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Uh oh before preggo..

browngurl30
browngurl30
SO ladies what are some things you are during to prepare yourself for pregnancy. Are you hitting the gym, getting mentally prepared, taking vitamins or eating certain foods. Has anybody heard any great things for pre-pregancy that they can share. I am trying to work out, and I am looking for a good prenatal vitamin any suggestions?
deleted_user
deleted_user
To be honest, I'm not really doing anything special...just trying to take care of myself and stay as stress-free as possible! I'm definitely cutting back on caffeine and am eating healthier in general. I never was a big drinker - maybe a couple of drinks a week? - but I stick pretty consistently to one drink per week. As far as recommending a prenatal, my RE prescribed one for me. Good luck to you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
My RE did not prescribe a prenatal vitamin.

When I listed what I take (I just bought a pre-natal at a nutrition/vitamin store), and take additional calcium, vitamin C and a little more folic acid (I am older and I eat much less carbohydrate (flour) products, so I do not get much folic acid by means of "fortified" cereals and breads.

Be sure to ask your doctor(s) about the recommended Upper Intake Limit (how much you can take without it being bad for you).
deleted_user
deleted_user
I been using East West Essentials optimal prenatal blend for about a year, they are pricey ~$140 per month. DH used the male optimal blend ~$110 for 6 months. These are really gentle on the stomach. They have a website if you like to check it out.

Also state of mind is important...after my 4th IUI I didn't have much hope I was waiting for the AF to show up so I could proceed with IVF(in January). I think when you least expect it, it happens. Best of luck!
Pendrogas
Pendrogas
I've cut back on caffeine, and I try to make sure I eat a little fruit & a little veggies each day. For vitamins, I've got a good general-purpose multivitamin that has 400 mg of Folic Acid.
MomHopes
MomHopes
Definitely get on a pre-natal vitamin ASAP. My obgyn prescribed one for me over 2 years ago when we first started trying. I tried a few different ones and finally found one I liked called Natalcare RX. With insurance it costs about $4.50 a month and without insurance I think it's only $12. It tastes like vanilla and it's never caused me any stomach problems or anything. Good Luck with your IUI!
browngurl30
browngurl30
thanks ladies!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take prenatal vitamins with DHA through a company called Metagenics. It's a decent price for organic vitamins - my acupuncturist sister usees them exclusively. I totally recommend them.
I walk almost every day for many reasons. I stopped caffeine, I'm eating well balanced meals because if I don't get it in a vitamin I should be getting it from food. I'm trying to get all the rest I need and focusing on being happy instead of stressed through the cycles each month. Doing anything positive for yourself is a great idea.