can tell you DO NOT have a vaginal delivery do a C section so your bits and pieces aren't damaged. It did not take me any longer to get over a C-section then it did vaginal. The muscles in your vaginal area never completely recover but your abs from a C-section will. Lots will not agree BUT I am your size and when an 8 pound child comes out women that are our size more damage is done compared to a much larger woman!!!!!!!!! LOL save yourself have a C-section!! Since I worry when people dislike what I say, I am going to explain why I disliked the c-section advice. My first was vaginal, although I was induced to other factors. My second will be c-section for other reasons.
I know recovery is going to stink either way. But after my first, I wasn't limited in anything except healing. This time around, it will be a minimum of 6-8 weeks before I can pick up anything heavier than my child. There are way more risks associated with a c-section. Heck, if you watched Road to the American the other night, Talmadge Green talked about losing his fiance 6 days after she gave birth to their son via c-section due to a blood clot.
I am more worried about a c-section than I was about natural delivery. Also, most doctors won't do a c-section unless there are other complications. Elective c-sections are not a good idea and can have greater risks to the baby.
Hijacking sort of but did they say what caused the blood clot? Was she doing too much after the surgery or did it just happen??
A c section is major abdominal surgery, when the tissue is damaged platelets go to the scene of injury (c section and this is skin, muscle, uterine wall, 3 tissue injuries the platelets go ) the platelets build up to promote healing, ( these are blot clots ).
The more someone is stationary, the more blood pools at these injured sites, as blood is returned back to the heart by muscle movement.
So after major surgery someone is laying for 6-12 hours maybe longer, all the blood has pooled platelets have formed blood clots.
When people start moving around this blood is removed by muscle movement, it is like opening a dam, other things are removed , and this is how blood clots are dislodged.
Once the blood clots are dislodged they float around, most of the time they aren't big enough to cause problems, but if it is a big clot it can get stuck in the heart, lungs, brain and stop blood flow in that area and this can cause stroke, cardiac arrest, and/or pulmonary embolism.
There are also physiological conditions that can affect blood clotting most people go undiagnosed until a traumatic event or pregnancy.
Also eating foods high in vitamin k can also cause the blood to clot faster.
So to rule if someone did too much or to little to throw a blood clot is impossible to do.
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Location: Great NW | JMO ~ It is mostly a personal decision however I think your husband should be able to voice his opinion. Many Pregnant Ladies run thru their 5th or 6th month. It is what it is - IMO you have a greater chance of being involved in a car accident and we certainly do not stop driving. Every pregnancy is different you will know when you can't do things - just listen to what your body is telling you. With my 1st pregnancy I competed thru my 6th month and rode the day before I delivered. With the 2nd Pregnancy I rode thru my 3rd month then I did not ride the rest of the time. I was careful and rode only my good old faithful and dependable horses. I turned all colts and questionables out so I would not be tempted to handle them. Yes things could have happened but if I looked at life that way I would be wrapped in plastic bubble wrap. CONGRATULATIONS and enjoy this period of your life. |
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Location: Moved to Montana | I am reading this holding a 12 day old baby.... C sections are a major surgery avoid it if possible but if it happens it happens I am just hoping my muscles recover enough to be ridding by spring. I rode until middle of 2nd trimester and it was just uncomfortable so I stopped. Your body will tell you as long as you listen, just dont get prideful about itand listen to your body and Dr. Mine got stuck and couldnt be delivered vaginaly so we had to have an intervention. But sheis big and my first I wouldnt have planned for c section |
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Location: Beggs, OK | Some are able to justify it....some aren't.
I am currently 21 weeks pregnant with twins and on bedrest until they are born, due to placenta previa that was unknown until a horrific bleeding event two weeks ago. If I had been on a horse when this happened rather than walking across a lobby I would have been even more devastated.
My Dr. plays polo and instructed me from the beginning...NO riding whatsoever. This is not my first pregnancy, and I can tell you that after losing a couple of pregnancies due to no fault of your own you will take your job of bringing a healthy baby into the world a little more seriously.
