Hi ladies, I am in shock! I just tested and got a BFP! Our first month trying. I can't believe it!!! I wanted to introduce myself and let you know how excited I am to get to know all of you and have so many people to share my 1st Trimester experiences!
With that introduction out of the way, I have an important question. I am scheduled to get my flu shot at work TOMORROW. We had to sign up in advance and, if you sign up, they expect you to follow through (it required a minimum to get the company to offer them at our workplace). That being said, I obviously don't want to get it if it could be dangerous for the baby. But I'm afraid I won't even be able to get in touch with my doctor before the shots being offered at 10. In the research I've done, it seems like doctors generally think it's safe even in the first trimester. However, I've seen some doctors recommend waiting until the 2nd? Flu season will be well under way, if not over by that point. What are your thoughts? Any advice from your doctors on this issue? Thanks!
Re: BFP! And scheduled to get flu shot tomorrow?
I had my flu shot at my first OB appointment with both DS and this LO
As long as it's not the live virus (the nasal spray), you should be good
Hi, I'm lurking, but wanted to chime in. You're fine, I had both the regular and swine flu shots early on while prego with DS.
BFP #1: 6/25/09 EDD 2/13/10 @ 6 weeks- Saw HB @ 9 weeks - DS born 2/11/10 (39w5d)
BFP #2: 2/20/13 EDD 11/4/13 - Saw HB 3/19/13 (7w2d) - MMC discovered 4/13/13 (10w5d) - Est. loss @ 9w3d - D&C 4/14/13
BFP #4: 9/10/14 (3w6d) EDD 5/21/15 - natural MC 9/23/14 @ 5w5d
BFP #5: 11/23/14 (3w3d) EDD 8/4/15 - Please be our Rainbow!
CONGRATS!!!! ?Here is to a H & H 9 months!
And I also received my Flu shot in the first tri.. My doc actually?recommended?this. ?Good Luck!?
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congrats!!
i just post the same question this morning. I'm 7 weeks and have an appt for my flu shot this saturday! the general consensus from everyone was to get the shot.
I got my flu shot the day before I found out and I just let the nurse know that I could be preggers. She said it was fine and actually encouraged to get the flu shot during pregnancy. I guess it not only makes you less likely to get the flu but the baby too for the first few months after being born - or something like that, I don't recall what she actually told me but it put my mind at ease. You will be fine, don't stress - just enjoy this time!
Congrats!!!
My doctor highly suggested (highly pressured) me into getting the flu shot when I went to see her in Sept. I hadn't had it for years - and also didn't get the flu those years. The years I got the flu shot, I got the flu, which is why I gave up on it.
About 1/3 of the people I work with have come down with it this past week and tonight I started showing symptoms
So - the shot is safe, which has already been established in this thread - just do what makes you comfy is what I'm saying in my groggy state.