https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 08:18:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favourite-resources-sites-books-etc#post-1726846 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:17:01 +0000 pinkcupcake 1726846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@stiletto_mom: Oh, and I don't think my DH read anything about TTC. He read a pregnancy book w/me ("What to Expect When You're Expecting"). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favourite-resources-sites-books-etc#post-1726844 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:16:29 +0000 pinkcupcake 1726844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@stiletto_mom: I bought prenatal vitamins from Costco... I think the brand was NatureMade? It has folic acid &amp; DHA.</p> <p>I don't think I read any specific books before TTC. Just did lots of googling and that was enough to help me understand my cycle, ovulation signs, etc. I always meant to read TCOYF but never did. Someone here suggested "The Great Sperm Race" on YouTube and that was interesting :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favourite-resources-sites-books-etc#post-1725802 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:15:55 +0000 stiletto_mom 1725802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks so much. Any other book recommendations? </p> <p>Anything for dad to be? Did your husbands read any books anyway? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favourite-resources-sites-books-etc#post-1722495 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:29:46 +0000 lady grey 1722495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. My fav pregnancy book is Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin</p> <p>Lots of clear to the point info, they lay out all the child birth options you have, etc. No weird scare tactic stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favourite-resources-sites-books-etc#post-1722428 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:34:30 +0000 MamaCate 1722428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Taking Charge of Your Fertility is the go to if you want to really understand your cycle and maximize your chances. I was familiar with the general concepts so I went and read a chunk at the bookstore because we are on a budget!</p> <p>As far as vitamins, my ob/gyn said any prenatal vitamin with folic acid is recommended as soon as you are ready to try, and some recommend 3 months prior. I just take the target generic brand and have for over 3 years now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favourite-resources-sites-books-etc#post-1722411 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:25:43 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1722411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The fertility friend online "course" was extremely helpful for me in understanding my body and what I needed to do to actually get pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favourite-resources-sites-books-etc#post-1722393 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:17:07 +0000 stiletto_mom 1722393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone. We are waiting to try and getting close to our TTC month. I'd like to start "prepping" my body. I've been exercising and eating well. I've noticed good changes.</p> <p>I'd like to start thinking about vitamins or supplements that I should take to get my body ready for pregnancy. Any recommendations?</p> <p>Also, I'd like to brush up on some reading. Do you have any recommended books or websites with useful, to-the-point information? What were some of the best reads you had? Thanks!! </p>