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What unhealthy habits have you stopped while ttc?
by Miranda9, Nov 28, 2008 08:47PM
I'm going to start ttc soon and I've committed to living a very clean life over the coming holiday season (no alcohol, no caffeine, etc.)
I bought some Proactiv (acne medication) a few months ago that is wonderfully effective in combatting the zits that have popped up sporadically on my chin area since my 30s. (I enjoyed clear skin throughout my teen years....go figure:( I've read some conflicting things on the internet about taking Proactiv. Is it safe or isn't it? I've decided to discontinue use because I don't want to take any chances.
And for that matter, what about hair dyes? Nail polish?
For those of you who are ttc, what are you diligently avoiding? I'm curious. I know somebody who smoked throughout their healthy pregnancy, and I know someone else who delivered a healthy baby after drinking a beer a week throughout her pregnancy (and her dr. told her it was okay.)
I hear that in the '60s, women would be smoking and swigging back martinis throughout their pregnancy, but we're all more aware these days. So how far are you going to ensure a healthy pregnancy? Are you giving up coffee? Letting those few gray hairs come in? Are you changing your make up brands? Are you eating anything different?
I bought some Proactiv (acne medication) a few months ago that is wonderfully effective in combatting the zits that have popped up sporadically on my chin area since my 30s. (I enjoyed clear skin throughout my teen years....go figure:( I've read some conflicting things on the internet about taking Proactiv. Is it safe or isn't it? I've decided to discontinue use because I don't want to take any chances.
And for that matter, what about hair dyes? Nail polish?
For those of you who are ttc, what are you diligently avoiding? I'm curious. I know somebody who smoked throughout their healthy pregnancy, and I know someone else who delivered a healthy baby after drinking a beer a week throughout her pregnancy (and her dr. told her it was okay.)
I hear that in the '60s, women would be smoking and swigging back martinis throughout their pregnancy, but we're all more aware these days. So how far are you going to ensure a healthy pregnancy? Are you giving up coffee? Letting those few gray hairs come in? Are you changing your make up brands? Are you eating anything different?
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I have not gone so far as to let grey come in, but my hairdresser does use foils only now, so it doesn't get on my scalp. I don't worry at all about facial cleansers, makeup, nailpolish or anything like that.
A big one for me has been a lot of the household cleansers. It cannot be good to be inhaling that stuff. So I know pretty much use vinegar and warm water...it works great and I don't worry about inhaling all those fumes. Even if I wasn't ttc I think I would be doing that now, although thats what started me off.
The last thing is I make sure I get some excercise every day. I go for a power walk usually and am going longer and longer every day.
I know I am pretty over the top, but after all those losses, I guess I have become a bit paranoid. But I am going with it, I figure none of the things I am doing can hurt me, and to tell you the truth I have more energy and feel healthier then I have in years!!