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Location: Midwest Farmer's Daughter: Central Illinois | I know a world champion who competed at rodeos until she was 7 months, in her husband's cutting saddle bc her barrel saddle wasn't big enough, with her jeans held together with a rubber band. After that she rode lightly up until her baby was born & got right back in the saddle a few weeks later & is competing again.
A friend of mine is a month short of delivery & she competed up into November, now only rides trustworthy horses around their place. She told me the second she stops moving the baby goes crazy kicking & moving, her Doctor told her it was because the baby is used to being on the move & rocking constantly so the riding is good for her.
I only know of others' experiences so I guess my thoughts are that safe horses & what your body tells you is okay is what's best?
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Location: Southwest New Mexico | I found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks and I rode one time shortly after finding out thinking I would keep riding for a while, but something inside me just told me not to. I don't know what, but it could be that I'm the only horsey one in my family and if something happened they would make me feel so bad and probably want me to get rid of the horses. I would feel guilty enough on my own if something happened. Not a risk I was willing to take. |
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Location: Texas | I have seen too many freak accidents happen to people, to trust any horse enough to ride while pregnant. I don't care how good the horse is, things happen.
Warming up one day my aunts steddy eddy horse tripped and went head over heals and sent her sailing like Super man.
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Location: Silex Missouri | I don't have children and don't plan on it. But to be honest I don't have much respect for people that ride well into their pregnancy. To me you are putting a life a risk that has no way of protecting itself. We ride horses, they are animals and I don't care how steady your horse is or how sure footed your horse is bottom line is accidents can and do happen. I understand you have to drive a car and I understand you have to work and you have to go grocery shopping and I realize accidents can happen at any time to any one. But why go out of your way to put yourself in a position to increase your risk when you don't have to? |
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Location: Never in one place long | I agree, it's total BS that many doctors are encouraging women to have a C-section to be SAFE!!!!!! They just make more $$$$ that way and many times it's totally unnecessary. I know TONS of TINY women that gave birth vaginally and are JUST fine. I think it's total BS that they are pushing this.... Natural should be the foremost choice! |
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| DLV - 2014-01-31 12:36 PM
I agree, it's total BS that many doctors are encouraging women to have a C-section to be SAFE!!!!!! They just make more $$$$ that way and many times it's totally unnecessary. I know TONS of TINY women that gave birth vaginally and are JUST fine. I think it's total BS that they are pushing this.... Natural should be the foremost choice!
I think it depends on the situation though. If they are unable to deliver or have had a previous c-section and are scared of tearing open the old scar then that is a lot safer then letting them try and have it natually and bleeding internally. |
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The Advice Guru
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| DLV - 2014-01-31 1:36 PM
I agree, it's total BS that many doctors are encouraging women to have a C-section to be SAFE!!!!!! They just make more $$$$ that way and many times it's totally unnecessary. I know TONS of TINY women that gave birth vaginally and are JUST fine. I think it's total BS that they are pushing this.... Natural should be the foremost choice!
I read a research article examining why women were ordered elective c sections by their physician and the reasons behind it were they were tired of listening to the woman whine/complain about being pregnant and wanted the pregnancy over however, and whatever the cost.
In our society people are happy to sue cause it is easy money, especially if you sue a doctor, their insurance would rather just pay the person off then have the case go to trial.
Therefore the doctors are ****ed if they refuse the c section, and ****ed if they order the c section.
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| WOW,
I am fairly new to this board and I am really surprised at the amount of people discouraging you from riding and going as far as using names such as selfish and bringing up the idea of intentionally putting the baby at risk... I suppose by that same token everyone that completes can be thought of as being selfish for putting themselves at risk because if something happens to them their families will be left to grieve the loss?
Life is never safe, accidents happen all the time and there is no way to prevent them. If you feel your body can hold up to it and you are comfortable with the risks I don't see anything wrong with competing. Its not selfish, and shame on those for trying to make this girl feel guilty over continuing to live her life and compete. Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you automatically become an invalid.
I have known several girls who competed well into their 7th month of pregnancy, but most of them stopped right at or before 8 months because they were getting uncomfortable in the saddle. If there are people out there that judge you for that that's their problem, not yours. Two of the girls I mentioned before went on to win trophy saddles and buckles at the end of those seasons while competing pregnant!!
Point blank its your baby and your choice and no one has the right to make you feel bad about your decision. I hope you have a healthy, happy pregnancy and bring home some $$$ at your upcoming races ;)
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I rode up until 12 weeks, and made the decision to stop there. But I miscarried at 13 weeks so I guess everyone can blame the fact that I kept on riding. I don't even care anymore. Between ongoing issues and doctors in Missouri that just don't give a ****, I give up on trying to get back to normal. So no kids ever for us. Once we get out of Missouri I'm going to find a doctor that will do the essure procedure or something. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | What you do during pregnancy is just the beginning. Once that baby gets here, you continue to make dozens of decisions every day based how how much risk you're comfortable with. |
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The Advice Guru
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| missroselee - 2014-01-31 2:52 PM
I rode up until 12 weeks, and made the decision to stop there. But I miscarried at 13 weeks so I guess everyone can blame the fact that I kept on riding. I don't even care anymore. Between ongoing issues and doctors in Missouri that just don't give a ****, I give up on trying to get back to normal. So no kids ever for us. Once we get out of Missouri I'm going to find a doctor that will do the essure procedure or something.
I am saying this in a stern voice,
Do not ever think or allow other people's negative comments make you believe your choices caused the miscarriage. People miscarry all the time, there is no rhyme or reason.
And if I remember right you miscarried a short while ago, my girlfriend who miscarried was told absolutely do not try getting pregnant until after 6 months post miscarry.
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Damn Yankee
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | cheryl makofka - 2014-01-31 5:21 PM missroselee - 2014-01-31 2:52 PM I rode up until 12 weeks, and made the decision to stop there. But I miscarried at 13 weeks so I guess everyone can blame the fact that I kept on riding. I don't even care anymore. Between ongoing issues and doctors in Missouri that just don't give a ****, I give up on trying to get back to normal. So no kids ever for us. Once we get out of Missouri I'm going to find a doctor that will do the essure procedure or something. I am saying this in a stern voice, Do not ever think or allow other people's negative comments make you believe your choices caused the miscarriage. People miscarry all the time, there is no rhyme or reason. And if I remember right you miscarried a short while ago, my girlfriend who miscarried was told absolutely do not try getting pregnant until after 6 months post miscarry.
I have no intentions of trying again either way. I am still having severe physical issues that no doctors around here want to take the time to address. I'm tired of fighting a losing battle so I just give up. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | missroselee - 2014-01-31 4:23 PM cheryl makofka - 2014-01-31 5:21 PM missroselee - 2014-01-31 2:52 PM I rode up until 12 weeks, and made the decision to stop there. But I miscarried at 13 weeks so I guess everyone can blame the fact that I kept on riding. I don't even care anymore. Between ongoing issues and doctors in Missouri that just don't give a ****, I give up on trying to get back to normal. So no kids ever for us. Once we get out of Missouri I'm going to find a doctor that will do the essure procedure or something. I am saying this in a stern voice, Do not ever think or allow other people's negative comments make you believe your choices caused the miscarriage. People miscarry all the time, there is no rhyme or reason. And if I remember right you miscarried a short while ago, my girlfriend who miscarried was told absolutely do not try getting pregnant until after 6 months post miscarry.
I just want to hug you right now. Please don't give up trying to get well. |
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The Advice Guru
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| missroselee - 2014-01-31 4:23 PM
cheryl makofka - 2014-01-31 5:21 PM missroselee - 2014-01-31 2:52 PM I rode up until 12 weeks, and made the decision to stop there. But I miscarried at 13 weeks so I guess everyone can blame the fact that I kept on riding. I don't even care anymore. Between ongoing issues and doctors in Missouri that just don't give a ****, I give up on trying to get back to normal. So no kids ever for us. Once we get out of Missouri I'm going to find a doctor that will do the essure procedure or something. I am saying this in a stern voice, Do not ever think or allow other people's negative comments make you believe your choices caused the miscarriage. People miscarry all the time, there is no rhyme or reason. And if I remember right you miscarried a short while ago, my girlfriend who miscarried was told absolutely do not try getting pregnant until after 6 months post miscarry.
