https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:33:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1139190 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 20:50:31 +0000 CakeLady 1139190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: thanks for the advice! I think that's what I'll do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1138560 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:12:13 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1138560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would vote for C, then take the shot either when your doc says to, or when AF arrives (my plan too!) The question is just about mercury content in the shot. I was told that it has less than a can of tuna, so its really not a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1138544 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:09:44 +0000 CakeLady 1138544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A little advice please!<br /> Tomorrow they are doing free flu shots at work and I was just going to do it. However, the form I need to fill out asks if you are pregnant or might be pregnant. It also says if you answer YES you should talk to your physician first. (As in they won't give it to you).</p> <p>I will be 8dpo tomorrow. I change my mind hourly about whether I think this cycle is "the one." </p> <p>So, should I:<br /> a) check the NO box and get the shot<br /> b) call my doc and ask him<br /> c) skip the shot this time and get it later<br /> d) POAS tomorrow morning and then decide (not that this is likely to tell me anything new since it is still so early...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1089417 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:08:59 +0000 littlek 1089417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always get a flu shot. I don't think it hurts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1089284 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:29:23 +0000 Littlebit 1089284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I signed up and just filled out the paperwork...hopefully y'alls good flu shot luck will rub off on me. The clinic is Wednesday and I'm currently in the TWW (4dpo)! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085981 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:48:23 +0000 Foodnerd81 1085981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: @cascademom: Apparently it's a trend! Flu shots are good luck for baby making! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085940 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:31:28 +0000 cascademom 1085940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got mine right before I conceived. I get them every year, pregnant or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085932 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:29:28 +0000 lawbee11 1085932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Ha, maybe it was good luck for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085930 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:28:57 +0000 lawbee11 1085930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get it now. My office gave them out for free last October and I got one. I also got pregnant in November :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085923 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:27:16 +0000 Foodnerd81 1085923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do it now. Why not-- and if you do get any reaction better to get it over with (not that you could get the flu, but if you just feel crummy). </p> <p>FWIW I got the flu shot 3 days before I conceived :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085894 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:11:18 +0000 Pepper 1085894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit: I'd get it now! The flu shot won't actually cause you to get the flu (it's an inactive virus). Might as well take advantage while it's free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085890 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:10:25 +0000 Littlebit 1085890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@thismustbetheplace: Yes, I'm charting. Thanks, I'm going to sign up for it!</p> <p>@Cara M. 17: I'm going to do it..thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085885 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:09:57 +0000 Littlebit 1085885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: oh, wasn't worried with it affecting TTC! Was just wondering if because of my superstitions (if you can even call it that) I should wait until I'm actually PG to get it, or get one now while it's free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085871 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:06:09 +0000 Cara M. 17 1085871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it can't hurt. I had one just before getting pregnant and now I'm covered! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085867 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:04:13 +0000 thismustbetheplace 1085867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha! I'm in the exact same boat! TTC, and I've declined every year but I know my OB will insist on it during pregnancy. I say do it sooner rather than later and here is my reasoning: 1. It takes 2-3 weeks for the immunity to build in your system, so better now than in the heat of flu-season. 2, if worse comes to worse and you get the dreaded 'flu-like-symptoms' reaction, at least it will be now and you won't have it in the throes of first trimester morning sickness and exhaustion.</p> <p>I think you're charting.. correct? Just keep in mind that there's a small chance it could affect your temps for a short period of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085853 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:59:50 +0000 Smurfette 1085853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get one. I don't see why it would have any affect on TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-and-flu-shots#post-1085839 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:54:31 +0000 Littlebit 1085839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never gotten a flu shot before, even though my work gives them out for free. I know you're supposed to get them once you're pregnant, but should I just go ahead and get one now? Probably a silly question, but I've never gotten one before and I feel like getting the shot will jinx me and I'll end up getting the flu! Part of me says hold off on getting one until I'm pregnant, the other part says get one now while it's free! </p> <p>What say you? </p>