11 months post DS and 8 weeks pregnant now what?
Thanks Y'all :)
on 8/26/11 7:25 am - Woodbridge, VA
First, take a deep breath.
Next, for vitamins, use your labs as your guide. Be sure your OB understands that you need to have labs run way more than normal pregnant women - with you being less than a year out and still losing, I highly suggest demanding labs on a MONTHLY basis throughout your pregnancy. And FULL labs, not just what they usually test - be sure they include things like PTH, zinc, copper, ferritin, etc.
Some people will tell you to increase your carb intake because ketosis is dangerous for the baby. Personally, I don't buy it and, despite searching, have not been able to find a single reputable source to confirm this statement, so I've not added any grains or starchy veggies at all.
In your specific case, I might even consider a high-risk OB, not because I think you're in immediate danger, but simply because you'll want to be monitored more closely than the average pregnant woman. I'm actually considering this for myself as well depending on how my OB reacts when I tell her I need more labs and such.
Oh, and congratulations! Planned or not, a positive outlook will take you far :)