Sick and TTC

[Anonymous]

I just ovulated, according to cervical mucus, bbt, and OPK. With any luck, we timed things correctly and maybe I'm pregnant. I am also sick.. Sore throat, aches, sinus congestion, feel awful. I have been doing nasal sinus rinse, head over steaming bowl of water, etc. can I take Advil or Advil cold and sinus? The nurse at my GP's office said it was fine, but I'm not sure. If conception occurred, wouldn't this be a very vulnerable time to be taking meds?

We are TTC again after two m/c and I am afraid to do anything to harm the (possible) embryo. But I'd like to do something to get rid of these aches.

[Anonymous]

Go ahead and take something. Many people take things without realizing their pregnant and things work out fine. I had a night out of wine and cigarettes before realizing I was pregnant with DD - who is totally fine developmentally (pretty smart, actually).

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

It's totally fine. Take the meds. Feel better.

[Anonymous]

My RE, OB/Gyn and GP have all told me that it's ok to proceed as normal until a BFP. I think you are ok to take some meds. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I was in your same position two weeks ago. Really sick but too scared to take anything, so I didn't. Now, two weeks later, I have a bad sinus infection and I just got my period. Kind of wish I had tried to nip it in the bud sooner, especially now that I know i wasn't even pregnant. I will also say, though, when I finally went to the doctor and expressed my concern, my nurse practicioner also said it was fine to take medicine that early in the game.

good luck!

[Anonymous]

Thanks all! I have been taking mucinex and Advil cold & sinus. Still feel crappy but better than without the meds.