https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:32:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2266066 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:13:19 +0000 psw27 2266066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't stopped and I plan to TTC next year so I'll just keep going... I keep mine somewhere visible or I forget! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2266020 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:49:52 +0000 LAZB 2266020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never stopped taking them either. Always take them at night, because they upset my stomach in the morning. I actually take the gummy ones now, and it is like a mini dessert lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2266007 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:41:36 +0000 Ajsmommy 2266007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As some PP's said, I never stopped taking them from LO1, we are not ttc #2 so it's just part of my regular routine. I do it in the morning after brushing my teeth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265983 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:24:35 +0000 Adira 2265983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: @LovelyPlum: Same here. I took prenatals all through my first pregnancy and nursing my first son, I was just still taking them when I got pregnant with my second (and I'm still taking them because I'm still nursing #2).</p> <p>But I was on BCP for 7+ years prior - when I stopped those, I just starting taking prenatals instead, so I was very used to taking a pill before bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265949 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:02:04 +0000 littlejoy 2265949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Think about all of the "oops" babies ... I imagine most of those women aren't taking prenatals!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265926 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:44:40 +0000 LovelyPlum 2265926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: that's what I did. I took them while nursing and still take them now. We'll TTC in the new year, so I don't see a reason to stop taking them :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265880 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:54:20 +0000 snowjewelz 2265880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At almost 9 mo pp I'm still taking prenatals since I'm nursing. I think I will just keep taking them haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265816 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:13:14 +0000 mrsmacandcheese 2265816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did sporadically for a few months before -- then realized they were expired after I got pregnant and took a closer look, haha. I switched to a new bottle, then lost the pregnancy (chemical) and now I'm taking them every day. It's hard to remember! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265178 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:48:35 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2265178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never stopped taking them from LO1. Once I got into a groove, it was easy to make it part of a routine. I would put the bottle by your toothbrush or your face wash at night so that you remember to take them before bed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265171 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:46:17 +0000 californiadreams 2265171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have to take medication for my high blood pressure, so i actually have one of those 7 day pill boxes and i refill it every week with my meds and prenatal so i never really forget. i also have it with breakfast everyday, so today is a rare exception when i ran out of the house without breakfast and my meds/prenatal didn't cross my mind. i usually remember. maybe if you start to associate it with something and even keep them next to something you use every morning (like dishes?), it will be easier to remember. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265147 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:22:37 +0000 birdofafeather 2265147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD2 was a surprise so I wasn't doing anything to prep. I felt bad for a bit because I was diligent with DD1, but I quickly got over it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265146 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:22:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 2265146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: I just couldn't give up coffee this time. Any potential small benefit to baby #2 was far outweighed by the negative effect it would have on baby #1, who doesn't stop going just because mommy is tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265135 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:12:56 +0000 TrailRunner 2265135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had this conversation with my obgyn on Friday. I am TTC #1 and when she asked me if I'm taking prenatals daily I said I am "trying". She told me to try harder. Ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265133 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:11:18 +0000 catlady 2265133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started TTC this month and I've been taking them but only for the past few weeks or so. I didn't do the 3 months in advance thing this time, I just forgot. I do manage to take mine every morning though, simply by putting them right next to the coffee pot so I grab them when I go to pour myself coffee every morning. We can ignore the fact that I am still drinking coffee every morning! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265130 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:09:58 +0000 Alivoo01 2265130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wasn't consistent, and when I told my OB this, it didn't seem to bother her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265127 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:09:08 +0000 lovehoneybee 2265127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@teawithpaloma: Well, my midwife last time told me the prenatals are MOSTLY for the mom, since baby takes all the nutrients they need....and I'm mostly just hoping that what I do take will be enough to keep me healthy enough ;) </p> <p>I do keep them beside my bed so I have a chance to remember. When I was taking a BC pill years ago I used to set a dialy reoccuring alarm to remind me to take it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265126 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:08:07 +0000 Foodnerd81 2265126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My second pregnancy was a surprise, so no. I didn't and I do feel guilty about it! But regular women's daily vitamins have enough folic acid and I often (but not regularly) took those. Also regular folic acid pills don't upset my stomach the way prenatals do on an empty stomach. </p> <p>I can barely remember to take them even pregnant. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265120 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:02:39 +0000 teawithpaloma 2265120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: Thanks for your honesty! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265118 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:01:31 +0000 lovehoneybee 2265118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did, but only for like a month. And I'm so bad about remembering to take them now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265109 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:56:07 +0000 MrsSRS 2265109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@teawithpaloma: That's why I take mine at night too. Mine live in the medicine cabinet next to my toothpaste so I'll remember. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265103 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:48:56 +0000 teawithpaloma 2265103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: I used to keep them by my bed until my DD made them into a "maraca" toy for herself. Nighttime works best for me too because it prevents nausea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265102 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:48:10 +0000 teawithpaloma 2265102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamasig: Eh, yah during pregnancy is hard too. I think the most important part is preconception for the folic acid so I think I will try my best for the next couple of months. Phone reminder is a great idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265101 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:48:04 +0000 MrsSRS 2265101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made it part off my bedtime routine. That helped. Can you leave the bottle by your toothbrush or by something you give your LO every day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265095 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:42:30 +0000 Mamasig 2265095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I did, it wasn't consistently. And I forgot all the time while pregnant. </p> <p>Now we're about to try for #3 and I still forget to take them! I need to set a phone reminder. That helped me last time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-for-pregnancy-2#post-2265088 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:39:02 +0000 teawithpaloma 2265088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our TTC start date has snuck right up on me! I took prenatals 3 months before hand last time (maybe more) but I haven't even thought of doing it this time. </p> <p>Did you take prenatals beforehand with pregnancy #2? I feel like a bad mom to the future baby but I honestly don't think I'll remember to take them regularly with work and being mommy to a toddler! </p>