TTC BLUE in October?

[Mamato3?]

Do you ladies think its ok for me to add a little bit of brown sugar to my oats? They are so bland but I dont think were supposed to take in much sugar? Its about the only sugar I get in a day.

Ruby I think it's ok since-as you say-it's the only sugar, but I would also try honey (as much organic as possible) or stevia, as far as I know atomic doesn't think they sway pink in any way.

[yogi&booboo]

Mamato3,
Do you know anything about organica agave? It is a vegan product and comes from naturally from the agave plant. I wonder if this is also safe. I am not a big fan of maple syrup and i can barely do the stevia.

[rubygem]

I am not good at this swaying stuff.... im cd9 and we had a little accident.. pulled out too late. I didnt use preseed or do anything I planned to do. Ive been doing the diet and supps though. Should I go get plan b pill tomorrow?

[Boysway]

Do you know what your usual Over day is rubygem?

[jmomof3girls]

What's your usual O day?

[rubygem]

No, this is my first month tracking o. So far opks are negative. My cycles are pretty regular so I assume id o around cd 15

[Midwest_Complex]

Rubygem- I would probably stay with the plan and start using preseed for the next BD attempts. Increase your calories and do everything you planned to do this month. Since you are close to O day, the sperm could stay alive so I would go ahead and do the sway this cycle.

I think the plan B pill can throw off women's cycles and that might make things harder for you in the end.

[jmomof3girls]

I agree with Midwest.

[rubygem]

Well today we went to a dirt biking race and all I ate was a pulled pork sandwich and mcdonalds all day... lol so now im even more worried. I am just going to hope everything works out and af comes in a couple weeks. If my cycle is normal I wont ovulate for another six days, and he didnt completely finish inside elme, it was only a little bit of sperm. But then again that is enough. So frustrating!

[jmomof3girls]

I honestly think you don't have anything to worry about :happy:

[rubygem]

Oops meant to say me not elme. Damn phone lol. I just had a bowl of mixed fruit with slices of almonds and caught up with my vitamins for today so today wasnt so bad. I just wish I had used preseed. I hope your right jana and I have nothing to worry about! Gonna try to relax now.

[Mamato3?]

Mamato3,
Do you know anything about organica agave? It is a vegan product and comes from naturally from the agave plant. I wonder if this is also safe. I am not a big fan of maple syrup and i can barely do the stevia.

I really don't know about agave, I live in Greece we don't have these products, but I think anything nutricious without chemical process would not harm your sway. But please ask atomic, maybe she knows...

I found info about agave nectar on this essay from atomic. It has usefull information about sweeteners in general.

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-general-discussion/2038-sweetening-up-your-sway-pink-blue.html



AGAVE NECTAR

This is a new sweetener that we don't know a lot about yet, but it is quite low on the glycemic index meaning it doesn't cause the huge jump and crash in blood sugar that other sweeteners do. It's actually the best natural sweetener for blood sugar.

Agave nectar is slightly acidic so keep an eye on your pH if you choose to use it. Also, since it is on the new side, I would be wary about eating it during pregnancy or even in the 2WW.

Conclusion - agave nectar is better for blue.

[yogi&booboo]

Mamato3,
This totally makes sense. Thank-you for clarifying this for me. You are the best!! 😊💜

[Auzair]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/18/5cd9d948596a25504f1eed3515d62e58.jpg should i drink this tomato juice ?? Which says 99% tomato juice n salt from concentrate???


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[Auzair]

Can anybody tell what stevia tastes like??


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[Boysway]

Stevia is quite sweet. I purchased the sachets and used 1/2 a sachet as one sugar.

[yogi&booboo]

Auzair,
I agree with Boysway, Stevia is very sweet. You only need one or less packet to sweeten your beverage. I personally think it sortof tastes like sweet and low. It takes time getting used to but definitely adaptable to. It took me a a bit to get my taste buds used to it. 😊

[jmomof3girls]

Yes Auzair, the other ladies are right about the Stevia.

[jmomof3girls]

Did any of you ladies also wake up this morning feeling extremely large and bulky?

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- yessss. My jeans are getting tight. My waist is definitely feeling thicker.

[jmomof3girls]

I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[rubygem]

Did any of you ladies also wake up this morning feeling extremely large and bulky?

Yes. I was 100lbs pre pregnancy and about 125 after, weighed myself this morning and im 135!! I didnt think I was eating more than usual and I was worried about keeping up with the he diet but I must be lol. I dont eat much red meat yet still but im eating a whole lot of other things.

[Auzair]

Any one can post pic of stevia??


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[yogi&booboo]

Auzair, Here is a pic as you requested. 😊
P.s. I found my stevia at walmart in the vitamin section. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/20/apyvyde9.jpg

[yogi&booboo]

Ladies,
I went overboard with my diet. Probably gained (omg I am so ashamed right now, hiding in my closet) a wopping 50 pounds. I know I should have watched what I ate but I figured if I was going to do it I was going in 110% with the diet. The sodium killed me and I know atomic is very big on eating clean and healthy but after a while I stopped counting calories and just ate pretty much anything in the HE diet. This is why I am somewhat worried with my recent booboo of bd'ing unprotected without the intention of getting pregnant this month because I had started to loose what I gained. I am still on my dietary pills and I plan on taking them until my missed period. I can't afford to gain weight any more pre pregnancy weight because I know I would be gaining some during my pregnancy and i am high risk for high blood pressure and pre-clampsya 😢

[Auzair]

Auzair, Here is a pic as you requested. 😊
P.s. I found my stevia at walmart in the vitamin section. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/20/apyvyde9.jpg

So nice of u i live in uk i hope i find this here


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[ELP]

Auzair, you can get stevia on ebay here, either as a powder or as a liquid, I sometimes use the stevita brand flavored stevia :)

[Auzair]

Auzair, you can get stevia on ebay here, either as a powder or as a liquid, I sometimes use the stevita brand flavored stevia :)

I ll surely find it on ebay thnx for suggestion


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[Midwest_Complex]

I'm halfway through my period. I'm getting so nervous to officially start! I keep trying to fill my brain with last minute stuff

[yogi&booboo]

Midwest_Complex,
Good Luck and hang in there!
Swaing takes a lot of patience, but practice makes perfect. Sending you tons of baby blue dust.

[Midwest_Complex]

Thanks yogi!!! <3

[jmomof3girls]

Good luck Midwest. You're starting a month before us so you get to find out first. I can't wait to see what your ultrasound pics.

[Boysway]

Good luck Midwest :)

I'm feeling nervous too Midwest. I'm not going to tell dh when I'm near/am ovulating to minimise any anxiety on dh's part. Just finished af and hoping to successfully attempt this cycle.

[rubygem]

I need your help ladies! Tonight when I went to the bathroom I noticed on my undies that I had ewcm.. ive never had that!! Must be the supplements? No clue. Anyway im cd 13 and my ovulation test was negative at 1pm. I dont have anymore to test with tonight im just wondering how far in advance of ovulation can you get ewcm? The opk test was negative but ive been cramping on/off all day and now this! Im confused.

[BeckMom89]

I'm so full! Yet... always hungry!

Ugh....

I didn't see your post rubygem but it could be the supplements and the HE diet producing EWCM. I know that ewcm means you are fertile, hope the other ladies can chime in.

[yogi&booboo]

Rubygem,
I always get one big glob of ewcm with a tinge of blood 5-6 days before ovulation and 1-2 days of watery cm and about 4days of ewcm. You are on the right path and sound about right 😆

[yogi&booboo]

Good Luck Boysway,
I think your time is coming up. Hopefully its a one hit wonder. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. 💜

[jmomof3girls]

I'm so full! Yet... always hungry!

Ugh....

I didn't see your post rubygem but it could be the supplements and the HE diet producing EWCM. I know that ewcm means you are fertile, hope the other ladies can chime in.

I wake up in the mornings feeling HUGE!!! And then, I have to eat breakfast LOL!!

[jmomof3girls]

Good luck boysway!

