What the heck am I doing?

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Hi, all!
My fiancé and I have decided we want to actually start trying soon, but I don’t know much about the preparation honestly. I take ADHD medication that I want to be done with before I conceive, so I’ve stopped that now. I’ve quit smoking weed as well and am already cutting back on my extreme caffeine intake. Beyond those, I have no clue what I’m doing. I use a retinoid on my face right now. How long before TTC do I need to stop using it? Can I still spray tan or use self tanner at home? Can you actually not get your hair or nails done, or is that a myth? I just am a total noob, and I’m very much lost. Any help is greatly appreciated! 🥺

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I was in the same bout before finding out i was pregnant. Let things take their course naturally i had stopped taking my Adderall 3 years before we actually started trying and only used cannabis or CBD to help with any symptoms from my brain malformation + adhd. Many people are going to tell you different things on what YOU should be doing but im living proof that itll happen for you regardless of what you remove or add to your daily routine. Its best to just surrender to the process and trust your body to concieve. Also do the things that make you happy. I concieved my current while still smoking, eating whatever i wanted, pole dancing + going to the gym, and trying prenatals. Now just to also let it be known i do not consume any type of tobacco products nor does my spouse when smoking. My alcohol consumption is probably the only thing that had changed.. we stopped drinking just to drink or due to stress and started drinking to enjoy ourselves and relax. Each persons conception journey is going to be different but im seeing the common denominator is being too involved in your own conception and not surrendering. (Easier said than done)

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Also you can definitely get your hair and nails done lmao. Almost anything you were doing PRIOR can be continued unless stated otherwise by YOUR DOCTOR. (im saying it in caps because we have many internet doctors on here) .... im pretty sure the only thing you would reallt have to ask your doctor about would be spray tanning.

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It starts with the egg by Rebecca Fett  is an excellent book and I would definitely recommend it and start your prenatals now. And also do blood work up with your primary doctor first👍lots of luck and love you both 🙂

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okay.. you are asking all the wrong questions and i do not think you are ready to bring a human into the world. best of luck to you cutting off caffeine and being clean and sober. As well as maybe not worry about spray tanning if you want to be ready for a child.

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If it’s planned I would have a sit down with the doctor and ask million of questions to them. 
Not sure if you’re in US or UK but uk has a website for getting pregnant and all things to do before on the nhs website. Definitely worth a read lots of resources to look through there. 
Best of luck !

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Did your doctor tell you that you should stop your ADHD meds?

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