Do's & Don't when pregnant !

Announcement of pregnancy and birth following assisted reproductive treatment.
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Sita
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Do's & Don't when pregnant !

Post by Sita »

Hi Girls,

I just found out that I am pregnant and am so excited. :D

Do you have any recommendations for Do's and Don'ts now that I have passed the two week wait ? I know that there is a thread on the General forum, but I think this is more related to the 2WW.

Did most of you go to work for the first 12 weeks ? This pregnancy is so precious and I am keen to take as much precaution as possible.

Will appreciate your help and advise.

Many thanks,
Sita
Me=37, Hubby=42 (Male and Female factor)
3 IVFs -July 05 -ve, May 06 (OHSS), May 08 -ve
2 FETs - Dec 06 -BFP (MC) and June 07 -ve
4th IVF - fresh cycle - BFP :-) Beautiful DD is 4 yrs
5th IVF - Oct 13 - BFP - MC at 7 weeks :(
6th IVF - June / July 14
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Post by Smita »

Sita,
I'm sooooooo happy for you!!Congratulations!!
Relax, rest up and try not to worry!

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Post by vicky77 »

Sita, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, why don't you join us in the 1st trimester bumps thread, we are all more or less at your same stage there!!.
Here I am sending you the link of a good article about myths of do's and don'ts during pregnancy, thought it might be helpful.....
http://foxnews.webmd.com/content/articl ... ss_foxnews
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Congraaats!!

Post by praying »

Hi Sita,

Many many heartfelt congratulations.....I told you this will be the one for you..u can check my previous posts......you can continue your normal activities like going to work etc..but take it very easy....dont stress yourself....going forward u yourself will start feeling very tired because of the harmonal changes.....just enjoy every moment, eat well and take care.....keep us posted if it is one or two:)

-Praying
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Post by Sita »

Dear Smita, Vicky and Praying,

Thank you for your best wishes and tips.

I am able to work from home on some days. My boss is quite good but as this is a precious pregnancy I am keen to take all the precautions possible. I spoke to my GP today and he mentioned that he could sign me off if I feel bad after the first scan.

Praying, I do remember you mentioning that this time was going to work. I also remember being very positive after you said it. How were you able to predict ? I am amazed...

Thank you for all your support and encuragement girls. As per Vicky's suggestion I think I will join the 1st Trimester girls.

Love,
Sita
Me=37, Hubby=42 (Male and Female factor)
3 IVFs -July 05 -ve, May 06 (OHSS), May 08 -ve
2 FETs - Dec 06 -BFP (MC) and June 07 -ve
4th IVF - fresh cycle - BFP :-) Beautiful DD is 4 yrs
5th IVF - Oct 13 - BFP - MC at 7 weeks :(
6th IVF - June / July 14
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Post by michelle_in_scotland »

Hi,
Congratulations. I know this is a very exciting time.
I just carried on as normal when i was pregnant. I worked in a frozen food store and done all my normal duties, i lifted boxes, bent over freezers to restock them, climbed on top of them to fill the shelves, stood at the checkout for hours on end (well, in between running to the loo to throw up or pee, some of the symptoms i don't miss :lol: ).
But it got a bit harder as my belly got bigger and was in the way but i just done what i could and carried on working until 3 weeks before my due date. I felt carrying on as normal was the best thing for me.
Working and doing my normal duties certainly didn't do any harm, Kady was a very healthy weight when born and is now a 6 1/2 month old cheeky wee monkey :lol:
The only advice i can give is just do what you feel is best for you, you will know how you feel about things better than anyone.
If you feel you want to stay home, then stay home. If you want to work, then work.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Take care,
Lotsa love

Michelle
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