https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:07:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782341 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:51:00 +0000 gingerbebe 2782341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I use Great Lakes collagen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782322 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:17:54 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2782322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Either buy bags of frozen kale or spinach or freeze it yourself on a sheet and put into a bag once frozen. I throw in hemp hearts and cocoa powder (has that strong flavour that helps counteract the strong flavour of spinach-could help with your herbs) and sometimes peanut butter. </p> <p>My smoothies are usually: almond milk, frozen berries, frozen banana (so it’s thick and sweet like a milkshake), oats and whatever added flavours or healthy thing like hemp hearts, spinach, kale, avocado that I feel like throwing in that day </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782257 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:43:15 +0000 looch 2782257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: can you give me a rec for the collagen protein that you use?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782250 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:36:44 +0000 Mrsbells 2782250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>almond milk and peanut butter add some protein and give it a nutty flavor </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782215 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:53:54 +0000 gingerbebe 2782215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The way Koreans take the herbal medicines like that is to heat the mixture, add sugar, and basically take it like a shot. It's like a much more herbaceous double espresso basically. Then chase with some water. </p> <p>As for greens, they sell BAGS of frozen baby spinach. We like the frozen spinach at Trader Joe's. My intense Crossfitter friends just buy fresh kale in bags at Trader Joe's and make smoothie packs for the freezer with the Kale and all their ingredients and blend them with almond or coconut milk in the morning.</p> <p>I add coconut oils to my kids smoothies for extra fat, frozen banana for thickening, and collagen protein (it doesn't taste like anything). My kids aren't into cuts of meat yet so I like to add that as insurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782213 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:46:30 +0000 KT326 2782213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Instead of a block of already frozen spinach, get fresh spinach and freeze loosely in a bag. Makes it much easier to add. Or don't freeze at all and just add fresh, if you do it that way blend with some liquid before adding in frozen stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782163 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:38:19 +0000 looch 2782163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can get those herbs pressed into pills, they go down easier. If you can't get them that way, you might be able to take your mix to a compounding pharmacy. I had a tough time drinking the tea myself when I took them, so my practitioner suggested the pills.</p> <p>As for smoothies, I use frozen cherries in mine, along with pineapple and banana. Instead of yogurt I use silken tofu and I also add in a spoonful of ground flax to aid in digestion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-smoothie-tipssupplementsingredients-esp-for-ttc#post-2782125 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:17:04 +0000 OurEastAndWest 2782125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every day I have a smoothie to be able to drink down my {disgusting tasting} Chinese herbs into something a bit more tolerable! :silly: Plus it is a way for me to add in more berries to my daily diet since both my acupuncturist and my RE suggested that to increase fertility! :goodluck: And, you know, it's just healthy to do ha. </p> <p>I dissolve into hot water my Chinese herbs, Raspberry powder, Superfood powder mix of Acai, Goji, &amp; Pomegrante, more of just Goji Powder, and my liquid multivitamin from Pink Stork. For the smoothie part I use whatever frozen fruit we have on hand- mostly blueberries, strawberries, &amp; pineapple if it's around ovulation- a big tablespoon of Chia seeds, and some organic banana &amp; a dollop of full-fat organic yogurt to help thicken it all up. I will occasionally add in a little bit of local honey as well. </p> <p>So I am wondering if anyone has any favorite smoothie additions that you have found along the way?? I would love to know if there are any other must-have supplements or additions I'm missing out on. I would love to add some more greens in especially, but haven't been able to get some in consistently- I tried already frozen spinach and it was just too hard to break some off the block each time- so any tips on that would be awesome. </p> <p>I'm actually drinking my smoothie right now ha, which is what made me think of asking for some outside insight &amp; tips for you all! It doesn't have the greatest taste or texture in the world but it's still better than Chinese herbs on their own, let me tell ya! :meh: Yuck! </p> <p>Thank you in advance :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vitexchaste-berry#post-2683947 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:19:21 +0000 JennRimbey 2683947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found out from a knowledgeable pharmacist that vitex/chaste berry should NOT be used during pregnancy! It causes uterine stimulation (contractions) . If you are actively ttc don't use vitex/chaste berry during your luteal phase </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581899 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:12:46 +0000 MaryM 2581899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blush: no. I would if I tested anemic, but I've never had any issues </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581892 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:03:24 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2581892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marym: do you also take an iron supplement with your gummies? I had been using the gummies and I LOVED them (hard to eat just two a day, they are so tasy!), but then when I realized there was no iron I switched to giant pills :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581888 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:48:25 +0000 Miss Ariel 2581888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: I've been taking smartypants, but don't really like them. It has nothing to do with how I feel, but I don't like the taste. Not enough that I won't finish the bottle, but I won't buy them again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581765 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:31:28 +0000 periwinklebee 2581765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Thank you - definitely going to try them out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581762 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:30:40 +0000 MaryM 2581762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: No problem! </p> <p>They're only downfall (that I see) is the sugar content. I haven't had any bad reactions to them except when morning sickness has been bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581758 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:28:47 +0000 periwinklebee 2581758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Thank you, I hadn't heard of these - this is super helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581657 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:56:29 +0000 MaryM 2581657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Did you know there's a gummy with folate? I've been taking Smarty Pants (Amazon has them for a good price, but they're also available at Target) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581599 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:06:36 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2581599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: thanks for sharing!