Ganiggle

I posted a few weeks ago about a problem I was having with my boyfriend not wanting a child at this time. Well... after proving to him that we wont end up homeless if we have a child, thanks to babycenter.com's First Year Costs calculator we've come to a compromise.

I've been knitting baby stuff, in preparation for having a child. I've ordered some yarn to start working on this really sweet lace baby matinee sweater. Once I'm finished knitting it (approx 2 months) we're going to start trying for a baby.

I've ordered some books about pregnancy, and also a few for him, like "the expectant father" so we can both be prepared and know what to expect.

Is there anything I could be doing now to improve chances of conception when we start trying? My diet right now is lacking, so I've started trying to make a fruit smoothie every day so that I can get some fruit into my diet. I also dont drink enough water, I mostly drink diet pepsi, so I'm going to try drinking more water every day.

Does anyone have any tips? I'm 22, my health is good. I dont exercise regularly but I'm not overweight. Should I start exercising? Any lifestyle changes you would recommend in order to improve our chances?

I have an rh negative blood type, which I've read can pose a problem if my bf has an rh positive blood type. My body could reject the pregnancy, so before we start trying, I'll be making an appointment with our doctor so he can get his blood tested. It's a pretty easy fix, I'll just have to get a shot to prevent my body from producing antibodies against the baby. Does anyone have any experience with this? Other than the body possibly rejecting the baby, are there any other complications that could arise?

I want to do everything possible to concieve and give birth to a healthy baby. Any tips would be great! Thanks in advance!

Vickie

Congratulations and good luck in your TTC journey.

As far as the Rh negative blood (I'm Rh negative, DH is Rh positive) you don't actually need any injections until later on in the pregnancy. The Rh negative won't affect this pregnancy at all, but could affect future pregnancies (your body builds up antibodies against the Rh positive blood type over time during your first pregnancy).

It still probably wouldn't hurt to go to a doctor and talk to them about TTC and make sure you are on a prenatal vitamin/folic acid pill!

The Catster

Hi there

The same old stuff- like start taking Folic Acid or a Pregnancy Vitamin that includes it.....
Yeh and knitting will keep you busy for a while!lol

But I m sure you will be fine...just keep yourself healthy and let it run its natural course!!!

Ganiggle

Thanks! I thought I'd have to go get a shot before I'm able to conceive! This makes it easier hehe. I did read about it affecting future pregnancies more than the first one.

Vickie

Nope shouldn't be a problem with this pregnancy at all! I haven't even had my first shot yet!!

Ganiggle

When should you get the shot? Is it just one?

Vickie

It is actually two injections. I think they said I'll get my first later in the second trimester, and the second in the third trimester--could be wrong though because we went through a lot of information at my first OB appointment. I'm sure they'll clarify at my next appointment.

Ganiggle

Thanks for the info! I hope everything goes great with your pregnancy!

diva4180

Good luck to you hun!

Samo

hey, that i great news to hear! I hope you enjoy yourself during your TTC journey and that you get your BFP as soon as you start

And knitting already! I want to start on a blanket hehe just to kill some time while i am TTC did you order your yarn online? I haven't bought any yarn for myself yet, but was looking around at wal-mart today at some but wanted to look around for a nice soft yarn that would be perfect for baby!