If I do get my BFP....

[LA_Girl]

So I’m 10DPO today - which is AWESOME for me because my LP has been 6/7 days the last three times I took Clomid.

I just wanted to ask what I do if I get my BFP. I’ve been taking 1000mcg folate every day, 300mg iodine twice a week (I believe the dose should be 150mg per day, but I couldn’t get that dose, and should be getting some iodine from my diet through salt, so opted for twice a week), and B12 every once in a while for the last couple of months as my B12 should’ve been fine before the PCOS LE diet as I was taking a supplement daily, but after 6 months on the diet I thought I should add some in now and again just in case as I’m vegan.

I’m planning on keeping the same dose of folate and adding in a prenatal supplement. I’d like to go back to my daily green juices (which I put dulse in - which is great for iodine), so I’d drop the iodine supplement.

Does this sound OK and are there any other dos or don’ts?

In my last pregnancy I has a subchorionic haematoma. I read on another post that flaxseeds cause blood thinning and can cause this. I was having lots of flax in my smoothie every day, so I won’t do that again! Is a small amount OK or should I avoid it altogether?

Thank you!!!!

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh that's great LA!

Continue the iodine, B12, and the folate and then add in the prenatal. If the prenatal has iodine in it you can drop the iodine but I want you to def. continue with folate and B12 at the same as you were taking till end of first tri of pregnancy, then you can gradually wean off of it.

I am really not a fan of seaweeds for anyone, esp. during pregnancy. Some evidence indicates that seaweeds may have some naturally occurring chemicals that may affect the nervous system negatively, possibly even causing ALS (like Steven Hawking had). I know dulse is widely eaten and is probably ok but I just don't like you guys taking the chance particularly when you're pregnant.

Yes PLEASE stay away from flaxseed when pregnant. Not only can it thin your blood but it may cause premature labor and possibly other problems as well. I would use dietary amounts only (like in flaxseed bread or something, maybe not as much as people put in smoothies!)

[LA_Girl]

Thanks Atomic! Will do.