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Pre-Pregnancy Preparation
Folic Acid alone or Prenatal Vitamins??
In preparation for getting pregnant, I am confused on what is best in terms of vitamin supplements. My doctors says to take a folic acid supplement so I have started to take 1 mg. per day. Some of my female friends tell me that I should be taking the prenantal vitamins already to prepare but I am not taking their word for it as maybe too much of a good thing isn't good. I try and eat a balanced diet although with my busy schedule it is sometimes difficult.
I want to give myself the best shot possible at having a successful pregnancy and would appreciate an educated professional's advice on the best choice.
Thank you.
In preparation for getting pregnant, I am confused on what is best in terms of vitamin supplements. My doctors says to take a folic acid supplement so I have started to take 1 mg. per day. Some of my female friends tell me that I should be taking the prenantal vitamins already to prepare but I am not taking their word for it as maybe too much of a good thing isn't good. I try and eat a balanced diet although with my busy schedule it is sometimes difficult.
I want to give myself the best shot possible at having a successful pregnancy and would appreciate an educated professional's advice on the best choice.
Thank you.
Hi. If your pregnant you should be on at least 400mg of folic acid. Find a pre natal vitamin that has that or more and you shoul dbe all set. You definatley need to be on vitamins at least 3 months before conception. I was adviced the same by my doctor and all my friends and family who have been pregnant as well. eat healthy, excercise and take pre natals and you will be ok. good luck to you
Hey guys! Tarajanes.. nice to hear from you young lady! So Clomid.. my sister in law was on that two months ago and she felt awful.. did you get bad symptoms from it? OMG, your wedding plans are done? Gosh you work fast! You sound really organzied! Congrats on getting that all in order.. that is very exciting! I still have to get married! LOL
Sc1, you're blue! Yeah!!!!! I still don't know how to upload photos!
I certainly hope I at least get to see the heartbeat next week. I will be just over 12.5 weeks by then. That will truly make it real for me! About the shower thing, can't say I get that but I do gag when I brush my teeth or smell perfume!
I was also 28 when I had that test for downs.. they give the test to everyone now. Please just don't panic if you get an abormal read.. SO COMMON!
Here in Toronto they released a report lastnight that some of the most popular plastic baby bottles are dangerous to infants health. Playtex, Gerber and Avent were the top three mentioned. They apparently release a toxic cancer causing chemical and the chemicals are also linked to another host of health problems, namely, early puberty, ADD, hyperactive disorder etc... They recommend switching to glass bottles and so I went on my lunch to get some and they were all sold out! They're flying off the shelves!
Did you guys hear about this?
Welcome Good2behere, like sc1 said, you'll enjoy chatting on thus forum, the ladies are so unconditionally wonderful! No matter what stahe we're in we support one another. Good luck to you.
Tarajanes, I wish you much luck conceiving of course.. I am sure your day is just around the corner!
Have a fantastic weekend ladies!
Sc1, you're blue! Yeah!!!!! I still don't know how to upload photos!
I certainly hope I at least get to see the heartbeat next week. I will be just over 12.5 weeks by then. That will truly make it real for me! About the shower thing, can't say I get that but I do gag when I brush my teeth or smell perfume!
I was also 28 when I had that test for downs.. they give the test to everyone now. Please just don't panic if you get an abormal read.. SO COMMON!
Here in Toronto they released a report lastnight that some of the most popular plastic baby bottles are dangerous to infants health. Playtex, Gerber and Avent were the top three mentioned. They apparently release a toxic cancer causing chemical and the chemicals are also linked to another host of health problems, namely, early puberty, ADD, hyperactive disorder etc... They recommend switching to glass bottles and so I went on my lunch to get some and they were all sold out! They're flying off the shelves!
Did you guys hear about this?
Welcome Good2behere, like sc1 said, you'll enjoy chatting on thus forum, the ladies are so unconditionally wonderful! No matter what stahe we're in we support one another. Good luck to you.
Tarajanes, I wish you much luck conceiving of course.. I am sure your day is just around the corner!
Have a fantastic weekend ladies!
Ladies i think i discovered the secret and made myself blue (that's my name i'm talking about) :) lol
now i just have to figure out how to download the ultrasound pic
Good2bhere - welcome; the ladies here are very supportive and great; good luck with ttc and we can't wait to hear that u're pregnant. I beleive that prenatal vitamins helped me a lot with the whole experience. That would be my 1 advice to u.
now i just have to figure out how to download the ultrasound pic
Good2bhere - welcome; the ladies here are very supportive and great; good luck with ttc and we can't wait to hear that u're pregnant. I beleive that prenatal vitamins helped me a lot with the whole experience. That would be my 1 advice to u.
Wow!!!!! its sure some experience i must say...im ttc and cant wait to feel my little angel inside...hope soon ill be able to share my 1st pregnancy experiences too...goodluck to all u wonderful ladies out there who i know for sure will make great moms...god bless...
