Hey Nicoleg,
I did paddle, but I stuck to class II, because I was concerned about being underwater too long and not delivering enough oxygen to the baby's developing brain. I thought about the possibility to abdominal trauma as well. The chances of having a problem are slim, but I didn't want to take the chance. Congratulations to you!
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Hey MommaL,
Did you still boat while you were pregnant? I'm at 16 weeks and got out the past two weekends, figuring that so long as I kept to runs I was comfortable on and familiar with I would be ok. Water was a little high this weekend on the Ark, and I found myself upside down a few times in fractions, a run I don't think I have ever flipped on in the past! Felt a little more scared than usual. I figure it's one of those things where something drastic could possibly happen (swim leading to abdominal trauma?), but that if I keep it low key it should be ok. Any other current or previously pregnant paddlers have any thoughts on the topic?
-nicole
Thanks Randie and MommaL... I agree, it's not really worth taking the chance. I was talking with a co-worker about this, who is a mountaineer mom of two teens, and she said, "just wait... this is the first decision of many similar ones you'll be making for the rest of your life". yikes!
I think sticking with class II- III after the runoff peaks should be ok, so I may stay off the river for a few weeks. Maybe also hanging up the playboat and taking the creeker will be more stable and definitely more comfortable as I get larger.
Hi Ladies,
I have a 22-month old and she spends the days on the raft (deflated in the shop) but at least she is in the boat. I think you have to get out in your kayak to keep your sanity and to be a good momma for the little one. I paddled until I was 7.5 months pregnant and I don't know if there is a correlation but the little munchkin can't get enough of water. I would love to have a ladies paddle group and leave the little ones with dad and then vice-versa. Anyone up for it?
Hi Ladies,
I have a 22-month old and she spends the days on the raft (deflated in the shop) but at least she is in the boat. I think you have to get out in your kayak to keep your sanity and to be a good momma for the little one. I paddled until I was 7.5 months pregnant and I don't know if there is a correlation but the little munchkin can't get enough of water. I would love to have a ladies paddle group and leave the little ones with dad and then vice-versa. Anyone up for it?
Hi raftmwd,
Our family would be up for some switcharoo kayaking. I like the idea of the paddle group with guys getting out together, and the gals too.
I paddled class 3 up to 7 months and didn't have any problems. I actually felt more nervous driving back and forth to the river than being on the river. I mostly paddled rivers that I knew and didn't flip while I was pregnant (no playing). Now we paddle with 2 or 3 other families with kids and the moms paddle together and then switch and the dads paddle. We don't get to paddle with our husbands much but I think when the kids get a little older we may be able to watch each others kids and free up at least one couple to paddle together. It's really nice to have a group of families to paddle and camp with.
My daughter will be 2 this summer and i'm finally back in the hole, paddling and loving it. For me, it just took a couple of seasons off to get comfortable in my body again (and in my boat). My husband and I still have to play 'pass the baby' in the parking lot, but you know what? We have the rest of our lives to paddle together again. The time with a young baby will be gone before we know it. Give yourself the space to enjoy where you are now, and know the gear is only getting better and will be there for you whenever you have the time to get back on the water. For me, I'm not much of a rafter and would rather paddle by myself than bumble down some Class I river aching for a my hardshell.
My daughter will be 2 this summer and i'm finally back in the hole, paddling and loving it. For me, it just took a couple of seasons off to get comfortable in my body again (and in my boat). My husband and I still have to play 'pass the baby' in the parking lot, but you know what? We have the rest of our lives to paddle together again. The time with a young baby will be gone before we know it. Give yourself the space to enjoy where you are now, and know the gear is only getting better and will be there for you whenever you have the time to get back on the water. For me, I'm not much of a rafter and would rather paddle by myself than bumble down some Class I river aching for my kayak.
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