Pregnant and riding? - Page 3

Havok · November 15th, 2011, 06:44 PM

I don't like the idea of a pregnant woman riding. You are responsible for another person and need to keep that person as safe as you can. That is the job of a mother, like it or not its what you sign up for. You give up riding for 9 months.

Havok · November 15th, 2011, 06:45 PM

and yay 1k posts

Firehorse · November 15th, 2011, 11:36 PM

Up to the woman to decide for herself. And of course her doc.

A Dad signs up to be a Dad but would not be expected to quit a dangerous job just because he's going to be a Dad. Should we ask him to stop riding because he may get into an accident? Stop eating chips because his cholesterol, start doing crosswords to stave off alzheimers...

Until it's proven to be unsafe, why the heck not? Many other light risk activities don't stop.

As for pregnancy mood swings? Heehee, a woman knows her moods best and you don't see many getting into accidents on her motorcycle because of road rage or riding when angry. We shouldn't ban young men because of testosterone raging so we shouldn't ban women because of their hormones.

Just my two cents and holy happiness, we have a pregnant member?

Congrats!!
The name 'ninjette', does that have a gender? It would make a lovely name.

Jiggles · November 15th, 2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehorse

The name 'ninjette', does that have a gender? It would make a lovely name.

So I was riding Ninjette the other night.....

Firehorse · November 16th, 2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

So I was riding Ninjette the other night.....

heehee, good point, okay, not so good for a name!

Gentleman don't discuss such things, do they?

lol

Jiggles · November 16th, 2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehorse

heehee, good point, okay, not so good for a name!

Gentleman don't discuss such things, do they?

lol

No discussing, just bragging

massacremasses · November 16th, 2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

No discussing, just bragging

I have sex with my wife!

HIGH FIVE!?!?!?!!

anyone? anyone?

Jiggles · November 16th, 2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

I have sex with my wife!

HIGH FIVE!?!?!?!!

anyone? anyone?

Once a year? That's nothing to brag about! In fact I feel sorry for you. Here's a coupon for a hooker.

Yay! Free crabs!

massacremasses · November 17th, 2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Once a year? That's nothing to brag about! In fact I feel sorry for you. Here's a coupon for a hooker.

Yay! Free crabs!

Could you get that to me a little bit bigger? Id like to print it out. The hooker I hit up just said it was to small to read and she wasn't sure if she could accept it.

While I am thankful for smart phones sometimes they cannot replace paper.

(im just kidding)

ally99 · November 17th, 2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

P.S. NO i'm not pregnant.

LOL! That was going to be my question.

Hehe!

I would ride pregnant. I would ride as cautiously as I would 2-up when another life was dependent on my abilities behind the bars. Though hopefully that won't ever be an issue.

Firehorse · November 21st, 2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

I have sex with my wife!

HIGH FIVE!?!?!?!!

anyone? anyone?

High five!

Rowr, rowr.

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Originally Posted by ally99

LOL! That was going to be my question.

Hehe!

I would ride pregnant. I would ride as cautiously as I would 2-up when another life was dependent on my abilities behind the bars. Though hopefully that won't ever be an issue.

Good point. Plus 1 for you.

Blackwidow · February 14th, 2013, 12:37 PM

funny how i've changed since i got pregnant. the moment i found out i was having a baby i sold my bike.

my job is to protect my baby from the moment i conceived, and i naturally did that....even though i thought i'd never get rid of my bike, it was the first thing i ended up doing, and i don't regret it at all.

lgk · February 14th, 2013, 12:41 PM

being responsible rocks

Joshorilla · February 14th, 2013, 01:06 PM

Given the worlds current population I would practically encourage pregnant riding.

But seriously, I have no problems with it, it's too binary for me to disagree with on the level smoking and drinking are on given either of them will cause harm to some degree, riding you may be fine or you may damage the fetus in a crash, but the risks I would say are minimal enough for me to be ok with it, but not in love with the idea, and given the option of a car or bus I would encourage the car or bus.

