Blue Swayers daily chat thread!!!

[cosmosis]

Unfortunately I didn't start drinking until a couple of days after AF, but I'm having 3 cups daily plus Robitussin. Well see how it goes! :)

@business, why do you feel you want to delay?

[business.woman]

I had relatives who just gave birth , and I remembered how is it like to labor and the pain , then the first month !

And lots of other things .


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[cosmosis]

I can imagine how you feel, but don't let fear and past experiences make decisions for you though, perhaps this pregnancy and delivery can be different and much more empowering. You have plenty of time during pregnancy to prepare and make the changes you want to see :) check out Home - Indie Birth (http://www.indiebirth.com) , maybe you can find info there that you like.

Why did you decide to TTC in the first place? Maybe going over that why will help :)

[Throwaway_panther]

I had relatives who just gave birth , and I remembered how is it like to labor and the pain , then the first month !

And lots of other things .


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I think that's a super reasonable anxiety. We ALWAYS knew we wanted more than one kid, but pregnancy and labor are so awful, I sometimes go, "Yikes, SHOULD we just adopt?"

But then we're selfish and think about how we made our DD, who is literally perfect to us, haha. So I mean, why wouldn't we want to bring more of that into the world?

Just remember -- there ARE drugs for L&D, haha! I'm definitely going to look into that hypnobirthing when we get to that point again.

[business.woman]

Cosmo

Thanks , that really helped [emoji177]

Throwaway
I was planning to take epidural when I was pregnant with my son, actually ، that's why I got pregnant pregnant in the first place , the idea that I can deliver without pain , but then I delivered when I was in my family's town, and they didn't have epidural "sigh"

I asked my husband today, what made you excited for having another?
He said because his sister just had a son, and this made him remember how is it like to have a new baby and all that delivery action and the excitement to have a new member in the family!!


Now only 4 weeks till my ovulation, I hope this is enough to make me forget what I felt about labor lol


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[cosmosis]

That's wonderful to hear! :) list all the positives and focus on those. <3

[Throwaway_panther]

Bre just found out she's having a boy, so for any of you who didn't hear, go check out her sway! I'm so, so happy for her!

[LMSM]

Hi ladies,

Just found this thread and thought I would join if you don’t mind a newbie? :D

Slowly starting to gear up the full HE diet, for now just making snall gradual changes to make the transition easier – intending to start trying in March ;)

Thanks!

[business.woman]

Cosmo thanks [emoji180]

Throwaway yesss I saw it Im so happy as well [emoji180]


LMSM
Hi and welcome
Glad to see new swayers[emoji177]


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[dancingdiva88]

at's so awesome for bre! I'm currently down and out with a terrible gastro bug. Can't hold anything down and just trying to keep fluids into me but even that comes up.
Due to start AF tomorrow or the next too just to add to my tummy bug too!

[business.woman]

Ooh Dancing ! I hope that you feel better soon .



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[cosmosis]

aww, I hope you feel better soon dancingdiva! :) keep hydrated!

@LMSM, welcome!

@panther, I have not seen it yet, I'll have to go look around.


So, looks like grapefruit juice is helping. I found some stretchy cm last night and this morning. It's still white so I consider it "creamy" but my creamy cm has never been stretchy before. It is so early on for me! VERY excited! lol.

I'm not exercising at all these days u_u barely even walking. I injured myself shoveling snow (and also got a few major workouts ) and I haven't done much since. That's the only part of the sway I haven't adhered to consistently. meh.

[business.woman]

Cosmo
Just train your arms , I did that before when I didn't have time to train !
Just to produce testerones


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[bre_cooper11]

Thanks ladies, I wanted to update here, too but my husbands phone doesn't get the greatest service. We having a BOY and I was breastfeeding!! aaahhhh!!

Good luck to you ladies on your sways!!

[business.woman]

Thanks bre !
I wish you healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby [emoji170]


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[dancingdiva88]

So awesome bre! Gives me hope that I can have a boy. We've decided we'll try our first cycle in march. I'll have to get back on my HE diet seeing as I have barely eaten anything the last two days and when I did it never stayed down anyway.
Glad the grapefruit juice is working Cosmo!! I'll begin drinking it probably the cycle before my attempt.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Xmas. I hope my tummy feels better soon so I can enjoy all the food! I'm going to make sure hubby starts eating more consistently as he is a known meal skipper because he gets so busy at work.

