Getting pregnant
[ x ] Kick the pill (or any type of birth control)
[ ] Figure out when you’re ovulating
[ x ] Learn to record cervicalmucus texture
[ x ] Read up on conception and ovulation basics
[ x ] Potential daddies -- stayout of Jacuzzis
[ ] Consider charting basal body temperature
[ x ] Potential daddies -- trade in the briefs for boxers
[ x] Think about an ovulation predictor kit
[ x ] Have sex!
[ x ] Lose the lube
[ x ] Find the right position
[ x ] Spice it up in the bedroom
Diet & fitness
[ x ] Work on getting any weight problems under control
[ x ] If either of you smoke,quit
[ x] Get on prenatal vitamins
[ x ] Balance out your diet
[ x ] Get moving
[ x ] Start weaning yourself off alcohol
[ x] Begin limiting the lattes
[ x ] Scale back on extreme exercise
[ ] Decrease your stress
[ ] Get plenty of sleep
[ x] Potential daddies -- avoid cottonseed oils
Doctors, tests & checkups
[ ] Interview OB/GYNS <--- Working on this!@ :)
[ ] Schedule a preconception checkup
[ x ] Make a list of preconception checkup questions
[ x] Discuss your (and your partner’s) medical history with the doc
[ x ] Get immunized
[ x ] Visit the dentist
[ x] Talk to your doc about genetic testing
Money & Home
[ x ] Talk it out -- make sure you and your partner are on the same baby-making page
[ x ] Check your home for harsh chemicals and asbestos
[ x ] Check out your health insurance
[ x ] If you’re self-employed,apply for private disability
[ x ] Plan a baby budget <-- Working on that one too! :D
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