pooh_ob
December 15th, 2013, 01:48 PM
TTC a BOY Sway Attempt
Gender Result:
Boy
DW Age:
38
DH Age:
38
Current Children's Gender(s)
girl, boy, girl, girl
Number of Months TTC
2
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?
No
MINERALS
Calcium Intake(Please describe)
did not supplement, moderated dairy but not TOO limited
Magnesium Intake(Please describe)
did not supplement, ate less foods high in magnesium
Potassium Intake(Please describe)
ate foods high in potassium as much as possible
Sodium Intake(Please describe)
ate foods high in sodium but so excessive as to be hazardous to health, including V8 juice
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements Evening Primrose Oil
Robitussin/Guafanesin tablets
Alka Seltzer Gold
Gree Tea
Fertile-CM
Vitamin E
Fish Oil
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12
Zinc
Royal Jelly
DH Supplements Zinc
Fish Oil
Multi-vitamin
Any additional supplement info?
B6 and B12 taken as super B-complex; made sure to stop the ones during 2WW that I read was important to do so; DH took caffeine "shot" before attempts; I took low amount zinc as I got concerned about taking to much while reading research (same for DH)
DIET
Did you follow a diet plan?
Yes
If yes to diet, which one did you most follow? HE(High Everything)
Comments regarding DW's diet changes-
V8 juice one per day, plenty of beef, eggs, foods high in potassium (apricots,potatoes,etc), foods high in fats especially healthy fats like nuts and avocados, kept blood sugar elevated in the 2WW; increased calorie intake and gained weight
If diet was used, length of time before attempt?
5-6 months
Did you skip breakfast regularly?
No
Did DH change his diet with you?
Yes
Comments regarding DH's diet-
plenty of beef and eggs, healthy fats, fish, but still well-balanced with veggies etc
DId you consume alcohol? A couple of drinks per week
DId you try to limit caffeine?
Yes, I had 1 drink per day
Any Diet Details?
-
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?
-
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?
weighed 150 before starting HE diet and gained too much; prepregnant weight 174
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
lifted weights and did some cardio and also yoga
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known
-
Any VG potions used? Preseed
CM pH at attempt
-
DH pH
-
THE DEED INFO
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?
3
BD Pattern BD every few days
BD Dates according to Ovulation 3 Days Before O
1 Day Before O
After O
BD Position
Doggy style
Any additional comments?
made sure I had big "O" before his, then after his, flipped over cautiously and had pillow under hips
Any relevant attempt details?
he had a caffeine "shot" with 5-hour energy about 30min or so before; not too hot a shower, boxers only, etc; I took guaifenesin extra dose approx. 30min before attempt also
Did you do anything with Ions?
electronics to abdomen
Moon Phase during conception?
New Moon
Did you use any Old Wives Tales?
-
Things that make me feel great about my sway:
I did everything I could find in research that increases fertility
Things that make me nervous about my sway:
-
Things worth mentioning:
-
Gender Result:
Boy
DW Age:
38
DH Age:
38
Current Children's Gender(s)
girl, boy, girl, girl
Number of Months TTC
2
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?
No
MINERALS
Calcium Intake(Please describe)
did not supplement, moderated dairy but not TOO limited
Magnesium Intake(Please describe)
did not supplement, ate less foods high in magnesium
Potassium Intake(Please describe)
ate foods high in potassium as much as possible
Sodium Intake(Please describe)
ate foods high in sodium but so excessive as to be hazardous to health, including V8 juice
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements Evening Primrose Oil
Robitussin/Guafanesin tablets
Alka Seltzer Gold
Gree Tea
Fertile-CM
Vitamin E
Fish Oil
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12
Zinc
Royal Jelly
DH Supplements Zinc
Fish Oil
Multi-vitamin
Any additional supplement info?
B6 and B12 taken as super B-complex; made sure to stop the ones during 2WW that I read was important to do so; DH took caffeine "shot" before attempts; I took low amount zinc as I got concerned about taking to much while reading research (same for DH)
DIET
Did you follow a diet plan?
Yes
If yes to diet, which one did you most follow? HE(High Everything)
Comments regarding DW's diet changes-
V8 juice one per day, plenty of beef, eggs, foods high in potassium (apricots,potatoes,etc), foods high in fats especially healthy fats like nuts and avocados, kept blood sugar elevated in the 2WW; increased calorie intake and gained weight
If diet was used, length of time before attempt?
5-6 months
Did you skip breakfast regularly?
No
Did DH change his diet with you?
Yes
Comments regarding DH's diet-
plenty of beef and eggs, healthy fats, fish, but still well-balanced with veggies etc
DId you consume alcohol? A couple of drinks per week
DId you try to limit caffeine?
Yes, I had 1 drink per day
Any Diet Details?
-
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?
-
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?
weighed 150 before starting HE diet and gained too much; prepregnant weight 174
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
lifted weights and did some cardio and also yoga
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known
-
Any VG potions used? Preseed
CM pH at attempt
-
DH pH
-
THE DEED INFO
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?
3
BD Pattern BD every few days
BD Dates according to Ovulation 3 Days Before O
1 Day Before O
After O
BD Position
Doggy style
Any additional comments?
made sure I had big "O" before his, then after his, flipped over cautiously and had pillow under hips
Any relevant attempt details?
he had a caffeine "shot" with 5-hour energy about 30min or so before; not too hot a shower, boxers only, etc; I took guaifenesin extra dose approx. 30min before attempt also
Did you do anything with Ions?
electronics to abdomen
Moon Phase during conception?
New Moon
Did you use any Old Wives Tales?
-
Things that make me feel great about my sway:
I did everything I could find in research that increases fertility
Things that make me nervous about my sway:
-
Things worth mentioning:
-