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Cauliflower
September 7th, 2013, 06:47 AM
UPDATE: it is a GIRL:)

Thank you God!

Thank you Atomic Sagebrush, you have been so supportive, cant thank you enough!
Thank you NBP and Genderdreaming.
Thank you Anchor, Mariposa and Mrs P for all the PMs and the support.
Thank you Funkyfry, bunnywabbit, GT77 and all the others I forgot to mention for being in the same boat with me :) sharing the frustration!

This site and this journey have been AMAZING!



TTC a Girl Sway Attempt
Gender Result:
Girl
DW Age:
34
DH Age:
36
Current Children's Gender(s)
Boy 6
Boy 4
Number of Months TTC
3
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)


Comments regarding DW's diet changes-
Things I cut back completely which were huge part of my daily diet: bananas, milk, red meat, fat fish, all kinds of meat, eggs, nuts, dark chocolate, fish oil.
Started in jan 2013 with:
-being vegetarian
-no breakfast
-no snacking (this one was hard, took me some months to get used to)
Then in may 2013, lowering nutrients and starting to loose weight
If diet was used, length of time before attempt?
Light 4 months
Hardcore 3-4 months
Did you skip breakfast regularly?
Yes
Did DH change his diet with you?
No
Comments regarding DH's diet-
No changes at all
DId you consume alcohol? No


DId you try to limit caffeine?
No, I drink caffeine regularly
Any Diet Details?
I tried to stick to the foods with lower nutrients. Ate lots of veggies, zuchini, red pepper, iceberg lettuce, cucumber.
But then in the fasting month, minth before my attempt I had lots of different fruits and vegetables.
Was a little more relaxed before attempt, bcz of the length of the diet. But I lost 5-6 kg so I think fat and calories were within limits, also being vegetarian helped lower protein.
Counted protein, fat and calories to begin with, but had an idea how much after some time.

Breakfast-none
Lunch-one yoghurt, one or to slices of bread
In between an apple
Dinner-veggies with pasta or other carbs
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?
I think I made a huge change to my diet, it was very boy friendly to begin with.
It was hard but I could ease into it as I had plenty of time before attempt
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?
50 kg (BMI 20)
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
Couch potato. Feel I lost a lot of musle mass.
Lost 5-6 kg
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?
2
BD Dates according to Ovulation 4 Days Before O
1 Day Before O


Any additional comments?
Supposed to do 1 attempt at pos OPK.
The attempt 4 days before O was jump and dump. So in real it was one attempt 1 day before O. A little uncertain when O was, attempt could have been O-5 or O-2
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers BD every few days


BD Position
Missionary
Did you Jump and Dump? No


Any relevant attempt details?
Flat for 10 min then Jump and dump
Big O
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements Chitosan
folic acid


DH Supplements
-
Any additional supplement info?
Used Metamucil with every meal.
1/2-1 tsp of Cinnamon every day.
Crystal light 3-4 servings a day.
Used anti androgenic BCP (yasminelle), 21 x3 pills.
Did you do anything with Ions?
No
Moon Phase during conception?
-
Did you use any Old Wives Tales?
No
Things that make me feel great about my sway:
The length of diet and weight loss.
Using BCP, although I did not fall pregnant first cycle after quitting BCP, it might have helped.
Conception after fasting in Ramadan.
Things that make me nervous about my sway:
I was not superstrict on diet, had some cheats now and then.
More loose on the diet before attempt bcz of legth of diet and loosing hope about getting BFP.
But I always skipped breakfast and stayed vegetarian. Making 2 attempts.
Did not use any other supps! Had Big O!
Things worth mentioning:
I recommend easing into this dieting thing and not loosing too much weight too fast.
You just dont know how long you will try before concieving. And you might get fed up.
I strarted too strict thought I ould be pg right after quitting BCP, which did not happen.
But I gave all I could give and I hope I get my DD as this is our final baby. I will be happy with a healthy and happy baby regardless of gender!

Thank you to all wonderful ladies on this site and Atomic for being so supportive!

“To Allaah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males. Or He makes them [both] males and females, and He renders whom He wills barren. Indeed, He is Knowing and Competent.” [Quran 49:50]

Cauliflower
September 7th, 2013, 06:51 AM
I did not use Chitosan but Metamucil.
It seems like I used BCP as supplement, but I used it before TTC and only for swaying purposes. After quitting BCP I had 2 months with very little CM. More CM the month concieved, that and Big O might have done the trick ;)
I ovulated from right side, I think...