[3GMomPraying4Boy]

Eating breakfast is such a big ordeal for me too! I am literally gagging because I've never eaten within the hour I wake up. My older daughter scolds me to finish my food. I'm full after 2 bites but she makes me finish my bowl of oatmeal. I am a bit of hypocrit I make them finish their food so I must practice what I preach.

[jmomof3girls]

Me too! I usually don't eat until about noon. I find cereal much easier to eat in the morning but oatmeal really good for boy sways.

[tm29]

Hi all - I'm actually loving the HE diet! I don't feel full all the time - I think it's because I mainly use my juices as my carbs. Have you tried that? If you have a lovely big steak and a glass of fresh orange juice and some avocado salad, you really don't feel stuffed. Or maybe I have a bigger appetite than you!

[tm29]

Me too! I usually don't eat until about noon. I find cereal much easier to eat in the morning but oatmeal really good for boy sways.

Hi Janamomof3girls - Are we meant to eat oatmeal more than x1? I have it for breakfast every day...

[Midwest_Complex]

Tm29- once a day is good. I try to alternate from spinach egg omelets one day & oatmeal with blueberries and flax/chia seeds the other. I make myself eat a small snack size bowl of cereal before bed every night.

[jmomof3girls]

Just once like Midwest said. I eat oatmeal or cereal every morning. I also eat yogurt or cereal before bed. I'm so glad you're doing well tm29!

[newbee]

Another good breakfast idea- apple with Peanut butter.. its filling and full of good nutrients..

[Midwest_Complex]

Apple with pb is one of my main snacks here too Newbee.

[3GMomPraying4Boy]

Mmm That sounds good I'm going to go have some right now...lol

Today I've found myself getting hunger pains which I never felt before. Maybe I'm adjusting to it... but worried I'm going to start to pack on a lot of pounds. :omg:

[Boysway]

I have found if I don't eat or have a big enough snack every three hours I begin feeling sick. That's a new thing for me. I've been on the diet since January. I'll have to try the pb with Apple, sounds good. Apparently avocado with celery is also good.

[newbee]

Thats interesting Boysway...will try that Celery and avocado.. I love both....also I am getting heart palpitations...due to so much potassium...anyone dealing with that??

[jmomof3girls]

Yes boysway and 3Gmom, I feel weird about gaining weight too!

[jmomof3girls]

Thats interesting Boysway...will try that Celery and avocado.. I love both....also I am getting heart palpitations...due to so much potassium...anyone dealing with that??

Newbee- are you taking potassium supplements? Or is your potassium coming from food?

[Boysway]

Heart palpitations aren't good. I'm with Jana are you taking Potassium supps or adding it to your diet naturally?

[Midwest_Complex]

Newbee, that is scary. What other supp are you taking?

[Midwest_Complex]

How's everyone's weekend?

I am so sick of hamburger meat. Blegh.

[jmomof3girls]

Me too Midwest! I was just thinking the same thing last night. You can have other meats too. Chicken has tons of protein. Lots of boy moms eat bacon and pork too. Make some steaks!!

[Midwest_Complex]

Tmi time... is anyone else still pretty dry? I do think preseed will help us a lot... I get turned on easily, but it's like the slightest little wrong moves durinf sex will briefly turn me off and I dry up. It is so frustrating

[newbee]

Hello..I was out for the weekend..I am taking following supplements: Folic Acid, Potassium-99mg, Vitamin D3, Prenatal, Evening Primrose oil , Fish Oil.
But i think lately my potassium intake increased to reach the 4000 mg as recommended...I think my body is not used to that much of potassium..just wondering whether i should still continue for few weeks...in the diet..
Also I am TTC october..but it seems based on this cycle I might ovulate last few days of September. That makes my nervous.
I think since I am taking all these pills, my cycle reduced from 32 days to 29 days.. Is that ok?

[jmomof3girls]

Newbee- are you drinking the potassium drinks? I think 29 day cycles are fine.

[newbee]

I a having baking Soda drink. But I think I am feeling better now...may be its also coz of so much food on HE diet...my body is getting used to it.

[jmomof3girls]

If you don't usually have a lot of potassium in your diet, you want to gradually work up to that large amount. That might have been what was causing it!

[jmomof3girls]

Tmi time... is anyone else still pretty dry? I do think preseed will help us a lot... I get turned on easily, but it's like the slightest little wrong moves durinf sex will briefly turn me off and I dry up. It is so frustrating

Same here!!!!

[Boysway]

Newbee, Have you tried drinking Coconut water? Coconut water has a good amount of Potassium. Drinking V8 vegetable juice and V8 fusion juice is good to boost your potassium. It's not such a great idea to take the Fish oil and the EPO. You are best to have one or the other.
Nothing wrong with a 29 day cycle either :)

[jmomof3girls]

Boysway, how's everything going with you? Update please :happy:

[Boysway]

You're sweet for asking Jana.

I am feeling very nervous. I am thinking more and more that O will be this Saturday if not earlier. Fade in has begun with my OPK's and *TMI* I have ewcm which doesn't usually happen for me. I really hope we are in with an attempt this cycle. Last cycle I O on CD 15 (usually CD 19-21). It's looking like this cycle may very well be the same as last time. I have 'booked' dh in for bd tomorrow, lol. He has no idea O is coming up and I don't want to tell him. Although, he has asked when we will be trying for real. His words "When are we going live?" Lol.

[jmomof3girls]

That's great news! I really hope this is your month! I think it's for the best you haven't told your husband yet, that way you don't ruin your bd attempt, by him feeling pressured!! Good luck!

[Boysway]

Thanks :)

[newbee]

Boysway- Good luck with your attempt..Sending lots of blue dust on your way....
I will try coconut water and V8.

[Boysway]

You may need to try a few brands before you find one you like. Some taste pretty bad. I found coconut water a little sweet to start with now I thoroughly enjoy it.

[Midwest_Complex]

Mix the coconut water with orange juice. I get a huge 8 oz glass and fill it with half of each. Coconut water tastes horrible alone to me!

[rubygem]

Hey ladies, hope everyone is doing well. Ive decided to skip out on ttc september and possibly october too. Ive been a stay at home mom since my daughter was born but we are needing some extra income now, and wanting to move into a bigger place (we live in a 2 bedroom apartment atm) so im going to start working part time in september hopefully. I dont want to get pregnant right after starting a job so im going to hold off. Ive slacked on the diet because of this but I think ill still take the supplements because ive never felt better! Ill still be around to see what you ladies are up to though. Good luck!!!

[Midwest_Complex]

Good luck Rubygem!! All the luck ♡

[Boysway]

I hope all goes well for you rubygem.:)

[BeckMom89]

Hey Ladies,

I haven't been on here for a while and I'm missing the site. How are you doing with the diet? With my busy schedule I do eat a lot but as far as fruits and vegetables go, it's been smoothies, juices and V8 for me. I have to start exercising better too. Hope you are all doing well.

[Auzair]

Ladies i invented a boy friendly smoothie i add one banana half apple some dates n truvia sachet n also add some coconut milk blend n enjoy :) in this v r consuming 3 fruits :) can atomic advice how is this idea :)???


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[Auzair]

Ladies plz share ur ideas of eating protien n sugar together??


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[Midwest_Complex]

Auzair- raisons & nuts. Apples with peanut butter

[Auzair]

Auzair- raisons & nuts. Apples with peanut butter

Thnx alot


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[jmomof3girls]

Good luck rubygem!

[jmomof3girls]

Welcome back Beck

[jmomof3girls]

Thanks for sharing Auzair! That sounds good!

[Midwest_Complex]

Those lifting weights...what kinda weights are you doing?

[ELP]

My favorite weight training was bench pressing the toddlers :) and carrying one around piggy/jockey back around the house and home from school, it all helped and I would find my weights coming to me saying 'pick me up, pick me up'! so I neverforgot to do it lol!

[maimai88]

Hi ladies, I'm new here! DH and I have two beautiful little girls, ages 2 1/2 and 8 months. We are planning on a first TTC #3 attempt in October, and would love to add a little blue to our family( although we would be thrilled to welcome another baby girl too!). We are starting the diet and supplements on Tue, so this weekend I am splurging on desserts while I can:bigsmile: Happy to have found some swaying/TTC buddies here!!

