So... Here's the pregnancy plan: Of course I will be going along with the standard plan of don't eat this and that. I have a list ready to keep on the fridge and take with me to the grocery store. Luckily... I don't eat a lot of that stuff on a regular basis anyway like a lot of fish, soft cheese, processed meats, etc. But I will also be going back to Organic milk and eggs, and select other foods. Not everything will be organic, because I don't think that is necessary, but certain foods, as I said... are of high organic priority. I am not going to say I'm going to go strict vegetarian... I'll allow some Laura's lean beef sneak in, but I'm going to be limiting my meat... which I kind of do already. But don't worry... I'll make sure to get all the protein I need from other sources!
Aside from food, I'll also be keeping as many chemicals and environmental toxins out of my home as possible. Of course, Dow being in my back yard sure doesn't help. It is a concern, but there's not a whole lot I can do about that other than moving... which I am not opposed to. I am switching back to Tom's deodorant to keep the aluminum out of my system and make a few other similar changes. The only thing is that with winter coming up and the H1N1 virus making its rounds... I'll probably have Nathan do some more disinfecting while I'm not home to also make sure we're not allowing dangerous germs in. Hm. And the H1N1 vaccine that's coming out... I'm not sure where I stand on that yet. I'm leaning towards a no, but we'll see.
Oh and bottled water... that's also out. I'm sticking to water filtered through my Brita pitcher in my aluminum Sigg bottle.
*And as my disclaimer... I want to say that this is something that I simply want to do and believe in... yet in no way do I think people who do not do this are any less of a parent or person. Its just my personal preference.*
My personal advice on flu vaccines of any kind is "just say no." They contain mercury that goes to your baby, and there is not enough info on what is in the new H1N1 vaccine, and the effects it has on people. It is probably fine for most, but it's too much of a question mark to take that risk. Also--it is a mild type of flu, so if you did get it, it would likely not harm the baby...but it would make you fairly uncomfortable. Still, it is better than putting mercury into your system. Err on the side of caution!! :) We're rooting for you. Thanks for letting us in on all the gory details.
ReplyDeleteHey-- I could be wrong-- but I dont think they let pregnant women get the flu shot.... But again-- I could be wrong. I just remember reading that somewhere!!
ReplyDeleteSomehow I missed this post when it first got published...weird. As for the vaccines, I'm with you. I have no intention of getting the H1N1; it's simply too new and too untested. But they do definitely give both of the flu vaccines to pregnant women; in fact, it's being pushed mostly on pregnant women and children. As for the regular flu vaccine, I'm not sure, but I will say that you can ask to have a version of the vaccine that does not contain thimerosal (the preservative that contains the mercury) in either form of the vaccine; just make sure your doctor checks the expiration date in that case.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you're feeling good. Fingers are crossed!
hey for your healthy eating, talk with Donna Frawley at the Midland Farmer's market. If you haven't already, her daughter Sabrina would love to tell you about her "natural baby."
ReplyDeletethat is supposed to say "naturally feed baby"
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