https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:00:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-for-pregnancy-while-not-actively-trying#post-1557195 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:40:06 +0000 Running Elley 1557195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CupQuakeWalk: Yes! I think that's a brilliant idea! Now you have to actually do it :) Seriously. I think it'll be a breath of fresh air! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-for-pregnancy-while-not-actively-trying#post-1557191 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:38:10 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1557191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: you reminded me: triple my water intake. This is embarrassing, but I brought a urine sample to my RE nurse and she was like, "you're dehydrated, big time."</p> <p>@Seattlemom: thank you- I'll check this out because I have no plans on how exactly I am cutting out sugar :silly: </p> <p>@Running Elley: miss you :heart: and I am thinking that instead of doing homework while E is at daycare...I will go to my chiro appointments (1h long) and then just go to a bookstore and read trashy magazines! I really want to de-stress a little (a lot). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-for-pregnancy-while-not-actively-trying#post-1557175 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:23:42 +0000 Running Elley 1557175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CupQuakeWalk: I'm glad you posted this!! I needed an update :heart: </p> <p>Do you already have a set time each week that's for YOU? That's the only thing I'd add. A weekend afternoon/morning when E is with your DH and you can just go to the coffee shop and read, get a pedi...anything. No homework allowed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-for-pregnancy-while-not-actively-trying#post-1557173 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:23:34 +0000 lady grey 1557173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're trying to cut out sugar, check this out:<br /> <a href="http://www.iquitsugar.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.iquitsugar.com</a></p> <p>I've been following their plan and it's the first time in my life I've been able to go sugar free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-for-pregnancy-while-not-actively-trying#post-1557169 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:21:24 +0000 snowjewelz 1557169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You have a great list going on! We recently bought a juicier and I'm drinking a glass of fresh mixed juice everyday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prepping-for-pregnancy-while-not-actively-trying#post-1557166 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:19:41 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1557166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know how to best explain this but...<br /> We're in the testing phase with our RE right now. The infertility clinic does everything in slow-mo, so I am just kind of trying to be patient and look at the process as an investment in something bigger.<br /> For the next cycle, I am being put on BC and not getting any O inducing medications. The following month, we would in theory, start treatment. But we want to skip that month for 2 reasons:<br /> 1- we're just tired (emotional and mentally) and all medicated out (Clomid side-effects are unbearable)<br /> 2- it doesn't work with our ideal schedule. I would be ecstatic if I got KU any month, but June (not that we will stop trying the old fashioned way). </p> <p>I guess my question is, what should I do for my body (fertility-wise and otherwise) to prep it for whatever procedure we decide?<br /> I am already doing:<br /> -working out at least 4 days/week<br /> - taking prenatals, B vitamins and metformin</p> <p>I am planning on:<br /> -going on a grain-free, gluten free diet, cutting sugar &amp; caffeine<br /> - taking Pregnitude everyday<br /> - going to a chiropractor every week (with a chiropractic massage, too)</p> <p>Anything else? I want to just improve my insides and my outsides in these next 2-3 months to make myself a more sane person, a happier and more relaxed person, and hopefully more responsive (both spiritually and physically) to treatment. </p>