mela99
October 14th, 2014, 07:52 PM
Hi. I am new to the TTC arena. We have only been trying for one month and are desperately hoping that our first baby will be a girl.
(Side story: The first time DH told me he loved me was the night his grandmother died. We then discovered that my beloved maternal grandmother had the same first and middle name as his. We vowed then that we would name our first daughter after the two of them. It's just a really.. special thing for us, and it's almost like we've never even considered that we might have a boy first.)
My stats: I'm 29, I don't smoke, rarely drink. I have well managed Hypothyroidism and am on Weight Watchers. I've lost almost 40 pounds since starting, and I'm hoping to keep up the healthy habits. As an aside, I'm allergic to seafood, so I can't do that part of the Pink diet.
I take two Tums Ultra Calcium a day, Magnesium, Prenatals, Cranberry.
I drink a lot of coffee and I use Splenda exclusively, and sugar free syrups/creamers only. I go out of my way to get extra calcium in my diet - string cheese, fat free milk, low fat yogurt. Red meat is limited. I never eat breakfast beyond a cup of coffee and once in a blue moon, a piece of fruit.
I eat a lot of vegetables as well - I'm big on broccoli, spinach, kale. I try to slip greens into smoothies. I try not to add salt to anything.
I track my cycle and use the Kindara app, and Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I also have a free gender selection e-book which describes all the Shettles and O+12 and the like.
We are planning on doing the 2-4 days pre ovulation, and 12 hours post ovulation, but I don't intend to do anything to prevent pregnancy any other time of the month. I wouldn't be devastated with a boy the first time, but I'm hoping beyond hope we can get a little girl first. Meditation and prayer are big for me as well.
Any thoughts? Suggestions? I'm hesitant to try any douches because I've never really heard a ton of good stories.
I'm looking forward to making new friends along the journey. Lots of love and luck to all of you!
(Side story: The first time DH told me he loved me was the night his grandmother died. We then discovered that my beloved maternal grandmother had the same first and middle name as his. We vowed then that we would name our first daughter after the two of them. It's just a really.. special thing for us, and it's almost like we've never even considered that we might have a boy first.)
My stats: I'm 29, I don't smoke, rarely drink. I have well managed Hypothyroidism and am on Weight Watchers. I've lost almost 40 pounds since starting, and I'm hoping to keep up the healthy habits. As an aside, I'm allergic to seafood, so I can't do that part of the Pink diet.
I take two Tums Ultra Calcium a day, Magnesium, Prenatals, Cranberry.
I drink a lot of coffee and I use Splenda exclusively, and sugar free syrups/creamers only. I go out of my way to get extra calcium in my diet - string cheese, fat free milk, low fat yogurt. Red meat is limited. I never eat breakfast beyond a cup of coffee and once in a blue moon, a piece of fruit.
I eat a lot of vegetables as well - I'm big on broccoli, spinach, kale. I try to slip greens into smoothies. I try not to add salt to anything.
I track my cycle and use the Kindara app, and Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I also have a free gender selection e-book which describes all the Shettles and O+12 and the like.
We are planning on doing the 2-4 days pre ovulation, and 12 hours post ovulation, but I don't intend to do anything to prevent pregnancy any other time of the month. I wouldn't be devastated with a boy the first time, but I'm hoping beyond hope we can get a little girl first. Meditation and prayer are big for me as well.
Any thoughts? Suggestions? I'm hesitant to try any douches because I've never really heard a ton of good stories.
I'm looking forward to making new friends along the journey. Lots of love and luck to all of you!