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Q: No folic acid ?
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ilpleut
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I just found out I'm pregnant... the walk-in clinic's blood test confirms it. Last period was 4 1/2 weeks ago.
I was NOT taking folic acid until three days ago when I found out I was preggers. I also do not eat a very balanced diet usually. I try to fit in veggies when I can, but to be honest, I'm really not the greatest about that stuff (though obviously that changed starting the day I found out). I haven't even been eating cereals lately, damn it... what on earth was I thinking?!
Have I doomed my baby? From all the information I've read, I certainly seem to be a prime example of a horrible mother already -- usually people say "well, if you've been eating a balanced diet, you're fine" but I haven't. Awful, awful mother.
Please tell me how much trouble I'm in.
PS: I should mention I haven't really felt any pregnancy symptoms at all yet. I'm 30 years old, do not smoke or drink, ideal weight, generally healthy.
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ilpleut
New User
Thanks folks. 
This is my first pregnancy, and my husband and I are both very happy but very worried first-timers.
Everything is spooking me these days, from "there was a little bit of blood after intercourse!" to "I've been feeling slightly crampy for a week". I know I'll likely feel much better after I see my obstetrician, but naturally she's booked up until the end of April, so by then I'll already be 12 weeks along and not worried about these things anymore (hopefully).
Good to know I have people to talk to.
This is my first pregnancy, and my husband and I are both very happy but very worried first-timers.
Everything is spooking me these days, from "there was a little bit of blood after intercourse!" to "I've been feeling slightly crampy for a week". I know I'll likely feel much better after I see my obstetrician, but naturally she's booked up until the end of April, so by then I'll already be 12 weeks along and not worried about these things anymore (hopefully).
Good to know I have people to talk to.
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gnm
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