I can't talk about this IRL so I'll talk about it here.

andy71781

Forgive my AW/PW/NotErelated bs but I think that H is getting ready to start trying for a baby soon!  Its crazy he was like sooo not ready for it and then boom - he was like -  ok I think we should start.  I was all mentally ready to wait a year but now that he wants it I think I want it too.

Question - our honeymoon is in Egypt in February.  If I was like 2-3 months preggers could I ride a camel?

kellyjellybelly

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[QUOTE]Forgive my AW/PW/NotErelated bs but I think that H is getting ready to start trying for a baby soon!  Its crazy he was like sooo not ready for it and then boom - he was like -  ok I think we should start.  I was all mentally ready to wait a year but now that he wants it I think I want it too. Question - our honeymoon is in Egypt in February.  <strong>If I was like 2-3 months preggers could I ride a camel?</strong>
Posted by andy71781[/QUOTE]
I don't know why, but that really made me laugh.  I have no idea what the answer is, but yay for TTC!

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

I also laughed when I got to the end of that. And, uh, I have no idea! But congrats.

andy71781

I wonder if a bump is hot in Egypt.  Apparently shoulders are super sexy.

andy71781

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[QUOTE]oh and disclaimer,  my advice comes from horses not camels per say.  I see no reason there would be a difference
Posted by aggiebug[/QUOTE]
This will be a child of an internal medicine doctor and the grandchild of a vet.  I'm pretty sure that they'll be pretty bossy.  :(  I love riding horses though!

tidetravel

No riding a camel.  Sorry.  I had to give up horseback riding during the pregnancy.  The danger isn't from riding specifically, but from the potential of falling or getting kicked.

Congrats on TTC, though!

sarabellam

Hmm, I took my older daughter skiing when I was 32 weeks pg. I think riding a camel that early on is pretty safe, but check with the OB if you are pg.

andy71781

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[QUOTE]Hmm, I took my older daughter skiing when I was 32 weeks pg. I think riding a camel that early on is pretty safe, but check with the OB if you are pg.
Posted by sarabellam[/QUOTE]
downhill or x-country?  skiiing sounds dangerous. 

katiewhompus

No riding animals while pregnant. That would be very bad. With camels you are less likely to fall off but depending on the camel type/saddle type it can be very jarring for your joints as well as your abs. I also wouldn't want to fly 2-3 months pregnant and deal with morning sickness or food/smell sensitivities. Egypt is not the place to be if you are feeling at all nauseous.

andy71781

Katie you are very well informed on camel riding.  Have you much experience with camels?

aggiebug

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[QUOTE]No riding animals while pregnant. That would be very bad. With camels you are less likely to fall off but depending on the camel type/saddle type it can be very jarring for your joints as well as your abs. I <strong>also wouldn't want to fly 2-3 months pregnant and deal with morning sickness or food/smell sensitivities. Egypt is not the place to be if you are feeling at all nauseous</strong>.
Posted by katiewhompus[/QUOTE]

I was totally just thinking this,  how miserable would that be!  gah


oh and andy your family is not going to let that stuff happen lol.  AND your dad? his dad? (the vet) has an awesome career.... but I could be a little biased ;)

andy71781

aggie - I'm super jealous of him too.  Its my FIL - and he's actually retired.  He sold his practice at 56 and has lived a great retirement and only treats our three furbabies.

I'm going to pretend that (a) I can get pregnant on command and (b) I won't have morning sickness.  At least until its official. 

katiewhompus

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[QUOTE]Katie you are very well informed on camel riding.  Have you much experience with camels?
Posted by andy71781[/QUOTE]

I've been spit on by one! Fvckers scare me now lol. I actually lived in Kuwait from age 5 until 9 so we saw a lot of camels. I also went to Egypt during that time a couple times. It's a total blast, but definitely a culture shock.

aggiebug

did he do small animals only?  In 8 months I will be livin' the dream as people say.  right now I am scared sh*tless lol.  I gots a lot to learn in 8months! 


