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Husband still rides his motorcycle

suteki325suteki325 member
in 2nd Trimester
And its making me a nervous mess!

I used to not mind his riding the motorcycle (a Suzuki sportbike) whatsoever, and would even go on rides with him occasionally (obviously haven't done that since I found out I was pregnant). But ever since I found out that we're expecting our first child, I sit at home and fret every time he goes on a bike ride.

I know that he is a smart rider, and doesn't do anything stupid like speed, take turns too fast, pop wheelies etc. But I don't trust everyone else on the road - and I feel like on a motorcycle, you have NO protection in the event of a wreck.

He truly loves going on bike rides and I hate to ask him to stop, because it's a huge hobby of his. He knows how nervous it makes me and tries to keep his rides short and safe, but I still worry.

Just pregnancy hormones, do you think? Will I calm down on the motorcycle worries eventually? Or is this fear of something happening to the father of my child just a fun new side effect of becoming a parent?
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Re: Husband still rides his motorcycle

  • Knottie1433440300Knottie1433440300 member
    I have worried about my husband on his bike just as much before baby. He is really passionate about it and it's what makes him who he is. I would never ask him to give it up. That would be selfish. You can ask him however to wear as much protection as possible. I know the worry is real, but try to relax, maybe he will give it up when baby arrives because he will realize his own mortality and that a tiny little thing needs him.
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  • Demetria&MDemetria&M member
    My husband still rides his motorcycle a lot and we used to ride together but now I worry about him on it alone but I trust him enough to think that he wouldn't endanger himself especially with our first child on the way. So I kiss him goodbye make sure he wears his gear and tell him I'll see him when he gets home.
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  • queenwogqueenwog member
    The odds of him getting hurt or killed are pretty slim. Do you still let him drive a car? What about walking down the street?
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  • suteki325suteki325 member
    I know it's just me being silly. I would never ask him to give up riding his motorcycle - he loves it so much. I guess my best bet might be to distract myself when he's out on his rides - go for a walk, hang out with a friend, watch a movie etc. Over time I'm sure I'll calm down a little bit - I feel like my hormones and anxiety are just sky-high right now, since we're expecting our first baby now.
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