Trying for a Baby part 5....

ladylegs

i_love_holidays wrote: »

Thanks stef240377
You can only take the Folic acid on its own until 12 weeks bfp, something to do with too much vit a in them. does this mean i have to start taking the mum to be once i am pregnant? as they contain folic acid too dont they?

Hello Iloveholidays and welcome to the board. Hope your stay is short and successful.:)

I was concerned to see the above statement in red as it is false.
Vitamin A is a separate nutrient from folic acid. Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin naturally found in food sources. It can be stored easily in the body and since it is water soluble, can be flushed away so no threat of ever overdoing it. It will prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida in a developing foetus and the urgency to take it in first 12 weeks is because the brain develops very early on. 400mg will suffice per day.

It does no harm whatsoever to take a good multivitamin for both of you. The men would be fine with a normal multivit with emphasis on vits C, (prevents sperm clumping together) Vitamin E (important in endocrine function - and efficient release of reproductive hormones) and Zinc (increases sperm count and their ability to swim - motility).

Women need a more tailored supplement because of the slight risk of taking too much Vitamin A - this comes in 2 forms 1) retinol and 2) carotene. The retinol form of vit A in excessive amounts can harm a developing baby so best stick to a pill made for trying to conceive purposes.
I don't rate Boots at all - not since I bought a basal thermometer for about £7 in there (I was naive:o) when you can get them for £3 online!

Get your man a multivit with zinc - For instance 90 tabs cost as little as a fiver for him E.g
Naturescare A-Z Multivitamins & Minerals (Super Strength) 90 Tablets - Containing 31 of the most essential nutrients £4.99
and for you, you could try Pregnacare conception for £8.78 (90 tabs) from Amazon - sometimes getting lucky with the free delivery.;)
Boots Sanatogen mother to be 3 for 2 offer works out as 180 tablets for £26 so you could save a tenner at least if you shop around. Very MS!

Sorry for harping on, but don't want you getting the wrong idea from the off.

RIK1978 - yay for you - sending sticky bean vibes and a healthy 8 months ahead x

tinkwings

RIK - Congrats on your BFP :j

So here we are again second time lucky me hopes.

Not having such a good day today but I am taking one day at a time. Managed to box up the things for bean that sadly didn't make it and they have been stored away for the next BFP fingers crossed.:o

Just makes it seem more real that that bean has gone and we are back to the world of TTC with all the highs & lows that it brings with it.

I wish I had a magic wand and could make each of you have a BFP and a safe & happy proceeding 8 months. If I could I hope you know that I would in a heartbeat. xoxo :A

Sammy_Girl

Morning Ladies,

Rik - Huge congrats for your BFP. I wish you a very healthy and happy 8 months

CD9 for me and have done the first BD of the month :j Went to the dentist yesterday, and hadn't been in a while But it did take me ages to find an available NHS dentist - and now I have. The good news is, is that when you are pregnant you get free treatment :j I came away with some antibiotics and penicillin that I'm supposed to take for a week. But this week is when I ovulate, so don't really want to take them. I think I will wait until the end of the 2ww and if AF shows then I will take them.

Gah, must start applying for jobs again tomorrow. It's just so time consuming lol

Hugs and sticky baby dust to all x

retro_bluebell

Hi all sorry I have been MIA since last week...dunno where my head is atm....on one hand Im still keen to keep on trying and I know these things take time.. I keep seeing pregnant women everywhere...another mam at Dd nursery is now pregnant- theres 3 now- doesnt sound a lot but theres only 15 kids in the whole nursery,I live in a terrace house in a row of 3 and one neighbour is due in 2 weeks now the one on the other side has announced shes pregnant- its like the whole world is getting pregnant but not me.....on the other hand I just want to say right thats it its not happening enough is enough, lets carry on with life and enjoy the ones we have (I do but sort of feel Im wishing my lifeaway here..)...Ive kidded myself that I wasnt bothered when the witch turned up but I really am.....sorry bit of a rant Im feeling very sorry for myself just now- anyway......

Congrats on any new BFP I have missed hope everyone is well xx

ladylegs

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tinkwings wrote: »

I wish I had a magic wand and could make each of you have a BFP and a safe & happy proceeding 8 months. If I could I hope you know that I would in a heartbeat. xoxo :A

:kisses3:
Ah, Tink. If anyone was having a bad day, you've single-handedly cheered them up with that lovely comment. You're a..... * (star not snow flake!)

tinkwings

Sam - Good luck job hunting xoxo

retro_bluebell

tinkwings wrote: »

RIK - Congrats on your BFP :j

So here we are again second time lucky me hopes.

Not having such a good day today but I am taking one day at a time. Managed to box up the things for bean that sadly didn't make it and they have been stored away for the next BFP fingers crossed.:o

Just makes it seem more real that that bean has gone and we are back to the world of TTC with all the highs & lows that it brings with it.

I wish I had a magic wand and could make each of you have a BFP and a safe & happy proceeding 8 months. If I could I hope you know that I would in a heartbeat. xoxo :A

Tinks Im so sorry hun- And Im sorry for my self indulgent post above (havent read the thread when I posted..)...

LilDevil

Morning all, got plenty of time to be here today as I'm covering another department for 3 hours and can't do any of my own work while I'm here :j

Rik, I must've missed your BFP announcement, I'm sorry huge congrats to you anyway, I've got my fingers crossed that you have a happy, healthy 8 months or so!

Aw Tinks, that's a lovely thing to say, I too wish I could wave a wand and give everyone very sticky BFPs.

Penny, I'm so glad you've finally stopped bleeding, it must be such a relief for you.

Well, still nothing to report here, continue to be getting twinges in abdomen but ( . )( . ) aren't as sore so I'm suspecting I'll be out again this month.

I saw my (heavily pregnant) work colleague yesterday and she loved the Peter Rabbit cot blanket that I made for her, it's so nice when you can see that someone really appreciates all the work and time spent on something!

ladylegs

retro_bluebell wrote: »

Hi all sorry I have been MIA since last week...dunno where my head is atm...Ive kidded myself that I wasnt bothered when the witch turned up but I really am.....sorry bit of a rant Im feeling very sorry for myself just now- anyway......

Oh Retro, have a cyber rub on the back! I felt like that when my af turned up, miserable and just fed up....I think the longer we try the more stoic we become over time. I don't think it helps living in this fast-paced modern world. We're not really used to waiting for anything any more so this seems like an age but we'll get there, maybe not this month, but soon and for the rest of 8 months.:)

Sammy_Girl wrote: »

Gah, must start applying for jobs again tomorrow. It's just so time consuming lol

I knew there was something else I had to do:D

retro_bluebell

Thanks LL- I feel like a complete cow now typing that post sorry if Ive upset anyone