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incinta
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So, fill me in on the basics. . .
I have to wait until December 8th for my first appointment. So far, I have tested every morning and afternoon LOL but my finances will put an end to that very soon. Anyway, what are the basics I should between now and then?
no alcohol
no smoking
cut back on caffeine
i just called my derm and I have to stop all my acne meds  and i can't take my anxiety meds
I know every doctor is different but any other biggies? Thanks!
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Posted 11/17/09 5:32 PM  |
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
Think you got them all covered. Take a prenatal vitamin. Double check Rx meds. No raw oysters.
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| Posted 11/17/09 5:34 PM |
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incinta
LIF Infant
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
Posted by munchkinfacemama
Think you got them all covered. Take a prenatal vitamin. Double check Rx meds. No raw oysters.
oh yeah thanks!
i have been taking a prenatal and a fish oil supplement for a while now
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| Posted 11/17/09 5:36 PM |
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karenchad
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Karen
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
My Dr. always said no fish...not sure about the fish oil pills...tuna 1xa week...I think you have the basics covered!!! Good luck!
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| Posted 11/17/09 5:42 PM |
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MamaB17
Back for baby #3
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
avoid coldcuts, sushi, fish high in mercury,
congrats!!!
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| Posted 11/17/09 5:46 PM |
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OrganicMama
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
Fish oil supplements can contain high levels of mercury. I would avoid them while pregnant.
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| Posted 11/17/09 5:51 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
Yeah, ask about those fish oil supplements, but other than that I think you have the major stuff!
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| Posted 11/17/09 5:57 PM |
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mommyIam
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Shana
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
Almost the best brands of pre-natals have fish oil.
If buying one separate just check to make sure the label says something along the lines of purified or mercury free. Most name brands are. Sometimes can go under the label of something along the lines of Omega 3 DHA
Fish is OKAY to eat, just know what you are eating and how much of it you can eat. Any doctor that advises not to eat fish, should have their license revoked. Fish is one of the healthiest sources of protein.
Here is a fish list I go by.
and be ready for a lot of debate on what you can and cannot eat 
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Try not to lift anything over 25 lbs and keep your exercise low impact.
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| Posted 11/17/09 6:08 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
Dollar Tree has $1.00 pregnancy tests that work great.  So your wallet will not scream anymore. Congrats.
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| Posted 11/17/09 6:09 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
You don't necessarily need to stop your anxiety meds. Talk to your OB about that before you just decide to stop. I'm on zoloft and there is no need to stop it. There's been a lot of research on it in the past with pregnant women. Also, there are other meds that psychiatrists are now prescribing for anxiety during pregnancy. Just thought I'd add that...
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| Posted 11/17/09 6:20 PM |
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incinta
LIF Infant
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
Posted by prncsslehcar
You don't necessarily need to stop your anxiety meds. Talk to your OB about that before you just decide to stop. I'm on zoloft and there is no need to stop it. There's been a lot of research on it in the past with pregnant women. Also, there are other meds that psychiatrists are now prescribing for anxiety during pregnancy. Just thought I'd add that...
thank you! i checked out xanax and it doesnt seem to be a top choice for pregnancy - but i will check out the others
and thank you everyone for all the advice! 
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| Posted 11/17/09 7:38 PM |
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2JustOver2
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
I have POAS issues as well. The dollar store tests are awesome.
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| Posted 11/17/09 8:41 PM |
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MrsScott
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Re: So, fill me in on the basics. . .
I think you have everything covered
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