Pregnant riders support group? :)

[ilmjumper]

@drmgncolor;8273808

That makes a lot more sense. I was picturing just a single stroller no attachments.

I was too Not that I would hugely surprised after reading about the gold plated alligator leather car seat someone showed me the other day…course as I write this I’m remembering how much I dropped on my equitation saddle, that I’ve ridden in twice since buying because Baby…guess I don’t have room to talk lol

Few of my friends with older babies have said that the big stroller is great for big stroller activities, but they end up reaching for their cheapie umbrella strollers more than anything else. So we’ll probably end up with one of those in each car too.

[drmgncolor]

[QUOTE=ilmjumper;8275625]
course as I write this I’m remembering how much I dropped on my equitation saddle, that I’ve ridden in twice since buying because Baby…guess I don’t have room to talk lol[/QUOTE]

It’s all about perspective. I don’t bat at eyelash at paying top dollar for a nice saddle. Or paying $$$ every 8 weeks for horse shoes. But I still wince at the cost of non-horsey stuff. :lol:

Anyone gotten a 4D ultrasound? We were at the specialist on Friday and they took a few facial shots in 4D. I can’t stop cracking up at the one shot where he has his left hand almost completely covering his face as if to say, “Mooom… no pictures!” They sure do look funny in there!

mscho - have you foaled yet?

[Against_All_Odds1]

Cheapy stroller

Popping in from new mommyhood… The $99 target jogging stroller is actually AMAZING if you ladies are looking for a single stroller. The handle are nice and high, good shock absorption, cup holders! The only draw back is the back only raises and lowers with a draw string which is a bit of a pain. My LO is only 11 weeks so still carted around in her car seat with stroller base most of the time but I love the target one for short walks to the park and for her to sleep when we are at the neighbours pool. My car seat even fits in it in a pinch if I need to!

[bluebird44]

My sister has a BOB stroller for my nephew, and I despise it. I find it to be heavy and cumbersome to get in and out of the back of an SUV. My poor tiny mom is not able to lift or assemble it without help. I’m going with the City Mini Zip for daily use and also shopping for a used City Mini Baby Jogger.

[EmJ628]

[QUOTE=Fergs;8270067]
How are you doing, OP? I’ve been thinking of you and hope your boys are thriving.[/QUOTE]

Fergs you are so sweet! We are all doing great, the boys were in the NICU for 12 days but have been home now for 2 weeks. They have gained over 2lbs in their first month of existence so they are becoming little chunksters, which I love. It’s a little insane right now especially with the constant parade of family we have had staying with us to “help” We will be glad to have our house back at the end of the week and get used to this new brand of crazy. How is your LO doing Fergs? Are you adjusting to life back in your barn? I cannot WAIT to be cleared by the OB to go back to riding and teaching. I need a small bit of my old life back, even if it’s only a few hours a week right now.

[JLC]

I am very excitingly joining all you ladies in the pregnant riders club. I am just 12 weeks. I already know the sex because I did fetal DNA testing at 8 weeks and we are having a BOY. My husband and I are both thrilled.

Although, I am not riding do to my horse severely injuring himself this late winter/early spring, but I am rehabbing him. Daily hand walks and grazes. He is heading to the vet clinic tomorrow for another check up and more stem cells injected and I am going to have the talk with the vet about his rehab program going forward being pregnant. Probably slow it down and transition him to turnout. Kind of backwards, but I am not going to be able to hand walk let along get on a rehabbing horse in a few short months and I still want him to be able to get out… Oh the stress…

Otherwise, I am exhausted all the time and my boobs are getting huge and very sore. I am lucky that so far I haven’t had bad morning sickness, I just get a little nauseous if I wait to long to eat, that is all… I guess I should consider myself lucky. I worry over every little cramp and pain, my OB probably already hates me, but so far she and her office staff have been very helpful and patient with me and all my questions.

I am more nervous on the actually caring for the baby once he arrives. Do any of you guys feel this… I haven’t had much experience in baby care and I am a little freaking out… I have so many questions…

Congrats to all the expecting moms and the moms that already gave birth on here. I have just skimmed through the last 23 pages…

[Rescuer]

Welcome JLC! I’m so happy there’s a few more of us just starting out. I’m with you - I’m kinda terrified of what to do with the little one once they arrive. I keep trying to picture us in our house with a third person and its so strange. Obviously billions of moms have figured it out through history… but still…

I wish they would pop out ready to go at the 2 year old mark or thereabouts. But I wouldn’t want to push out something that big :eek:

[drmgncolor]

[QUOTE=JLC;8277860]
I am very excitingly joining all you ladies in the pregnant riders club. I am just 12 weeks. I already know the sex because I did fetal DNA testing at 8 weeks and we are having a BOY. My husband and I are both thrilled.