I hope you start feeling better, hugs to you.
Personally I am an advocate for adoption, or surrogate mothers, if I ever get baby fever, but I will borrow my girlfriends kids for the weekend or a week just make sure the fever doesn't pass, lol. |
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I Wanna Go Fast!!
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| Three 4 Luck - 2014-01-31 2:26 PM missroselee - 2014-01-31 4:23 PM cheryl makofka - 2014-01-31 5:21 PM missroselee - 2014-01-31 2:52 PM I rode up until 12 weeks, and made the decision to stop there. But I miscarried at 13 weeks so I guess everyone can blame the fact that I kept on riding. I don't even care anymore. Between ongoing issues and doctors in Missouri that just don't give a ****, I give up on trying to get back to normal. So no kids ever for us. Once we get out of Missouri I'm going to find a doctor that will do the essure procedure or something. I am saying this in a stern voice, Do not ever think or allow other people's negative comments make you believe your choices caused the miscarriage. People miscarry all the time, there is no rhyme or reason. And if I remember right you miscarried a short while ago, my girlfriend who miscarried was told absolutely do not try getting pregnant until after 6 months post miscarry.
This ^ ^ ^. I pray that u find answers soon so you can get healthy again.
To the OP - only you can make that decision and you will know when it's time to step off. Don't be surprised or discouraged if after a few months you're not quite as competitive as you are right now. Only you can make that decision, don't let others make it for you, one way or the other. Go with your gut!!! |
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| SCS89 - 2014-01-31 2:50 PM
WOW,
I am fairly new to this board and I am really surprised at the amount of people discouraging you from riding and going as far as using names such as selfish and bringing up the idea of intentionally putting the baby at risk... I suppose by that same token everyone that completes can be thought of as being selfish for putting themselves at risk because if something happens to them their families will be left to grieve the loss?
Life is never safe, accidents happen all the time and there is no way to prevent them. If you feel your body can hold up to it and you are comfortable with the risks I don't see anything wrong with competing. Its not selfish, and shame on those for trying to make this girl feel guilty over continuing to live her life and compete. Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you automatically become an invalid.
I have known several girls who competed well into their 7th month of pregnancy, but most of them stopped right at or before 8 months because they were getting uncomfortable in the saddle. If there are people out there that judge you for that that's their problem, not yours. Two of the girls I mentioned before went on to win trophy saddles and buckles at the end of those seasons while competing pregnant!!
Point blank its your baby and your choice and no one has the right to make you feel bad about your decision. I hope you have a healthy, happy pregnancy and bring home some $$$ at your upcoming races ;)
I don't care what she does, but I have to comment that your post has some flaws. Your arguement about people being selfish is a little astonishing just because comparing an adult to a baby is ridiculous. Adults make choices and are able to reason the pros and cons. Children have to have the best choices chosen for them. If you are saying, excuse my language, that a sac of cells can reason and make choices....all I am saying adults can make choices and children cannot. Comparing the two is ridiculous. Sorry. |
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Location: Texas | Most OBs tell moms to be to just continue what they've always done. With my last baby, my OB knew about barrel racing and he said it was way too violent an activity for the baby. So I didn't ride. |
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| I've never been pregnant but I personally would be afraid of falling off or of an accident because I'm just PARANOID. Because of that, I personally would do it for a month or two, or maybe not even that, and then I would just give it a break. Pregnancy seems like a beautiful thing and I think it'd be neat to just experience that time and let everything else rest. But I can't imagine having a rodeo schedule like that and understand where you're coming from with wanting to continue for as long as you can! Best of luck, and congratulations with your pregnancy!! |
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| I have three healthy kids who rode in utero. Currently pregnant with #4. I ride like a always do, competing until it's not comfortable anymore (usually stop competing when I start showing, which is earlier with each baby). I will continue to ride all the way thru, but toward the end I only rode the broke ones.
