Newbie questions!

[Prinnie]

Hi everyone, I've been a bit of a lurker here, but me and DH have decided that after this packet of condoms run out we're not buying anymore! (well - for a while!) So soon enough I'll be part of the TTC club too!

However.... my mind is full of questions and I wonder if any of you can help....

1. Will definitely need lube for the BD - is normal ok or should I buy some preseed?

1. Is there anything health wise I should do other than starting folic acid?

1. I have major body image issues - can anyone assure me that as long as I don't pig out and do gentle exercise I won't be a whale forever? I think I can cope with being larger for 9 months but I'm very scared of not being able to loose baby weight after.

OR - has anyone found that once they are pg and then a mummy that their issues with size disappear or relax a bit?

Thanks in advance for any answers

[Picante]

Some lube kills sperm. Best off with preseed!

Folic acid is good, other than that don't stop eating stuff like runny eggs 'just in case' - you never know how long it's going to take to get pg.

As for putting on weight.. well I wasn't bothered with either pg. I think as soon as you are pg your worries are concentrated around your baby rather than your weight gain.