Wow, months later my post gets some replies
In regards to the folic acid. I took an increased dosage before TTC this last fall. It did NOT cause me any nausea not-pregnant. Once pregnant, I continued to take it orally until I was unable to take any oral meds (which happened this past time about 5 weeks). I cannot tell you if it would have added more nausea, but NOT taking it, didnt take away from the nausea. (simply kept me from throwing up all the pills I was trying to take!)
I was on a 4 mg dose, plus the folic acid (800mgs in a prenatal). Currently, I am only taking a prenatal sporadically, but will add folic acid very soon. I see my Peri next week for a consult and will adjust the vitamins then. I also think he put me on a high dose as they were concerned my DD had spina bifita when I was pregnant, although I was EXTREMELY thankful she was perfectly healthy.
BAsed on the research I did, if you are defient in B vitamins (which includes folic acid), you can experience more nausea in pregnancy or in general. Sadly, I really dont think this was the cause of my HG
I wish you luck in your prep to TTC. It is not an easy choice to look HG head on. I will be right there along with you, as it looks like we are ttc around the same time
Nikki:
I cant even remember when I posted about the twin pregnancy stuff..
Somewhat of a pipe dream to have 3 kids and only 2 pregnancies lol!
Yes, I know now that my hubby being a twin really isnt a huge factor in if I will have twins. I know you have experienced a better pregnancy with twins, but my PERI told me that he would not want me to carry multiples (and truthfully, I think 2 kids in total is much better finacially for us). I have also heard that many pregnancies start out as the potential for more. I guess I will leave my fate up to God in that department, as I dont want to increase or decrease my odds for twins, but simply want a healthy pregnancy (ok, that may never happen for me..lol), but more IMPORTANTLY, a healthy baby!
Good luck,
Robin