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Pre-Pregnancy Preparation

Folic Acid alone  or Prenatal Vitamins??

In preparation for getting pregnant, I am confused on what is best in terms of vitamin supplements. My doctors says to take a folic acid supplement so I have started to take 1 mg. per day. Some of my female friends tell me that I should be taking the prenantal vitamins already to prepare but I am not taking  their word for it as maybe too much of a good thing isn't good. I try and eat a balanced diet although with my busy schedule it is sometimes difficult.

I want to give myself the best shot possible at having a successful pregnancy and would appreciate an educated professional's advice on the best choice.

Thank you.
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318269 tn?1241350235
CONGRATS!!! YOU GIVE US ALL HOPE THIS CHRISTMAS!!!
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367974 tn?1286551158
Congratulations CharlieGirl.......... I am so happy for you I have been reading your messages all the way long.........is the best xmas present....This prenatal seems to work for many.....enjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy........... I am sure this time would be a successsssssss
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359295 tn?1285952394
Aw, so sorry to hear that :(  Keep hope alive.  Well at least you can enjoy your holiday. I will pray for you to have better luck next time. And you will. Today i am supposed to get my af, but nothing yet. took a hpt, BFN! My temp is still above normal, so we will see. I will probably wake up to a big surprise. I do feel slight pressure in my lower abdomen.  Maybe my af is on its way. DARN! **BABY DUST TO ALL**
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283175 tn?1295537265
Hey guys,well she came the *****,i thought for one bit was implantation  seeing as though 2 days early,even though never experienced it,but she now angry bad tummy,but im cool about it,hey ive waited this long,whats few more months,anyway i got my wedding next year,so gonna leave it in gods hands...

Congrats to you all,and i will be checking in on you guys,you have been a great support group,
merry xmas and a happy new year,going to get very drunk now,...............
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It's the 23rd and I couldn't wait to tell you ladies. I just got my ++++++++BFP++++++ and I am so relieved! I hope this is it for me, please pray that this one is healthy!! Sc1, when did your nausea start? Now I'm waiting for it!  I never, ever thought this would be it. I had AF cramps ans still do from time to time.. forgot all about this! WIth the miscarriage in Sept I had nothing like this, I felt nothing!

Tarajanes, please write when you test, I am praying you get your BFP too!!! Oh what a special Christmas this will be!

Thank you all for your undying support!
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283175 tn?1295537265
MERRY CHRISTMAS YOU GUYS......
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