TTC boy. Update

[atomic sagebrush]

how much zinc is he taking at present?

how much D, folate, and fish oil for you?

[janse]

He takes nothing at the moment Atomic.
I just got him a mens multi vitamin.
will post pic of the ingredients. I have been taking 1 folic acid tab a day but will be increasing that. Vit D is one tablet down from 2 a few months ago. Had very low levels.
hcg was 0 today and had spotting all day. Told to stop pessaries and wait for AF.

[janse]

Hopefully that picture is clear enough.

I was taking folic acid 500mcg and just realised that isn't enough
Purchased megaol 5 which equals 5000mcg in a single tablet. Will start those tonight and probably keep taking the other folic acid till the jar is empty. So 5500 a day.

Fish oil is a concentrated single capsule. Checked to make sure mercury free as per your TTC boy guide. Bottle says omega-3 triglycerides-fish 1000mg

My Vit D (now 1 tablet a day) is 1000IU.

Have cut back my caffeine intake, having breakfast every day has been difficult so typically eat apple & a carrot on drive into work.

[atomic sagebrush]

The men's multi should have enough zinc in it.

I need to know dose and not tablets because the amount in them varies. I want you at 2000 mcg folic or better yet folate, and then 1000 mg Vit D

[atomic sagebrush]

LOL sorry missed the second post - that is a bit low in zinc, he can take an additional 15 mg of that. no more than that.

Everything else looks perfect.

Apple and carrot is not a good TTC a boy breakfast. Protein + carbs at every meal = boys.

[janse]

Thank you for your reply.
This failed cycle is hitting me harder than the others. Just waiting for AF now.

Couldn't find zinc only tablets. Everything was zinc plus & had added vit A etc.
will look online and see if that helps.

Have spent morning researching breakfast options. It is summer here so oats are out.

Should I be finding folate tablets instead of folic? Dose is 5000mcg and thankfully a tiny tablet. Am I still right to take the fish oil?

I am looking at buying a plan in the new year. Christmas is tight atm

[atomic sagebrush]

11 mg in the multivitamin is ok, it's just not ideal. If you can't find zinc only, just make sure he's eating some red meat every day and he'll be getting enough.

In summer I often ate nuts and fruit for breakfast with some tea. eggs and fruit are also a good option.

Folate is better than folic acid, but most people do just fine with folic acid. At your discretion.

Yes yes still continue fish oil!