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tiny12345
LIF Zygote
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Kim
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Pre-TTC Questions
Hi all,
DH and I are going to start trying in the next three or four months and I was wondering if there are any threads about what I can do between now and then.
When do I start taking pre-natals?
Can anyone recommend any books to start reading?
Is my next step making an appointment with my ob/gyn?
Thank you thank you!
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Posted 1/11/09 10:01 PM  |
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momma2b
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Re: Pre-TTC Questions
Hi,
DH and I are also in a similar TTC timeframe as you.
I went to my obgyn this month for my preconceptual meeting- we talked my medical history and about my and DH's families' medical histories.
she also drew blood for genetic testing and testing for a few other things to make sure i dont need any vaccinations.
she said that i should stop taking bcp 3-4 months before ttc and once i stop- to then start the pre-natal vitamins- she gave me some samples to see what i like.
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| Posted 1/11/09 10:15 PM |
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PennyCat
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Jib
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Re: Pre-TTC Questions
I'm not TTC yet either but I mentioned it at my last appt with my OB/GYN. He said around 3 months before I will want to try, I should make an appt and I'll go off the pill and start prenatal vitamins.
Of course the more experienced ladies on here might have different/better advice- but I did speak to my dr and that's what he said.  Hope that helps!
btw- this was the first TTC question I was ever able to answer on here. 
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| Posted 1/11/09 10:15 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: Pre-TTC Questions
My OB-GYN told me to go off BC two months before we want to start trying and to start taking a multi-vitamin and extra folic acid 3 months before we start trying. That's it.
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| Posted 1/12/09 12:26 AM |
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Leeners
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Eileen
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Re: Pre-TTC Questions
Good luck!!
When do I start taking pre-natals? I'd start now; ideally you want at least 3 months of higher levels of folic acid before conceiving so this is perfect timing.
Can anyone recommend any books to start reading? Taking Charge of Your Fertility for sure!
Is my next step making an appointment with my ob/gyn? If you have questions or if you are due for a pap any time soon, I'd say yes.
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| Posted 1/12/09 7:54 AM |
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lucyloo
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Message edited 3/6/2013 9:46:36 PM.
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| Posted 1/12/09 9:12 AM |
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tiny12345
LIF Zygote
Member since 9/06 19 total posts
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Kim
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Re: Pre-TTC Questions
Thank you all so much for your advice! I guess I have a book to start reading and a appt to make!!
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| Posted 1/12/09 2:17 PM |
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Hope409
LIF Infant
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Re: Pre-TTC Questions
Taking Charge of Your Fertility is amazing. Definitly worth the read.
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| Posted 1/12/09 6:37 PM |
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