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Aliki
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TTC #1 since 2007. Dx: Unexplained infertility. 4 IUIs in 2008 = BFN. IVF #1 07/09. DD #1 born April 2010 (40w5d).
TTC #2 since 2011. Dx: Endometriosis and hypothyroidism. 2 FETs in 2012, BFP 6/12 but m/c @ 7 weeks. IVF #2 06/13. DD #2 born March 2014 (40w1d).
Feeling reckless: Broke 2 PG rules last week!
Aliki
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Had my NT scan and LO looks fine, but I was feeling reckless last week and did two things that are against the PG rules.
We went to Coney Island, NY, so I did my favorite two things--
1. Went to Nathan's original store and got hotdogs for lunch.
2. Rode the Cyclone Rollercoaster. It's been operational for 80+ years and closing on Sunday, so we rode it on the second to last day.
Rollercoasters and hotdogs! Whee, I'm a daredevil! 
How did you girls spend your weekend?
TTC #1 since 2007. Dx: Unexplained infertility. 4 IUIs in 2008 = BFN. IVF #1 07/09. DD #1 born April 2010 (40w5d).
TTC #2 since 2011. Dx: Endometriosis and hypothyroidism. 2 FETs in 2012, BFP 6/12 but m/c @ 7 weeks. IVF #2 06/13. DD #2 born March 2014 (40w1d).
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Re: Feeling reckless: Broke 2 PG rules last week!
Today is my weekend. I worked last night.
DH is going to a baseball game, so DS and I are going to clean the house and "hang-out" all day.
My Dr says hot dogs are fine since they are cooked, could there be a risk of contamination since it's at a vendor, yes, but they've been making hot dogs for years there and no one has died
I would think 12 weeks a rollercoaster would be fine, if you were larger and coule hit your belly etc maybe not. I didn't go horseback riding this past weekend b/c of falling etc. but chances of you falling out of tof the cyclone are pretty slim. I would have riden it too!
The danger of riding rollercoasters during pregnancy is that the motion and sudden stops and jerks can cause placental abruption or tears - sort of like a car accident. ?It has nothing to do with hitting your belly. ?
I don't understand why people take pride in "breaking" pregnancy rules. ?To each their own.?
agreed
Ummm...wow.....that's about all I have to say about that.
Hot dogs, not that big of a deal....roller coasters......that's just stupid.
I agree. After having a miscarriage I follow everything my doctor says. For example, I only drink 1 cup of caffeine every couple of days. Sure I miss drinking my Earl Gray tea, but not that bad. My friend made a comment that I can't go crazy with all the rules and I need to enjoy my pregnancy. I don't want to do something and find out something is wrong with my baby, even if it's not directly connected to what I did. I would never be able to forgive myself!
Here is my thought on it. Yes, the rules can make you crazy, but it's only 9 months. I am willing to follow some rules to keep my little man safe. He is my #1 priority right now.
I'm assuming the hot dog was hot, so I don't think thats a problem (they are fine when heated).
But the roller coaster was questionable. Your choice, but thats a risky one.
Sounds like you need to adjust your judgement on what "rules" are *okay* to break, and which really do put your pregnancy at risk no matter how you look at it.
Did you drink a few shots of vodka before you went on that rollercoaster? Do you wonder at all why there is an actual warning on those rides that advise pregnant women to not go on them? You don't see that warning on hotdogs or lunchmeat, but it's on rollercoasters.
To each their own, I guess, but I definitely would not be "bragging" about this one.
I got my BFP the day before we were going to go to an amusement park. Granted, I was only 4 weeks along, but there was no way I was going to risk harming (or worse, losing) my baby by going on a roller coaster.
Hot dogs, eh, it was hot and I'm sure yummy. I think you'll be okay.
But honestly, you've been trying since 2007 to have a baby. I would think finally getting a BFP would mean the WORLD to you and your DH. WHY would you risk your baby's health and well-being for 60 selfish seconds on a thrill ride?
To each their own.
Let's not judge...sure, maybe this shouldn't have been posted, but rules are for caution and we can choose which ones to follow.
When I first became preg I had a trip to Disney Land planned far in advance. I asked my doc if it would be okay for me to ride the rides (I was only 5 weeks). She said I would be fine that hardly any woman know they are preg at that time. When I researched online about coasters and preg there is no actual proof that coasters cause M/C. Some people believe they do, some people don't.
Sure, it could cause some issues like a car accident, so if we are leaning on the cautious side, why get in a car because we could get into a car accident...it is only 9 mo. of your life.
I am playing a bit devil's advocate. I don't know if I would have ridden at 12 weeks...depends on how "crazy" the ride is. None of us are perfect and I am sure that her baby will be fine.
a car accident is rare an not a normal outcome of getting in a car. The jerkiness is guaranteed when you get on a coaster.
But, like I said, her choice and her risk to take.
FWIW, it should be noted that the Cyclone is not a roller coaster like many of you may be thinking. Would I go to Six Flags and ride some 80mph looping, twisting scream machine coaster? No. But the Cyclone at 2 weeks?
It was built in 1927 for God's sake.
Seriously, this is practically like a ferris wheel. It's wooden, and only 85 feet high. I think everyone should chill the f out a little. Though I understand the outrage if you thought it was a modern thrill ride.
I've been on it. Its really really shakey. thats the bad part...not the loops.
