31 Weeks, Good Bye Short board!

Yesterday, I was feeling a little tired. I have been swamped working on a new collection as much as I can before baby Gaia arrives. The waves have been pumping, and there were two days when it was just too much for me. I felt it was unsafe, and I know for a fact that I couldn't paddle as fast as I need to to avoid getting smashed. So, I waited patiently to surf on the day when the swell was going down. Yesterday was that day. The waves were still a good size but I felt it was ok and I could handle it.

The paddle out was a bit more challenging now that I'm bigger. As I sat in the lineup, I questioned whether I was being smart or selfish. However, my intuition reassured me, "You're safe, but maybe it's time to put the board away." I caught a wave, barely made it, and upon standing up, I knew it was my last shortboard wave until I make my comeback. My pelvis is softening, and baby Gaia has turned upside down to get ready for her debut! When I stood up, I felt it all—my pelvis was on fire, and I knew it's because my body has begun to release a hormone called "Relaxin," which I realized was more dangerous than fun. If it's not fun, what's the point? I was a little sad, but then I realized I could swim, body surf, longboard, tandem, and bodyboard just like I did when I was pregnant with Imua. I think a part of me was sad, but then all of me is thankful that I even got that far to begin with.

Around this time you body cleverly releases a hormone called Relaxtin. Relaxin is a hormone that relaxes the ligaments and muscles in the body, including the pelvic area, during pregnancy. This helps the body stretch and prepare for delivery. Relaxin also softens the cartilage in the pubic symphysis, which helps widen the pelvic bones to make vaginal childbirth possible. 

I always get the crazy stares from people when I grab a board and hit the water but this time even Shayden was like "is it worth it babe?" When I came in yesterday, one woman was like your crazy, and the other was like your an inspiration. SO it's just a matter of perspective bit I explained that was my last short board until it's time again.

The God voice, that we label Intuition has been my guide. And that's what has lead me through motherhood. Not having a mother or really a close women in my life has taught me to lean into my intuition, and that is a gift. To all you women out there growing and going, I am so proud of you. Just to all the mammas out there, you all have, all my love.

Love,

Danielle