Like ElsaMars, I didn't know I had bipolar. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I went off my meds to get pregnant. It was the single worst decision I've made in my entire life. I crashed very quickly and almost ended up in the hospital due to being I really, really wanted to do right by my baby and give it the best start. For us (and this is different for every family, of course!) it was better for me to be on meds and have us both survive and for me to enjoy some of my pregnancy than to have the non-medicated alternative. Please don't rule out meds 100%.

Best of luck getting pregnant! What an exciting time of life!