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justhappy
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How bad is this?
I am 4 weeks, 5 days. Last night i ate swordfish for dinner. I had no idea that you couldn't eat swordfish!  I thought it was just tuna and sushi.
So how bad is this?
Now i've heard that the baby doesn't share your nutrients until 6 weeks. Is this true? Would that put me in the clear? Freaking out here! 
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Posted 11/8/07 9:05 AM  |
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| Posted 11/8/07 9:12 AM |
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longford73
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Re: How bad is this?
Don't worry. Eating it once is ok. Just stay away from it in the future.
Message edited 11/8/2007 9:25:50 AM.
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| Posted 11/8/07 9:25 AM |
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Calla
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Re: How bad is this?
The risk with Swordfish is mercury exposure -- but who knows what level your piece of fish had. So as long as you are extra careful to avoid any other foods with mercury I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe check in with your doctor via phone though to ask if there is a way to test levels in your blood -- mercury stays in the body for months, so if you were eatting a lot of fish like this before conceiving as well, it may add up.
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| Posted 11/8/07 9:33 AM |
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LisaI
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Re: How bad is this?
It's ok, you are so early and eating it once is just fine.
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| Posted 11/8/07 9:40 AM |
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justhappy
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Re: How bad is this?
Posted by Calla
The risk with Swordfish is mercury exposure -- but who knows what level your piece of fish had. So as long as you are extra careful to avoid any other foods with mercury I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe check in with your doctor via phone though to ask if there is a way to test levels in your blood -- mercury stays in the body for months, so if you were eatting a lot of fish like this before conceiving as well, it may add up.
ok thats freaking me out a little. Before this, i haven't eaten any fish at all lately. 
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| Posted 11/8/07 9:42 AM |
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Chica
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Re: How bad is this?
Posted by justhappy
Posted by Calla
The risk with Swordfish is mercury exposure -- but who knows what level your piece of fish had. So as long as you are extra careful to avoid any other foods with mercury I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe check in with your doctor via phone though to ask if there is a way to test levels in your blood -- mercury stays in the body for months, so if you were eatting a lot of fish like this before conceiving as well, it may add up.
ok thats freaking me out a little. Before this, i haven't eaten any fish at all lately.
I wouldn't stress it. I was eating tuna (the actual fish - not the canned version), everyday for a week before I knew I was pg (I was probably around 2 or 3 weeks at the time). Knock on wood, but it's never been a problem for me. My tests have all turned out normal so far!
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| Posted 11/8/07 10:03 AM |
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ckone
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Re: How bad is this?
You are fine - don't worry. Do you know how many mommies have done A LOT worse before they knew that they were preggers (including myself) and our babies are all fine.
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| Posted 11/8/07 10:40 AM |
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justhappy
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Re: How bad is this?
Posted by ckone
You are fine - don't worry. Do you know how many mommies have done A LOT worse before they knew that they were preggers (including myself) and our babies are all fine.
 thanks for making me feel better! I keep thinking back to when my mother was pregnant (30 yrs ago) and the things she would eat and i turned out okay! 
I just feel guilty. But thanks girls for making me feel better!
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| Posted 11/8/07 10:44 AM |
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JustBrowsin
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Re: How bad is this?
My doctor told me that anything you do in the very beginning ( I think before 6-8 weeks) is no big deal because you dont even share a bloodstream with the baby yet. I had my hair colored the day before my BFP and had a glass of wine....
ETA: Think of all the women who got pregnant while drunk and their babies are fine!!
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| Posted 11/8/07 12:36 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: How bad is this?
I ate any and everything I wanted while I was pregnant with both my kids. So long as it's in moderation, you'll be fine!
Stop worrying about it.
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| Posted 11/8/07 12:41 PM |
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Calla
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Re: How bad is this?
Posted by justhappy
ok thats freaking me out a little. Before this, i haven't eaten any fish at all lately.
I'm sorry -- I was suggesting checking in so you could relax, not to freak you out!!!
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| Posted 11/8/07 12:45 PM |
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jambalady
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Re: How bad is this?
I wouldn't worry at all. I always wonder, what about all the PG women in Japan? Do they stop eating fish too?
I would just be cautious going forward.
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| Posted 11/8/07 12:52 PM |
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justhappy
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Re: How bad is this?
Thanks girls! I feel better now! 
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| Posted 11/8/07 1:07 PM |
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2BEANS
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Re: How bad is this?
I wouldnt worry .. think of how many things mommies eat before knowing they were pregnant .. or even drank like liquor.. just dont eat it anymore thats all.. BEST Wishes
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| Posted 11/8/07 1:07 PM |
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ggmom
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Re: How bad is this?
Posted by bicosi
I ate any and everything I wanted while I was pregnant with both my kids. So long as it's in moderation, you'll be fine!
Stop worrying about it.
I agree.. I will never forget when I was eating a cold cut sandwich and someone was like omg you can't eat that.. I was so upset...but the Dr. said moderation
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| Posted 11/8/07 2:54 PM |
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