Uhm, I didn't mean to include the "big smiley" at the top of my post haha

[maimai88]

Midwest, I just recently joined a gym *for the first time in my life lol*, and I like using the weight machines there. I am still in the process of getting a good workout routine down, but I try to workout 3x a week for 1 hr. It has only been two weeks, but I am already starting to notice subtle changes! The machines are awesome I find..I haven't done many free weights, although it may be good to include.

[jmomof3girls]

Hi maimai! Welcome to the thread!

[jmomof3girls]

Midwest, are you ttc in September? I thought you said you were? If so, how's your sway going?

[jmomof3girls]

Boysway, where you able to get your attempt yet?

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- we BD twice the last week... I was so sure I would O yesterday but I still haven't got a positive OPK so I'm scared I O earlier when we only did one attempt (we did the 2 attempts a few days apart) I hope I get a positive OpK this weekend..if not I'm sure I ovulated earlier then I expected which sucks.

[jmomof3girls]

What cd are you on? I think the 2 BDs should be fine.

[Midwest_Complex]

I'm on CD 14 today :/ I just started testing with OPKs Thursday. I wish I would have started earlier :/

[jmomof3girls]

The same exact thing happened to me. I didn't get a positive opk until cd15 an even more positive one on cd16. I was pretty shocked because I only have 27 to 28 day cycles. I bet you'll get one tomorrow or the next day :happy:

[Boysway]

I'm stoked Jana :D I'm in my first 2 ww since January. We decided to go away for a night (3 hours drive away). I did an OPK before we went and it was getting dark. I did another OPK when we arrived at our destination. It was a shade off a positive. We didn't bd last night. I did an opk this morning and got a blaring +OPK. We bd shortly after :)

[jmomof3girls]

Boysway, that is great news!!!!!!!! I'm hoping to see a BFP from you in a few weeks! Please keep me updated! I'm so happy for you! :happy: :happy: :happy:

[Midwest_Complex]

Boysway that's great!! I never got a positive OPK, but I could have very well missed the timing. We have been BDing though, so I am going to say I am in the 2ww with you...hope we get our little guys ♡

[BeckMom89]

My period is super late (for me.) I'm not sure if its the supps or diet. I was doing so well with my cycles. I took 2 pregnancy tests so thankfully both BFN because I want to be on the diet and supps for a bit longer. I feel terrible though.

[Boysway]

Beck, what supps are you on?

[jmomof3girls]

It could definitely be the supps

[jmomof3girls]

Midwest, I would keep testing just to be safe!

[Midwest_Complex]

Still no positive :( I'm pretty sure I O already. We only had one attempt in the window I'm sure and I only used preseed once. I feel like I could cry

[BeckMom89]

I think it's the fish oil. I stopped it today and I'm going to do every other day or every 2 days. I take the woman's one a day, wheatgrass, folic acid and started taking royal jelly and bee pollen yesterday.

[BeckMom89]

I think it's the fish oil. I stopped it today and I'm going to do every other day or every 2 days. I take the woman's one a day, wheatgrass, folic acid and started taking royal jelly and bee pollen yesterday.

[jmomof3girls]

It's ok Midwest! 1 attempt could get you a boy! It's about everything you've done overall in your sway! If you go through all the older boy sways on this site, you'll see plenty of successful boy sways with 1 attempt . I think you're chances are still really good.

[yogi&booboo]

My period is super late (for me.) I'm not sure if its the supps or diet. I was doing so well with my cycles. I took 2 pregnancy tests so thankfully both BFN because I want to be on the diet and supps for a bit longer. I feel terrible though.
Hi BeckMom89
In my first practice cycles I also experienced the same thing. The supps definitely throw everything off. There is a thread out there about this and Atomic also suggests that some supps be dropped during the 2ww for this reason. She also recommends that some be dropped completely. Hope your cycles get back to norm ;)

[yogi&booboo]

Still no positive :( I'm pretty sure I O already. We only had one attempt in the window I'm sure and I only used preseed once. I feel like I could cry
Oh no! Midwest:eek:,
Don't be stressed, I just read on the pregnant mommies thread that there was a momma swaying boy who kinda had stopped swaying after taking a break and all she said that she did was use preseed and not that many attempts & she's having a Boy. Hang in there. I will share her sway once I find it. Hang in there :o

[yogi&booboo]

Still no positive :( I'm pretty sure I O already. We only had one attempt in the window I'm sure and I only used preseed once. I feel like I could cry
I found the link. ;) I hope this will help a little 💖
http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43793

[Midwest_Complex]

Thanks yogi ♡♡♡

[jmomof3girls]

Thanks Yogi!

[BeckMom89]

Thanks Yogi! My period finally started today, my husband and I think it was the stress of nursing school because last month I was right on time.

[hopefulblue]

Joining the group. DH and I are hoping for a DS to complete our family. Blue baby dust to all!

[Adia]

Thanks Yogi! My period finally started today, my husband and I think it was the stress of nursing school because last month I was right on time.

I just started Nursing school too....We are attempting now as I am ovulating.
I have been TTC blue for almost 2 years.
We'll just keep trying....not many other options.

[BeckMom89]

Cool! What semester are you in Adia? I'm in mother baby rotation and everyone has ultimate baby fever. I have this semester and next and I graduate in May.

[yogi&booboo]

Aww im jelous ladies. I stopped half way. I was done with my pre-requisites but then I popped two kids not far from each other. I laugh now and tell my girls that I will go back to college with them so I can copy their homework :p but that is definetly a dream of mine to go back and finish nursing. Good luck gals, I bet it must be exciting. :D

[yogi&booboo]

Well I have a question out of the subject of swaying but I am not too familiar with how it works but have any of you ladies considered doing the tarot reading (not sure what its called :eek:) but you pay for a prediction reading pertaining to how many children and their genders you will have in the future. Im tempted but its a bit pricey. What do you gals think and have you done this or possibly considered doing it?;)

[Boysway]

I have to admit, I have had multiple readings like this. They were kick started when a palm reader told me I was going to have twins.

Okay, you ready? It's a rather long list.

Danielle, she is from The Spiritual Shack but, for some reason I can't find her page. She said boy. Birth or conception (likely birth) in 18 months. Which would make it June from when I had the reading done.

Cheri22, boy and Feb birth/conception or find out.

Readings by Tracey (Facebook), Girl birth/conception/find out June

Readings by Rayne (Facebook), conception/birth/find out she said number 14 so it could be the date, weeks or months. If it was 14 months from the date of the reading, that means May.

Sandra Gibbs, I think I came across her through here or another forum when Google searching. Boy with Sept/Oct conception and birth month in July.

Vera Joy, Girl with birth/conception/find out in May/June.

[jmomof3girls]

Hey ladies!! These last few days I've been feeling nervous about TTC again. I'm not sure why. 4 kids is a lot. Anyone else feel like that?

[Boysway]

I've been feeling nervous, excited and anxious. I'm extra excited because we bought a new car. I can't wait for a bfp :)

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- I have this a lot. Like..a LOT. The thought of a 3rd...scares me. My hands are so full with my 2 now...life is SO busy and I really wonder how I will handle another in this mix.

Part of me gets sad too because i look on fb and see these pics of baby boys and I just know it's too good to be true. I really feel like a girls only mom. I can't even picture myself with a boy and it makes me want to cry

[Adia]

Cool! What semester are you in Adia? I'm in mother baby rotation and everyone has ultimate baby fever. I have this semester and next and I graduate in May.

Beckmom...I am in my first semester. I am in a 5 semester program so it feels like its going to take forever. We do mother/baby in 3rd semester, which is good because I couldn't handle that right now.

I run from pregos after trying for so long and not getting anywhere. I have had 2 miscarriages along the way but it still sucks, especially after having 3 kids already.

[Adia]

Aww im jelous ladies. I stopped half way. I was done with my pre-requisites but then I popped two kids not far from each other. I laugh now and tell my girls that I will go back to college with them so I can copy their homework :p but that is definetly a dream of mine to go back and finish nursing. Good luck gals, I bet it must be exciting. :D

I know how you feel. DD1 will graduate from high school a few months after I graduate from college....again! I graduated the first time when she was 6 mos old.