Although, I am not riding do to my horse severely injuring himself this late winter/early spring, but I am rehabbing him. Daily hand walks and grazes. He is heading to the vet clinic tomorrow for another check up and more stem cells injected and I am going to have the talk with the vet about his rehab program going forward being pregnant. Probably slow it down and transition him to turnout. Kind of backwards, but I am not going to be able to hand walk let along get on a rehabbing horse in a few short months and I still want him to be able to get out… Oh the stress…

Otherwise, I am exhausted all the time and my boobs are getting huge and very sore. I am lucky that so far I haven’t had bad morning sickness, I just get a little nauseous if I wait to long to eat, that is all… I guess I should consider myself lucky. I worry over every little cramp and pain, my OB probably already hates me, but so far she and her office staff have been very helpful and patient with me and all my questions.

I am more nervous on the actually caring for the baby once he arrives. Do any of you guys feel this… I haven’t had much experience in baby care and I am a little freaking out… I have so many questions…

Congrats to all the expecting moms and the moms that already gave birth on here. I have just skimmed through the last 23 pages…[/QUOTE]

Welcome! I’m hopeful that this thread will continue on long after the OP and the others of us foal and move on to motherhood. There really is a ton of information on this thread, so when you have time… sit back with a tall glass of ice water and catch up.

This thread has been a lifeline for me through this pregnancy. You’ll find honesty, sass, humor and unfortunately sadness and loss as well. But we’re horsewomen and we are strong and together… we can also master pregnancy and mommyhood!

I’m also with you on an injured horse. My vet and I decided that the best rehab during my pregnancy was to turn her out and just let her be a horse. Once I did that, my stress over it virtually vanished. And that’s a good thing. I have other things to be focused on right now.

Yes, I am terrified of the actual baby, not necessarily the delivery. DH and I have now taken a childbirth class, a breastfeeding class, a newborn care class and infant CPR (check with the hospital you plan to deliver with… many offer these classes at a low cost or for free!) I was terrified before, but that has moved up to a whole new level now that I have more information. But really, in all honesty, I’m just so over being pregnant (and I’ve had a very easy pregnancy, so I kind of feel bad complaining at all) that I’m looking forward to the next step regardless of my insecurities.

[She_s_Pure_Gold]

[QUOTE=JLC;8277860]
I am very excitingly joining all you ladies in the pregnant riders club. I am just 12 weeks. I already know the sex because I did fetal DNA testing at 8 weeks and we are having a BOY. My husband and I are both thrilled.

Although, I am not riding do to my horse severely injuring himself this late winter/early spring, but I am rehabbing him. Daily hand walks and grazes. He is heading to the vet clinic tomorrow for another check up and more stem cells injected and I am going to have the talk with the vet about his rehab program going forward being pregnant. Probably slow it down and transition him to turnout. Kind of backwards, but I am not going to be able to hand walk let along get on a rehabbing horse in a few short months and I still want him to be able to get out… Oh the stress…

Otherwise, I am exhausted all the time and my boobs are getting huge and very sore. I am lucky that so far I haven’t had bad morning sickness, I just get a little nauseous if I wait to long to eat, that is all… I guess I should consider myself lucky. I worry over every little cramp and pain, my OB probably already hates me, but so far she and her office staff have been very helpful and patient with me and all my questions.

I am more nervous on the actually caring for the baby once he arrives. Do any of you guys feel this… I haven’t had much experience in baby care and I am a little freaking out… I have so many questions…

Congrats to all the expecting moms and the moms that already gave birth on here. I have just skimmed through the last 23 pages…[/QUOTE]

Looks like we’re on the same schedule, I’m also 12 weeks! Congrats! What is this fetal DNA test of which you speak?! I didn’t even know that was an option! We’ll probably find out the sex in early October by my estimation. First ultrasound was yesterday and wow, what an experience! Suddenly it feels so much more real and exciting

[ilmjumper]

[QUOTE=drmgncolor;8278105]

This thread has been a lifeline for me through this pregnancy. You’ll find honesty, sass, humor and unfortunately sadness and loss as well. But we’re horsewomen and we are strong and together… we can also master pregnancy and mommyhood! [/QUOTE]

Ditto times a million! I wish every pregnant woman could have the support of other exactly like her going thru pregnancy together…the horse aspect of this thread makes it so much more helpful than a regular prego class/support group.

I’ve been really lucky in that my brother and his wife just had a baby in July So I’ve gotten to practice some with their lil dude…and I’m still scared lol Someone told me that your body makes the last few weeks so hard so that when the times comes to deliver you’re just ready to not be pregnant anymore…can definitely believe it. I bounce back and forth between wanting time to go super slow and just wanting this to be over!