Funkyfry
September 7th, 2013, 06:53 AM
Great sway, congrats again Hun!! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months and I hope you hear pink xx

Cauliflower
September 7th, 2013, 06:55 AM
Thank you Funkyfry, hoping for a sticky pink bean :)

Little Lunasa
September 7th, 2013, 08:28 AM
Congrats on a great sway, really hope you get your dd
xx

Soar
September 7th, 2013, 08:56 AM
Congrats! Hope you have your pink bean in there!

odd
September 7th, 2013, 11:58 AM
congratulations :)

Cauliflower
September 7th, 2013, 05:29 PM
Thank you so much!
Feeling a little nervous about cheatings before attempt :( but I wss still loosing weight.

hoping4agirl2014
September 7th, 2013, 05:36 PM
Congratulations to you again. I hope you get your happy and healthy little girl.

Two of a Kind
September 7th, 2013, 11:41 PM
Sway Sounds Great! All the very best :)

rainbowflower
October 7th, 2013, 02:13 AM
congratulations, and good luck!

onebigwish
October 7th, 2013, 05:34 AM
congratz! i hope inshallah u get ur Girl FX!! xx

Cauliflower
October 14th, 2013, 04:35 PM
Thanks a lot Onebigwish and Rainbowflower!
Sometimes I feel certain than this is a girl, but other times the opposite :( still some time till I find out.
So far, pregnancy has been quite similar to the ones before, but that is not supposed to mean anything right :(
This is tough...

atomic sagebrush
October 14th, 2013, 07:56 PM
thinking of you!!! xx

Cauliflower
October 16th, 2013, 02:20 AM
thinking of you!!! xx

Thank you so much, Atomic. Xxx

Now I am worrying sick over that it was not 1 attempt, thinking about 4-0 or 5-0 could have left something alive, although it was J&D :( but you cant control everything, can you?
When is the earliest you can have gender scan? Week 15?

atomic sagebrush
October 16th, 2013, 10:28 AM
There wasn't anything to speak of left from then. That is exactly the DTD dates that got me my DD - one on 4 or 5 DBO and then one on the night before O day.

I think anywhere from 13 weeks on is pretty reliable for nubs...I woudl NOT do a 15-17 week tho because the nubs seem less reliable and potty shots are not quite reliable enough. :)

Cauliflower
October 16th, 2013, 11:03 AM
There wasn't anything to speak of left from then. That is exactly the DTD dates that got me my DD - one on 4 or 5 DBO and then one on the night before O day.

I think anywhere from 13 weeks on is pretty reliable for nubs...I woudl NOT do a 15-17 week tho because the nubs seem less reliable and potty shots are not quite reliable enough. :)

Thank you for putting my mind to ease...again!
You dont need to answer that PM, I have just been a nervewreck all day today :(
Thank you for the info abt scan....

Xxx

Cauliflower
October 16th, 2013, 11:04 AM
There wasn't anything to speak of left from then. That is exactly the DTD dates that got me my DD - one on 4 or 5 DBO and then one on the night before O day.

I think anywhere from 13 weeks on is pretty reliable for nubs...I woudl NOT do a 15-17 week tho because the nubs seem less reliable and potty shots are not quite reliable enough. :)

Thank you for putting my mind to ease...again!
You dont need to answer that PM, I have just been a nervewreck all day today :(
Thank you for the info abt scan....

Xxx

Funkyfry
October 23rd, 2013, 09:19 AM
Have you your scan booked cauliflower??

I am getting quite anxious about finding out!!

Cauliflower
October 24th, 2013, 02:40 AM
Have you your scan booked cauliflower??

I am getting quite anxious about finding out!!

