On Man! I am way behind on setting up the nursery. I haven’t even started yet. My baby shower is January 9th and figured we would start after that. All I have is a crib in a heaping pile on the floor and other hand me down things like clothes and a pack n play. I was stressing about it, but all of the sudden I am really calm and just taking everything as they come…
My little one is now 16 days old and doing well! He was a bit early (not die until the 30th) and ao is t sleeping as well as his big brother did - lots of getting up at night. But otherwise he’s an easy going guy and we’re both doing great.
I got to ride my horse on Christmas Day- which was such a treat! I hadn’t ridden since August. Horse was a saint, it was so nice to be back in the saddle. I don’t foresee being able to ride regularly for a while as it was only possible since we had enough extra hands around for the holiday to watch the boys, and because the little one is nursing constantly- every 15 minutes sometimes!
So far it’s a much easier adjustment going from 1 to 2 than it was from 0 to 1. And I feel relieved that I am done with being pregnant - forever!
38 weeks here! I am hoping baby boy will join us soon. Every night I think he is going to come but it’s just braxton hicks contractions most of the night. I am not feeling up to doing much these days. Luckily I have family to keep my company (and from going crazy waiting). Hopefully next time I check in I will be a mommy 
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My little one is now 16 days old and doing well! He was a bit early (not die until the 30th) and ao is t sleeping as well as his big brother did - lots of getting up at night. But otherwise he’s an easy going guy and we’re both doing great.
I got to ride my horse on Christmas Day- which was such a treat! I hadn’t ridden since August. Horse was a saint, it was so nice to be back in the saddle. I don’t foresee being able to ride regularly for a while as it was only possible since we had enough extra hands around for the holiday to watch the boys, and because the little one is nursing constantly- every 15 minutes sometimes!
So far it’s a much easier adjustment going from 1 to 2 than it was from 0 to 1. And I feel relieved that I am done with being pregnant - forever![/QUOTE]
Can’t believe you’ve ridden already! My LO is 17 days old and my…bits…aren’t ready yet, lol.
I just found out I am pregnant on Christmas morning… we were trying but I was not expecting it so soon and am feeling really scared/nervous and of course excited at the same time. I have never even held a baby and I will be having my own in August! It seems like everyone I talk to had been trying for so long that excitement was their only feeling! Did anyone else feel like this when you first found out?
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I just found out I am pregnant on Christmas morning… we were trying but I was not expecting it so soon and am feeling really scared/nervous and of course excited at the same time. I have never even held a baby and I will be having my own in August! It seems like everyone I talk to had been trying for so long that excitement was their only feeling! Did anyone else feel like this when you first found out?[/QUOTE]
I found out on Christmas Eve morning. Not gonna lie, I cried because I was so freaked out. Then I went back and read this thread from start to finish. It was very reassuring to read the experiences of like minded people. But I’m still a little freaked. I go to the doctor on Monday, which will also probably freak me out more.
Feel free to PM me!
Congrats and welcome to the ‘club’ Coltinator and jhg140! I can’t speak to the freaked out feeling, as DH and I were waiting for this for a while, but I do know you’re not alone and there are many who feel the way you are feeling!
thanks jhg140 & She’s Pure Gold! It is nice to know I am not the only one feeling this way! I have my first appointment Thursday… to register my pregnancy, whatever that means!!
Congrats Coltinator and jhg140!
When I first found out I was pregnant I didn’t know if I should be excited or scared to death. I had such mixed emotions. I got pregnant my first month trying and it was a little sudden. I work in reproductive medicine and just expected it to take sometime, even though I am well educated the reproductive system, when you see let downs and heart breaks daily, you just expect it to be difficult. I was shocked, relieved, and overwhelmed when my HPT came back positive my first month trying. Now that I am further along, I don’t think my mixed emotions have gotten any better. Yes, I am excited, but the unknown is terrifying. I worry about everything. Am I going to have a health baby, am I going to be a good mom, am I going to be able to do this… And I don’t see it getting any better once the baby is born, but I just can’t wait!!!
Congrats to those just finding out you’re expecting!
It’s totally normal to have mixed emotions or just be completely freaked out. I think I was more freaked out about baby #2 than #1, both were very much wanted and #1 was an easy baby so not sure why it freaked me out so much when I was preggo with #2. Now he’s here and in still freaked out about how I will ever get back to “life” but life with a baby/babies is really about being in the moment and living each day one at a time.
