Tuesday, March 23, 2010

raw truth

I worry about everything. Everything.

Was this apple washed? Was this juice out of the fridge too long? Is the progesterone too cold? Did it absorb enough? Does chocolate have a lot of caffeine? Was that yogurt expired? Did I just breathe that car's exhaust? Is is ok for my cell phone to be in my pocket near my uterus? Was I nauseous enough today? Does this conditioner have chemicals in it? Does this lotion? Was that a stomach cramp? Is the baby alive?

the prenatal vitamin from women's one-a-day comes with a DHA fish oil pill for brain development. I noticed after taking it for a few days, both bottles say "if you are pregnant, ask a doctor before taking." WHAT?! what kind of screwed up thing is that?! a PRENATAL vitamin, you have to ask the doctor first when pregnant?! WHAT ARE THEY TRYING TO DO TO ME!?
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4 comments:

  1. MonicaMarch 23, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I just moved the cell phone off my stomach and I'm not even pregnant. How am I gonna be if I ever get pregnant? I'm sorry its so anxiety ridden. I was like that before I lost her though.

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  2. JaymeMarch 23, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Pregnancy after a loss is so insanely nerve-wracking!

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  3. LoriMarch 23, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I also have sort of thought the warning on the prenatals was just nuts.

    I am a BIG believer in DHA and EPA levels being adequate for baby brain development. I've been to lots of conferences that give the best science behind the importance in baby's brains. My chiropractor is a big nutrition nut and has all sorts of research and stuff done. I'm sure you know this, but the worry about the fish oil is the mercury and nowadays, there really is NO reputable company that uses low-grade fish oils (which have a higher chance of mercury inclusion) in their supplements or prenatals. The fish oils are usually pharmaceutical grade (especially if a prescription prenatal-don't know if yours is?) and fish on the lower part of the food chain...

    Can you tell that:
    a) I am also a MAJOR worrier,
    b) I analyze the heck out of stuff,
    c) I think the fish oil in your prenatal is fine,
    d) I am excited for you and just keep you and your little one in my daily prayers?

    Hope so!

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  4. MaggieMarch 23, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    I had a whole post about worrying today! I wish I could take your worries away! Thinking of you. XO

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