Vitamins and Minerals, Water, Caffeine and Scurvy

[selma8]

Hello !

I have a few quick thoughts re: the topics in above title-

I take a prenatal vitamin and have since about 1 year prior to conception, although not on the allllltogether regs as it does upset my stomach, and I'm the worst at routine. I got one of those day-by-day pill taking boxes, set an alarm, have a reminder on the fridge but still sometimes find myself in bed at night wondering if I took my vitamin that day or not....

A dear friend of mine had HG and was unable to take any vitamins without adding to her already severe illness while my SIL took a legit pharmacy of vitamins, possibly even multiple times a day. I'm wondering if anyone has a tough time remembering to take their vitamins ? and if you have any suggestions for remembering other than alarms/aforementioned methods.

[I'll add that I know full well the importance of taking it every day, but I am also a very healthy eater and get lots of folic acid in my regular diet -spinach, asparagus, nooch, avocados, lentils, cereals w/ it added, broccoli, ALL THE CITRUS...]

I wanted to share that I replaced my normal morning coffee with the whole foods brand french roast preground stuff and it does.the.trick. It's really good with almond milk and a 1/2tsp sugar in the raw. I highly recommend it.

Anyone else craving citrus like Kevin Costner in Waterworld ?
(great movie, btw)
I have always been a big fan of citrus, grapefruit in particular, which I had to stop eating for a bit as it conflicted with an antidepressant I was taking, but man oh man, I wake up ready to house clementines every.damn.day. We've gone through 2 of those crates in the past two weeks, and by we I mean me and sometimes DH if I don't catch him first. 

So, long post short: Anyone have suggestions for remembering to take vitamins ?
and does anyone have suggestions for nutritional snacks that could spice up a girl's life ?

[mmo2112]

Wow, this is an intense post.

Suggestions for remembering to take vitamins: I downloaded an app called iPr. (It's yet another pregnancy app.) There's a calendar function with a customizable checklist sort of thing. I set one of the items to prenatal vitamin, and I check it off as soon as I take it. Adding another step to the process seems to make it more memorable for me. Also, I put the bottle of vitamins next to my coffee, which I have every morning, so that helps. There are always the options of phone alerts, calendar reminders, etc.

These prenatals don't have iron (supposedly easier on your stomach) and don't taste as awful as the horse pills: www.target.com/p/vitafusion-prenatal-vitamin-gummies-90-count/-/A-12353429?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=12353429&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=12353429&LID=17pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=12353429&kpid=12353429&gclid=Cj0KEQiA0aemBRC8p87zv_mc5qYBEiQAiEEMQSFpSjU7ASzalpmrJuQXW9ZT-4diVCI2or2Zk-lF6HIaAkfU8P8HAQ

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I keep my vitamins on the night table so I can remember to take them before I go to bed. I've never had to use an alarm.

[belle0720]

Jan 29, 2015 17:52:57 GMT -5 @littlebee said:

I keep my vitamins on the night table so I can remember to take them before I go to bed. I've never had to use an alarm.

Ditto this. I didn't at first and would forget sometimes, but now that they're on my nightstand I take it right when I get in bed.

[tiffbot]

With my first I bought one of those plastic weekly pill containers so I'd know for sure if I took mine that day. I've gotten in the habit now.

ETA I kept it by my bathroom sink for when I brushed my teeth.

[carolyngrace]

Maybe this should go in the UO post instead, but I only remember to take my vitamin a couple of times a week, and I don't eat SUPER healthy (maybe normal healthy). I just... don't feel worried about it.

[billyhorrible]

[flbabychin]

Like others, I keep my multi prenatal and my omega 3 vitamin in one of those daily containers and I have it next to my glasses/contact case. I take them before bed every night and have never had to set an alarm or had trouble remembering.

[selma8]

Less intense than the steam cleaned vagina post ?

Thanks for the suggestions- perhaps a change in locale is what's in order. I wonder, are the gummy vitamins just as good a the prescription ones ? I feel like if I could liken it to eating candy, I might be more inclined to remember.

[Deleted]

Jan 29, 2015 19:39:48 GMT -5 selma8 said:

Less intense than the steam cleaned vagina post ?

Thanks for the suggestions- perhaps a change in locale is what's in order. I wonder, are the gummy vitamins just as good a the prescription ones ? I feel like if I could liken it to eating candy, I might be more inclined to remember.

I recently made the switch from pills (prescribed) to gummies (OTC). The gummies I'm taking don't have enough DHA, so I have to take an extra pill to get the recommended dose. The gummies do taste like candies though.

