lifestyle changes you made when ttc?

Question

Just wondering if anyone made lifestyle changes when ttc... I've heard about people who have given up everything you are supposed to while pregnant and some that didn't until they got their bfp.  If ttc in the next few months I'm torn whether I should completely give up things I frequently have like wine, sushi and anything with artificial sweeteners (Splenda etc) ?? Thoughts?? Or any other changes you made?

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I didn't do anything but start taking prenatals. I wasn't a drinker or a smoker so I didn't have to worry about that, but my SO was a smoker of 2 packs a day, some people say that can affect sperm, but I got pregnant the first month trying. Oh and artificial sweeteners are fine even when you are pregnant.

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I started taking prenatals but I continued to drink caffeine  (and did during pregnancy and breastfeeding ) and alcohol (cut that out while pregnant )  I always ate healthy and exercised. I'd say, don't stress when starting ttc. It can ruin the fun and make sex a chore. Live your life, enjoy your relationship. These things get put way down the list when you conceive and after baby anyway. Enjoy the pre work.

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Idk if it was the reason but before I got pregnant I had lost 20lbs then that same month I got pregnant. I was eating better being more active and just cut out junk drank more water.

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Cutting everything out felt so extreme for me, especially since you have no idea how long it may take you to conceive. I just cut back everything a bit, but not entirely, just kind of preparing for it. Also just developed healthy habits (exercise, water, sleep, etc.) It just seemed unreasonable to behave pregnant when I wasn't. My doctor agreed. As long as you're not doing drugs, not getting rip roaring drunk, I believe were her exact words. Do what makes you comfortable.

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I starting taking folic acid because I was low in vitamin d. I have given up caffeine. I try very hard not to drink anymore. But since its taking me so long to conceive I feel like given up drinking all together seems crazy cause it hasn't help me so far so once in a while I will have a glass of wine. I have given up artificial sweeteners and so has my husband. I try to exercise regularly as well. No results so far yet been ttc for 9 months.

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I found it exhausting to try to eat like I was pregnant while ttc. So I just ate and drank as I liked and got pregnant immediately.

Fwiw I was already exercising regularly and eating mostly healthy. I just didn't give up sushi or wine until I got a bfp

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Biggest change I made was starting prenatal vitamins since I wasn't taking any multivitamins before. I haven't really changed my diet but I do keep ttc in my mind when making choices such as drinking a second can of cola for the day vs a glass of milk or water.

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