You will be fine (and honestly, life after baby/babies is much better than life pre-baby :))
Thanks JLC & butiwantedapony! It is very reassuring to know it is normal to feel freaked out about everything
Had my first appointment today… and set the next 3! I had no idea I would have to see a doctor so often!!
Wohoo, congrats and welcome jhg140 and Coltinator!
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Had my first appointment today… and set the next 3! I had no idea I would have to see a doctor so often!![/QUOTE]
Me neither! Well, midwife in my case. She so far she sends for referrals (NL scan, anatomy ultrasound, blood tests etc) and discusses results of previous tests, and passes on info re: vaccinations, diet etc and anything else I want to discuss.
I think I’m almost done riding at 22 weeks. I jumped on a horse a student had on trial to test him out. Very kind horse, I felt quite safe (else wouldn’t have done it) and was fairly comfortable at the time… but waddled for a whole day after! Part of the problem is I’m riding less frequently, but I never got sore like this before. I’ve got a couple of trail rides coming up with the kids which I’ll ride for, because it’s easier on me than walking on foot with them and it’s just walk/trot along a trail, not schooling/testing a horse in an arena. But then that’s it I think :). Luckily I’ve got a decent rider to tune up the schoolies for me.
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I think I’m almost done riding at 22 weeks. I jumped on a horse a student had on trial to test him out. Very kind horse, I felt quite safe (else wouldn’t have done it) and was fairly comfortable at the time… but waddled for a whole day after! Part of the problem is I’m riding less frequently, but I never got sore like this before. [/QUOTE]
That’s about when I “quit” riding too! I got that next day soreness as well, felt like a weird groin strain that wouldn’t quite go away. But then - last week - my part boarder was away for the holidays and I didn’t want to just lunge my horse everyday for his own sake so I thought to myself - he’s usually such a gentleman, I’ll just hop on and walk around for a bit then get off to change things up. Welp… just walking turned into - hey this doesn’t feel so bad! Lets trot! then that wasn’t so bad, so we cantered too! Ahhhh felt so good. I thought for sure my belly would feel like it was sloshing up and down but it was actually not that bad at all. I was 26 weeks at that point.
I was surprised the day after I didn’t feel that bad at all either. I thought my legs would be way more sore after taking a month off riding but nope- just that weird low ab/groin-ish pain again. But I can deal with that. So I rode twice last week and plan to do the same again this week. The hardest part was dismounting :lol:
Also - boo to “failing” the GD test. I did mine on the 23rd and it came back on the high end of normal so they are making me do the 3 hour test now. Ughhh. I don’t want to drink that orange crap again!
Had my first Appointment today and just met with the OB Nurse. I brought up riding… I got the “oooohh yeaaahhh” reaction and was told the jolting and bumping up and down was a concern. So I can run but not ride? Nurse said to talk to my OB about it at my appointment in 2 weeks, and at the end of the day it’s my choice. My mom rode through two pregnancies, including a set of twins, and was way less experienced than I, so I can always pull that card.
Pretty sure I will have to put a planned horse show the first two weeks in Feb on hold. I’m super bummed about it, but it’s not a fight I want to have with my doctor or husband (who isn’t hugely supportive of riding in general), and I’d rather keep everyone positive about my riding in general. At least it is a bunch of money saved. Womp. I know I should not be selfish and should want to minimize risk, but it’s so hard to have to sit around when I feel perfectly fine. Ugh. Ok, vent over.
Congrats to the newly expecting moms!!!
Jhg140, my Dr explained it to my husband this way… Yes, everyone says don’t ride when you’re pregnant, but what they really mean is don’t start riding when your preg, the same way i would say don’t take up rock climbing while pregnant. Obviously stay safe and don’t take risks, stop when you feel your balance is compromised.
I stressed out hard over getting the nursery done and ready before baby R got here… She has yet to spend the night in there lol the pack and play is beside our bed and honestly, until she sleeps longer at night, that’s right where she’s staying! 