Welcome to pregnancy, the time in your life when everyone feels that they know best for you - whether they've had kids themselves or not. Do what your dr recommends and what you feel comfortable with.
Congratulations!! 
ETA: be ready for unsolicited criticism from judgmental people if you plan to ride in public pregnant or with a small baby.
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| willyturnit - 2014-01-31 1:24 PM
I don't have children and don't plan on it. But to be honest I don't have much respect for people that ride well into their pregnancy. To me you are putting a life a risk that has no way of protecting itself. We ride horses, they are animals and I don't care how steady your horse is or how sure footed your horse is bottom line is accidents can and do happen. I understand you have to drive a car and I understand you have to work and you have to go grocery shopping and I realize accidents can happen at any time to any one. But why go out of your way to put yourself in a position to increase your risk when you don't have to?
Well disrespect away then. I find it funny that people who don't have/plan on kids are pregnancy ethics experts. My kids are all fine, and my dr supported my activities. He credits my riding and working out to my three (soon to be four) fast, un eventful deliveries of healthy babies with a fast recovery on my part each time.
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| like you im only 105 and with my first baby i competed till about early 5 months. like you i was at a high level of competition and our horses are not for the faint of heart and when your pregnant relaxin takes over your muscles and ligaments making them weaker (and you will realize it when you least expect it like trying to save your self in a run). does not help that your center of gravity is changing throwing your off balance. My OB told me it was safe to do about anything till about 14 weeks because after that the baby is big eough he/she is raised out of the pelvis wether your showing or not meaning he/she is exposed to trama. When i felt like i was having to compensate more in my runs i took that as a hint that maybe not the safest thing for my baby but i did ride up till my due date just not competing. im now pregnant with #2 and just have horses that need started so im not ridding but would be. Do what you feel is best but just make your self educated on the consiquenses so you can make a informed desision. |
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Location: Silex Missouri | HorseMommyFiveO - 2014-02-01 8:58 AM willyturnit - 2014-01-31 1:24 PM I don't have children and don't plan on it. But to be honest I don't have much respect for people that ride well into their pregnancy. To me you are putting a life a risk that has no way of protecting itself. We ride horses, they are animals and I don't care how steady your horse is or how sure footed your horse is bottom line is accidents can and do happen. I understand you have to drive a car and I understand you have to work and you have to go grocery shopping and I realize accidents can happen at any time to any one. But why go out of your way to put yourself in a position to increase your risk when you don't have to? Well disrespect away then. I find it funny that people who don't have/plan on kids are pregnancy ethics experts. My kids are all fine, and my dr supported my activities. He credits my riding and working out to my three (soon to be four ) fast, un eventful deliveries of healthy babies with a fast recovery on my part each time. But hey, what do my doctor and I know?
i NEVER claimed to be a pregnancy expert. But watched a girl barrel race well into pregnancy on a horse that she considered sure footed. He fell with her during a compeition run. So please don't tell me it can't or won't happen. |
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Location: Florida | I'm 5 months right now, and if it was up to me I would've been running all along, right up until about this point. I've started to notice myself being less balanced and its more difficult to get up and down so I probably would have called it at this point anyways. My husband wasn't really comfortable with me competing at all once we were out of my first trimester and the SECOND I started showing there was no discussing it. LOL He and I still saddle up and ease around a little on the ranch just so we can relax some evenings, but my mare looks like a brood mare now from all the grass belly she's gained! haha! She's definitely enjoying this pregnancy & we're both getting F-A-T!
I'd say recognize & accept your new TEMPORARY limits, talk to your doctor, if there's a daddy actively in the picture, respect his peace of mind over your own desires, (good practice for putting others first a little, which we're going to need to learn for the rest of our lives)!
