Tee 0 #1 February 22, 2002 Hey everyone. I just wanted to let you know that my sweetie and I have a little jumper on the way...6 more months! It wasn't planned, but is welcome none-the-less. When I found out my first reaction was dissapointment, simply because we had to cancel our trip to Mexico in March for Skydive AZ's South of the Border Boogie. (imagine that...a skydiver worried about not being able to jump). Then I started to cry because my first thought shouldn't be skydiving and "I was already a bad mom". All you women out there that have been pregnant, or men who have dealt with their pregnant women, will understand. As I mentioned in another thread, we are both going to continue to jump but are just going to be a little more conservative. I will not get the 120 that I was planning on and stick with my 135. Bryan is going to pack in his Stiletto 97 and stick with his Stiletto 120. And being that we are at 3500 feet above sea level, the air is NOT forgiving, so my sweetie's hook turns will be kept to a minimum while jumping here.My dilema is whether to quit jumping completely during my pregnancy. There are some factors to consider. 1) our starting altitude is high and therefore the air is thin and unforgiving. 2) I jump a Sabre and have the chance of a hard opening 3) we are a cessna dz and the trip to altitude is long and the dr. is concerned with me being at a that altitude for any length of time.My sweetie would prefer me not to jump at all, but I have the option of using my friends Sabre 150 and possibly sticking to hop n' pops.Any input....????Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lippy 775 #2 February 22, 2002 Tee, A big congradulations, and your more than welcome to borrow my Sabre 170 anytime.Blue Skies,Lippy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #3 February 22, 2002 I don't know anything about pregnant women and jumping, but I just wanted to chime in with my congratulations! Being a mom is the best thing in the world.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #4 February 22, 2002 Tee~I would opt for the side of extreme caution,and follow your Dr.'s recommendation. I am sure that you will get lots of input from other jumpers. I ask myself this question though.."if it were me would I jump"? and the answer I come up with is a resounding no. One hard landing and who knows what the outcome would be. Better to be safe than sorry in my opinion. I wish you all that you wish for and congrats!It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #5 February 22, 2002 Hi T,I think the babe needs AIR. Maybe do some hop n pops?!ShArk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #6 February 22, 2002 Way to go Tee!Jumping while preggy? I can get you in contact with a chick that did till she could'nt get in the rig any more if you want Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #7 February 22, 2002 CONGRATS Tee!! Is this your first child? First off, sympathies to your honey, it's going to be a rough ride ;) heheAs to jumping, do what feels right to you, in my opinion. Some women get larger faster, some have very easy pregnancies, some not. I think it's all individual and something only you, your doc and your honey can determine. Your landings is something to be thinking of too. I personally had intended on continuing jumping as long as I could when/if Merrick and I have one, but all that's been postponed for now of course. But it would also be my third and I know pretty much what I can/can't do comfortably, and they were all pretty easy pregnancies.Anyway...good luck!!!Closing pin jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dmddave 0 #8 February 22, 2002 Congratulations! My wife and I are looking forward to our first in July. She does'nt jump but she gave up skiing/snowboarding this winter, although she still works out at the gym regularly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BPO 0 #9 February 22, 2002 Congratulations! Enjoy!Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tee 0 #10 February 22, 2002 Quote My wife and I are looking forward to our first in July. She does'nt jump but she gave up skiing/snowboarding this winter, although she still works out at the gym regularly. Congrats! My dr. advises me doing anything that could involve a high speed accident too...which means no snowboarding this year either. Keep us posted as to how everything goes. Thanks for the advice guys...I have some serious thinking to do. Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jessica 0 #11 February 22, 2002 Congrats! There's a kid at Skydive Dallas who has 300 jumps -- all tandems from within the womb. Marianne's kid. Good luck with your decision, and whoo hoo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Billy 0 #12 February 23, 2002 Congrats Tee!!Tough decision eh!! The babe is well protected for most activities,, at 10,000 the air starts to get noticeably thin,, if your healthy though a couple deep breaths will make up any low 0's,, as far as the speed thing goes,, what about driving, biking, etc,, the human body isn't buit for an impact in excess of about 30 mph despite seatbelts and airbags,, I know a friend who climbed to 8,000 ft up a mtn just to ski down it,, she was 8 months preggy,, so whatever ya decide just be happy!!Blue skies and pink babies!!Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #13 February 23, 2002 congrats tee!!!!!!! may i sugest a name if it's a boy???? how about david.... i know a few people here will agree on this with me........ "up my noooossseee"- wingnut, at first euro dz.com boogie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #14 February 23, 2002 Hmmm...I guess that'll work for a name..."I'll take Famous Titties for 400..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #15 February 23, 2002 Congrats! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #16 February 23, 2002 Tee, that is just sooo cool!!! You have my warmest congratulations! Being a parent is a wonderful thing... I have two daughters, 9, and 7, who love hanging out at the DZ. (I called them everyday from Kamloops!) I agree with your sweetiesapproach of being more careful. Missing some skydives may seem tough now, but after your child is born, and the birthdays start flying past, you will be glad you did the right thing -- and you'll be back in the skies like you hadn't missed a beat! Hugs 'n kisses!Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazerq3 0 #17 February 23, 2002 Congrats TEE!!!!!!! I didnt think I wanted kids until I had one (well my wife had it) but now that I do I couldnt imagine life being as fun with out her!!!!! As for jumping I did read were a lady jumped up to her 5th month. BUT like everyone else said listen to your doctor. If he says not to the Id listen. The sky will still be here for you along woth the rest of us!!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #18 February 23, 2002 Congrats Tee....just be carefull there sis....OK??marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveMonkey 0 #19 February 23, 2002 Congrats !!! Good to hear news like this. Just take it easy, yeah? You shouldn't put a knife in the toaster - but you're an adult now !!! 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lippy 775 #2 February 22, 2002 Tee, A big congradulations, and your more than welcome to borrow my Sabre 170 anytime.Blue Skies,Lippy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 February 22, 2002 I don't know anything about pregnant women and jumping, but I just wanted to chime in with my congratulations! Being a mom is the best thing in the world.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 February 22, 2002 Tee~I would opt for the side of extreme caution,and follow your Dr.'s recommendation. I am sure that you will get lots of input from other jumpers. I ask myself this question though.."if it were me would I jump"? and the answer I come up with is a resounding no. One hard landing and who knows what the outcome would be. Better to be safe than sorry in my opinion. I wish you all that you wish for and congrats!It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #5 February 22, 2002 Hi T,I think the babe needs AIR. Maybe do some hop n pops?!ShArk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 February 22, 2002 Way to go Tee!Jumping while preggy? I can get you in contact with a chick that did till she could'nt get in the rig any more if you want Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #7 February 22, 2002 CONGRATS Tee!! Is this your first child? First off, sympathies to your honey, it's going to be a rough ride ;) heheAs to jumping, do what feels right to you, in my opinion. Some women get larger faster, some have very easy pregnancies, some not. I think it's all individual and something only you, your doc and your honey can determine. Your landings is something to be thinking of too. I personally had intended on continuing jumping as long as I could when/if Merrick and I have one, but all that's been postponed for now of course. But it would also be my third and I know pretty much what I can/can't do comfortably, and they were all pretty easy pregnancies.Anyway...good luck!!!Closing pin jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmddave 0 #8 February 22, 2002 Congratulations! My wife and I are looking forward to our first in July. She does'nt jump but she gave up skiing/snowboarding this winter, although she still works out at the gym regularly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPO 0 #9 February 22, 2002 Congratulations! Enjoy!Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #10 February 22, 2002 Quote My wife and I are looking forward to our first in July. She does'nt jump but she gave up skiing/snowboarding this winter, although she still works out at the gym regularly. Congrats! My dr. advises me doing anything that could involve a high speed accident too...which means no snowboarding this year either. Keep us posted as to how everything goes. Thanks for the advice guys...I have some serious thinking to do. Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #11 February 22, 2002 Congrats! There's a kid at Skydive Dallas who has 300 jumps -- all tandems from within the womb. Marianne's kid. Good luck with your decision, and whoo hoo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #12 February 23, 2002 Congrats Tee!!Tough decision eh!! The babe is well protected for most activities,, at 10,000 the air starts to get noticeably thin,, if your healthy though a couple deep breaths will make up any low 0's,, as far as the speed thing goes,, what about driving, biking, etc,, the human body isn't buit for an impact in excess of about 30 mph despite seatbelts and airbags,, I know a friend who climbed to 8,000 ft up a mtn just to ski down it,, she was 8 months preggy,, so whatever ya decide just be happy!!Blue skies and pink babies!!Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #13 February 23, 2002 congrats tee!!!!!!! may i sugest a name if it's a boy???? how about david.... i know a few people here will agree on this with me........ "up my noooossseee"- wingnut, at first euro dz.com boogie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 February 23, 2002 Hmmm...I guess that'll work for a name..."I'll take Famous Titties for 400..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #15 February 23, 2002 Congrats! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #16 February 23, 2002 Tee, that is just sooo cool!!! You have my warmest congratulations! Being a parent is a wonderful thing... I have two daughters, 9, and 7, who love hanging out at the DZ. (I called them everyday from Kamloops!) I agree with your sweetiesapproach of being more careful. Missing some skydives may seem tough now, but after your child is born, and the birthdays start flying past, you will be glad you did the right thing -- and you'll be back in the skies like you hadn't missed a beat! Hugs 'n kisses!Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #17 February 23, 2002 Congrats TEE!!!!!!! I didnt think I wanted kids until I had one (well my wife had it) but now that I do I couldnt imagine life being as fun with out her!!!!! As for jumping I did read were a lady jumped up to her 5th month. BUT like everyone else said listen to your doctor. If he says not to the Id listen. The sky will still be here for you along woth the rest of us!!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #18 February 23, 2002 Congrats Tee....just be carefull there sis....OK??marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #19 February 23, 2002 Congrats !!! Good to hear news like this. Just take it easy, yeah? You shouldn't put a knife in the toaster - but you're an adult now !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #20 February 23, 2002 Congratulations Tee!!!!from myself and all the Edmonton area skydivers.Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