Charliegirl - when i went in @ 10 weeks Dr. said that he can't hear the heartbeat yet bec baby is too small so we requested an ultrasound and paid in cash $75 i wanted to make sure i can see the baby etc.... i was so glad we did that bec it re assured me everything is good and the ultrasound actually showed the heart and the beating so we didn't hear it but saw it - it was truly amazing. I was 14 weeks when we heard the heartbeat.
Oh i forgot to tell u that i was having a hard time taking showers because the water was making me sick and more nautious it's crazy and i couldn't understand why but that's gone i guess that's a good sign and something u can look forward 2 if u're having the same problem. I think i ate over 10lbs of nectarine by now but they say it's good the baby will have a nice smooth skin lol
ur visit to the dr's on the 15 will be awesome i'm sure they will do an ultrasound.
i have 2 go in for bloodwork tomm. where this test is for downsyndrome, etc.......
at 28 i didnt think i need to take one but i guess it's mandatory and good to know.
Tara - it's so good to hear from u; it's the times when u give up and then booommm it happens and u're preggo. It's gonna happen soon 4 u and we cant' wait to hear the great news. I'm so happy 4 u and ur wedding plans. It's so exciting planning 4 a wedding.
I don't know why my name is not blue :( i have to check things out i know i registered to the site maybe i didn't fill out enough questions to turn blue (haha)
I will look into this matter as soon as i get some time from wrk.
Hope u guys have a great day.
ps: I'm starting to get real heartburn now; i guess this is the next stage. It woke me up last night and i couldn't sleep.
Oh i forgot to tell u that i was having a hard time taking showers because the water was making me sick and more nautious it's crazy and i couldn't understand why but that's gone i guess that's a good sign and something u can look forward 2 if u're having the same problem. I think i ate over 10lbs of nectarine by now but they say it's good the baby will have a nice smooth skin lol
ur visit to the dr's on the 15 will be awesome i'm sure they will do an ultrasound.
i have 2 go in for bloodwork tomm. where this test is for downsyndrome, etc.......
at 28 i didnt think i need to take one but i guess it's mandatory and good to know.
Tara - it's so good to hear from u; it's the times when u give up and then booommm it happens and u're preggo. It's gonna happen soon 4 u and we cant' wait to hear the great news. I'm so happy 4 u and ur wedding plans. It's so exciting planning 4 a wedding.
I don't know why my name is not blue :( i have to check things out i know i registered to the site maybe i didn't fill out enough questions to turn blue (haha)
I will look into this matter as soon as i get some time from wrk.
Hope u guys have a great day.
ps: I'm starting to get real heartburn now; i guess this is the next stage. It woke me up last night and i couldn't sleep.
My god heartbeats scans,wooppee !!!!!!! god im so pleased it seems only couple weeks ago we everyone was on the 2ww....
charlie,yep you should be able to hear heartbeat 15th feb.they say around 9weeks onwards.
well for me no news,well not as such,my doctor decided she wanted me to go on clomid again.this cycle.so i was on it this time cd1-cd5 now cd 18 not expecting to be pregnant,but she wants to improve the quality of my eggs,as latest tests,showing poorish eggs,so last weekend i felt like mother hen laying her eggs.so that was good result..as i say i dont expect to be pregnant as i have been on these before,personnally didnt think they work,but who knows,dont mind either way,im happy at the moment,my wedding is all sorted.paid for,got dress,boys got suits....now trying to find venue here in uk for reception,for all friends etc,wow so expensive....
nothing else to let you know but will keep you informed.
still waiting for scan pics,
sc1 i notice your name shows up in black,have you registered,to this site or just posted.if so maybe try registering again,that way your name should be blue then,then you can upload your scan pic,well ladies,i love ready your news.keep it coming.love to you all.xxxxxx
charlie,yep you should be able to hear heartbeat 15th feb.they say around 9weeks onwards.
well for me no news,well not as such,my doctor decided she wanted me to go on clomid again.this cycle.so i was on it this time cd1-cd5 now cd 18 not expecting to be pregnant,but she wants to improve the quality of my eggs,as latest tests,showing poorish eggs,so last weekend i felt like mother hen laying her eggs.so that was good result..as i say i dont expect to be pregnant as i have been on these before,personnally didnt think they work,but who knows,dont mind either way,im happy at the moment,my wedding is all sorted.paid for,got dress,boys got suits....now trying to find venue here in uk for reception,for all friends etc,wow so expensive....
nothing else to let you know but will keep you informed.
still waiting for scan pics,
sc1 i notice your name shows up in black,have you registered,to this site or just posted.if so maybe try registering again,that way your name should be blue then,then you can upload your scan pic,well ladies,i love ready your news.keep it coming.love to you all.xxxxxx
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