Hi mamma! I also work at a hospital (RD) and didn't have to get one, because technically there's no patient contact, but I did get one because I knew it would practically required once I did get pregnant - both ob's I've seen have said preggo women are at much higher risk for flu complications, even death, and advised me I'd have to get it. So, I figured I'd rather get it now, before getting preggo. Fir some reason getting shots while preggo sounds really unappealing. So I got the dpt in July, and flu shot in early November, right after AF and before ovulation. Hoping it didn't interfere with fertility this month but who knows. I did have flu like symptoms for 1-2 days after the shot, so I'd get it right before you will be off for a day or two. Also tell them you may be preggo, and they'll five you the preservative ( mercury) free one. If for some reason, they don't offer it, you can get it from your Ob/gyn. Hth.
Welcome dawnlouise! I'm also on cd 2 with creativegirl. It great to have these ladies to "talk" to about the monitor and the tww. Mamma and jgirl are more midcycle, so you are right behind them, and right in font of me and creative. It's nice that there's alway something happening for at least one of us - makes the days go by faster. I also thought I'd be preggo by now. It's our fifth month trying, and will be my second using the monitor. We are all hoping for December bfps!