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Providence718
LIF Adolescent
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Will be ttc in June
So ladies what should I be thinking about or doing now?
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Posted 12/27/11 5:24 PM  |
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TessMike214
Gabriella Aubrey born 3/26!
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Re: Will be ttc in June
good luck! I would say, write down when AF comes and for how long every month until June so you have an idea of how many days are in your cycle
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| Posted 12/27/11 5:28 PM |
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MammaPajama
aka HelenZ :)
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Re: Will be ttc in June
start taking prenatal pills now, extra folic acid doesn't hurt! good luck once you decide to officially start!
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| Posted 12/27/11 5:30 PM |
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Providence718
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/11 820 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Will be ttc in June
I downloaded an app for my phone so I can track aunt flow
I am nervous about pre natal vitamins ... my mother and mother in law never took them and had 6 healthy kids between them .... i feel like too many vitamins is over kill ... should I talk to my ob/gyn about this?
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| Posted 12/27/11 7:44 PM |
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LiveItUp
Love my babies!
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Re: Will be ttc in June
Good luck!  It couldn't hurt to start taking prenatal vitamins early. Plus, if you're currently taking birth control pills you may want to stop a few months before June because it can take a while for your cycles to regulate. I really wish I had done that.
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| Posted 12/27/11 8:08 PM |
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Providence718
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/11 820 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Will be ttc in June
I stopped the pill in July
I knew I wanted to start this summer so I figured I would give my system a year to regulate
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| Posted 12/27/11 8:09 PM |
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MrsKelly
just hangin' around...
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Re: Will be ttc in June
Posted by Providence718
I am nervous about pre natal vitamins ... my mother and mother in law never took them and had 6 healthy kids between them .... i feel like too many vitamins is over kill ... should I talk to my ob/gyn about this?
your ob/gyn more than likely will tell you to take them; i've never heard of any who didn't. if you're on another type of vitamin, you could mention that to your dr and see if maybe the prenatals could take the place of that, so you're not "overdoing it" if that's your concern. there are certain vitamins in the prenatal though, that you won't find in another vitamin - that helps the babies growth (brain etc) in it's first two weeks - and you want to give bambino every chance at healthiness!!
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| Posted 12/27/11 8:20 PM |
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gina409
TWINS!
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Re: Will be ttc in June
u could def track ur cycles and or take a prenatal..or u could do noting and just pull the goalie when the time is right 
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| Posted 12/27/11 8:32 PM |
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MrsM429
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Re: Will be ttc in June
good luck
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| Posted 12/27/11 8:50 PM |
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Lina027
LIF Infant
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Re: Will be ttc in June
I will be TTC with you in June! Def track your AF monthly. Also prenatals are a good idea. Remember, they are not necessarily for the babies- Our bodies supply the baby with everything it needs. Our systems, on the other hand, can be depleted of many important nutrients and minerals from pregnancy so to avoid osteo issues in the future, prenatal vitamins provide protection. Good luck planning!
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| Posted 12/27/11 9:06 PM |
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Providence718
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/11 820 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Will be ttc in June
Yay Lina we will be ttc buddies
I am thinking about going to the ob/gun in January just to see what he says and to see if he wants me to do anything before June
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| Posted 12/27/11 10:42 PM |
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Melmel821
Love being a mom!
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Re: Will be ttc in June
Posted by MrsKelly
Posted by Providence718
I am nervous about pre natal vitamins ... my mother and mother in law never took them and had 6 healthy kids between them .... i feel like too many vitamins is over kill ... should I talk to my ob/gyn about this?
your ob/gyn more than likely will tell you to take them; i've never heard of any who didn't. if you're on another type of vitamin, you could mention that to your dr and see if maybe the prenatals could take the place of that, so you're not "overdoing it" if that's your concern. there are certain vitamins in the prenatal though, that you won't find in another vitamin - that helps the babies growth (brain etc) in it's first two weeks - and you want to give bambino every chance at healthiness!!
I agree. I asked my ob/gyn if I could continue to take a multi with a folic acid supplement and she said that multis have more vitamin A than appropriate for the baby.
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| Posted 12/28/11 8:02 AM |
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jennielee15
Let's try this again....
Member since 7/11 2269 total posts
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Re: Will be ttc in June
Posted by Melmel821
Posted by MrsKelly
Posted by Providence718
I am nervous about pre natal vitamins ... my mother and mother in law never took them and had 6 healthy kids between them .... i feel like too many vitamins is over kill ... should I talk to my ob/gyn about this?
your ob/gyn more than likely will tell you to take them; i've never heard of any who didn't. if you're on another type of vitamin, you could mention that to your dr and see if maybe the prenatals could take the place of that, so you're not "overdoing it" if that's your concern. there are certain vitamins in the prenatal though, that you won't find in another vitamin - that helps the babies growth (brain etc) in it's first two weeks - and you want to give bambino every chance at healthiness!!
I agree. I asked my ob/gyn if I could continue to take a multi with a folic acid supplement and she said that multis have more vitamin A than appropriate for the baby.
Really? Cause my GYN told me prenatals weren't necessary until I get a BFP! I was told to take my multi as normal and add a folic acid supplement, but I already had been taking the folic acid, so I was right on track!
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| Posted 12/28/11 9:39 AM |
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Melmel821
Love being a mom!
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Re: Will be ttc in June
Posted by jennielee15
Posted by Melmel821
Posted by MrsKelly
Posted by Providence718
I am nervous about pre natal vitamins ... my mother and mother in law never took them and had 6 healthy kids between them .... i feel like too many vitamins is over kill ... should I talk to my ob/gyn about this?
your ob/gyn more than likely will tell you to take them; i've never heard of any who didn't. if you're on another type of vitamin, you could mention that to your dr and see if maybe the prenatals could take the place of that, so you're not "overdoing it" if that's your concern. there are certain vitamins in the prenatal though, that you won't find in another vitamin - that helps the babies growth (brain etc) in it's first two weeks - and you want to give bambino every chance at healthiness!!
I agree. I asked my ob/gyn if I could continue to take a multi with a folic acid supplement and she said that multis have more vitamin A than appropriate for the baby.
Really? Cause my GYN told me prenatals weren't necessary until I get a BFP! I was told to take my multi as normal and add a folic acid supplement, but I already had been taking the folic acid, so I was right on track!
I thought the OP meant she didn't want to take prenatals at all. That's fine then. I was taking a multi with extra folic pill until my multi ran out. Then I just bought a prenatal. Since I was already taking a prenatal she said I should continue.
Message edited 12/28/2011 9:55:12 AM.
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| Posted 12/28/11 9:52 AM |
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Providence718
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/11 820 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Will be ttc in June
made an appointment with my ob/gyn for the second week in January so I will find out what he says then
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| Posted 12/28/11 10:16 PM |
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Rubylove
LIF Infant
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Re: Will be ttc in June
If you haven't already, get in an exercise/healthy eating routine, and quit smoking if you do.
It's recommended that you begin prenatals about 3 months before you TTC but if you wait until you actually start TTC you are fine too. But folic acid is VERY important, it cuts the risk of spina bifida down by 90% or something ridiculous like that.
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| Posted 12/28/11 10:17 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Will be ttc in June
You want your prenatal. It does not matter what mom or MIL did.
At least you want folic acid. MINIMUM of 400mg. It prevents a lot of preventable birth defects.
I think your first step is to get your annual check up. Talk to your OB about TTC. They will guide in what to do, bloodwork if needed, prenatals, etc.. Talk about your concerns, etc...
Message edited 12/28/2011 10:45:48 PM.
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