Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Los Angeles California
Coffee?? Posted: 02-02-04 23:22pm
Hello everyone, I am new here! Just want
to let everyone know who I am and ask a
couple questions. We just started trying
to have a baby this month (and I am late
on my period already). Kind of excited to
find out if I am pregnant or not, but
don't want to get my hopes up to high. I
have always worried that I wouldn't be
able to have children. I am 24 now.
Wouldn't that be something if I worried
all these years, and turn out pregnant on
the first try. Anyway, i'm sorry, I don't
want to get into that just yet. I do have
a question. I head coffee isn't good for
you when pregnant. Why is that? What
else isn't good for you? I do drink a lot
of coffee, and wondering if this could
cause problems. Also we have 4 cats, and
I always hear its bad to be around the
litter, why is that? Can I keep my cats??
I would hate to need to part with them.
Wow, I feel so concerned and worried about
trying. I want to make sure I am not
doing anything that will cause problems to
my child. Thanks for any input you might
have for me. And I am sure I will post if
I am pregnant. Baby dust for all of you
who are trying to have a baby!! God
bless!!
Spunky
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Jaydensmommy
Advanced Support Team
Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 1705 Location: Wisconsin
Posted: 02-03-04 00:43am
Coffee is not good for you to drink while
you are pregnant because it contains
caffine and caffine causes your heart and
the babys heart rate to raise
dramatically. More so the baby's than
yours. As far as the cat litter goes.
You shouldn't have to get rid of your
cats. It something in the cat's urine I
believe (could be feces) that when it
mixes with litter it makes a toxic smell
or something. Being in the same
household won't harm your baby. Just
don't keep the litter box in a room you
are in often. If you can have someone
else change the litter do so. If you
cannot, you should go to the hardware
store and buy like those masks that look
like doctors masks. I believe they are
painting masks. And just put one on
while changing the cat litter. Then wash
your hands immediatley. I have several
family members who have changed their own
cats litter and had 6 healthy children.
They basically just don't want you to
inhale the scent which can cause birth
defects. But please don't freak out...
I know I did to at first about cat litter
when I visited ppls houses. But it won't
cause harm if it is in your house.
~sara~
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spunky1980
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Los Angeles California
Cats... Posted: 02-03-04 01:16am
Well actually I am in the room where the
litter is kept most of the time. Kind of
a tight place here. Do you think there is
much harm if litter is kept clean often
enough? We always keep it clean, but I am
concerned here. My baby's health comes
first, but these cats mean a lot to us.
One of I have for almost 3 years now.
well thanks, I
guess when I get tested in another week
(asuming my period doesn't come) then I
will ask my doc. These questions. just thought I
would see what others said on here. And I
will stay away from coffee from now on.
Is there anything else I should stay away
from? I do have asthma, and my medication
causes high heart rate. I havn't been
using it that much, but I guess I will
have to talk to my doc about that too.
Thanks again.
Spunky
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hearenbaby8504
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 197 Location: Cinn. Ohio
I Have Lots of Info For You Posted: 02-04-04 00:37am
Spunky,
first of all I am 15weeks and 2 days
preggy. I hope everything turns out like
you want it. Now I have all sorts of
info. For you. About the coffee I got
this from my book called your pregnancy
week-by-week. Wrote by glade b. Curtis,
md, facog.
The coffe, as little as 4 cups of
coffee(800mg of caffeine) a day has been
associated with a decreased birth weight
and a smaller head size in newborns. Also
drinking up to 8 cups of coffee a
day(1600mg of caffeine) has been
associated in a woman's ability to get
pregnant.
Now about the cats only if your cats
carry a disease called toxoplasmosis. It
says that it is rare, but to prevent it,
avoid changing or cleaning the cat's liter
box and yes they were right it is spread
through humans by cat droppings. You
could get your man to do that for you,
lol. They also say that raw or poorly
cooked meat is another cause of the
disease. So we do have lots to watch
for. The cat information I got from the
healthy beginnings pamplet that they give
you to answer questions you have.
Good luck spunky,
heather
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Guest
Guest
Also Posted: 02-04-04 00:53am
Also it is a good idea to keep cats off of
counters,where you sleep,and any furniture
I believe they can spread tox. When they
use the litter box and then walk around.I
wouldn't have it in the main room you are
in.
It is good to keep caffine down to a cup
aday.
I wish you lots of luck!!
