Post # 1
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Blushing bee
I’ve been taking prenatal vitamins, and folic acid for about a month 1/2 almost 2 months. But we’ve only been TTC since April. Does that really matter when I started to take them? I take them every morning when I get up, but yesterday morning I missed taking my prenatal vitmain, but took my folic… 
I was wondering if it’s okay if I miss a prenatal pill and a folic acid pill during the time of TTC?
Thanks loves!
Post # 2
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Buzzing bee
You’ll be okay 🙂 Just try to remember to keep it up. One day is not going to hurt you/potential baby.
Post # 3
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Busy bee
I didn’t start taking prenatals until I was actually pregnant. The pregnancy was unplanned and baby is perfectly healthy. Missing several days while TTC, I’m sure, is okay.
Post # 4
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Blushing bee
Schatzie821: That’s what I told myself, ‘it’s okay!’
Post # 5
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Blushing bee
kmark2688: Wow! 🙂 Well, then I apparently have no problems then! I was just curious on how often you ladies take them verses not taking them. Thanks so much!
Post # 6
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Blushing bee
Do you definitely need to take both I.e. is there folic acid in your prenatal vitamin?
Post # 7
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Sugar bee
mamabricker2016: Of course it’s ok. Why wouldn’t it be? What do you think will happen?
Post # 8
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Busy bee
I’ve had my vitamins at home for three months and never take them.. lol this post reminded me and I popped one. We aren’t TTC for two months still, but it doesn’t hurt to start early. Missing a day here and there won’t hurt!
Post # 9
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Blushing bee
SarahLulu: I have both Prenatal Vitamins and Folic acid – they aren’t combined if that is what you were asking.
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
MrsAKSkier: Nothing – I was jsut curious! Thanks!
Post # 11
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Blushing bee
Artie52: Yeah I know it won’t hurt – I was just curious.
And your welcome, glad I could remind you!
Post # 12
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Busy Beekeeper
- Wedding: September 2011 - Boy #1 12/2015, boy #2 02/2018
mamabricker2016: I took prenatals for a long time hoping to get pregnant, and even then I missed them a few days. Actually, just before getting pregnant I was taking women’s multivitamins. I was so tired of waiting and not getting pregnant, but as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I started taking my prenatal. I think keeping a good diet is very important prior to getting pregnant. You will be fine if you miss a day or two. If you were pregnant, that would be a different story.
Post # 13
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Sugar bee
Even if you are pregnant, missing one day of your multi or prenatal is not a huge deal. I forgot mine all the time when I was pregnant, but usually got at least 5-6 a week. And now that I have a bitty babe and am breastfeeding, I’m even more forgetful, but I manage to get enough of them – we’re both doing fine.
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
mamabricker2016: I think what
SarahLulu: is asking is if both are necessary. Prenatal vitamins usually already have folic acid in them so it’s not necessary to take a separate FA vitamin.
Post # 15
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Busy Beekeeper
- Wedding: September 2011 - Boy #1 12/2015, boy #2 02/2018
HaaaveYouMetTed: That’s is true. Usually prenatals have the recommended amount of folic acid, so no need to take an extra pill.