OH and I am totally jealous of your Egypt honeymoon! that sounds like such a blast and is for sure on my bucketlist

JennaV26

Congrats on TTC!! I have no clue about the camels, my vote is to avoid falling off

andy71781

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[QUOTE]did he do small animals only?  In 8 months I will be livin' the dream as people say.  right now I am scared sh*tless lol.  I gots a lot to learn in 8months!  OH and I am totally jealous of your Egypt honeymoon! that sounds like such a blast and is for sure on my bucketlist
Posted by aggiebug[/QUOTE]
He started with both but his practice was for small animals.  He has some pretty funny stories.  Good luck!  That's awesome - so do you look for a job after graduation or do you have to do an internship or something?

katiewhompus

Andy, if you go to the pyramids and see Zahi Hawass I want an autograph! No joke. I would love you forever and ever and ever.

aggiebug

no job no internship yet lol.  I will be moving to where FI is living now (boo LDRs) and I am in contact with a few clinics in the area.  I will be more serious about finding a job when I get the letter saying I passed my national boards in Jan.


ok no more thread jacking oops!

andy71781

KH - does he just hang out there? We are going to a lot of pyramids so maybe?

kikibaby

I love you, andy.  Seriously.

I would ride a camel at 2-3 months.  I mean, the whole falling or getting kicked.. minimal chances, and I'm sure your chances of getting in car accident are higher. 

Good luck!

andy71781

aggie - if you ever end up in the Wisconsin area let me know.  I'll hook you up.

brookelynpaisley

Congrats!! If you want TTC-related info without having to brave The Bump, feel free to PM me. We've been trying since April

mica178

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[QUOTE]How do you think pregnant women got around Egypt before cars? 
Posted by fangsiting[/QUOTE]
This!

flyjawn

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[QUOTE]No riding animals while pregnant. <strong>That would be very bad.</strong> With camels you are less likely to fall off but depending on the camel type/saddle type it can be very jarring for your joints as well as your abs. I also wouldn't want to fly 2-3 months pregnant and deal with morning sickness or food/smell sensitivities. Egypt is not the place to be if you are feeling at all nauseous.
Posted by katiewhompus[/QUOTE]

<div>this is a pretty dramatic statement.  i work in maternal health and i have not heard anyone suggest that a camel ride or gentle horse ride is forbidden.  as long as the mother is healthy and feels comfortable with the idea, there's no reason not to go for a ride.</div><div>
</div><div>the risk is in falling so taking extra care is advisable but pregnant women aren't china dolls.  :)</div>

katiewhompus

In regards to the "how did women get around Egypt" (yes I know you are mostly joking)
~ Normally only the head men had camels. Camels are expensive and most people would either stay put or walk.
~ If you have ridden a camel (or horse) all of your life then yes, it's normally ok to ride up until 3 months because you have the muscle memory needed to balance. If you have never ridden a camel/horse you are at an increased risk of falling because you would be off balance from the animal already.

andy71781

Thanks BP!  GL to you - are you charting or just trying?

andy71781

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[QUOTE]In regards to the "how did women get around Egypt" (yes I know you are mostly joking) ~ Normally only the head men had camels. Camels are expensive and most people would either stay put or walk. ~ If you have ridden a camel (or horse) all of your life then yes, it's normally ok to ride up until 3 months because you have the muscle memory needed to balance. If you have never ridden a camel/horse you are at an increased risk of falling because you would be off balance from the animal already.
Posted by katiewhompus[/QUOTE]
and in all seriousness - I grew up riding horses so would probably be ok but I doubt my H would let me and I probably won't be pregnant by then anyway.

katiewhompus

Camels aren't all they are cracked up to be  The one I was on was really uncomfortable. Give me a horse any day!

brookelynpaisley

Charting. I was on BCPs for 10 years, so I had no clue what my body would do. I would have driven myself nuts and wasted tons of tests if I didn't chart

artbyallie

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[QUOTE]How do you think pregnant women got around Egypt before cars? 
Posted by fangsiting[/QUOTE]

<div>*snicker*</div>

brookelynpaisley

I don't see it as any different than getting engaged or getting married. It's the beginning of planning for a llife event.