I would however blame a mother for any form of mental retardation or terminatin due to a motorcycle accident, funny that?

Jiggles · February 14th, 2013, 01:07 PM

This would have been more reasonable

Joshorilla · February 14th, 2013, 01:20 PM

Panniers aren't for luggage, they're for financial baggage.

Jiggles · February 14th, 2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Given the worlds current population I would practically encourage pregnant riding.

But seriously, I have no problems with it, it's too binary for me to disagree with on the level smoking and drinking are on given either of them will cause harm to some degree, riding you may be fine or you may damage the fetus in a crash, but the risks I would say are minimal enough for me to be ok with it, but not in love with the idea, and given the option of a car or bus I would encourage the car or bus.

I would however blame a mother for any form of mental retardation or terminatin due to a motorcycle accident, funny that?

If every human lived in the same density as they do in new york city, all 7 billion of us would occupy a space the size of Texas. If every human stood shoulder to shoulder we would occupy a space the size of Los Angeles.

We really aren't very significant.

Joshorilla · February 14th, 2013, 01:42 PM

If you factor in how much space it takes in arable land to feed a single human for a year it surmounts to a lot, not to mention carbon emmisions, but I am hardly one to talk, I fly at least 35,000 miles a year.

I once heard that there are more people alive today than have ever existed, a quick google search proves this to be a lie, however the actual figure is 6.5% of people ever to have existed are alive today, which I still find impressive.

I think the risk factor is low enough for riding while pregnant for me to be fine with it, however if it were my wench, i'd probably short her battery and misplace her keys.

Alex · February 14th, 2013, 01:53 PM

I think if she were to find this post, you might have more pressing concerns than disabling a motorcycle.

Joshorilla · February 14th, 2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I think if she were to find this post, you might have more pressing concerns than disabling a motorcycle.

She knows a womans place is beneath a man.

..... Or on top, of standing facing, facing away, sitting on..... It's all good

It's a minor miracle I havn't faced this dilema of pregnancy and riding before, thank god for condoms!

I don't like the whole "honey, babe, sugar, darling, sweety, cupcake, cutey pie" nonsence I find it imposing, wench is very much affectionate in an jovial counterculture way.

bfpower · February 14th, 2013, 02:23 PM

We just got through this situation. We both agreed that it would be best to avoid riding or going 2up until after the pregnancy.

We have gone skiing in the first trimester (with doctor approval), because at that point the baby is deep enough in the pelvis that impact trauma is unlikely.

Having gone through a miscarriage as well, as amazing as riding is I wouldn't do it. The pain of miscarriage is crazy, especially if it was preventable.

Blackwidow · February 14th, 2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

She knows a womans place is beneath a man.

..... Or on top, of standing facing, facing away, sitting on..... It's all good

Joshorilla · February 14th, 2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bfpower

We just got through this situation. We both agreed that it would be best to avoid riding or going 2up until after the pregnancy.

We have gone skiing in the first trimester (with doctor approval), because at that point the baby is deep enough in the pelvis that impact trauma is unlikely.

Having gone through a miscarriage as well, as amazing as riding is I wouldn't do it. The pain of miscarriage is crazy, especially if it was preventable.

Skiing is a funny one, I would say no skiing way before no biking but that's just me. Everyone that I know that goes skiing has at least one piece of titanium in them.

250rr · February 14th, 2013, 03:00 PM

I think everyone on this forum should be required to have kids. Ninjette owners are way more responsible as a group, on average, than the average population, in my view.

In fact, we should all have at least three kids, to make up for the idiots having kids that look like this.

Who's in??!!

Joshorilla · February 14th, 2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rr

I think everyone on this forum should be required to have kids. Ninjette owners are way more responsible as a group, on average, than the average population, in my view.

In fact, we should all have at least three kids, to make up for the idiots having kids that look like this.

Who's in??!!

Yey! Eugenics!

250rr · February 14th, 2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Yey! Eugenics!