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Pretty sure I will have to put a planned horse show the first two weeks in Feb on hold. I’m super bummed about it, but it’s not a fight I want to have with my doctor or husband (who isn’t hugely supportive of riding in general), and I’d rather keep everyone positive about my riding in general. At least it is a bunch of money saved. Womp. I know I should not be selfish and should want to minimize risk, but it’s so hard to have to sit around when I feel perfectly fine. Ugh. Ok, vent over.[/QUOTE]
As you long as you feel comfortable - continue on with what you’re doing!! I did my last show when I was 17 weeks for what its worth. That was my last time jumping as after that without another show to target I figured what was the point of risking jumping? I was starting to lose my stamina at that point too - babies steal all your oxygen! Your body will tell you when you’ve reached your limit.
But if you feel comfortable, don’t feel bad about doing what you love! Alternatively, you can keep the barn in your life with lots of work from the ground. I have one of the barn rats doing a part lease on my guy so I don’t feel bad just having days that I do easy 15 minute hacks that have a lot of walk work, or just going out and doing a quick lunge or even just bringing him in to brush and fuss over.
Thanks for the reassurance from everyone. Gives me a little hope that maybe I’ll be able to horse show one last time this year. Of course, entries are due two days before my doctor’s appointment. I think I’ll see how that conversation goes and then pay a late fee if necessary. I’m honestly more concerned about my husband losing it than paying attention to the doctor. I know my horse very well and am already a bit of a wimpy ammy, so I don’t think I’d do anything too stupid. Worst case, I may have my mom talk some sense into everyone - it’s very nice to have the “well my mom rode while she was pregnant with twins, and she had only been riding a few years” card.
I may try to find a part lease for my guy. Otherwise, I’ll probably pull his back shoes, invest in a Pessoa rig or something, and just keep him semi-fit on the lunge line. I also might use this as an opportunity to really learn to braid. Not that I’ll have extra time post baby to braid for myself, but it would be a nice skill to have in my back pocket.
Thanks again everyone - this thread is such a great resource, I can’t emphasize it enough!
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Thanks for the reassurance from everyone. Gives me a little hope that maybe I’ll be able to horse show one last time this year. Of course, entries are due two days before my doctor’s appointment. I think I’ll see how that conversation goes and then pay a late fee if necessary. I’m honestly more concerned about my husband losing it than paying attention to the doctor. I know my horse very well and am already a bit of a wimpy ammy, so I don’t think I’d do anything too stupid. Worst case, I may have my mom talk some sense into everyone - it’s very nice to have the “well my mom rode while she was pregnant with twins, and she had only been riding a few years” card.
I may try to find a part lease for my guy. Otherwise, I’ll probably pull his back shoes, invest in a Pessoa rig or something, and just keep him semi-fit on the lunge line. I also might use this as an opportunity to really learn to braid. Not that I’ll have extra time post baby to braid for myself, but it would be a nice skill to have in my back pocket.
Thanks again everyone - this thread is such a great resource, I can’t emphasize it enough![/QUOTE]
Fwiw, my husband was NOT ok with me riding while pregnant, but I sort of agreed with him because none of my mounts were particularly dependable creatures- in fact, some were downright volatile. I’m a pretty good rider but you never know when you’ve got green or difficult ones! So, I ended up stopping soon after I found out (and it didn’t hurt that my main mount got sent off to be sold the week after I got a positive test.)
I did miss it and I see no problem with people who choose to ride if they feel safe! If I had still had my heart horse who was unshakable, I would have kept on…after all, it’s ultimately my body so, my decision to make. I recommend using that line on your husband should he get…pushy.
I’m hoping to be back on a horse in 2 more weeks and I cannot wait!!
I am also struggling with not riding and not running (I am 21 weeks now and the actual act of running is just not comfortable to me anymore). However, both were my physical and emotional outlets…it’s rough not to do them - just walking is in no way the same, but I’m doing what I can to walk and stay active.
Got our tour of the birth center at the hospital and signed up for a couple of classes. Everything still seems so surreal though!
Alright, I’m approaching 33 weeks and I’m looking for tips from those ‘more advanced’ or on the other side :yes: I’m starting to get very uncomfortable, breathing is difficult, and I still have 7+ weeks of growing until my due date! How do you get through it? I can’t wait for this baby to come, but I will never look back on pregnancy and say ‘I miss it’! :o
JLC, I think we’re just days apart- how are you doing?
