Preparing for Pregnancy?

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Wondering what tips you guys have for starting to prepare for pregnancy. My husband has been talking nonstop about getting pregnant and I don’t know how much longer I can hold him off 😂 I’ve been on the pill for about 7 years or so. I know some people say it takes a while to come off of the pill and then others say don’t stop taking them until you are ready to conceive. Also with prenatals? I’ve known people to start taking them a year before they want to conceive, but I’m not sure. I’m thinking we will want to get pregnant in the next year or so. What do you guys suggest? What are your experiences? Thanks in advance!

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Prenatals are a great idea, but I just stopped and tracked my period. We didn't expect anything to happen, but I think about 5 or 6 months in I got pregnant. The one month I wasn't trying to have sex in my fertile window 🤷🏻‍♀️
So honestly, my best advice is to be chill about it. Decide when you're ready to stop preventing. And then just take some time to try. You can always take Prenatals when you find out you're pregnant.
The one thing I would do different is to have a ready body. Be in better shape. I struggled so bad in my pregnancy so if I ever want a second one, I'll want to be on better shape.

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I was on the pill 10 years and it only took me 4 months to get pregnant. I wouldn’t stop taking it until you’re ready to try but you can start taking prenatals whenever.

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The book what to expect before your expecting

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I would start taking a prenatal now in place of a multivitamin. Also, start trying sooner than you think you are ready to because you never know how long it will take. I’m going on my 7th month of trying now about 3 with ovulation testing. It’s so hard but try to remember it can take up to a year even if you are both completely healthy

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Start taking the prenatal now and stop the pill when you're ready. I'd also suggest cleaning up you diet if you need to and exercising, especially toning your back to prepare for all the weight you'll be carrying in the front.

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Just start the prenatal and stop the pill. Have some fun and it will happen when you aren't focused on it.

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I stopped taking the pill December 2017, and began taking prenatal pills about a week later. We got married January 2018 and enjoyed our time as newlyweds. After about a year and a half of trying, my OB referred us to an IVF specialist in May of 2019. Our IVF doctor started me on Letrozole and the trigger shot to induce ovulation that month. On June 12th, 2019 we found out we are pregnant with our miracle! 😍👶🏻❤️

We are so blessed to have gotten pregnant because I know how long so many woman have been trying to conceive. 
Good luck to you and I hope you have an easy time conceiving your baby! 🍀

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Start taking prenatals now! It is recommended you start eating for pregnancy and taking prenatals three months before TTC. 
When you’re ready come off the pill. You can start trying straight away! Some women conceive quickly, others don’t.
Just have fun for a while and see what happens. Remember most healthy couples take 6-12 months to conceive and it takes an average of two years for a baby!! (This timeframe accounts for miscarriage)
Or if you want a baby straight away start using OPK’s and get your timing right. 
Good luck!!

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