Welcome to the club

[JLC]

[QUOTE=She’s Pure Gold;8278287]
Looks like we’re on the same schedule, I’m also 12 weeks! Congrats! What is this fetal DNA test of which you speak?! I didn’t even know that was an option! We’ll probably find out the sex in early October by my estimation. First ultrasound was yesterday and wow, what an experience! Suddenly it feels so much more real and exciting :)[/QUOTE]

I kind of have an advantage that others do not. I work in reproductive medicine with a genetics lab. I was able to get the testing done at work. Fetal DNA testing is a simple blood test to analyze bits of fetal DNA that have leaked into the bloodstream. It is usually only used in patients with higher risks of certain things, like genetic diseases.

[drmgncolor]

[QUOTE=JLC;8279429]
I kind of have an advantage that others do not. I work in reproductive medicine with a genetics lab. I was able to get the testing done at work. Fetal DNA testing is a simple blood test to analyze bits of fetal DNA that have leaked into the bloodstream. It is usually only used in patients with higher risks of certain things, like genetic diseases.[/QUOTE]

and those of us who are considered to be of an “advanced maternal age.”

I had the Maternit21 test done at 11 weeks and for some reason my insurance tried to deny. I don’t know if it was incorrect coding or what, but Sequenom was fabulous and took over because there should have been no question that I be covered. That’s a pretty expensive blood test if your insurance won’t cover it!

[Heineken]

I posted this on FB today: No one talks about the last month of pregnancy…because I’m pretty sure the human race would die out if women knew in advance how “fun” it is. Hurry up Baby

And that’s the polite version!!!

[caballogurl]

Has anyone found a website that has decent looking cribs that are not $1500? I love Restoration Hardware’s baby furniture but can’t stomach the price, especially since I need two cribs with twins on board. I have been searching Craigslist…but the odds of finding two matching cribs is slim to none…

[caballogurl]

Hahah Heineken -

My friend just delivered two days ago. But she posted on Facebook she was ready to cut him out if he didn’t come on his own…she was a week overdue :D.

[Fun_Size]

Well, it has been a YEAR since I’ve posted on here! WOW!

Such a great thread for me to find! I’m due 9/10, but will be having a scheduled c-section 9/1. So glad I won’t be going to 42 weeks, I’m too small (only 5’ tall).

I quit riding pretty early, because my super mare got shipped off to a sale barn. I just can’t afford to campaign her the way she deserves (I know, I know, as long as she’s loved and taken care of and in training she doesn’t care about shows, but she’s only 7 and I wanted her to be enjoyed by another adult rider). I wouldn’t have been able to ride anyway, my morning sickness and exhaustion was SO BAD. So, so bad.

In fact, looks like her sale will be final the end of this month. So glad her new people love her, she loves her new trainer, and it looks to be a forever home for her. So YAY on that score!

But it looks like I’ll be taking my first real horsey break since 2006, which is SUPER sad!

[Fun_Size]

COSTCO! We did the whole bedroom. Crib (that converts to toddler bed, then to day bed, then to full size), two dressers, and a bookcase and it was under $2k. Free delivery and it is solid wood. Very nice!

[Fergs]

[QUOTE=EmJ628;8277715]
Fergs you are so sweet! We are all doing great, the boys were in the NICU for 12 days but have been home now for 2 weeks. They have gained over 2lbs in their first month of existence so they are becoming little chunksters, which I love. It’s a little insane right now especially with the constant parade of family we have had staying with us to “help” We will be glad to have our house back at the end of the week and get used to this new brand of crazy. How is your LO doing Fergs? Are you adjusting to life back in your barn? I cannot WAIT to be cleared by the OB to go back to riding and teaching. I need a small bit of my old life back, even if it’s only a few hours a week right now.[/QUOTE]

Yay! I am so glad to hear they are doing well. We had family here for almost 3 weeks after my delivery, and I almost went insane. I can attest that things really do get better once you are allowed back your space and time to do things the way you want.

I’ve been fortunate to be riding 5x a week and have even done a couple of competitions. My horse is going better than ever – I guess she enjoyed her 6-month vacation! Max is doing great! He’s almost 15 lbs and starting to roll over. His hands provide endless entertainment. It is awesome.

When do you think you can get back in the saddle? The nice thing about being a new (riding) mom, despite how hard it can be, is how much you appreciate any and all time spent on the back of a horse.

[caballogurl]

EmJ628 -

How many weeks were you when you delivered? I am due with twins (boy/girl) in mid January. I am hoping to make to December 1rst so my daughter has the best possible USEF birthday :D. I told my doctor that and he thinks I am officially nuts…

[caballogurl]

Fun Size -

My whole house is Costco or Craigslist…so if my nursery is Costco that will make it official :lol:. I saw Costco has some really cute glide chairs. I love Costco’s return policy…you can’t beat it.

I would think you would want a solid wood crib since I have heard the young ones can turn into little wood peckers and bite their cribs. I am a first time mom and had no idea until I searched Craigslists for cribs and saw them advertised as “no bite marks.” :eek: