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February 2nd, 2016, 08:54 PM
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djmommy TTC a GIRL Sway Attempt
TTC a Girl Sway Attempt
Gender Result: Girl
DW Age: 39
DH Age: 44
Current Children's Gender(s) 2 Boys
Number of Months TTC 18+
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?
Comments regarding DW's diet changes- I started out doing the Atomic Fertility Diet because of my age, number of months already TTC (even before swaying) and my low AMH .03
I would say after about 7-8 months on the diet and not getting pregnant I decided I was going to stop swaying and start trying to increase my fertility as much as I could. I always had cheat days though but totally gave up snacking and still did not really eat breakfast as I think my body got used to it.
If diet was used, length of time before attempt? 7-8 months on AFD
Did you skip breakfast regularly? Yes
Did DH change his diet with you? No
Comments regarding DH's diet- Didn't change a thing!
DId you consume alcohol?
DId you try to limit caffeine? No, I drink caffeine regularly
Any Diet Details? -
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info? -
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O? probably 19
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments? I lost about 12-13 lbs while doing the diet but after coming off gained about 6 lbs quickly. I was exercising at least 5 days a week doing 50-60 min of cardio but towards the end cut back and exercised when I could
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known -
Any VG potions used?
CM pH at attempt -
DH pH -
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle? 3
[B]BD Dates according to Ovulation
3 Days Before O
1 Days Before O
O Day
Any additional comments? -
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers -
BD Position Multiple
Did you Jump and Dump?
Any relevant attempt details? -
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements
DH Supplements -
Any additional supplement info? Femera 5 mg
was taking 600-800 mg of COQ10 but was in the process of weaning off and was dowwn to about 200mg a day
was taking my prenatal again about 3 days a week
Did you do anything with Ions? -
Moon Phase during conception? -
Did you use any Old Wives Tales? -
Things that make me feel great about my sway: -
Things that make me nervous about my sway: -
Things worth mentioning: I was totally surprised and amazed that I heard I was having a girl. I honestly was so very happy to finally be pregnant after trying for 2 years that it didn't matter but I always longed for a daughter
Last edited by djmommy; February 3rd, 2016 at 07:08 AM.
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February 2nd, 2016, 09:09 PM
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Dream Vet
Congrats again and thank you so much for posting this! Out of curiosity, was this your first Femara cycle or what? If you did previous Femara cycles, what was your LP on it like? Oh and any way you could post your chart/link to your FF page?
I am sooooo so happy for you, so very glad your hard work and heartache from TTCing so long were not in vain. Your story is such a hopeful one for both long term TTCers/swayers and older moms. Enjoy your daughter! Is she your last baby?
My Ovulation Chart currently TTC, Cycle #16 since last BFP
TTC #1
- swaying pink on & off since Nov 2013 - hoping for a girl first but excited for either!
Dec 2001 - May 2006 : 5 early abortions of healthy singletons (3 medical @5w, 2 surgical @8w, last 4 pregnancies conceived with late DH, all conceived while TTA/on birth control)
Mar 2012: miscarried B/G twins @5w (conceived 2 cycles after remověng Paraguard copper IUD while NTNP), one twin was ovarian ectopic
Me: 34, widowed, late O + short LP, normal-good hormone levels excepting undetectable testosterone, seeking a known sperm donor/life partner
My sway: vegetarian LE for over 28w, skipping breakfast, fibre (ground psyllium husks) with/before/between meals, physically inactive, drama avoidance, ocassional minimal YesBaby lube as needed, alternate cycles on low dose Clomid, double shot lattes (with meals)
Past sway tactics I've dropped (in order): Vitex, Sudafed, antihistamines, intermittent fasting, one attempt per cycle at positive OPK, one attempt in fertile period
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February 2nd, 2016, 09:24 PM
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Big Dreamer
Congratulations!!!!
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February 2nd, 2016, 10:00 PM
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Moderator
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February 2nd, 2016, 10:52 PM
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IVF Advice Coach
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February 3rd, 2016, 03:24 AM
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Congrats . So happy for you!
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February 3rd, 2016, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by
maidentomother
Congrats again and thank you so much for posting this! Out of curiosity, was this your first Femara cycle or what? If you did previous Femara cycles, what was your LP on it like? Oh and any way you could post your chart/link to your FF page?
I am sooooo so happy for you, so very glad your hard work and heartache from TTCing so long were not in vain. Your story is such a hopeful one for both long term TTCers/swayers and older moms. Enjoy your daughter! Is she your last baby?
Thanks so much Maiden! This little girl is totally worth the wait, heartache and tears that I went thru. Unfortunately she is my last, but we definitely feel complete. This was my 2 time on femera. First time was with RE I did 2.5 mg and had trigger. Think my LP was 15 days. This time I did on my own and did 5 mg with timed intercourse. It was basically my last attempt so I really was not expecting it to work! I don't think I actually would have stopped trying but I was just mentally drained from it. My chart is pretty lame because I was very inconsistent temping but I will try to link it.
My Ovulation Chart
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February 3rd, 2016, 10:53 AM
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Moderator
Soooo excited for you DJmommy! Enjoy carrying your daughter, it's an amazing feeling! 😀❤
Three beautiful boys and my longed-for DD due in June 2016!
2007
2009
2013 (My VBA2C & sway opposite baby)
So proud to announce that after many long years of GD our precious DAUGHTER
joined us in June 2016!!
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February 3rd, 2016, 03:12 PM
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Dream Vet
I thought you'd do better on Femara so I'm glad to hear that it didn't have the same negative effects that Clomid did. Your chart is actually quite helpful, the pattern is clear, though I do suspect you Oed a day later. How dark was your first BFP? Was it a squinter or proper line? Have you had early BFPs before, if so how early?
Thanks for answering all my questions!
My Ovulation Chart currently TTC, Cycle #16 since last BFP
TTC #1
- swaying pink on & off since Nov 2013 - hoping for a girl first but excited for either!
Dec 2001 - May 2006 : 5 early abortions of healthy singletons (3 medical @5w, 2 surgical @8w, last 4 pregnancies conceived with late DH, all conceived while TTA/on birth control)
Mar 2012: miscarried B/G twins @5w (conceived 2 cycles after remověng Paraguard copper IUD while NTNP), one twin was ovarian ectopic
Me: 34, widowed, late O + short LP, normal-good hormone levels excepting undetectable testosterone, seeking a known sperm donor/life partner
My sway: vegetarian LE for over 28w, skipping breakfast, fibre (ground psyllium husks) with/before/between meals, physically inactive, drama avoidance, ocassional minimal YesBaby lube as needed, alternate cycles on low dose Clomid, double shot lattes (with meals)
Past sway tactics I've dropped (in order): Vitex, Sudafed, antihistamines, intermittent fasting, one attempt per cycle at positive OPK, one attempt in fertile period
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February 3rd, 2016, 07:45 PM
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Swaying Advice Coach
You know, this is one of those "no man left behind" sways that took every iota of determination and reading the add your sway does not do justice to how hard a journey this was for you!!! We went through so many ups and downs but just kept regrouping and moving forward and I am so so so overjoyed DJ, thank you for your tenacity and never giving up even when I know there were tons of times you wanted to!!!!!
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