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abc7077 Posted: Oct 18, 2002 11:55 AM+

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Posted: Oct 18, 2002 11:55 AM

Getting ready to TTC

What are the things that you are doing or did or know about to get ready to TTC? I am taking the prenatal vitamins daily even though we are getting married in December my doc started me on them. Is there anything else I should be doing?

LisaW Posted: Oct 18, 2002 01:17 PM+

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Posted: Oct 18, 2002 01:17 PM

Re: Getting ready to TTC

If you drink lots of coffee, soda, or stuff with caffeine you should start weaning yourself off that. Good luck!!

Laura Posted: Oct 18, 2002 01:23 PM+

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Posted: Oct 18, 2002 01:23 PM

Great book

Try reading Before your pregnancy
It just came out last month I think-- and it has been great
Laura

NovemberSue Posted: Oct 18, 2002 03:55 PM+

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Posted: Oct 18, 2002 03:55 PM

Re: Great book

I think you have to watch your caffeine intake and not eat too much chocalate.

No wonder why expectant mommies are so tired. LOL

Suzanne Posted: Oct 18, 2002 04:16 PM+

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Posted: Oct 18, 2002 04:16 PM

Re: Great book

I have been taking the vitamins, trying to ween myself off the caffiene, (not as easy as you think, and i dont even drink coffee!!) and trying to quit smoking, tomorrow will be three weeks that i have quit and i have only had 5 cigarettes since.. GOD what i wouldnt give for one right now!!

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JustJodi Posted: Oct 19, 2002 12:30 AM+

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Posted: Oct 19, 2002 12:30 AM

Re: Getting ready to TTC

RELAX RELAX RELAX

It's amazing how when a woman is not thinking or trying so hard TC it happens so quickly.

abc7077 Posted: Oct 19, 2002 10:43 PM+

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Posted: Oct 19, 2002 10:43 PM

Re: Getting ready to TTC

Do you have to cut out artificial sweeteners before you conceive or only after? I hate to have to give up my diet soda even though they are already caffeine free

phyl Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:48 AM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:48 AM

soda..

My DR told me to either cut out soda completely- or drink regular soda but caff free.
Seltzer is fine...so i am on the 7up/sprite kick when I need a soda...

NIHA Posted: Oct 21, 2002 01:11 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 01:11 PM

Re: soda..

I would also try to lose any extra weight, it will help in the pregnancy and after. I think just general changes leading to a healthy lefestyle (diet, excercise, etc) would be good.

michele31 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 03:46 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 03:46 PM

Re: soda..

FOLIC ACID!!! You can begin taking it years before TTC and it is very important for the babies development. I have been taking a Folic Acid pill for almost a year now, and I will not be TTC until the summer time. Also, if you have any weight that you want to lose now is the time to do it,

abc7077 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 04:22 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 04:22 PM

Re: soda..

I am on a prenatal vitamin with Folic Acid but I have only been on it for a couple of weeks, how long is the minimum that they recommend????

NIHA Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:09 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:09 PM

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Folic acid is recommended b/c it is thought to reduce neural tube defects. Since the spinal cord is developed before you will find out if you're pg (the first couple of weeks after conception), you need to have the folic acid in your system when you conceive. So, that's why they recommend it if you are of childbearing age and ttc. HTH