</p> <p>@oskarsmommy: I have been wondering about DHA-EPA ratio and how that affects you... probably something I should research a bit more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581570 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:20:23 +0000 oskarsmommy 2581570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take these.. They are a whole little packet of 5 or 6 pills.. The EPA-DHA is in perfect ratio, or something like that. My acupuncturist started me on them. The b vitamins are methylated, (aka folate, instead of folic acid) so they are good for those with mthfr mutation (me).</p> <p>All I can say is this - my hair was thin and falling out a few months back, and since I started these my hair has never been thicker.. same for my nails, they were always thin and now they are crazy strong! With my son I took citranatal and I didn't notice much difference with my nails &amp; hair..</p> <p>Since I have kind of baby fine hair, I will spend the money on these - probably forever!! </p> <p><a href="http://www.longevityherbs.com/shop/womensprenatal/" rel="nofollow">http://www.longevityherbs.com/shop/womensprenatal/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581299 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:05:50 +0000 periwinklebee 2581299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I unfortunately haven't tried that brand. Hopefully someone has here who can chime in. </p> <p>I wanted one with folate - most of those were pretty pricey, unfortunately. I ended up trying Best Nest Prenatal. No serious complaints, though it does sometimes upset my stomach a bit, so I might switch once I finish the bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatals-1#post-2581091 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:33:01 +0000 Mrs. Blush 2581091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started taking New Chapter Perfect Prenatals + New Chapter Wholemega for Moms fish oil about 4 weeks ago. Seems to be okay so far - no tummy issues.</p> <p>Did you try these? What was your experience? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1808025 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:46:25 +0000 marionberry 1808025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With our first time around I tried a prenatal, b vitamin, dha, vitamin d, a fertility supplement called fertilecm, and preseed. Honestly I don't know that any of the extra had an effect. I ended up needing an iui.</p> <p>This time I got pregnant on accident while just taking a prenatal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1807999 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:11:49 +0000 swedishfish 1807999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've taken prenatals, extra folic acid, and progesterone on your list. We used pre seed as well. But I was prescribed the extra folic acid for a hormonal issue and progesterone by my RE. Does your prenatal not have enough folic acid? Good luck. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1807994 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:06:06 +0000 duchessdina 1807994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only taken prenatal, and vitamins b complex from your list. I know a lot of women take vitamin D, I've taken guaiffenesin a few cycles, and I drink green tea prior to O. Otherwise I think it just depends on what you want to try. The b complex made me really nauseated so it was better before bed. Good luck I hope your cocktail works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-vitaminsupplement-pill-cocktail#post-1807935 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:11:30 +0000 MissLace 1807935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just finished our first cycle actively TTC to a BFN and i O'd on CD23 this cycle (with a 31 day cycle). i went to CVS and GNC today and have a nice little pill cocktail ready for next cycle. I am now taking...</p> <p>-Prenatal (was already taking)<br /> -extra Folic Acid (was already taking)<br /> -Vitamin C<br /> -Vitex<br /> -B Complex<br /> -Evening Primrose Oil<br /> -Coconut Oil</p> <p>I'm contemplating getting some progesterone cream, and some pre-seed. Can you tell i'm antsy to get this show on the road...haha</p> <p>Have any of you taken these (or any other) specific supplements to help along tic? I figured this would be a good place to gather various ideas and success stories for people to reference if their looking to try some of these. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1206780 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:23:52 +0000 Mae 1206780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In additional to my prenatal I take b6 and 1/2 tab of unisom (recommended by my doc for nausea) and cranberry supplement (recommended to prevent UTIs). That's it for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1206778 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:17:01 +0000 mlm2934 1206778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been taking fish oil in addition to prenatal, but that was to help my skin :)</p> <p>I was reading up on natural ways to increase progesterone and read that vitamin c and vitamin e have good results together and separately, so I figured it couldn't hurt, only help and bought both last night </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1204200 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:17:39 +0000 spaniellove 1204200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally I take those but I'd say it depends on how confident you are in choosing your own supplement regimen. It is a good idea to talk to your doctor to make sure you're not getting too much of anything. Also, when nausea starts to hit you might decide even one pill is too much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplements#post-1204184 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:12:07 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1204184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wondering what supplements besides prenatals you ladies are taking? </p> <p>i was taking omega 3, vitamin d and probiotics in addition to the prenatals, but the bottle for the omegas and vit d say to consult you dr if you are pregnant. should i stop taking these? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ifers-what-supplements-do-you-take-and-why#post-931923 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:56:44 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 931923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take rainbow light organic pre natals, probiotic, omega 3-9, royal jelly, and vitamin b-complex (after o) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ifers-what-supplements-do-you-take-and-why#post-928301 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:59:02 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 928301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: I sincerely want you to get your sticky baby... In whatever way works! I suspect that most people who were on Levo but not feeling great still aren't on a high enough dose.</p> <p>Sounds like you are being proactive and involved, and that's what is really important! </p>