[yogi&booboo]

I have to admit, I have had multiple readings like this. They were kick started when a palm reader told me I was going to have twins.

Okay, you ready? It's a rather long list.

Danielle, she is from The Spiritual Shack but, for some reason I can't find her page. She said boy. Birth or conception (likely birth) in 18 months. Which would make it June from when I had the reading done.

Cheri22, boy and Feb birth/conception or find out.

Readings by Tracey (Facebook), Girl birth/conception/find out June

Readings by Rayne (Facebook), conception/birth/find out she said number 14 so it could be the date, weeks or months. If it was 14 months from the date of the reading, that means May.

Sandra Gibbs, I think I came across her through here or another forum when Google searching. Boy with Sept/Oct conception and birth month in July.

Vera Joy, Girl with birth/conception/find out in May/June.
Omy Boysway!!
Well I am sure it was a fun experience. I think if I had done one already I would have done a few because it is very addictive. Well it looks like a 50/50 boy or girl for you based on their predictions but you have your sway on your side. I am definitely considering one just for the experience. Thank-you very much for replying!.

[yogi&booboo]

I've been feeling nervous, excited and anxious. I'm extra excited because we bought a new car. I can't wait for a bfp :)
Boysway I am very excited for you! :D I am keeping everything crossed and hope this is your month!

[yogi&booboo]

I know how you feel. DD1 will graduate from high school a few months after I graduate from college....again! I graduated the first time when she was 6 mos old.
Adia Congratulations to you and your daughter! ;) I hope to one day find the energy and time to get butt back in school.

[Boysway]

yogi, only the palm reader was in person. The rest were online. Yeah, I kind of got a little obsessed, lol. Thank you for keeping everything crossed for me :)


So excited, got my crosshairs today. Let's hope our bd the morning of +OPK was enough. We did bd the day after I ovulated so, two days after the +OPK but the 'ship' would have sailed by then.

[Midwest_Complex]

I think I had implantation bleeding last night! When I wiped it was a tiny smear of dark blood

[jmomof3girls]

I'm very happy for you boysway!!!
Midwest- thank you. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I'm seriously think I might chicken out LOL!! Implantation bleeding is a GREAT sign. Yay!

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- that's how i felt too. Even after we BD a few times..I wiuld have moments where I would hope it wouldn't work. It's hard TTC when you already have a couple of kids..your feelings are normal! You just have to decide if you would rather live with the idea or try with a possibility. That's what I told myself and figured I would always regret not trying. I fit the girl diet to a T so having all of this information now makes me hopeful of a son. We are drawing our line at 3 though. DH said there will not be a fourth so I feel like I have one chance to get it done here.

[jmomof3girls]

Thanks Midwest, I know exactly what you mean. We are 3 for 3 with girls. I'm hoping all the changes I have made will help too. I would have never pictured myself with so many kids but something changed along the way. My husband would have as many kids as I would allow but I put my limit on 4. This is my last chance as well. Good luck to us!

[Midwest_Complex]

Exactly! I keep telling myself too Jana, that in the end, I would rather be an all girl mom verses an all boy mom..the bond we get to share with our little ladies is so amazing and I feel the universe will give us what we can handle as woman ♡

[newbee]

Midwest- Am very happy for you. ending over blue dust for you. I am TTC boy for end of September, I am kind of scared but I would agree to all you said above.
I am trying my best for the diet. Sometimes I get scared at the disappointment. But I guess I would rather try now than regret later.

[jmomof3girls]

Midwest-I agree 100%. I love your thinking!
P.s. You win either way. Having 3 girls is awesome!

[jmomof3girls]

Good luck newbee

[hopefulblue]

DH & I are planning our sway attempt for this month. I'm nervous as well.

We have to start TTC this month for a few reasons. So I'm nervous, as we really only had a couple weeks to incorporate all we possibly could in the sway. I've changed my diet drastically, cut out diet soda, cut out low fat dairy products, added fruits, veggies, more protein, and am eating every two hours. Bananas, coconut water, lemon water, V8 (working on getting that down). I'm taking vitamin d, folic acid, prenatals. Coq10 and fish oil react with my thyroid meds....so I stayed away.

Next weekend is O weekend so I am starting my Robitussin Sunday night and have the pressed ready.

Crossing my fingers. I'm nervous but excited. DH and I really would be happy with either gender but we're making our best attempt.(in a short amount of time)

If anyone has any good stories of good sway outcomes in short amounts of time, I would love to hear them!

Blue dust to all! And congrats Midwest, hopefully that is your blue sticky.

[jmomof3girls]

Hopeful- how long have you been on the supps and diet?

[jmomof3girls]

Yogi- how's everything going with you?

[Boysway]

hopefulblue well, you have started out well with the diet :) Your diet sounds a lot like mine. I found if I add ice ****s to the V8 juice it helps to water it down. I found the Robitussin made a big difference to my cm however, what I realised is you must take the exact dosage. So, my bottle states to take 20 mls every 4 hours when necessary so that's what I did. The first time I added it to my plan it wasn't as effective because I wasn't taking it enough. Good luck :D

[hopefulblue]

Jana,

I've only been on the supps for a measley week. :( But, hoping that everything else falls into place.

[jmomof3girls]

Atomic recommends at least 6 weeks on diet and supps but I just recently saw a sway where she only took folic acid and made small changes to her diet for a few weeks and she is having a boy. I haven't seen many others with only a week or 2 of swaying. People have boys all the time without swaying and supps so you can still have a boy. If possible you could wait until next month, it might give you better odds! Good luck!

[jmomof3girls]

Boysway, how many dpo are you?

[Boysway]

It's 3:10am here, I'm on CD 5.

[jmomof3girls]

But I wanna know right now :sad:

[newbee]

HopefulBlue- your diet looks good and so does the supplements. For Robitussin , I plan to take the tablets instead of the liquid. I heard that its better.

I plan to TTC this month as well...towards the end. Have the same nervousness and excitement feeling..

Sending lots of bluedust on your way.

[jmomof3girls]

Good luck newbee

[Boysway]

Aww, me too Jana :D I'm going to try and hold out till 12 dpo which is a week away. Trying so hard not to symptom spot. Work is a pretty good distraction for the most part. That's where I am now. I'm near the end of night shift #4 and still have 3 to go.

[hopefulblue]

BoySway, ice ****s & V8 was much better! I'm excited and nervous for you. Please keep us updated.

Jana, thanks, I'm hoping to be one of those stories!

Newbee, thank you. Blue dust to you too!

[Boysway]

Glad I could help hopefulblue :)

[tm29]

Hi ladies - I've been out of this thread for a while because of ovulation problems. But it seems like I'll be taking progesterone followed by clomid and then ttc right away. If I do this, I'll be on course for TTC October like all of you! I've been on the diet + supps + weights almost 5 weeks now.

BUT - I just read that Clomid sways pink!!! I'm now worried that I should not take it. There's nothing serious wrong with me at all, the doc thinks I have just overworked and my body has gon out of whack. Any thoughts on clomid+swaying blue? I would be SO grateful.

[jmomof3girls]

Hi tm29, welcome back. Clomid only sways pink by about 5%. The other sway tactics you're doing sway by a lot more. There's been a lot of ladies who have had boys using Clomid.

[tm29]

Hi tm29, welcome back. Clomid only sways pink by about 5%. The other sway tactics you're doing sway by a lot more. There's been a lot of ladies who have had boys using Clomid.

Thanks Jana! Oh wow - 5%. That doesn't sound like a lot...but it still worries me. I've asked Atomic what she thinks, too - but I was getting really worried waiting to hear back. Thank you so much for telling me that. It's not great to need to do something that actively sways pink - even if it is only by 5%. I'm working so hard on my sway. You really think the other things counteract it enough? It seems so risky. I don't have PCOS, I just have low estrogen from sttress and losing weight too fast after my first pregnancy. Ugh. I wish that 5% didn't worry me so much....

