Abifasc
May 28th, 2014, 10:10 AM
TTC a Girl Sway Attempt
Gender Result:
BOY!!!
DW Age:
25
DH Age:
31
Current Children's Gender(s)
Boy(3), Boy (1 1/2)
Number of Months TTC
2
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?
No
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-
I made some big changes. I skipped breakfast every day, and in the rare times I did eat earlier than noon, I still had a 14 hour fast at least. Avoided healthy fats and supplements, juices, meat etc. as much as possible. I also drank diet drinks and I never ever drank those at all. Over time as I learned about the "Mary/Martha" concept, I stopped tracking calories because I was always within 1500-1800 calories.
If diet was used, length of time before attempt?
11 weeks (started end of February).
Did you skip breakfast regularly?
Yes
Did DH change his diet with you?
Yes
Comments regarding DH's diet-
He didn't make dramatic changes, but he did substitute chicken for red meat, drank diet coke with me, etc.
DId you consume alcohol? No
DId you try to limit caffeine?
No, I did not factor that into my sway
Any Diet Details?
I think I over thought the diet at the beginning, being hat it was such a huge change for me. Towards getting closer to attempt, I tried to have a more relaxed attitude about it and not stress about it as much, although I still tried to stay within guidelines.
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?
-
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?
I don't weigh myself but lost weight obviously.
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
Couldn't keep up with recommended exercise routine so I was a couch potato.
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known
-
Any VG potions used? Sylk
CM pH at attempt
Didn't check cm
DH pH
Didn't check
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?
1
BD Dates according to Ovulation 2 Days Before O
Any additional comments?
One attempt at +opk. Wasn't sure if I o'd the next day or two days later.
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers Abstained
BD Position
Multiple
Did you Jump and Dump? No
Any relevant attempt details?
Chose not to jump and dump in favor of getting pregnant. We did use antihistamines and sylk, and I took a hot shower before attempt.
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements folic acid
Antihistamine
DH Supplements
-
Any additional supplement info?
It was weird only taking one supplement since both other times I ttc I took a ton of different vitamins and supplements.
Did you do anything with Ions?
I don't believe in them but I did buy a rock salt lamp and used it as a night light in my son's room...it was on sale :)
Moon Phase during conception?
-
Did you use any Old Wives Tales?
No
Things that make me feel great about my sway:
I was more relaxed, prayed a lot- our whole family has been praying for a daughter and I believe God answers prayer, even little ones like this one. I feel like I put the effort and research into it. Everything God does can be proved by science so I felt good about swaying.
Things that make me nervous about my sway:
I was not "hard core" about it. I tried to be as much of a "Martha" as I could and relax and just trust The Lord with his plans for my family dynamic. I might have had a more sure "result" if I added exercise and paid more careful attention to diet totals.
Things worth mentioning:
I'm happy either way. I deeply desire a daughter, but my boys are my whole world and a third boy would be a gift and a joy.
http://i57.tinypic.com/4qokr6.jpg
Gender Result:
BOY!!!
DW Age:
25
DH Age:
31
Current Children's Gender(s)
Boy(3), Boy (1 1/2)
Number of Months TTC
2
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?
No
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-
I made some big changes. I skipped breakfast every day, and in the rare times I did eat earlier than noon, I still had a 14 hour fast at least. Avoided healthy fats and supplements, juices, meat etc. as much as possible. I also drank diet drinks and I never ever drank those at all. Over time as I learned about the "Mary/Martha" concept, I stopped tracking calories because I was always within 1500-1800 calories.
If diet was used, length of time before attempt?
11 weeks (started end of February).
Did you skip breakfast regularly?
Yes
Did DH change his diet with you?
Yes
Comments regarding DH's diet-
He didn't make dramatic changes, but he did substitute chicken for red meat, drank diet coke with me, etc.
DId you consume alcohol? No
DId you try to limit caffeine?
No, I did not factor that into my sway
Any Diet Details?
I think I over thought the diet at the beginning, being hat it was such a huge change for me. Towards getting closer to attempt, I tried to have a more relaxed attitude about it and not stress about it as much, although I still tried to stay within guidelines.
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?
-
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?
I don't weigh myself but lost weight obviously.
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
Couldn't keep up with recommended exercise routine so I was a couch potato.
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known
-
Any VG potions used? Sylk
CM pH at attempt
Didn't check cm
DH pH
Didn't check
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?
1
BD Dates according to Ovulation 2 Days Before O
Any additional comments?
One attempt at +opk. Wasn't sure if I o'd the next day or two days later.
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers Abstained
BD Position
Multiple
Did you Jump and Dump? No
Any relevant attempt details?
Chose not to jump and dump in favor of getting pregnant. We did use antihistamines and sylk, and I took a hot shower before attempt.
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements folic acid
Antihistamine
DH Supplements
-
Any additional supplement info?
It was weird only taking one supplement since both other times I ttc I took a ton of different vitamins and supplements.
Did you do anything with Ions?
I don't believe in them but I did buy a rock salt lamp and used it as a night light in my son's room...it was on sale :)
Moon Phase during conception?
-
Did you use any Old Wives Tales?
No
Things that make me feel great about my sway:
I was more relaxed, prayed a lot- our whole family has been praying for a daughter and I believe God answers prayer, even little ones like this one. I feel like I put the effort and research into it. Everything God does can be proved by science so I felt good about swaying.
Things that make me nervous about my sway:
I was not "hard core" about it. I tried to be as much of a "Martha" as I could and relax and just trust The Lord with his plans for my family dynamic. I might have had a more sure "result" if I added exercise and paid more careful attention to diet totals.
Things worth mentioning:
I'm happy either way. I deeply desire a daughter, but my boys are my whole world and a third boy would be a gift and a joy.
http://i57.tinypic.com/4qokr6.jpg