XXforhubby TTC a GIRL Sway Attempt

[XXforhubby]

TTC a Girl Sway Attempt

Gender Result:

BOY

DW Age:

35

DH Age:

36

Current Children's Gender(s)

DS1- 4.5yrs DS2- 21mo

Number of Months TTC

6-9

Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?

Yes

DIET
Did you follow a diet plan?

Yes

If yes to diet, which one did you most follow?

• LE(Low Everything)
• Other

Comments regarding DW's diet changes-

Starting in March 2014 I began the crash and burn version of the LE diet. After 1.5 mo I switched to the PCOS version when I stopped losing weight. After a chemical in November 2014, I switched to Atomic’s fertility diet that included whole grains. I couldn’t go gluten free because I would gain weight. I mainly ate vegetarian and only ate meat 3-4 times a week.

If diet was used, length of time before attempt?

12 months total before getting our BFP!!!

Did you skip breakfast regularly?

Yes

Did DH change his diet with you?

Yes

Comments regarding DH's diet-

DH started by not eating red meat and began to fast while working his 10hr work day and eating mainly vegetarian meals. He too only ate meat 3-4 times a week and maybe during an occasional weekend day. This was a HUGE change from how he used to eat when we had our boys!

DId you consume alcohol?

• A couple of drinks per week

DId you try to limit caffeine?

No, I did not factor that into my sway

Any Diet Details?

I started my day with 2 cups decaf coffee with a splash of creamer and cinnamon. I would eat breakfast around 10:00am most days and either have 2 eggs with toast or usually 1cup mixed berries with 1/2cup full fat yogurt. I would only get to eat about 2/3 or 3/4 at best of the fruit/yogurt mix, since DS2 loved eating it with me! I would always have a small amount of protein, carb, vegetable, and a fruit with lunch and dinner. Fruits I would eat- D’Anjou pears, green grapes, gala apples, or mixed fruit (only at breakfast). Vegetables I would eat- green beans, broccoli, broccoli/cauliflower/carrot mix, a small amount of tomatoes, or occasionally a small potato with the skin at dinner. Carbs I would eat- mainly quinoa/brown rice mix, brown rice, matzo when making homemade pizza, or 1/2c of whole grain pasta.

Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?

-

WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?

123lbs and 20.6BMI

Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?

In January 2015 I added 20-30min of Yoga after doing 60min of cardio for mental health purposes. DH started to exercise about 6 weeks before we conceived. His routine consisted of mainly cardio.

THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known

N/A

Any VG potions used?

• NO

CM pH at attempt

N/A

DH pH

N/A

How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?

One!!!!

BD Dates according to Ovulation

• 1 Day Before O

Any additional comments?

-

THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers

• BD every few days

BD Position

Missionary

Did you Jump and Dump?

• No

Any relevant attempt details?

Had the Big O!!

SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements

-

DH Supplements

-

Any additional supplement info?

DW- Folate 800mcg 2X a day, CoQ10 400mg 1X a day, Zinc 15mg 3X a week, and Vitamin D 1000IU 2X a week (deficiency).

Did you do anything with Ions?

Rose Quartz and salt lamps. DH even had a salt lamp at work because he liked it so much!

Moon Phase during conception?

Waning Gibbous

Did you use any Old Wives Tales?

Had a package of girl onesies under our bed.

Things that make me feel great about my sway:

I was on the diet FOREVER, exercise, one attempt, and acupuncture to increase fertility. All the changes DH made.

Things that make me nervous about my sway:

The 2-4 oz of meat I added when I switched to the fertility version of the LE diet.

Things worth mentioning:

After TTCing for four months, I made an appointment in October 2014 with an RE because I had a 17 day cycle and things just felt “off”. Day 3 FSH results came back at 44! I stopped taking myo-inositol (I was not taking it for swaying purposes and had taken it with both boys), and DS2 began to wean down to BFing 2-3 times a day. November I had a chemical and day 3 FSH results came back at 45 and my AMH wasn’t even detected! The only thing good to come of this was my AFC came back fantastic for my age, and my lining couldn’t have been more perfect. Needless to say I was devastated. I picked myself back up, and I began acupuncture at the end of January to lower my FSH and improve my fertility. DS2 finally weaned himself at the beginning of February at 21mo! Low and behold, after two months and three cycles of having acupuncture, I got my BFP! We had been TTCing for 8 months and 9 cycles total!! I am still nervous and will be until the end of the first trimester despite seeing the heartbeat 137bpms during my dating scan at 5weeks 6days!!

[XXforhubby]

Before we got our BFP, I was at the point where I finally accepted that I would not get pregnant again, and there was nothing I could do about it. There was nothing I could change or undo, and I let go of my longing. I finally felt free. Don't get me wrong, I had meltdowns along the way! I just realized, over time, that getting so upset over something I could not change wasn't healthy for me or anyone. DH and I had a heart to heart a few days before I got the BFP, and I told him I wanted to stop trying at the end of this coming May. I was truly ok with my decision! I was excited at being a boy mom (it is all I ever wanted!), and we were looking forward to future vacations and plans- just the four of us.

I firmly believe that I had to learn the lessons of patience, letting things be as they are, and acceptance. I also took the time to change behaviors and patterns that didn't serve me, or others well. I finally have a healthy relationship with my mother, I no longer have a short fuse, I am in control of my emotions, and I accept others as they are and don't try to change things beyond my control. I am a completely different person now than I was when I began to TTC.

While this began as a journey to add one more person(s) to our family, I ended up evolving into a more calmer and grounded person. I am forever changed and feel blessed for the opportunity to change and make room in my heart and life for this tender being that will soon take up the remaining space in my heart and soul.

Thank you Atomic, NBP, and all of you lovely ladies that have and continue to support me. May you all find peace in your lives and get your heart's desire.


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[True Blue]

Congratulations and good luck XX I hope you get your DD you sure did a great job!!!

[Ugee]

Hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months xx

[djmommy]

Awesome!!! Pink Dust!!

[foxymrsg]

Fab sway and loved how you've written how this has a changed you for the better too! Well done I truly hope you the daughter you and hubby wish for

[Ashforblue]

Congrats again, looks like a great sway!!

[sc1411]

Huge congrats!!! Again

Please take my pink dust and have happy and healthy pregnancy!

[atomic sagebrush]

so so so so excited!!!

[Dutchgirl]

Congrats!!
FX for pink!!