preparing yourself for TTC

smiling · Mar 1st, 2010, 09:48 AM

Hi WTTers,

Just wondering how you all are (if you are) preparing your bodies ect for TTC, i.e quit smoking, diet, weight loss or anything you have to do prior to LO arriving?

Im currently trying to eat a more healthy diet, and exercise more, which is not going quite well.

I've also bought some Bio-oil, to keep stretch marks at bay, as my mum had them quite bad in her pregnancies. I also seriously need a new car, my car is so not a family car.

xx

babybump2010 · Mar 1st, 2010, 09:53 AM

I am currently trying to start eating healther (I'm not to bad just would like to be better) and as of this week should be starting running again which i hope to keep up.
I also intend to start taking Folic Acid in about June and as off end July will give up alcohol.

Good idea with the bio-oil!! I heard usind a good moisturiser is recomended to help with strech marks too so will start uisng one!!

DAISYMOMMA · Mar 1st, 2010, 09:58 AM

Hi
Ive been taking b vitiamin complex for the whole time iv been on my ttc break in the hope that it may regulate my cycles a bit and its working i think. Also with the wedding coming up i am exercising and diet/healthy eating. Also been slapping on the bio oil too!!

Also im trying to get on top of house stuff getting everything in its place so that when we do start to TTC again i have my house order and dont have to worry about anything.

Also saving money any way we can as every little helps and this time round i swear to only buy one test per cycle as it got really expensive last time!!

xoxoxo

moomin_troll · Mar 1st, 2010, 10:00 AM

i wouldnt count on bio oil to stop stretch marks. id use it after uve had lo as it helps them fade. i didnt get stretch marks till 41 weeks with zane i was fuming lol.

past two weeks ive failed but i am trying to get fit before i start trying. im doing the pussycat dolls workout dvd i love it.

other then that i quit smoking when i found out i was pregnant with zane and havent looked back but its a very good idea to quit before ttc as some people find it alot harder then others

babybump2010 · Mar 1st, 2010, 10:04 AM

We are also going to be saving (currently saving all our pennies for or wedding) Forgot about that one!!! Have already looked a a few things we will need ie pram furniture to try and get a rough idea of how much we need to save!!

lovehearts · Mar 1st, 2010, 10:23 AM

iv already started eating better - didnt have a takeaway all weekend which was good for us (but we did have cake) I am currently in training for my marathon so thats keeping me nice and fit. I know i need to quit the cigs but i cant see that happening untill i get back from holiday (unless we have an accident before then!) Just got a myself a car (so that we now have 2) and im starting my savings again (as i used them to buy the car lol) so all is in order. Just need to get on the folic acid - should have got some the weekend but i forgot! xx

Princess_LV · Mar 1st, 2010, 10:29 AM

Just generally trying to sort my self out - need to eat healthier, be more active, loose a little weight and drink more water. Also sneaking extra portions of veggies into OHs lunches and dinners so that he will be healthier and ready sooner too hehe. As we are still a way off, I'm taking baby steps with it all so it's not such a shock!

Moomin, is the pussycat dolls work out dvd any good? I have it on my Lovefilm list to try out, but been waiting for it ages now.

moomin_troll · Mar 1st, 2010, 10:33 AM

yes its really good. i
ts a hour work out where u learn 3 small dance routines in steps and then do a performance.

watching it doesnt look like its a workout but doing it is a whole other story lol, i thought i could dance till i started doing this hahahah

things started to crack that i didnt no i had lol

DAISYMOMMA · Mar 1st, 2010, 10:37 AM

Princess- I do that to my OH too suprised he hasnt mentioned the amount of veg we eat these days. Its not to everyones taste but sweet potatoe is ment to be really good for fertility in men and women so you may want o give that a go mu OH loves it lucky enough!! xoxoo

Princess_LV · Mar 1st, 2010, 10:49 AM

Ooooh that's brill, we both love sweet potatoe so I can see that making some appearances soon! I'm thinking about weaning him off caffeine gradually too, but think he might notice that one lol. He tried my decaff tea and hated it!

Moomin, you have convinced me to bite the bullet and buy the dvd tomorrow... if nothing else at least I'll learn some hot moves hehe.

