Thanks Veena ....I felt the need to point out everything that makes us mothers so wonderful. Good or bad, we're superwomen; from the scars to postpartum and encouraging our children's every ... more

*Update from 2010 - fast forward to 2013: My boyfriend is now my hubby. =) I finally got good enough to become a competition finalist, and he not only came to support me, but drove me to practice ... more

I think that would be fine for keeping you primed to pole! Just stay on your toes, moderate that mama energy, and make the pole part of your day even when it's just in passing. A full pole session is ... more

I was in your situation. I had a pole before i was pregnant, but as soon as i was ready to put it back up, i found out i was pregnant. Because i didnt pole much before i decided against it. And ... more

Brass fitness cylinder!!! ... more

Ahahaha this thread makes me laugh!! I noticed my boobs got much perkier when I started regular zumba classes 3 years ago, thanks to all the ab/booty crunches... but they've stayed that ... more

Both of my kids pole too :-). My son is 6 and my daughter is 4. My son isn't on it too much anymore bc he's in school now but he climbs to the top over and over again. He likes to go upside down and ... more

Thank you SO much for the advice and congratulations ladies!! This really helped me a lot!! I think I am going to start light yoga and cardio at six weeks and slowly work up to some more hardcore ... more

Thanks veena! I've got alot to think about I think but I'm glad I've got people who also pole to talk to about it to know what to expect =) thank u again ... more

Oh I remember that feeling!!! I would try to fit my dancing in right after I fed, that way I was more comfortable.  ... more

Firebird I think that the husband brought it up in hopes that maybe it would spark intrest in his wife and instead it blew up in his face, lol.  You know its not your issue what her husband is ... more

I've been poling when my kids are awake, which hasn't been working out too well. My son who is 8 doesn't care or bother me at all, it's my 5 year old daughter who is under foot the ... more

After reading the SAHM mom post and poling it made me think about my kids.  They are 8 and almost 4.  Im a working mom and will try and pole when they go to bed are later in the ... more

The few times I've flown with my pole, I wrapped my pole segments with bubblewrap, packed them in a box, and checked them. The top and base plate I took with me as a carry on. Never had any ... more

^^^^that is so true ^^^^ i am HORRIFIED when i catch a glimpse of what my inner thighs are squishing and buckling and folding into when I do a pole sit.  it's like a horror ... more

 yes they do and they support it! My kids ( cause we live in a apartment) give up there room for my pole time. My kids have done a head stand against the pole. I showed them. I know it may be ... more

When you speak with them at your next appt, detail the workouts you do regularly (eg liken it to gymnastics or something similar!) When you explain what parts of your body you are using, ... more

I have an 11 year old son who still loves naked time. He even has a song called "Naked Boy in Town" that he sings and dances to while naked. He would kill me if he knew I was wrote ... more

Hello Ladies, As recently there were quite few baby announcements, I wanted to share with you a great idea for the future moms. I did some research last year about how the placenta can be used ... more

GiedreB - There is nothing wrong with wanting your independence. You are an adult, and legally allowed to make your own decisions. In fact, you have been legally allowed that for several years ... more