[dancingdiva88]

So AF started tonight and hubby wants to try this cycle! I was like no, not keen! So we decided we'd wait for the next cycle - so first attempt probably early Feb. A month earlier than I'd like but he wants kids close in age. He's completely on board for a boy and has been on supps for about 12 weeks and sleeping naked for about 5 months and going commando to work hahahaha. I've told him hr better improve his eating habits cos he gets so caught up with work. We have six weeks holidays together at the moment so I'm trying to improve his eating. I got in the scales today...I've lost 2 kgs in 2 days from this bloody stomach flu.
How is everyone else doing?

[cosmosis]

How exciting diva! I'm sure you will recover quickly. DH seems to be a good sport about following through :) that's totally wonderful! Good luck to you both!


As for me, my temp dipped this morning but opk was - last night with a light line. I don't get the 24-48 hour notice most women get. Last cycle my OPK was + the day I ovulated so I'm a bit nervous. CM is still creamy but cervix moved up high. I get EWCM the day I O in the evening and the next day lol. At least the creamy cm is workable and not so sticky as usual. Lots of preseed will be used haha. I'm just really nervous I'll get stuck with one attempt :| I have not tested this morning since my OPK instructs to wait until late morning.

DH is just like "has it been 48 hours yet?" loooooool he does not like to abstain at all. I don't blame him.

[dancingdiva88]

I only get a positive opk the day I ovulate too! I can do the OPK the night before on a clear blue digi and get nothing and then 24 hrs later (the day of my dip) get a solid smiley. I never get flashing Smileys which makes it hard, so I know your pain.
Good luck with your attempts!!

[business.woman]

Woow diva everything going fast for you !! FX everything goes great !

Cosmo , How long your husband abstained?
I thought that you should bed every 2 - 3 days for a boy sway!!


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[business.woman]

Since I started the supps , My ovulation delayed to CD 20 ! I usually ovulate on CD 16-17-18
Is that a good or bad thing?
I have been drinking a cup of green tea everyday
And today I noticed lots of EWCM !
I'm so going to drink it next cycle as well

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[dancingdiva88]

My O was delayed too. I'm usually about cd16 and O'ed last cycle at cd21. I noticed lotsnof EWCM with the green tea too!! I'm still going to use the robitussin though when I have my attempt.
When is your attempt business?

[business.woman]

My O was delayed too. I'm usually about cd16 and O'ed last cycle at cd21. I noticed lotsnof EWCM with the green tea too!! I'm still going to use the robitussin though when I have my attempt.
When is your attempt business?

Probably at Jan
AF should start at 6 th Jan


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[dancingdiva88]

How's everybody's exercise been going? I've been a bit slack and haven't walked as much as I would like and really need to do some more weights! (going to start that for the next six weeks!!)

[business.woman]

I don't really exercise, I just left weight for like 8 minutes , or squat with weights


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[cosmosis]

@business, we did EOD. Going one day without is considered abstinence around here :giggle:

It looks like we should be done with our first attempt. I don't know if any of you have seen my OPK post, but I have an update on page 3, including my chart and BD patter, tell me what you think: http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-general-discussion/57259-do-opk-lines-have-dark-when-actually-positive-3.html

I never really got any ewcm in spite of drinking so much grapefruit juice and using Robitussin lol. I logged it because I found a tiny amount. Oh well.

[business.woman]

Ok , gotta check it out


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[business.woman]

How's everyone doing??

Only 5 days till AF ,
Things are going fast !!

I was going over my sway , I don't like most things
Im not eating enough red meat !
I let myself getting hungry a lot !
I don't exercise enough !
I still eat sugary food !

Im gaining weight though ..

So I will start changing this right away

I will eat more red meat and eggs
I will exercise daily (only 15 mins lifting)
I changed corn flakes to whole grain cereals
I will snack every 3 hours (even of I wasn't hungry I will force that food in lol)
I will add coconut water on fertility days
I will cut back sugar !!


DH is eating one real meal only (dinner when he's home after work)
He keeps skipping breakfast, and he said he doesn't have time to eat , ugh!

