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Skiing in early pregnancy - any experiences?

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We are off skiing for Xmas this year with the whole family. I was really looking forward to our first hol for ages and then I found out a few weeks back that I was pregnant.

I am so pleased to be pregnant but I am slightly annoyed that I am pregnant before Xmas and for our hols (I know lots of people have trouble TTC so I should thank my lucky stars.....) but I can't help but worry now about whether or not I should ski on our hols that we have paid for

Has anyone else been skiing in very early pregnancy (7-8wks). Should I worry, or is the little bean sooo small it won;t impact things much.
Hi Ladies

Thank you sooo much for your support. Just got back from our hol and loved it. The MS really did go on the pistes (which was fab) and I just stuck to the easier runs with DH skiing (guarding) behind to make sure no crashes! We were very lucky with sun and lots of snow so that really helped the safe skiing. I must admit I was v tired at the end of the runs though so I did put my feet up in the cafes for a while, while the rest of my group did a couple of extra runs. My DS (18m) also loved the snow which was lovely.

I am really glad I took your advice. Lots of snacks in pockets really helped keeping those energy levels up

Thanks
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Thu 18-Dec-08 13:49:51
I skiied last winter at 7 weeks, about a week after I found out I was pg. My technique has never been so good, I was terrified of falling but didn't. We were in a small we stuck to the quieter runs deliberately (however well I ski, I can't control who crashes into me). Morning sickness kicked in on the way back from the airport on the way home. I'd go, and make the most of it. I now have a fabulous 3 month old baby boy smile, and realistically will not be skiing this year. Maybe not next either sad.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Thu 18-Dec-08 13:02:19
I went at 12 weeks. and was fine.. the sharp cold air actually got rid of my morning sickness..

The only downside was me throwing mini tantrums now and again when I got over tired on runs.. So I'd say just take it easy and enjoy the holiday too not just the skiing.. Plenty of hot chocolates at the cafe's!!

Make the most of it.. you'll not be able to enjoy it the same again.. tee he hee
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Wed 17-Dec-08 11:22:35
I had that decision too - was in Canada at 9 wks pg - in the end I decided not to go downshill sking, as I was worried about the consequence of a major fall, but went cross country instead - ok, so not as exciting, but then you might find you don't relax on downhill runs anyway? And it was still good fun - is that an option for you? Other thing is check the altidude - I think I recall you should stay below 3000m, but guess you could check this with your gp. Also went snowshoe hiking for a week in Bulgaria at about 11 wks gone, and that was great fun.
I did with ds1 at about 7 weeks but I didn't know I was pg.

I had a great week - the odd high speed tumble, lots of vin chaud and blue cheese after dinner.

DS1 is now a healthy 3 year ols who's currently packing for his 1st skiing trip!

With regards to hormones, I think I'm right in saying that relaxin doesn't kick in with a vengeance until 12 weeks so don't worry too much.

Go, be a little bit careful but have fun!
xx
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Wed 17-Dec-08 09:58:26
Just one point - check your travel insurance!
Thanks Ladies for sharing your experiences and for your support

I must say I am now excited again to go skiing which has overcome the worry. Your help has also help convince paranoid DH and DPs which is great too.

I didn't actually think about the risk to me with skiing re hormones or anything so that is great advice will stick to greens and blues I think. We are going to France too .. so thanks for the reminder about being careful what to eat....

GarbibaldiGirl oooh if the skiing takes away the horrible MS that would be lovely. I will look forward to that one (if it works for me)

Thanks again ladies
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Tue 16-Dec-08 18:58:43
I'm going skiing for new year at 9 weeks pregnant. did it at same stage in last pregnancy and when on the slopes i got complete relief from nausea - a wonderful and unexpected bonus! i ate constantly to keep my blood sugar up. think only risk is if you injure yourself and can't have drugs/xrays. so think you have to ski well within your ability.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Tue 16-Dec-08 12:06:57
I did went ski-ing at about 8 weeks pregnant with DD#1 and just stuck to easier slopes and took it easy. The most difficult thing was being tired and nauseous so I would only go out for shorter times on the slopes than I might otherwise have planned and always had a little snack in my pocket in case I needed something while out to help avoid the nausea a bit more.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Tue 16-Dec-08 11:21:11
found out i was pregnant on the wednesday and went skiing on the saturday - not ideal! GP said it was fine, but I was very tense the whole time - and not being able to have my fair share of mulled wine/not being able to tell anyone was a real bind.....
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