[mmo2112]

Jan 29, 2015 20:00:12 GMT -5 @littlebee said:

Jan 29, 2015 19:39:48 GMT -5 selma8 said:

Less intense than the steam cleaned vagina post ?

Thanks for the suggestions- perhaps a change in locale is what's in order. I wonder, are the gummy vitamins just as good a the prescription ones ? I feel like if I could liken it to eating candy, I might be more inclined to remember.

I recently made the switch from pills (prescribed) to gummies (OTC). The gummies I'm taking don't have enough DHA, so I have to take an extra pill to get the recommended dose. The gummies do taste like candies though.

Agreed re: taste.  Also, like I said, the gummies I have don't have iron, so maybe not "as good" as the prescription ones.  Maybe trying them out and bringing the bottle to your next OB appt to get his/her thoughts on content would be a good approach?  At least you'd be getting the rest of the nutrients in the interim.

[kemdupuis]

I have had really good luck remembering to take my vitamins by putting them in the same cabinet with our coffee mugs. I am a creature of habit though, and if have a pretty set routine that I follow every morning. I guess I just suggest putting your vitamins in a spot where you can't miss them, like next to your toothbrush or something. As far as nutritional snacks go, I cannot get enough celery with peanut butter. Also, pistachios!

[Girlymama79]

I feel like my vitamins are getting out of control. First it was just the prenatal, then I added an extra calcium supplement because I have an aversion to all things dairy. Now I'm anemic and have to take extra iron and fiber chews to offset the extra iron! Ugh! So many bottles. I keep them next to my bathroom sink and do them before I brush my teeth after breakfast.

[erbear]

I take mine before breakfast. I also do the gummy ones plus an additional DHA supplement. My OBs haven't been concerned about the gummies lacking iron, either.

[leenziepops]

Jan 29, 2015 17:22:07 GMT -5 selma8 said:

Hello !

I have a few quick thoughts re: the topics in above title-

I take a prenatal vitamin and have since about 1 year prior to conception, although not on the allllltogether regs as it does upset my stomach, and I'm the worst at routine. I got one of those day-by-day pill taking boxes, set an alarm, have a reminder on the fridge but still sometimes find myself in bed at night wondering if I took my vitamin that day or not....

A dear friend of mine had HG and was unable to take any vitamins without adding to her already severe illness while my SIL took a legit pharmacy of vitamins, possibly even multiple times a day. I'm wondering if anyone has a tough time remembering to take their vitamins ? and if you have any suggestions for remembering other than alarms/aforementioned methods.

[I'll add that I know full well the importance of taking it every day, but I am also a very healthy eater and get lots of folic acid in my regular diet -spinach, asparagus, nooch, avocados, lentils, cereals w/ it added, broccoli, ALL THE CITRUS...]

I wanted to share that I replaced my normal morning coffee with the whole foods brand french roast preground stuff and it does.the.trick. It's really good with almond milk and a 1/2tsp sugar in the raw. I highly recommend it.

Anyone else craving citrus like Kevin Costner in Waterworld ?
(great movie, btw)
I have always been a big fan of citrus, grapefruit in particular, which I had to stop eating for a bit as it conflicted with an antidepressant I was taking, but man oh man, I wake up ready to house clementines every.damn.day. We've gone through 2 of those crates in the past two weeks, and by we I mean me and sometimes DH if I don't catch him first. 

So, long post short: Anyone have suggestions for remembering to take vitamins ?
and does anyone have suggestions for nutritional snacks that could spice up a girl's life ?

Verbal diarrhea is real

[Widget123]

Its too early for me to read your whole post OP, but i put my prenatals next to my toothbrush and toothpaste- it works for me

[teenybird]

I take a Nature's Bounty prenatal that has iron and DHA. Admittedly, it can be super hard to keep down and the smell of the pills alone made me gag until about 14-15 weeks. To remember to take it, I keep two sets of pill bottles - one at home, and one in my drawer at work. That way, when I reach for an oatmeal pouch for brekkie at work, I see my vitamins and am reminded to take them. That helps me take them with a meal, too, so I can keep them down. On weekends, I keep the vit bottles right on the kitchen island by the Brita, since I guzzle water like a fiend and always see that stupid pink bottle right there.

I had scarily low vitamin D levels pre-preg, so I was taking a vit D supplement before I started on prenatals. I got in the habit of popping vitamins before the prenatals, so it was just easier to add something else instead of starting from nothing.

I'm weird, and consistently taking my vitamins is like a superstitious thing for me. I feel like I have to take them to keep chugging along haha. Like I said, weirdo = me.

