Have you read "It starts with the egg"?

MrsPhD83

Has anyone read "It Starts with the Egg" by Rebecca Fett? I considered reading it, but I'm afraid it will a) tell me stuff I already know (e.g., stay away from BPA!) or b) worry me unnecessarily (e.g., Oh no! That 1 glass of wine I had last week will ruin my eggs!). If you read it, did you chose to implement any of the suggestions in the book in to your life or in your approach to your health? Would you recommend it as an informative read for the TTCAL community?

yellowcat10

I read it recently.  It was mainly things I knew, but in more detail and with studies, etc.  It also did not freak me out and some of the dietary stuff was useful.  Let me know if you want more details.  My copy is a kindle version so I am not sure if I can 'share' it.

bunnybun4

I read it cover to cover in a weekend when i found out we would be doing IVF very quickly.  I felt like it was a good read with lots of good info...I didn't really get "freaked" out by anything however I have been phasing out certain things (beauty/cleaning products containing phlatates) just because of how awful they sound.

That being said...my RE didn't agree with some of the suggestions in the book so I of course am going with his opinion over hers.  I would def. still recommend reading it to get some better knowledge of how to possibly get your eggs healthier...I wish I had known some of this stuff sooner so I would be ready for my IVF cycle.

MrsPhD83

Thanks for the review, ladies! I think I will give it a read

ellebelle2384

Yes.  I bought a copy when our RE told us we should do IVF with PGD.  I thought it was well written and supported the suggestions appropriately.  I am following the "advanced plan" in the book recommended for RPL.  I take my prenatal along with baby aspirin, 25mg DHEA, and 300mg Ubiquinol (CoQ10) daily, as suggested in the book.  I also am doing acupuncture.  I don't think any of these things will hurt me but they may help so I am giving them a try.  I started taking supplements pretty soon after my D&C in early August and they take about 3-4 months to work so if there are any effects I should hopefully see them soon.