[jmomof3girls]

I'm not going to lie, it would bother me a little too. I do think that you can counteract it. Definitely wait for atomic's thoughts. She knows everything!!

[tm29]

Thanks Jana. Yes I'll wait and here what atomic says. It's so annoying that I might have brought this on myself. Maybe I should just keep doing the HE and hope I ovulate naturally. I wouldn't mind doing this if it weren't for the fact that I'm about to turn 39 and I feel like every month counts. So annoying.

[jmomof3girls]

Yeah, You're in a tough position. The clomid might be a good thing though. Keep me posted on what you decide to do :happy:

[tm29]

I've been searching the site and I found atomic says this:

"Blue swayers – Feel good about your sway on Clomid! You still get to do most everything you want to do for a blue sway anyway. You do need to give up on timing and BSF, but honestly those things just get in the way of conception anyway. You’re better off without them!

Some blue swayers panic when they are told that they need Clomid because they hear that it sways pink. But just by using Preseed and Robi/Muci and eating an estrogen-friendly diet, you do so much to overcome that. Plenty of people conceive boys on Clomid!!"

But I still feel scared... I'll let you know! I wishI had your hormonal balance!

[jmomof3girls]

See! That's what I was thinking. I'm glad you found that!!!!!

[tm29]

You know what? I still barely slept after reading all the 'clomid sways pink' stuff. I am feeling pretty miserable right now. I'm just going to have to wait for Atomic to get back to me. Thanks for your support, Jana. I really hope your sway's going well - is it?

[Midwest_Complex]

So someone mentioned OPKs can detect pregnancy so I took one yesterday and today and both were dark positives. I have NO EWCM which I usually have around ovulation. My period is due in one week. So I *really* think I am pregnant. Plan to POAS tomorrow. :)

[hopefulblue]

Yay! Very exciting. Hoping to join you in a few weeks!

[hopefulblue]

Tm-thought I'd add my two cents here. I used to work with someone who had three boys all while on Clomid...for the third she was swaying girl and still had a son. Hope that makes you feel better!

[tm29]

Tm-thought I'd add my two cents here. I used to work with someone who had three boys all while on Clomid...for the third she was swaying girl and still had a son. Hope that makes you feel better!

Bless you Hopefulblue - that's really nice to hear. It has completely ruined my weekend worrying about clomid! So your colleague had 3 boys on it? Wow. I just wish I could get on and restore my natural cycle so I don't have to do clomid at all. But breastfeeding and post-preg weightloss seems to have knocked me for six.

Midwest-Complex I am completely over-excited for you. Incredible! Happy news.

[jmomof3girls]

Tm29- I did some investigating on Clomid last night. Some ladies on this site were swaying pink and had 3 boys using Clomid. There were lots and lots of them. Has atomic responded to you yet? If not, bump your post!
My sway is going ok. I seriously feel like chickening out though lol.

[jmomof3girls]

Yay Midwest!

[rubygem]

Hey ladies... sounds like you all have your plans in motion! Excited to see some bfps soon lol I said before I was going to postpone ttc for a couple months while I job hunt. Well im cd31 today and no af so im going to test in the morning. Im nervous because if we did conceive it would have been while I had non-fertile cm.. i thought i had already ovulated so i would be in the clear. Anyways i had very dry cm and no preseed used. Im kind of worried about that?? Hope af arrives soon.. wish me luck lol

[Boysway]

Wishing you blue sticky should you get your bfp rubygem :)

[BeckMom89]

Yay Midwest!

[BeckMom89]

Hey ladies... sounds like you all have your plans in motion! Excited to see some bfps soon lol I said before I was going to postpone ttc for a couple months while I job hunt. Well im cd31 today and no af so im going to test in the morning. Im nervous because if we did conceive it would have been while I had non-fertile cm.. i thought i had already ovulated so i would be in the clear. Anyways i had very dry cm and no preseed used. Im kind of worried about that?? Hope af arrives soon.. wish me luck lol

Hey rubygem,
I don't know if you read my prior posts but I was on cycle day 31 with no AF. She came the next day after countless bfn. I thought I had already ovulated and was in the clear. Best of luck.

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- if I'm not pregnant now, DH & I decided we will wait until next yr. At this point I could go EITHER way, but a small voice in my head keepa screaming "don't be pregnant don't be pregnant". My girls are wearing me out lately!

[Adia]

Hi ladies - I've been out of this thread for a while because of ovulation problems. But it seems like I'll be taking progesterone followed by clomid and then ttc right away. If I do this, I'll be on course for TTC October like all of you! I've been on the diet + supps + weights almost 5 weeks now.

BUT - I just read that Clomid sways pink!!! I'm now worried that I should not take it. There's nothing serious wrong with me at all, the doc thinks I have just overworked and my body has gon out of whack. Any thoughts on clomid+swaying blue? I would be SO grateful.

My mom conceived 2 girls and 3 boys on clomid. Her diet and yo-yo weight loss habits had way more to do with the gender of her kids than clomid.

[jmomof3girls]

Jana- if I'm not pregnant now, DH & I decided we will wait until next yr. At this point I could go EITHER way, but a small voice in my head keepa screaming "don't be pregnant don't be pregnant". My girls are wearing me out lately!
OMG Midwest, same here! I'm thinking of waiting until February. I just found out DD2 might have to have stabismus surgery on her eyes (they slightly cross) in Dec and so I'm thinking of waiting until afterward. Also, my gut instinct is telling me to wait a bit. What time next year would you TTC?

[jmomof3girls]

Thanks Adia!

[tm29]

Tm29- I did some investigating on Clomid last night. Some ladies on this site were swaying pink and had 3 boys using Clomid. There were lots and lots of them. Has atomic responded to you yet? If not, bump your post!
My sway is going ok. I seriously feel like chickening out though lol.

Jana - that's so sweet of you, I'm touched. I haven't heard from Atomic yet - I cannot blame her for needing a weekend break! Hopefully I'll hear from her today. It sounds like hostile CM is the main reason for clomid swaying pink. Because of my low estrogen I'm using a 1% estrogen cream internally (it's x10 stronger than estrace) so I'm hoping she'll say this will counteract the effect. But even then I'll be worried because it would obviously have been WAY better just to have benefits, not to be counteracting negative things.

How come you're thinking of postponing? All that eating and weight lifting you've been doing?! But I only have one baby so I have no idea how busy you must be with two. Sorry to hear your little girl has to have treatment for her eyes - that's no fun.

[tm29]

My mom conceived 2 girls and 3 boys on clomid. Her diet and yo-yo weight loss habits had way more to do with the gender of her kids than clomid.

Thanks so much Adia - Great to hear this. Would you say the yo-yo effect was in keeping with the HE principles? Were the sons conceived when she was eating more+better? Interesting.

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- Aww yeah, I would definitely want to get her surgery sorted out while not being pregnant. We would probably TTC some time after January as well!

[Adia]

Thanks so much Adia - Great to hear this. Would you say the yo-yo effect was in keeping with the HE principles? Were the sons conceived when she was eating more+better? Interesting.

Absolutely. I don't have time to write out too many details but as I have gotten to know my mom better she was clearly living HE when she conceived my brothers & painfully obvious LE when she conceived my sister & I. She also had 2 oops babies....both girls!

Atomic's theories are sound & solid when I look at my mom & myself with my 3 girls.

[tm29]

I'm so grateful to you Adia! I'm gradually calming down about all this. Having a scan on wednesday to see why I'm not ovulating - in faint hopes I can do without clomid. But if it must be with clomid, then so be it!

[Adia]

I am currently trying clomid. I really want a boy but after almost 2 years of trying, 2 miscarriages, and turning 40 next year, I have to get this to work ASAP!

I tried clomid last year 100mg day 5-9 but it made me completely insane, no joke. I was seeing a doctor for infertility & she monitored me. However, my insurance only will cover TESTING, not TREATMENT. So this time I am trying 25mg day 5-9 on my own and just being careful. When my mom had babies in the 1970's and 1980's she monitored herself.

While using clomid I am still doing the HE & Atomic had some great suggestions for me while using clomid and HE together.