So I asked him to take a vacation on the week of my Ovualtion !!
Hopes that will work


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[business.woman]

Oh and I bought a microscope ovulation test !
It's interesting ,
Here what it looks now (it means not fertile)

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I liked the idea that you can use it forever ! LoL


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[dancingdiva88]

Hi business, when you say sugary foods like what? Chocolate? Candy? Etc.
How many red meat meals per week would you have?
My DH is the same with only one good meals per day but lately I've been making him cereal for breakh ( so I know he eats it) and forcing some type of lunch into him. Men!!!!
I'm so sick of eating eggs. I was lucky to have them once a fortnight after two months of then like every day I'm sooooo over them!! Haha!
Does your microscope work off saliva? I have a maybe baby microscope one that never showed me as fertile no matter how much saliva I put on and I'd get a positive opk and temp to know I had ovulated but never saw "ferning" on my stupid thing.

[dancingdiva88]

Also every other day is every second day yeah? Like DTD on Monday, then again Wednesday, then again Friday, then again Sunday etc? DH and I were debating it last night.

[cosmosis]

Also every other day is every second day yeah? Like DTD on Monday, then again Wednesday, then again Friday, then again Sunday etc? DH and I were debating it last night.

Yes! We had the same discussion. EOD is one day yes and one day no, so every 48 hours you BD. Have fun! :D

[business.woman]

Diva
I have sugar from cakes, cookies , chocolates (twix , mars ..etc) ice creams and soft drinks [emoji26]

I hope our DH's bad nutritious wont ruin our sway ! He was eating good .

When I conceived my son I had red meat like 5 days in a week , and I ate a lot !
Now I don't have much.

Yea the microscope work off saliva ,
Uhh I hope it works !! I didn't have the chance to test it out , I already ovulated this month , and the next cycle is my attempt!




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[business.woman]

Diva did you test saliva first thing in the morning , before you drink or eat?
And it still didnt work out?

The picture that I sent , this is how it looks when not in fertility window , like rocks
When it's fertile it will look like a tree

Do you still have it? Try it out this time

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[cosmosis]

How's everyone doing??

Only 5 days till AF ,
Things are going fast !!

I was going over my sway , I don't like most things
Im not eating enough red meat !
I let myself getting hungry a lot !
I don't exercise enough !
I still eat sugary food !

Im gaining weight though ..

So I will start changing this right away

I will eat more red meat and eggs
I will exercise daily (only 15 mins lifting)
I changed corn flakes to whole grain cereals
I will snack every 3 hours (even of I wasn't hungry I will force that food in lol)
I will add coconut water on fertility days
I will cut back sugar !!


DH is eating one real meal only (dinner when he's home after work)
He keeps skipping breakfast, and he said he doesn't have time to eat , ugh!

So I asked him to take a vacation on the week of my Ovualtion !!
Hopes that will work


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You should add the coconut water daily. It has a decent amount of potassium and other goodies. I think the key is protein, not necessarily red meat, but definitely focus. Get a bag of nuts and put it in a place where you walk by often. Grab a handful each time you walk by. This was my saving grace lol otherwise I go long periods without food.

Every time I got up to do anything, I had a few nuts and a slice of cheese.

[business.woman]

Cosmo
Yes I will add coconut water, I already ordered some from I Herb

I have a box full of mixed nuts , Its almost finish now , lol


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[dancingdiva88]

I do almonds everyday constantly with either an OJ or a slice of cheese. That coupled with my 2 eggs daily and red meat constbtly throughout the week along with chicken I better be getting enough protein.
I always have a carb though too.

My saliva microscope I'd use first thing in the morning as soon as I woke up. I always saw rocks except for one time it was ferning (the day before I got my period). Needless to say it never worked for me!

[business.woman]

I do almonds everyday constantly with either an OJ or a slice of cheese. That coupled with my 2 eggs daily and red meat constbtly throughout the week along with chicken I better be getting enough protein.
I always have a carb though too.

My saliva microscope I'd use first thing in the morning as soon as I woke up. I always saw rocks except for one time it was ferning (the day before I got my period). Needless to say it never worked for me!

Oh no
This isn't good , then I need to get opks if this method isn't reliable!


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[dancingdiva88]

My friend always swore it worked...however she still hasn't had a baby yet after trying for 3 years...so maybe it isn't the most reliable. Although she has had a few issues too.

[cosmosis]

All of the methods to monitor fertility work well together but not always by themselves. The more methods you use, the better idea you will have of what is going on. :)

[business.woman]

Yep , I should buy opks , its better since I didn't test it out before !
Both of them are better


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[dancingdiva88]

So I go back to work in 3 weeks after just over a year off. I'm a dance teacher at a high school (so dance 5 days a week!). I'm worried this will affect my sway. Thoughts? Opinions?