Yes, because Ninjette owners are all white! Wait...hmmm. What's the opposite of Eugenics?

bfpower · February 14th, 2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Skiing is a funny one, I would say no skiing way before no biking but that's just me. Everyone that I know that goes skiing has at least one piece of titanium in them.

In hindsight, I'd probably not do either.

Joshorilla · February 14th, 2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rr

Yes, because Ninjette owners are all white! Wait...hmmm. What's the opposite of Eugenics?

Where did white come from, eugenics is just selective breeding in humans.

Often used by crazy people such as the Nazis, my point being, selective breeding is a terrible idea.

ally99 · February 14th, 2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rr

In fact, we should all have at least three kids, to make up for the idiots having kids that look like this.

Who's in??!!

Hell no. Not me. I just teach them and send them home at 2:40!

CZroe · February 14th, 2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Panniers aren't for luggage, they're for financial baggage.

I hope they put a "Baby on Board" plate so first responders know to check the luggage before having it towed.

tnr4 · February 15th, 2013, 06:39 AM

Doubt my wife will stop riding pillion until it gets uncomfortable. Or maybe she'll surprise me.

Maybe we'll just steal from our derby girl friends and call it the 9 month injury.

Aggrotech · February 15th, 2013, 06:54 AM

Absolutely not for incredibly obvious reasons..
a minor fall even at 5mph could do significant damage.

Would be stupid to let your wife/gf do it.

250rr · February 15th, 2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Where did white come from, eugenics is just selective breeding in humans.

Often used by crazy people such as the Nazis, my point being, selective breeding is a terrible idea.

Fair enough. My comment was intended to be tongue-in-cheek. Certainly not meant to offend. I don't believe in selective breeding, unless it is to produce a more-perfect Dalmation.

What I hope we can all agree on is that parents should be responsible. Which, to the best of my knowledge, doesn't make me a believer in Eugenics.

250rr · February 15th, 2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Hell no. Not me. I just teach them and send them home at 2:40!

That sounds like the best of all worlds!

tnr4 · February 15th, 2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Aggrotech

Absolutely not for incredibly obvious reasons..
a minor fall even at 5mph could do significant damage.

Would be stupid to let your wife/gf do it.

Hmmm. Gonna' have to call bullish*t on this one. I don't 'let' my wife do things. I treat her with respect, because, you know, she's an autonomous person, and she can make her own decisions.

Also, the idea that a woman should automatically stop any risky behavior when she becomes pregnant is insane and paternalistic. There is a difference between racing AMA and going out for the occasional ride. The former may be objectionable, at least in the later stages of pregnancy; the latter seems totally in the realm of reasonable disagreement on the cost-benefit analysis when you are responsible for another life.

Also: Must. Resist. Commenting on.... Off topic population issues! I just taught population ethics this semester.

Aggrotech · February 15th, 2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tnr4

Hmmm. Gonna' have to call bullish*t on this one. I don't 'let' my wife do things. I treat her with respect, because, you know, she's an autonomous person, and she can make her own decisions.

Also, the idea that a woman should automatically stop any risky behavior when she becomes pregnant is insane and paternalistic.

How so? you'd think as a father, wanting the mother to eliminate most/all risk as possible for the safety of the child would be a major priority..no? Really, think about it...she could accidentally lose footing and fall directly on her side/stomach with the bike behind her..might as well just punch her in the stomach and say "ooh well"

as parents its fairly obvious to anyone that you need to protect the child, not assume everything will be fine and continue doing the same things with the same risks. Things are changing so the mindset of the parents should too.

Not my problem though..i guess since the child isnt born yet its not as important.

lgk · February 15th, 2013, 03:37 PM

i wouldn't let my GF ride if she was pregnant, i would let her borrow my truck if anything.

its like saying you would let your best friend drive drunk, or ride without a helmet. sorry couldn't do it...

call me a chivalrous pig, i can take it...