Hi Funky :), just one week apart. No I dont know when it will be scheduled, but the usual anomaly scan is done between weel 17-19. It would be in mid december I think, just before the holidays.
What about you? When are you having your?
I have been nervous, some days really bad GD. But I am just focusing on coping with the morning sickness. I think when the date is set, I will be more nervous.
Some days I think about having a private scan done, not without my husband knowing even! But there is still time....
Keep in touch, hugs, xxx

Funkyfry
October 27th, 2013, 10:21 AM
I have a 12 week scan booked I two weeks! Hopefully I get a clear (girlie) nub!!
Then like you my anomaly is booked for 20 weeks

crazyladyneedsababy
October 27th, 2013, 01:00 PM
hey hun just stopping past and see things are going well, will be keeping my eyes out for your gender scan and fingers crossed for your girl x

Cauliflower
October 28th, 2013, 03:02 AM
I am so excited for both of us Funky!
Thank you crazylady, good to hear from you! :)

Cauliflower
November 20th, 2013, 04:34 PM
Routine scan booked 17th of dec.....

MrsECullen
November 20th, 2013, 05:09 PM
Good luck!!!

Cauliflower
November 25th, 2013, 11:43 AM
Hello lovely ladies, thank you so much for your support!!!
I was told GIRL at 15+3 today, private scan. Still in denial so I am not updating my sway.
I will update it when confirmed at routine scan 19 weeks, (booked 17th dec)

Little Lunasa
November 25th, 2013, 01:05 PM
Hello lovely ladies, thank you so much for your support!!!
I was told GIRL at 15+3 today, private scan. Still in denial so I am not updating my sway.
I will update it when confirmed at routine scan 19 weeks, (booked 17th dec)

Congrats!! :)

Funkyfry
November 25th, 2013, 02:17 PM
Hello lovely ladies, thank you so much for your support!!!
I was told GIRL at 15+3 today, private scan. Still in denial so I am not updating my sway.
I will update it when confirmed at routine scan 19 weeks, (booked 17th dec)


That is fantastic news!!! Delighted for you!!

The Anchor
November 25th, 2013, 02:23 PM
What AWESOME news! HUGE CONGRATS!!!

Cauliflower
November 25th, 2013, 02:26 PM
Hi Funky, I know waiting is very hard! Hopefully you will hear the same :)

Thanks Anchor and Little L (congrats on BFP!)

Dollydot
November 25th, 2013, 02:33 PM
Congrats!!

bunnywabbit
November 25th, 2013, 03:27 PM
WOHOO! That's fantastic news, Cauliflower! Congrats! x

Funkyfry
November 25th, 2013, 04:29 PM
Hi Funky, I know waiting is very hard! Hopefully you will hear the same :)

Thanks Anchor and Little L (congrats on BFP!)

Oh thanks!!! I have gender scan booked for 3 weeks time when I am 18 weeks! Time is dragging! I just want to know!!

Two of a Kind
December 16th, 2013, 04:59 AM
Hello lovely ladies, thank you so much for your support!!!
I was told GIRL at 15+3 today, private scan. Still in denial so I am not updating my sway.
I will update it when confirmed at routine scan 19 weeks, (booked 17th dec)

That's so exciting! All the best for tomorrow!

Cauliflower
December 16th, 2013, 03:57 PM
That's so exciting! All the best for tomorrow!

Thank you! I am so excited, hope the tech can confirm 100%!

Two of a Kind
December 16th, 2013, 05:56 PM
I am sure you will hear GIRL!!! All my early scans at 15 weeks have been correct! But it is lovely to see that beautiful little potty shot :)

Cauliflower
December 17th, 2013, 04:19 AM
They had overbooked :( so now my appointment is on 6th of jan, 3 more weeks!
I am so glad I took that early scan.
So the waiting begins once again....aaargh...

Two of a Kind
December 17th, 2013, 04:23 AM
Ahh, that's ok though :) You have a little girl in there!

Cauliflower
December 17th, 2013, 04:27 AM
Ahh, that's ok though :) You have a little girl in there!

Aaawwww, thank you! It was really reassuring that all your 15 weeks scans were correct :)
I will update!

Xxxx

Cauliflower
January 6th, 2014, 04:09 PM
Update: we are having a Girl :)
Confirmed at 15 and 20 weeks, scan.

mommymachine
January 6th, 2014, 05:19 PM
Hurrah! Congrats!!!

atomic sagebrush
January 7th, 2014, 01:36 PM
So happy for you!!

greeneyes
January 8th, 2014, 06:17 AM
CONGRATS! :D

pinkdreamer
February 16th, 2014, 04:41 AM
Congratulations cauliflower!!