Sometimes people worry about me–“You’re not hauling huge loads, are you?” or “Are you worried about contact with manure?” However, people are mostly the same ol,’ same ol.’ They either think farming is an adventurous and interesting career choice, or they don’t. For those few folks who have worried about my life as a pregnant farm worker, I assure them that my job is safe, fun, and probably much healthier than many other jobs I could have!
The Pregnant Farmer in non-farming clothing.
Don’t worry about farming while pregnant! I did it through my whole pregnancy, and even though my daughter had to arrive by c-section, I was feeling back to normal in a matter of days. The Dr. said it was because I was in great shape while pregnant and my muscles were strong. So do what you want to and don’t fret about folks worries, it’s your body and you alone know what it can and can’t do at this point! Your body will bounce back faster and your baby will be healthier if you keep at the work that makes you happy! Good luck!
Oh what a beautiful posting! It brought back memories of my mother gardening when she was pregnant with my little sister some 40 years ago. You know your limits! Love the photo of the garden spot, especially the wheelbarrow. Getting mine ready for Fall Greens ( lettuce). I can’t believe you have snow!
Happy Harvesting!
Bev
I really enjoyed your post and wish you well with your pregnancy…such a healthy environment to be in. Please keep posting the yurt progress too, looking forward to seeing how that comes along.
Great post! I thinks it’s awesome how you’re enjoying everything about your pregnancy and having to farm at the same time- exhausting.
Great post! I thinks it’s awesome how you’re enjoying everything about your pregnancy and having to farm at the same time- exhausting.
You go girl! From an OB nurse of many years you can do anything your body tells you is OK.
Just pay attention to your body’s little whispers. Many rich blessings for a beautiful birth.