February 14th, 2013, 12:37 PM	#92
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	funny how i've changed since i got pregnant. the moment i found out i was having a baby i sold my bike. my job is to protect my baby from the moment i conceived, and i naturally did that....even though i thought i'd never get rid of my bike, it was the first thing i ended up doing, and i don't regret it at all. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

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February 15th, 2013, 03:37 PM	#117
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i wouldn't let my GF ride if she was pregnant, i would let her borrow my truck if anything. its like saying you would let your best friend drive drunk, or ride without a helmet. sorry couldn't do it... call me a chivalrous pig, i can take it... __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

November 15th, 2011, 06:44 PM	#81
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I don't like the idea of a pregnant woman riding. You are responsible for another person and need to keep that person as safe as you can. That is the job of a mother, like it or not its what you sign up for. You give up riding for 9 months.

November 15th, 2011, 06:45 PM	#82
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	and yay 1k posts

November 15th, 2011, 11:36 PM	#83
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Up to the woman to decide for herself. And of course her doc. A Dad signs up to be a Dad but would not be expected to quit a dangerous job just because he's going to be a Dad. Should we ask him to stop riding because he may get into an accident? Stop eating chips because his cholesterol, start doing crosswords to stave off alzheimers... Until it's proven to be unsafe, why the heck not? Many other light risk activities don't stop. As for pregnancy mood swings? Heehee, a woman knows her moods best and you don't see many getting into accidents on her motorcycle because of road rage or riding when angry. We shouldn't ban young men because of testosterone raging so we shouldn't ban women because of their hormones. Just my two cents and holy happiness, we have a pregnant member? Congrats!! The name 'ninjette', does that have a gender? It would make a lovely name.

February 14th, 2013, 01:06 PM	#94
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Given the worlds current population I would practically encourage pregnant riding. But seriously, I have no problems with it, it's too binary for me to disagree with on the level smoking and drinking are on given either of them will cause harm to some degree, riding you may be fine or you may damage the fetus in a crash, but the risks I would say are minimal enough for me to be ok with it, but not in love with the idea, and given the option of a car or bus I would encourage the car or bus. I would however blame a mother for any form of mental retardation or terminatin due to a motorcycle accident, funny that?

February 14th, 2013, 01:20 PM	#96
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Panniers aren't for luggage, they're for financial baggage.

February 14th, 2013, 01:42 PM	#98
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	If you factor in how much space it takes in arable land to feed a single human for a year it surmounts to a lot, not to mention carbon emmisions, but I am hardly one to talk, I fly at least 35,000 miles a year. I once heard that there are more people alive today than have ever existed, a quick google search proves this to be a lie, however the actual figure is 6.5% of people ever to have existed are alive today, which I still find impressive. I think the risk factor is low enough for riding while pregnant for me to be fine with it, however if it were my wench, i'd probably short her battery and misplace her keys.

February 14th, 2013, 02:23 PM	#101
bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	We just got through this situation. We both agreed that it would be best to avoid riding or going 2up until after the pregnancy. We have gone skiing in the first trimester (with doctor approval), because at that point the baby is deep enough in the pelvis that impact trauma is unlikely. Having gone through a miscarriage as well, as amazing as riding is I wouldn't do it. The pain of miscarriage is crazy, especially if it was preventable.

February 14th, 2013, 03:00 PM	#104
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	I think everyone on this forum should be required to have kids. Ninjette owners are way more responsible as a group, on average, than the average population, in my view. In fact, we should all have at least three kids, to make up for the idiots having kids that look like this. Who's in??!!

February 15th, 2013, 06:39 AM	#111
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	Doubt my wife will stop riding pillion until it gets uncomfortable. Or maybe she'll surprise me. Maybe we'll just steal from our derby girl friends and call it the 9 month injury.

February 15th, 2013, 06:54 AM	#112
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	Absolutely not for incredibly obvious reasons.. a minor fall even at 5mph could do significant damage. Would be stupid to let your wife/gf do it.

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