If I don't get a BFP this cycle, (and its really hard to tell early on because clomid s/e are miserable in the 2ww), then I will try one more round and then try Femara...if I can figure out where to get it. I think I found a pharmacy in New Zealand.

Anywho, don't think you are doomed if you use clomid. Nothing in baby making is completely one way or the other.

Good luck!

[tm29]

I tried clomid last year 100mg day 5-9 but it made me completely insane, no joke.

Good luck!

Wow Adia - we're in similar boats! I'm about to turn 39 so I feel like I can't hang around either. I've been prescribed progesterone for 10 days, followed by clomid 100 for days 2-6. I'm sorry to hear it made you insane?! What happened? You mean hormonal mood fluctuation? I'm interested to hear it can be taken in different doses. You're trying 25? I wonder if I could do that too - rather than 100. Hmmm.

I really wish you a huge amount of luck. Despite feeling and looking young, we're geriatric mama's and we need a little extra luck. Rooting for you.

Re not testing, I think the really important test is the scan right after you stop the clomid - so they can check egg quality/quantity and uterus thickness. If you could just have that one alone I bet it would be worthwhile.

About to blow anther small fortune on a scan over here, so I know how it feels.

Yes, you can definitely offset the pink effects of clomid from what atomic says - I also learnt this. Preseed+robi/muci seems to be the key. I'm also using ovestin cream because I've had low estrogen.

[Adia]

I'm sorry to hear it made you insane?! What happened? You mean hormonal mood fluctuation? I'm interested to hear it can be taken in different doses. You're trying 25? I wonder if I could do that too - rather than 100. Hmmm.

I really wish you a huge amount of luck. Despite feeling and looking young, we're geriatric mama's and we need a little extra luck. Rooting for you.


Thanks tm29. I need all the luck I can get.

You may already know this but the hardest part of taking clomid is the 2ww when the effects of the clomid kick in. When I tried 100mg for 5 days my rational thinking, mood, gi tract, etc were a mess. I am normally very easy going and sweet, but I was a b*tch! I am feeling the effects of 25mg now and its no picnic, but I am not having insane and bizarre thoughts and drastic mood swings like I was on 100mg. Reality is every medication affects everyone differently.
Keep us posted on your journey!

[tm29]

Everything you're telling me about clomid is news to me - I have no clue what it's like. Sounds - er - terrific so far! I'm having my scan tomorrow to make sure I really do need it...

[Adia]

:pray: Praying you don't need it, but if you do, consider a smaller dose than 100mg, maybe even 75.
I think 100mg is just brutal, but I am extremely sensitive to all meds.

[jmomof3girls]

Hello ladies! It was confirmed that my DD2 is going to have the surgery on her eyes! So I will be waiting until after the beginning of next year to TTC.

[jmomof3girls]

Boysway and Midwest- updates?
Tm29- How did it go?

[Boysway]

I'm glad you were able to get your daughter in. When is her surgery scheduled for?

No updates from me as yet. Definitely possible symptoms though. Moody, cramps, sore bbs, getting hot followed closely by feeling light headed then queasy. I can feel my bp drop when these things happen. All symptoms for me. The moodiness is the worst though. I'm unpredictable. I honestly feel like I should be on meds.

It's just past 3 am, Thursday morning here. I'm planning on testing this Saturday. That's when I will be 12 dpo. The same as when I got the bfp with miss 4.

[jmomof3girls]

I can't wait to find out! The suspense is killing me! LOL!

[Boysway]

Lol Jana :D

[SpicyTunaSushi]

Hi Friends,
I want to join the group if possible! I swayed in winter 2013 and got pregnant the first try using HE- lots of ewcm, weight gain, and poof, pregnancy! Unfortunately, I had a miscarriage. We have been preventing until now, so this will be our first month when my current cycle ends!

I am doing HE- averaging 100g protein, 2200+ cal, and high nutrient with a rainbow of fruit/veg each day. I take multi, fish oil, and fa. I want to do green tea, but it always delays O for me, so I try to drink it after O.

DH eats in general like me. I am trying to weight lift 3x week, but I injured myself recently! GRR!

I will use pre-seed and try to get 3x right around fertile time. Any other recommendations? I drink OJ and V8 everyday and get about 3500+ potassium a day.

I felt really strongly in my sway when I was pg last time and really felt like it was a boy. I do think it improved my fertility since we got pregnant the first month. It's been a long wait to get to this point.

What is the current recommendation on sodium? That is the main one I struggle to get.

[tm29]

Hi SpicyTunaSushi - welcome! I think Atomic just says eat salt to taste and don't worry about sodium. She thinks excessive sodium sways pink. Tell me anyone if I've got that wrong.

Jana and Adia - I had my very expensive scan with the fertility specialist. I am so relieved I could dance. I have no fertility issues - 'nice, young ovaries' in fact. The best compliment ever. Ever! I have been so scared! He thinks my AF will probably come back in the next couple of months of its own accord, but he recommended I take clomid to kick-start it so I don't suffer symptoms of low oestrogen any longer. He said I should not ttc after the clomid because of the likelihood of multiples. Instead I should let clomid provoke bleeding and then ttc the next month, with a natural ovulation. I said 'but I'm really longing to be pregnant' and he laughed and agreed to scan me after the clomid to make sure I haven't produced too many eggs, which he thinks I will. But if I haven't, I can ttc then.

So, if Atomic agrees with this idea, then it looks like I am on for October!!!!! So, so happy. And if not October, then November!

Boysway - the suspense is killing me too....

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- good luck to you and your daughter!!

I start my period Sunday and so far BFN's. Which i hope at this point stays that way. I definitely want to hold off as well!

[tm29]

Jana - I just read about your daughter's eyes . sorry i didn't see that before. I'm sorry you all have to go through that.

[Princess of Pink]

TM and adia....i took Clomid the cycle i concieved (and had been trying on and off for 18 months in total) 50mg days 1-5 unmonitored at bedtime. Worked first go and the sups i was taking meant i had heaps of ewcm.

Good luck!!

[tm29]

TM and adia....i took Clomid the cycle i concieved (and had been trying on and off for 18 months in total) 50mg days 1-5 unmonitored at bedtime. Worked first go and the sups i was taking meant i had heaps of ewcm.

Good luck!!

Great to hear Princess of Pink and huge congrats on your news.

EWCM is the major issue. Do you know which supps/food helped you in particular?
I'm struggling to decide whether to take clomid ONLY to kick-start my cycle and then catch my natural ovulation the next month, or to take clomid to ttc right away. Part of me feels nervous that if I don't ttc right away I could end up needing to take clomid again anyway if my cycle doesn't ping back to life. But then the other part of me is concerned I haven't been on the diet/supps for long enough. I've done 5 weeks, so in any event I'd wait until I have 6 weeks under my belt (and spilling over my belt just a little) before I start the clomid.

Hmmm. Any thoughts? Hoping Atomic will have a strong view but it would be interesting to hear what you would all do in my situation. I'm 39 at the end of this month btw - so time not on my side...

[jmomof3girls]

Jana- good luck to you and your daughter!!

I start my period Sunday and so far BFN's. Which i hope at this point stays that way. I definitely want to hold off as well!
We must keep in touch. We will probably start ttc together next year :happy:

[jmomof3girls]

Thanks Tm29! Did you hear from atomic yet? She has responded to my posts on the private forum. If she hasn't responded yet, I would bump it. She might not have seen it.
Boysway- her surgery is mid December.

[jmomof3girls]

Pop- is this your first sway?

[jmomof3girls]

Hi Friends,
I want to join the group if possible! I swayed in winter 2013 and got pregnant the first try using HE- lots of ewcm, weight gain, and poof, pregnancy! Unfortunately, I had a miscarriage. We have been preventing until now, so this will be our first month when my current cycle ends!

I am doing HE- averaging 100g protein, 2200+ cal, and high nutrient with a rainbow of fruit/veg each day. I take multi, fish oil, and fa. I want to do green tea, but it always delays O for me, so I try to drink it after O.

DH eats in general like me. I am trying to weight lift 3x week, but I injured myself recently! GRR!

I will use pre-seed and try to get 3x right around fertile time. Any other recommendations? I drink OJ and V8 everyday and get about 3500+ potassium a day.