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spunky1980
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Los Angeles California
Coffee... Posted: 02-04-04 02:47am
Oh wow, I really had no idea that coffee
could do that! I was drinking about 4 at
the most a day. But for the last 2-3
weeks when I drink coffee it makes me sick
to my stomach, so I really havn't been
drinking it much anyway. I did have 2
small 4oz cups yesterday, but I will not
be drinking any from here on out!! Just
to be on the safe side. I really have no
idea if I am even pregnant. My bf (no we
are not married, and I hope no one bothers
me with this, we did choose to produce
this child though) seems to be sure I am
pregnant and says I am in denial. Hehe we
will see though. But baby dust to you
all, and good luck to all you mothers to
be!! I look forward to all the help and
saport from this forum. Thanks again for
all the info! I had no idea!!
spunky
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allusivepond
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 452
Spunky Posted: 02-04-04 19:57pm
I dont think there is anything wrong with
not being married my bf and I have been
together for 5 years in may and we are not
married and this is also our first month
of ttc, so good luck to both of us.
Im due for af around the 10-12 feb when
are u due.
From someone who cant wait to have a jelly
bean all of their own
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jewels25
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 125
Posted: 02-04-04 20:02pm
I don't think there is anything wrong with
it either... Happens everywhere all the
time.
I usually drink about a pot of coffee a
day... I have switched to decaf for most
of the day b/c we are ttc!
Baby dust to all of us!!!!
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spunky1980
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Los Angeles California
Af Passed Posted: 02-05-04 21:50pm
Actually my last period was dec. 29th, so
af passed already. I'm so concerned
though. My bf is sure I am pregnant from
the symtoms I am having, but the night
before last I got a cramp in my left
hip/butt, and last night it was feeling
sore and crampy. Even my abdomin was
feeling crampy, also my lower/middle back.
Today I think I am seeing light spotting,
which is really so light that I am unsure.
As I sit in this chair my lower back is
beginning to feel sore, and I feel
slightly crampy again like I am about to
start my period. I felt this 2 weeks ago
when I was more expecting it, but never
got it. I am so scared and worried. But
it is our first month trying, so I can't
really expect to be. Anyway, I will go
to the doc this week if I havn't gotten af
by then. Baby dust too you all!
Spunky
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jewels25
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 125
Posted: 02-06-04 09:48am
I would go get a test right away,
especially since af didn't come in
january.
Let us know!!!!
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spunky1980
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Los Angeles California
Af Came.. Posted: 02-06-04 20:43pm
I am sad to say that yesterday af came. I
was in a lot of pain for this period
though, and was bleeding heavy right away.
no more pain, but
gosh.. This sucks. Oh well. Next time,
right? :d
spunky
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allusivepond
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 452
Posted: 02-07-04 00:52am
Hey spunky,
keep ur head up, I know its hard not to
have disappointment, but af just might be
settling down after being on b/c if u were
ur body might just be finding a rhythm.
Good luck for this month, and heres to
another month of ttc.
From someone who cant wait to have a jelly
bean all of their own
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jewels25
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 125
Posted: 02-07-04 09:46am
Good luck spunky... I will you luck in
february! Sounds like a lot of us are
crossing our fingers for this month :d
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hearenbaby8504
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 197 Location: Cinn. Ohio
Sorry Posted: 02-11-04 00:48am
Sorry bout af coming you are right
there is always next month so good luck, my
fingers are crossed for all of you!!!!
:d
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allusivepond
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 452
My Af..... Posted: 02-11-04 21:24pm
My af came 2day so I guess ur right alot
of us are banking on february this month
we are getting serious, bums under pillows
and all that stuff.
From someone who cant wait to have a jelly
bean all of their own
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jewels25
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 125
Posted: 02-12-04 07:39am
I am still waiting for this forced period
to come on... Dh and I havent' tried
since I started the med and won't till af
comes and goes. Geez.. This might have
been a mistake. It has been like three
wasted weeks
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allusivepond
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 452
Jewels Posted: 02-12-04 14:41pm
Stay positive im praying af turns up which
is an unusual thing to be praying for lol.
Have u spoken to ur doc about af not
turning up or have they said just b
patient. Oh and y are u on this med its
cause ur af wasnt regular wasnt it. Its
so hard to keep track of the women on this
board that I get a little confused.
From someone who cant wait to have a jelly
bean all of their own
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jewels25
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 125
Waiting For Af Posted: 02-13-04 09:39am
Yes the doc put me on the med to start my
af b/c my last real one was dec 10. Then
spotting in mid-january. So satarted
provera late january for 10 days trying to
get af. My last day was last saturday
and they said it would take 2-10 days for
af to come. I was hoping it would be
here by now b/c it has been almost a month
since we have tried. But couldn't while
on med and now since I am trying to get af
I should be bding. So that stinks
i just am thinking too much I think... At
least that is what other people say.
Once you stop thinking things will happen
for you.
well thanks, I
guess when I get tested in another week
(asuming my period doesn't come) then I
will ask my doc. These questions. 
just thought I
would see what others said on here. And I
will stay away from coffee from now on.
Is there anything else I should stay away
from? I do have asthma, and my medication
causes high heart rate. I havn't been
using it that much, but I guess I will
have to talk to my doc about that too.
Thanks again.
you are right
there is always next month 