The suggestion of gummies is a good one too. They do taste like candy. Keep out of reach of little hands if there are other rugrats at home.

I am also with you on the crazy citrus cravings. I go through at least a crate of clementines a week. Other favorites are veg and hummus, whole wheat crackers with fruit and low-fat cream cheese, plain low fat yogurt with a drizzle of honey and nuts, or just a few handfuls of almonds (I think they are good for folic acid and protein too). Now I am hungry...

Edited b/c puffy finger typo fails.

[selma8]

Jan 30, 2015 1:35:36 GMT -5 leenziepops said:

Jan 29, 2015 17:22:07 GMT -5 selma8 said:

Hello !

I have a few quick thoughts re: the topics in above title-

I take a prenatal vitamin and have since about 1 year prior to conception, although not on the allllltogether regs as it does upset my stomach, and I'm the worst at routine. I got one of those day-by-day pill taking boxes, set an alarm, have a reminder on the fridge but still sometimes find myself in bed at night wondering if I took my vitamin that day or not....

A dear friend of mine had HG and was unable to take any vitamins without adding to her already severe illness while my SIL took a legit pharmacy of vitamins, possibly even multiple times a day. I'm wondering if anyone has a tough time remembering to take their vitamins ? and if you have any suggestions for remembering other than alarms/aforementioned methods.

[I'll add that I know full well the importance of taking it every day, but I am also a very healthy eater and get lots of folic acid in my regular diet -spinach, asparagus, nooch, avocados, lentils, cereals w/ it added, broccoli, ALL THE CITRUS...]

I wanted to share that I replaced my normal morning coffee with the whole foods brand french roast preground stuff and it does.the.trick. It's really good with almond milk and a 1/2tsp sugar in the raw. I highly recommend it.

Anyone else craving citrus like Kevin Costner in Waterworld ?
(great movie, btw)
I have always been a big fan of citrus, grapefruit in particular, which I had to stop eating for a bit as it conflicted with an antidepressant I was taking, but man oh man, I wake up ready to house clementines every.damn.day. We've gone through 2 of those crates in the past two weeks, and by we I mean me and sometimes DH if I don't catch him first. 

So, long post short: Anyone have suggestions for remembering to take vitamins ?
and does anyone have suggestions for nutritional snacks that could spice up a girl's life ?

Verbal diarrhea is real

the term verbal diarrhea makes me nauseous, and I was finally starting to feel good ! 

[cut me some slack ! I was on a boring conference call and wanted to post with a bang.]

I'm going to have to look more closely into these gummy vitamins, and the drink ones sound good, too. Thanks for the suggestions !

[schnurette]

Jan 29, 2015 17:22:07 GMT -5 selma8 said:

Anyone else craving citrus like Kevin Costner in Waterworld ?
(great movie, btw)
I have always been a big fan of citrus, grapefruit in particular, which I had to stop eating for a bit as it conflicted with an antidepressant I was taking, but man oh man, I wake up ready to house clementines every.damn.day. We've gone through 2 of those crates in the past two weeks, and by we I mean me and sometimes DH if I don't catch him first. 

I don't have much to add except OH MY GOD YOU ARE THE FIRST PERSON I HAVE EVER MET (sort of?) WHO HAS SEEN WATER WORLD OTHER THAN ME! I'm so excited right now!

I am craving citrus but it gives me tongue sores soooo...I can't   But for about a week I said screw it and ate a couple clementines everyday.

I also forget my prenatals a lot. I am usually pretty good to remember during the week, I just keep them in my lunch bag with my lunch (or with my kindle if I don't bring a lunch because I always read over lunch). So every day at lunch when I go to grab my lunch things they are right there. That said, I usually forget over the weekend unless I happen to see them in my purse at lunch time.

[gingerbabe]

So, you definitely don't need to take prescription prenatal vitamins unless specified by a doctor. There are so many options that work. You should be able to get the proper amount of all the vitamins through food if you eat great, but I definitely don't eat great so prenatal vitamin supplements are a good idea for me. I forget to take mine often and don't worry one bit. Try some different options, or talk to your OB if you're concerned with what specific vitamin supplement you should be taking. It's no big deal if you skip a day here or there.

[noeliav]

I don't even take a prenatal. /confession

My MW/OB approved taking a folic acid supplement and a fish oil capsule, as long as my diet is well-rounded. Which it is since the end of the 1st trimester.

To remember taking my vitamins, I just put them next to the coffee maker. There's little chance of forgetting my coffee in the morning.

[wifedeangel]

I got into the habit of taking a pill everyday back when I was on the pill. It's just second nature now to take my handful of vitamins right after bfast and before I brush my teeth.