Dangers of Living

There are all sorts of dangers present when you are pregnant. Don't eat soft cheese or sushi. Don't pick anything up that may be too heavy. And be sure not to enjoy your previous adventurous lifestyle.

I have continued to paddle after finding out in May that Ej and I were going to be parents. Some of the runs have been questionable. Others have been a major step down and all fun. As of Girl Paddle here in Oregon, I decided that class three could wait. (well, shortly after, really). I question, however, what type of paddling I can still do? Doctors will be doctors and it's always interesting to hear other's percpective in what I should or shouldn't do, for the sake of the baby.

Paddling for me, has always been a release and challenge. There's nothing better than to feel alive and happy with the choices that you have made to stay active throughout a pregnancy.

I am now down to little or no kayaking at all. I am smaller in stature than most women while pregnant and I am longing for some small splashes in my face and possibly even a riffle of water over my bow. I'm looking forward to a flat water paddle and will be incredibly excited to drag my boat to the water's edge on a beautiful fall day.

See you on the (flat) water!