Mar 1st, 2010, 09:48 AM	#1
smiling Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 196	preparing yourself for TTC Hi WTTers, Just wondering how you all are (if you are) preparing your bodies ect for TTC, i.e quit smoking, diet, weight loss or anything you have to do prior to LO arriving? Im currently trying to eat a more healthy diet, and exercise more, which is not going quite well. I've also bought some Bio-oil, to keep stretch marks at bay, as my mum had them quite bad in her pregnancies. I also seriously need a new car, my car is so not a family car. xx

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Mar 1st, 2010, 09:53 AM	#2
babybump2010 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 899	I am currently trying to start eating healther (I'm not to bad just would like to be better) and as of this week should be starting running again which i hope to keep up. I also intend to start taking Folic Acid in about June and as off end July will give up alcohol. Good idea with the bio-oil!! I heard usind a good moisturiser is recomended to help with strech marks too so will start uisng one!!

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Mar 1st, 2010, 09:58 AM	#3
DAISYMOMMA On a break (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 178	Hi Ive been taking b vitiamin complex for the whole time iv been on my ttc break in the hope that it may regulate my cycles a bit and its working i think. Also with the wedding coming up i am exercising and diet/healthy eating. Also been slapping on the bio oil too!! Also im trying to get on top of house stuff getting everything in its place so that when we do start to TTC again i have my house order and dont have to worry about anything. Also saving money any way we can as every little helps and this time round i swear to only buy one test per cycle as it got really expensive last time!! xoxoxo

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Mar 1st, 2010, 10:00 AM	#4
moomin_troll Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Posts: 14,583	i wouldnt count on bio oil to stop stretch marks. id use it after uve had lo as it helps them fade. i didnt get stretch marks till 41 weeks with zane i was fuming lol. past two weeks ive failed but i am trying to get fit before i start trying. im doing the pussycat dolls workout dvd i love it. other then that i quit smoking when i found out i was pregnant with zane and havent looked back but its a very good idea to quit before ttc as some people find it alot harder then others

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Mar 1st, 2010, 10:04 AM	#5
babybump2010 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 899	We are also going to be saving (currently saving all our pennies for or wedding) Forgot about that one!!! Have already looked a a few things we will need ie pram furniture to try and get a rough idea of how much we need to save!!

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Mar 1st, 2010, 10:23 AM	#6
lovehearts Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,375	iv already started eating better - didnt have a takeaway all weekend which was good for us (but we did have cake) I am currently in training for my marathon so thats keeping me nice and fit. I know i need to quit the cigs but i cant see that happening untill i get back from holiday (unless we have an accident before then!) Just got a myself a car (so that we now have 2) and im starting my savings again (as i used them to buy the car lol) so all is in order. Just need to get on the folic acid - should have got some the weekend but i forgot! xx

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Mar 1st, 2010, 10:29 AM	#7
Princess_LV Waiting To Try (WTT) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,394	Just generally trying to sort my self out - need to eat healthier, be more active, loose a little weight and drink more water. Also sneaking extra portions of veggies into OHs lunches and dinners so that he will be healthier and ready sooner too hehe. As we are still a way off, I'm taking baby steps with it all so it's not such a shock! Moomin, is the pussycat dolls work out dvd any good? I have it on my Lovefilm list to try out, but been waiting for it ages now.

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Mar 1st, 2010, 10:33 AM	#8
moomin_troll Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Posts: 14,583	yes its really good. i ts a hour work out where u learn 3 small dance routines in steps and then do a performance. watching it doesnt look like its a workout but doing it is a whole other story lol, i thought i could dance till i started doing this hahahah things started to crack that i didnt no i had lol

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Mar 1st, 2010, 10:37 AM	#9
DAISYMOMMA On a break (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 178	Princess- I do that to my OH too suprised he hasnt mentioned the amount of veg we eat these days. Its not to everyones taste but sweet potatoe is ment to be really good for fertility in men and women so you may want o give that a go mu OH loves it lucky enough!! xoxoo

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Mar 1st, 2010, 10:49 AM	#10
Princess_LV Waiting To Try (WTT) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1,394	Ooooh that's brill, we both love sweet potatoe so I can see that making some appearances soon! I'm thinking about weaning him off caffeine gradually too, but think he might notice that one lol. He tried my decaff tea and hated it! Moomin, you have convinced me to bite the bullet and buy the dvd tomorrow... if nothing else at least I'll learn some hot moves hehe.

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