Not riding has been the hardest thing for me this pregnancy, (next to watching my booty expand and always being hungry lol); but I've looked at it as a challenge- to get us both back in shape after baby is going to take some serious work! That'll give me a project and help whip my butt back into shape because I HATE exercising on purpose... it has to be disguised as something fun.. |
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| willyturnit - 2014-02-01 8:41 AM HorseMommyFiveO - 2014-02-01 8:58 AM willyturnit - 2014-01-31 1:24 PM I don't have children and don't plan on it. But to be honest I don't have much respect for people that ride well into their pregnancy. To me you are putting a life a risk that has no way of protecting itself. We ride horses, they are animals and I don't care how steady your horse is or how sure footed your horse is bottom line is accidents can and do happen. I understand you have to drive a car and I understand you have to work and you have to go grocery shopping and I realize accidents can happen at any time to any one. But why go out of your way to put yourself in a position to increase your risk when you don't have to? Well disrespect away then. I find it funny that people who don't have/plan on kids are pregnancy ethics experts. My kids are all fine, and my dr supported my activities. He credits my riding and working out to my three (soon to be four ) fast, un eventful deliveries of healthy babies with a fast recovery on my part each time. But hey, what do my doctor and I know?
I'll come right out and tell my story. I was pregnant, not very far along, and was still riding. I decided that I wasn't going to run my horse but there was no reason I couldn't slow lope, right? Well I was at a little Podunk race and decided to cruise her through, nice and easy. Well she fell with me at the third, I miscarried two days later. Now I will also say that we had fertility issues and our two kids are almost ten years apart, so was the miscarriage because of the fall or something else? I can't say but I will always have that little voice on the back of my head regretting getting on her that day. It's not something fun to live with. |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | PHHHT I watched women riding bulls while pregnant. Go till you feel off balanced. If your any thing like me you'll spend 24/7 puking your guts out the whole pregnancy, nothing like getting ready to run and have to up chuck in the process. You can get hurt just walking down the sidewalk ,just be careful and know your horse. Have fun girlfriend and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! |
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Veteran
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Location: Oregon | Thank you for all the input =) I will listen to my body and will make sure I am balanced if Im going to run..... I like to win and really wouldn't want to make an ass of myself anyways 
Okay in all honesty I wouldn't get on if I felt I couldn't ride to my best ability so I was just wondering what month I could count on that happening. I guess I will just wait and see....
Won 1st and 4th at the 165 person jackpot today so so far so good |
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Accident Prone
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Whiskey_Girl - 2014-02-01 10:00 PM willyturnit - 2014-02-01 8:41 AM HorseMommyFiveO - 2014-02-01 8:58 AM willyturnit - 2014-01-31 1:24 PM I don't have children and don't plan on it. But to be honest I don't have much respect for people that ride well into their pregnancy. To me you are putting a life a risk that has no way of protecting itself. We ride horses, they are animals and I don't care how steady your horse is or how sure footed your horse is bottom line is accidents can and do happen. I understand you have to drive a car and I understand you have to work and you have to go grocery shopping and I realize accidents can happen at any time to any one. But why go out of your way to put yourself in a position to increase your risk when you don't have to? Well disrespect away then. I find it funny that people who don't have/plan on kids are pregnancy ethics experts. My kids are all fine, and my dr supported my activities. He credits my riding and working out to my three (soon to be four ) fast, un eventful deliveries of healthy babies with a fast recovery on my part each time. But hey, what do my doctor and I know?
Don't blame yourself for that. A strong pregnancy will not be lost so easily. My husband and I had a wreck (hit a gator of all things) when I was 6 or 7 weeks with our first and I had no problems. I was jarred around pretty bad even wearing a seatbelt. My MiL was bucked off when 5 months pregnant with my hubby and was fine. Likely there were other issues going on. I lost one early on for no obvious reason--there are so many things that have to happen just right, it's truly a miracle every time a healthy baby is born. |
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 Ms. Marine
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Location: Texas | Last time I rode and ran barrels I was 6 weeks pregnant. Now I'm 19 weeks and haven't been on a horse since. I didn't want to take a risk and the hubby asked me not to ride until after our baby is here. |
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Barrel racing while Pregnant Human