I felt really strongly in my sway when I was pg last time and really felt like it was a boy. I do think it improved my fertility since we got pregnant the first month. It's been a long wait to get to this point.

What is the current recommendation on sodium? That is the main one I struggle to get.
Hi spicy! Welcome to the group! I believe the recommended sodium would be 2300mg. Sorry for your loss. Hopefully you can get a strong healthy boy this time!

[yogi&booboo]

Hello Everyone!
Hope everyone is doing well. I have a question :) Does anyone know of a opk brand similar to the ones at dollar store because from my previous cycle experience I found that they are wayyyyyy more sensitive than the Wondo opks. It bothers me that they do not get as dark which means my surge is probably happening sooner than I think :eek:

[Princess of Pink]

Tm I think maybe it was a combo of the high dose fosh oil, mucinex for 5 days before o, green tea, coconut water smoothies. And you have the option of adding preseed as well. Heaps of people have concieved boys on clomid. Atomic was aware i was using it and the only change to my plan was smep. I am 37 which was why my Dr wanted me to use the Clomid to start with.

Jana - this is my 4th sway but first time doing that GD way.

[tm29]

[QUOTE=Princess of Pink;628573]Tm I think maybe it was a combo of the high dose fosh oil, mucinex for 5 days before o, green tea, coconut water smoothies. And you have the option of adding preseed as well. Heaps of people have concieved boys on clomid. Atomic was aware i was using it and the only change to my plan was smep. I am 37 which was why my Dr wanted me to use the Clomid to start with.
Thank you Princess of Pink. I'm feeling a lot more hopeful again. I will def add preseed AND do the robitussin. I don't yet understand how clomid works. Do you ovulate a few days after taking it? If so, do I take robitussin WHILE I'm on clomid or after I stop? Do I use preseed only on the actual attempts?
As for timing, I'm completely lost. I'm assuming you use opk's from the day you stop taking clomid? Ugh - so many questions! If you feel like answering any of them I'd be so grateful.

[tm29]

green tea! I keep forgetting to drink it. Will have it every day for a week.

[tm29]

I'm kind of panicking here. Having thought I wasn't going to ttc for ages because of delayed ovulation, I'm now being advised to do clomid right now and ttc straight after. I'm very very nervous! Are any of you nervous?

[SpicyTunaSushi]

I do get a lot of ewcm with green tea usually- but this time I dried up. It usually delays my O which drives me nuts. For me, I have been getting ewcm every month even while I wasn't on the HE diet- but I was taking fish oil and vitamins. I think the fish oil helps a lot as well as drinking loads of water. I have taken robitussin in the past during the actual sway. Eating well and getting good nutrients will help but for me, the key is fish oil.

HTH

I had almost no ewcm while conceiving DD1. But, ever since her, I have it regularly, but the most while doing the HE diet.

[Princess of Pink]

TM - My normal cycle was exactly 4 weeks in length. I would get AF on Sunday, 2 weeks later get a positive opk on saturday arvo or night.....then AF again 2 weeks later on Sunday. When taking Clomid I think I O'ed slightly earlier as I woke up saturday morning with a +. My Dr said to start testing at 10dpo....but that depends on how short your cycles are. If it makes you more comfortable just start after the last tablet. Use the SMEP....attempting every second day from cycle day 8 until positive opk...then 3 attempts...miss a day and attempt again...then in 2WW. Hope that makes sense.

Clomid works by blocking estrogen receptors at the hypothalamus, which is an important "hormonal control center" for the body. When this happens, the hypothalamus is stimulated to release follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). These are the naturally occurring ovarian stimulants, which prompt ovulation in a normal cycle.

I felt fine when taking it...got hot flushes and felt a bit weird in the head but I took mine before bed which reduces the symptoms.

[tm29]

I need to get my head round all this. Thank you so much P of P - I wish I could just download your knowledge! CD8 means 8 days after stopping clomid? No, it can't. Oh I'm confused! Must now read up on timing. I'm familiar with all the diet/supps stuff - I just wasn't expecting to do this so soon!

After I stop clomid I use opk's every day and as of 8 days after clomid I start ttc every other day until I get a + when I ttc x3 that day then every other day again? Is that right?!

Sorry to ask such basic questions Princess of Pink!

[Princess of Pink]

CD8 is 8 days after the first day of AF.

[Midwest_Complex]

Jana- yes!! We need too! I will probably keep popping in here and there to stay refreshed on all tje info!

[Adia]

TM and adia....i took Clomid the cycle i concieved (and had been trying on and off for 18 months in total) 50mg days 1-5 unmonitored at bedtime. Worked first go and the sups i was taking meant i had heaps of ewcm.

Good luck!!

The lower doses seems to be less dramatic but still effective. I read about several people on other forums who got prego using 25mg after 12+ months of trying as well.

Good to hear it worked for you PoP, I had no idea you were trying for so long. Isn't is bizarre after having several kids to not be able to get pregnant independently??

Its interesting that your clomid side effects weren't too bad. Mine were horrific on 100mg and I still felt the aftermath of 25mg this past week. But again, I am very sensitive to all meds.

Fingers crossed it worked for me. I am 8 dpo so we'll see what happens next week!

[business.woman]

Wow finally found ppl who would ttc blue in october!!

I have a 4 years daughter

I have been in HE diet for 2 weeks now!

I hope that october is my month

BLUES dust to you all 😍😍😍

[tm29]

CD8 is 8 days after the first day of AF.
Ah - but I'm taking clomid because I haven't had an AF for 4 months.... I'm taking it to wake my ovaries up, basically. I wonder how I work out timing in these circumstances. I suppose I just can't do the SMEP....

[tm29]

Adia - I managed to persuade my doc to let me take 50 instead of 100 clomid. I feel better about it now.

[jmomof3girls]

Tm29 I hope everything works out!

[jmomof3girls]

Pop- I think this is your boy!

[jmomof3girls]

Welcome to the group business woman!

[jmomof3girls]

Jana- yes!! We need too! I will probably keep popping in here and there to stay refreshed on all tje info!
I will stay on GD also. Have you taken a test yet?

[Midwest_Complex]

I will stay on GD also. Have you taken a test yet?
I did this morning. BFN. Period due Sunday. I want to know so bad at this point. All the fun fall flavored beer and wines are out and I am itching to buy some new fall clothes..lol holding off obviously until Aunt flo shows up!

[Adia]

Adia - I managed to persuade my doc to let me take 50 instead of 100 clomid. I feel better about it now.

I think that is wise, especially on the first round.

[Adia]

Wow finally found ppl who would ttc blue in october!!

I have a 4 years daughter

I have been in HE diet for 2 weeks now!

I hope that october is my month

BLUES dust to you all 😍😍😍
We hope October is your month too! Welcome!

[jmomof3girls]

LOL!

[Boysway]

Welcome business.woman. I hope your stay is short :)

I'm not holding any hope :( It's morning here and my temp has dropped below the coverline. Bbs aren't as sore either :(

Tested, negative :(

[hopefulblue]

Hugs boysway. You're not out until AF arrives. :hugs:

[business.woman]

Thnx Jana , Adia , Boysway

Boysway , I hope your baby boy meant to be in October ,
Try to imagine yourself holding him 😍 and buy boys cloths ..
Keep feeling positive✌

[Princess of Pink]

Jana - thank you so much x
TM and Adia - I really hope it happens quickly for you both.
Boysway - You're not out till AF arrives!!

[yogi&booboo]

I will be right there with you in two weeks Bluesway :( I don't feeling confident with my recent try

[Boysway]

:hugs: yogi. I hope you're wrong for your sake.

I guess with me attempting next month it would make the readings I have had closer to accurate

Danielle, she is from The Spiritual Shack but, for some reason I can't find her page. She said boy. Birth or conception (likely birth) in 18 months. Which would make it June from when I had the reading done.

Cheri22, boy and Feb birth/conception or find out

Readings by Tracey (Facebook), Girl birth/conception/find out June

Readings by Rayne (Facebook), conception/birth/find out she said number 14 so it could be the date, weeks or months. If it was 14 months from the date of the reading, that means May.

