https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:33:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638765 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:11:17 +0000 BrandNewMom 2638765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do all of those minus the ice hockey! I have a similar athletic background running, lifting, etc </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638672 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:18:23 +0000 Purpledaisy 2638672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would play any of those sports listed. But I am also not a very anxious pregnant person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638594 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:16:50 +0000 Maysprout 2638594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I donno. Ive run, road biked, skied easier hills than normal, smallwater slides while pregnant but anything with a ball that can potentially hit hard into my belly is a no. Like I'll play soccer with my kids bc they can't kick it that hard but I wouldn't with other adults. And I'll bike but I stopped biking in groups - there's a difference in impact bw falling and colliding with someone or a high speed ball. I think volleyball might be the only one I'd go for, especially if people are playing hard it's going to be less fun if they have to check themselves every time they come by you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638574 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:50:43 +0000 Littlebit7 2638574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do all of the sports listed above. I also skied until about 7 months pregnant. Soo...yeah. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638555 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:22:49 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2638555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My worry would be about other people being clumsy/unskilled/or too aggressive and accidentally hurting you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638484 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:25:03 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2638484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not into sports and would take this an opportunity to participate by being a referee or help set up the activities. However, Beyoncé was dancing up a storm on tour in his first and second trimesters so why can't you have fun for one day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638477 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:19:39 +0000 catlady 2638477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't. But I didn't even go on the safari ride at Disney in my first tri. I am super risk averse and after 3 losses, it just wouldn't seem worth it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638474 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:17:50 +0000 alphagam84 2638474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't sit out at all. At only 12 weeks the baby is very small and well protected, no need to change anything at this point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638222 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 06:43:34 +0000 Ajsmommy 2638222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I played softball when I got pregnant with DD1. I played up until my 8 week apt thinking it was no big deal but at my apt they said absolutely NO SOFTBALL. I was devastated. I took it so hard. I'm athletic and competitive by nature, which sounds kind of similar to you. It was very tough for me but I stopped playing bc they told me to. so unfortunately my advice would be to sit out all sports.</p> <p>ETA: I did make my case with the dr. but they were adamant. I told them I've played softball my entire life and never ONCE took a hit to the stomach but they still said nope. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638171 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 22:05:19 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2638171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I joined in during sports day at about 14-16 weeks. (I'm also in the military.) I played kickball, but everyone was told not to throw the ball at me to get me out. Other than that, I was playing left field. I am not a worrier and I had a perfectly healthy pregnancy and now two year old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638121 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 19:59:02 +0000 Trailmix 2638121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a PE teacher and I wouldn't do any of those activities listed. I guess I'm a bit anxious about pregnancy but I don't think the risks are worth it. You can't control what other people do, what if someone dives right into you or the ball slams right into you? I refused to teach softball when I was pregnant bc I didn't want a ball flying at me. I would not have taught volleyball if it had been proposed to me while I was pregnant either and I definitely would not play it. It's just not worth the risk to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638112 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 19:43:50 +0000 sunny 2638112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I would also be worried about the skill level of the other people on the court and how zealously they are pursuing the ball. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638102 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 19:21:23 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2638102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as you aren't diving to the ground in volleyball of softball you should be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638090 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:45:50 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2638090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also sit it out, but I am a person who gets anxious about stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638083 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:35:09 +0000 Mrsbells 2638083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: I would sit it out. Hockey is the only real contact sport on the list however I've hurt myself playing volley ball and other "harmless" sports even when I wasnt pregnant so I wouldnt take any chances. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638082 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:32:54 +0000 sunny 2638082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally, I wouldn't participate. I quit my volleyball league when I got pregnant, and when my work had a couple of fun events (skiing, bumper cars) while I was pregnant I had to sit out. I'm a worrier though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638081 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:30:47 +0000 erinbaderin 2638081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't see any reason why you couldn't do any of them other than hockey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638071 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:11:00 +0000 Pollywog 2638071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't hesitate to do any of those sports $other than hockey).. The rest should be absolutely fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-work-is-having-a-sports-day-im-12w-pregnant-and-wondering-if-theres-a-way-i-can-participate#post-2638066 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:00:17 +0000 Astro Bee 2638066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't done much exercise this pregnancy since I've been so fatigued, but I am very fit in general. I lift weights, run, and except for the last couple of years due to pregnancy, play softball and ice hockey, and several other sports. </p> <p>On Friday, my work is having a team-building sports day, and everyone is expected to participate unless they have medical restrictions. My boss and many other people know that I'm pregnant, but not all of my subordinates do yet. I haven't been keeping it from them, it just hasn't come up yet, and I am only 12 weeks. </p> <p>While I am sure sure I will be excused to sit on the sidelines and cheer (how boring!), I am trying to figure out if I can participate somehow. I believe the sports that are being organized are ice hockey (which is obviously out), softball, soccer, and volleyball. I don't really love soccer or volleyball, but volleyball might be the safest. I was thinking that I might just play softball, but only batting or even if I field, play in the outfield (I'm a shortstop), to avoid bad hops in the infield or collisions at the base. </p> <p>My medical chit (for work - I'm in the military) lists no contact sports, PT at own pace, and no other stuff that only applies to the military (drill, gas hut, deployments, etc.). But it's just a standard chit given out as a precaution to ensure that pregnant women aren't ordered to do any activities that either they aren't up to physically or that might prove dangerous for the fetus. I'm trying to decide what PT at my pace means for me. </p> <p>What does everyone think? Too risky even at this early stage? Thanks for weighing in. </p>