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Cornish on the Cob

Cornish on the Cob

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So I found out yesterday that I am pregnant. Should be happy etc but all I can think of is "What about Bridie, how will I cope when baby is born etc" and TBH I'm thinking to myself that I don't want this interfering with me and my horse as we are doing so well. How have other people coped with pregnancy and having a newborn etc.
 
Congratulations! it is one of the best things ever so relax. I didn't have horses while I was bringing up my children but only because my circumstances had changed. I did however take my bar finals the week that my fourth child was due and managed to fit all kinds of things I wanted to do round babies. Remember, they are very small and can go anywhere - it's up to you how much or little you want to do. Parenthood doesn't have to mean the end of enjoying the things which make you happy. Keep an open mind; be prepared to put in a bit of hard work and masses of organisation and hey presto! happy mum; happy baby
 
My friend did but then she will say I virtually raised her child,her sj is really important to her and I was happy to help out.Its hard but can be done she had youngster he was only 4 so needed back up,if you have good friends or family it can be done.Good luck:D
 
Plenty of my friends have had children and horses, and managed just fine.

You may find that toward the end of your pregnancy and during the first few weeks you're going to need some help (so full livery for a time). But apart from that can't see any problems.

Congratulations.
 
Big congratulations :D

I was lucky that my mum is horsey & I also had a sharer for my boy so when I found out I was pregnant, I still rode for the first few months then stopped only because my haffy can be a little sod :rolleyes:. I have managed fine since having my daughter as again I have people round me to watch her while I go & ride as my dad is retired, my partners mum is also around so I have had alot of support, but I no many people who have horses with young children/pregnant & coped fine. My friend has a 1yr old & has just gone & bought herself a horse which comes the weekend she has no one to really help her, but I have offered to baby sit & come up to her place to entertain hers on while she rides etc :p. Could you maybe get a sharer just to help out few days a week or a friend who could help you keep him exercised?
 
I had a healthy pregnancy, straight forward birth & most importantly a healthy baby, so I just carried on as normal really. Was far more careful about what I did riding wise, but every day jobs stayed the same, just took longer in the last few weeks due to massive bump & tiring easier. Did everything as usual eve before birth, had baby next morning, home following eve, would have gone sooner given choice. Friend brought dogs home that night & all back to normal. Went to see horse next day, then took over doing her again fully when baby two weeks old. Got back on round about then, but didn't ride much till she was about 6 weeks old due to breastfeeding & unpredictable routine. Really I think unless there's complications, pregnancy isn't a disability & its best to stay active as normal as much as possible. In my experience, new borns aren't particularly hard to cope with at all. Compared to a full time horse job, a newborn, a horse & two dogs was the easier option by far. Obviously entirely different for people who have complications of any kind, but really staying fit & active in pregnancy is the best way to prepare your body for the demands of childbirth & a new born.
 
amymay said:
Plenty of my friends have had children and horses, and managed just fine.

You may find that toward the end of your pregnancy and during the first few weeks you're going to need some help (so full livery for a time). But apart from that can't see any problems.

Congratulations.
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Thank you amymay. I think that its the end of the pregnancy and the first few weeks I'm worried about but I have 2 children aged 10 and 15 and a good husband so hopefully things will just slot into place! x
 
Thank you all! I feel a lot better now! Unfortunately my mum isn't maternal but I have good friends! Im just worried I'm going to resent the baby but I'm sure that won't happen!
 
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