Sandra Gibbs, I think I came across her through here or another forum when Google searching. Boy with Sept/Oct conception and birth month in July.

Vera Joy, Girl with birth/conception/find out in May/June.

I sure hope Sandra is right with hers. October will see me ovulating somewhere from the 1st to the 4th of October making me due anywhere from the 24th of June (Miss 9's due date) and 27th of June (Miss 9's actual birth date). If I am successful I wouldn't be surprised. October seems to be my 'lucky' month as I've had two babies born in June already (although my SIDS angel was actually due July 16th). If I do my usual and go late (as I have with my last two), bub could be born in July.


Btw, Danielle from The Spiritual shack is back on Facebook. She deactivated while she moved house.

[jmomof3girls]

That SUCKS boysway :sad: you should still test again.

[jmomof3girls]

I will be right there with you in two weeks Bluesway :( I don't feeling confident with my recent try

What's new with you Yogi?

[yogi&booboo]

Hi Jana!
Hanging in there. The DH just confessed to me a few minutes ago that he knows I am ttc so its not a secret anymore. He just said hes afraid he might get nervous and will not be able to complete his task. Other than that all is well.

How are you doing? How is the diet coming along?

[Boysway]

Jana, the last 4 temps excluding this morning were all taken later in the day due to sleeping after night shift. There is still a minimal chance but the sore back I am experiencing is telling me af is around the corner. Af is officially due in two days (Monday for me). I won't be testing anymore this cycle. Plus, I am all out of tests and no money to buy more.

[Boysway]

yogi, bugger to dh knowing. He doesn't need to know when you're ovulating though ;) Unfortunately, I think I will need to tell dh when I am ovulating this cycle to get more attempts in.

[business.woman]

Yogi I think its better if DH knows , as Boysway said to make more attempts

[business.woman]

Opk is driving me crazy
I tested this month just to have an idea for what im doing
In day 16 i had cramps , i tested and I had faint line, in day 17 the line got darker but not darker than the basic line. In day 18 i got faint line a gain

So when did i ovaluated?
I had no idea

[business.woman]

Btw in day 12 i had ultra sound and it was 19 mm

[jmomof3girls]

Yogi-
Keep telling DH that he could finally have his boy :happy:
I'm on hold for my sway. My DD2 is having surgery on her eyes in December. I don't want to be PG when she has it because I get extreme nausea.

[jmomof3girls]

Jana, the last 4 temps excluding this morning were all taken later in the day due to sleeping after night shift. There is still a minimal chance but the sore back I am experiencing is telling me af is around the corner. Af is officially due in two days (Monday for me). I won't be testing anymore this cycle. Plus, I am all out of tests and no money to buy more.
I still hope it will work outs out but if not, is DH willing to give it another try for this month?

[jmomof3girls]

Business woman- how many tests did you take on day 17?

[yogi&booboo]

Boysway I am supper bummed, and of course we had the same issue as we did last time around. He was too nervous last night and was not able to perform. I am bummed because he was doing great before he said he knew and now we go back to his old ways

Business Woman,
My hunny is actually better off not knowing. I've been ttc for almost a year now and during the time he has known, we have had issues with our attemps during my fertile window. When we are not ttc he can go up to three times in two days. I am lucky to get one in the window when he knows. 😕He gets nervous and is not able to concentrate 😩

[yogi&booboo]

Awww Jana I understand your reason for holding off. I don't blame you with the Nausea. I have it severe when I am preggo and cannot function without meds :( Wishing your dd a safe surgery amd speedy recovery 😙

[jmomof3girls]

I get it so bad that I can't function either and my doctors never give me anything :sad:
I've noticed that is a common problem with men. Does your DH want another baby?

[Boysway]

Business woman, do you have any idea of when you usually ovulate? You may have begun using your OPK's too late. For example, my O date often changes (from CD15-21) so I start using my OPK's from CD 14. I try to take them twice a day. Once around 10 am if possible and the other around 3pm. You are best to hold off from drinking fluids or going to the toilet for three hours before using an OPK.

Bugger yogi :( That's half of my dh's problem, the pressure. The only reason I'm thinking of telling dh is because he uses the Viagra now so the pressure to perform is off. He also needs 30 mins notice so he can take a tablet. Unfortunately, dh's problems are a little deeper then just the performance anxiety. If your dh doesn't have any bp issues, is that something he might consider just while you're TTC? Have you massage beforehand? I unfortunately know all too well how frustrating it is :(

Jana, we'll be trying again next month. Dh actually said we'll get more tries in next time which shocked me. Poor dh saw how upset I was. I tried not to be but the tears kept coming. Temp is still below the coverline this morning.

[Boysway]

I'm definitely out. On to next cycle for me. Fertile week between 28th Sept and the 3rd of October.

[jmomof3girls]

That sucks boysway! That's great if he's willing to get more attempts in because that increases your chances for a boy!! Keep me posted!

[yogi&booboo]

Boysway my dh has high bp, high cholesterol and diabetes so that has alot to do with it. The dh's m.d. already prescribed him Viagra but his insurance does not cover it so that is not an option. However he is taking these natural ones which help a lot. He does not have any issues of performance when we are not ttc but since two days ago its been terrible. He wants to soo bad and poor thing looses his concentration. I feel bad for him more than anything.

Jana, I did not know about nausea meds inside my last pregnancy. I was given the nausea meds they give cancer patients. The dh is who wanted to have another baby and because if his decision we started to ttc again. He really wants it desperately :(

[Boysway]

Bugger yogi :( How much is Viagra where you are? I know it was a ridiculous cost in Australia before but the price went down. I'm glad the natural tablets help your dh. Natural ones didn't help my dh. That's something at least.

[jmomof3girls]

That's too bad Yogi! Maybe tell him that you aren't fertile window when you are.

[BeckMom89]

Hey Ladies I have a possibly dumb question about my OPK result :sigh:. I'm using the clearblue digital OPK with the smiley and today I got a positive result. My question is do I stop testing or should I test tomorrow? This month is my test month not the baby making month. A positive means that in 24-48 hours there will be an egg?

Thanks in advanced.

[jmomof3girls]

You can test again tomorrow to see if it's still positive to give you a good time frame. Once you get your first positive next month when you're ttc, you do 3 attempts after that!

[business.woman]

Jana
I took 2
One in the morning and it was faint , another after 6 hours and it was darker

Boysway
Yep i ovulate in cd 16-18
I started my opk from cd 13

Propably the prand sucks!

[business.woman]

I agree with Jana
Its great idea to tell him that you arnt fertile , but u just wanna have fun!

[Midwest_Complex]

My period is due today..hasn't started yet. But I tested BFN.

Jana- are you going to keep any sway tactics in your daily life? I was thinking i will keep up with lemon slices in my water (because i seriously love it lol) & I like coconut water a lot too. I want to stay weight lifting, but I definitely can not eat all of this protein like I have been. I was 104lbs before I started the HE diet and I am now up to 116lbs. I feel bloated and huge, so I would like to loose this extra weight and just re-gain it later again

[business.woman]

Beckmom
Ahh i realy should buy the digital one. At least i'll get the smily face and dont have to wonder if its positive or not!

[jmomof3girls]

Business woman- I usually get my first positive opk around 3pm. Try testing 3x per day next month. I went from a neg to a positive on cd 15 within 6 hours.

[jmomof3girls]

My period is due today..hasn't started yet. But I tested BFN.

Jana- are you going to keep any sway tactics in your daily life? I was thinking i will keep up with lemon slices in my water (because i seriously love it lol) & I like coconut water a lot too. I want to stay weight lifting, but I definitely can not eat all of this protein like I have been. I was 104lbs before I started the HE diet and I am now up to 116lbs. I feel bloated and huge, so I would like to loose this extra weight and just re-gain it later again
I'm going to stick with eating cereal or oatmeal for breakfast and eating more protein than normal. Other than that, I will continue my normal diet. I will also drink lemon water. I have gained 7 pounds and I don't like it one bit. I hope to go back down to my normal weight before I start back up. Also, continue with your multivitamin.