I couldn't help myself. Straight from the park's website:
The warning posted outside the Cyclone reads "DO NOT RIDE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, WEAR A PACEMAKER OR SUFFER FROM OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS," and they mean it. This 100-second, 9-hill legendary roller coaster has no upside-down corkscrew loops, but will make you lose your lunch, nevertheless.
Yeah, if there is a sign like that maybe not LMAO! Thinking Cyclone was liek the old wooden rollercoaster back home but not thinking of the shows on History channel etc. I think it's actually still considered one of the best, thrill seeking coasters. As much as I said earlier I would , I lose my lunch enough, even if I ignored the sign etc don't thik I'd want that feeling
I totally agree with this. I would never dream of going on a rollercoaster while pg - no matter how far a long I was.
This. We went to Disneyland when I was 12 weeks and DH wouldn't let me near them. And I'm not one to follow pregnancy rules per se. I ate what I wanted. But roller coasters just weren't worth it.
"You're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast..."
Aliki:
First of all, congrats on the baby!! But the hotdogs are fine, I'm sure. And the rollercoaster. I must have had soft cheeses at least four times, I had scallops yesterday (whoops) and then today my DH pushed me in the pool. I mentioned to him that maybe that wasn't the best thing, and he's like "Oh, yeah...."
I am SO jealous that you had Nathan's!!
OMG everyone!!! Just chill out! She can't live in a bubble her entire pregnancy. I just HATE it when people get self-righteous on other people for their choices. IMO, she has a realistic sense of what is dangerous and what isn't. Some people are so worried about all the rules during pregnancy that they can't even enjoy this very amazing time in their lives. Throughout all my pregnancies, I've been careful, but I have still enjoyed my life.
I know someone who wasn't going to watch her DH play in a band that he had played in years ago (sort of a reunion show) b/c it was going to take place in a smoky bar!
And people on here are worried about eating deli meat, drinking caffeine, etc. Be reasonable, but not crazy about these rules. You'll just end up hating being pregnant b/c you can't enjoy a second of it!
To the OP: I hope you had fun! Don't feel guilty for a second...you are a smart woman, I am sure.
No one will read this, but I couldn't resist because this is an example of my all-time worst pet peeve:
If people knew WHY these rules existed, not that just something is "bad" or a "no-no", then they could make INFORMED DECISIONS about what they do with their bodies. Do some research about these rules and then decide what risks you will take. Make sure you're learning from reputable books or websites and get informed.
Knowledge is power. Rant over.
yup my doctor said yes to hotdogs, as long as its cooked well (so no street vendors) but rollercoaster! I hate them anyways so I wouldn't dare go on it!
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It has nothing to do with hitting your belly. They warn agaisnt it because the jolts can dislodge the placenta from your uterine wall just like a minor fender bender can. I am sorry I really can't believe you did that. Whateve on the eating stuff but the roller coaster really? Then posting about it on here to get flamed/judged/cause drama.
I hope none of the moms who just lost their babies recently have to read this mess.
You post your bad choices bragging about them online, you get people judging them.
It is you that needs to chill out my friend.
Me? Really? I'm not calling anyone stupid or flaming her for what she did! I just HATE the self-righteous who worry about every last thing and then aren't even kind when they comment!
I didn't call anyone any names or flame them. I gave the poster the reason why it is dangerous. A roller coaster ride and a hot dog have two different threats. If your baby's placenta disconnects from a jolt most likely your body will deliver it right away and the "there is no big belly" thing is comical because it is more dangerous the earlier in the pregnancy. The baby has less of a chance to live if delivered prematurely. Same thing happens a lot of time if your kidneys fail during pregnancy.
Sorry YOU think that sounds self-righteous. It has nothing to do with self-righteous and everything to do with I have been on these boards for years and watched many a baby die from these things.
Sometimes being kind doesn't get your point across the way you need to. You will learn this soon enough as a parent.
Um... Aren't there warning on rollercoasters saying that PG ladies should not ride? Nice.
And here I thought I was being "reckless" by eating smarties and drinking coke. Huh.
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You are not getting this at all.
first of all, to your original reply, nobody mentioned lunch meat. She's getting "flamed" for going on a rollercoaster and bragging about it. Rollercoasters are a risk every time you go on them. There are SIGNS warning pg woman not to go on them. Totally different ball game.
I definitely do not worry about "every last thing," but yes, I stay away from things that are a proven risk every time you do them. Please do not ask me to chill. I am the most chill pregnant woman you will ever meet...
Sorry to keep beating a dead horse, but it has to be said to you, Mokeybutt: the post that I originally posted (top of page 2) was not intended for you personally, but for the other posters. I didn't say I meant it to you. To my knowledge, you hadn't even posted yet when I wrote that.
Second: I realize you think you must know all since you have a child (your last sentence in your last post). I do know being kind doesn't get your point across: I have three kids already (one of whom got a spanking for talking back to me today, another who had to be held in time out for throwing a complete 15-month-old fit) and I have taught second grade for ten years. I have a Masters in Educational Administration, so I'm not some idiot who knows nothing about "getting the point across." This was not a teachable moment, the OP had already "committed the sin." So don't get up on me about how to respond to people, discipline kids, etc. I've been a parent longer than you...
I am through with this topic, b/c obviously people are not seeing the big picture here, and that is totally fine, but I wanted to be clear that I know what I am talking about...