[MiaMelb]

So I go back to work in 3 weeks after just over a year off. I'm a dance teacher at a high school (so dance 5 days a week!). I'm worried this will affect my sway. Thoughts? Opinions?

Curious to see Atomic's thoughts on this. I thought some cardio was ok for a boy sway as long as there is weight training as part of your overall fitness? We are not yet in full sway mode but would find it hard to give up cardio completely given the calories in the HE diet.

[business.woman]

So I go back to work in 3 weeks after just over a year off. I'm a dance teacher at a high school (so dance 5 days a week!). I'm worried this will affect my sway. Thoughts? Opinions?

This must be fun !!

I think its ok as long as you eat enough calories .


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[meoab]

Hi ladies a quick question. Which opk should I use as a newbie?

[business.woman]

Hi meowb
Welcome !
Clear blue digital!


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[cosmosis]

Hi ladies a quick question. Which opk should I use as a newbie?

There is a learning curb to OPK's, so you want to keep that in mind. It all depends on what you want really. Internet cheapies are great if you want to see a progressions. The monitors are good also because they just tell you when to BD pretty much.


So I go back to work in 3 weeks after just over a year off. I'm a dance teacher at a high school (so dance 5 days a week!). I'm worried this will affect my sway. Thoughts? Opinions?

What kind of dancing? This will matter. Also, when do you plan to make your attempts?


As for me, I have been feeling emotional and angry since last night because on the day of O, we waited until late evening to BD and I'm pretty certain the egg was released between 3 and 5PM. I KNEW I should have insisted on AM that day, but the OPK wasn't so clear and I wanted to follow the boy BD pattern to a T.

I had a strong gut feeling that this was it, but I ignored it and THAT is what is getting to me. Now I'm afraid my BD pattern isn't boy friendly u_u even though we did EOD and 5 attempts in my fertile window (2 before, 1 on O day and 2 after). I am having difficulty getting past this anger and a stirred the pot with DH last night since he wasn't being cooperative that day.

womp.

[business.woman]

Oh Cosmo , you know timing doesn't sway
So don't worry about it .


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[cosmosis]

Oh Cosmo , you know timing doesn't sway
So don't worry about it .


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I knooooooow! :tissue: but I just wanted to make sure we did everything we possibly could considering a couple of things going against us (DH doens't have the best health at the moment and I gained weight quickly). I was really focused on what I COULD do.

DH told me last night that I have no control over what he does, so just let it go. There will be hiccups and we have been very active anyway. It's just the type A personality kicking in. u_u.

Thank you for hearing me out dear. How is your sway going? Did you make the changes you said you were going to? Coconut water got VERY expensive in the last 2 weeks. I really want to continue to drink it, but wow. lol.

[Throwaway_panther]

Well, it's official -- I just had a chemical. :(

[Throwaway_panther]

There is a learning curb to OPK's, so you want to keep that in mind. It all depends on what you want really. Internet cheapies are great if you want to see a progressions. The monitors are good also because they just tell you when to BD pretty much.



What kind of dancing? This will matter. Also, when do you plan to make your attempts?


As for me, I have been feeling emotional and angry since last night because on the day of O, we waited until late evening to BD and I'm pretty certain the egg was released between 3 and 5PM. I KNEW I should have insisted on AM that day, but the OPK wasn't so clear and I wanted to follow the boy BD pattern to a T.

I had a strong gut feeling that this was it, but I ignored it and THAT is what is getting to me. Now I'm afraid my BD pattern isn't boy friendly u_u even though we did EOD and 5 attempts in my fertile window (2 before, 1 on O day and 2 after). I am having difficulty getting past this anger and a stirred the pot with DH last night since he wasn't being cooperative that day.

womp.

I totally, totally empathize with you on the need for control, the reluctant recurrent thoughts to timing, etc. But just know that there are blue swayers on here who got their boys even with ONE attempt, so not getting the perfect recommendation is still ok.

Plus, that late evening BD definitely could have freshly caught that egg -- the egg usually releases and has 24 or so hours to catch the sperm. The whole concept of the old timing theories was based on this, even: either have some old sperm waiting for a girl, or have some fresh sperm RACING to the just released egg to get a boy (it's why there was the old O+12 recommendation).

[dancingdiva88]

@throwaway - I'm so sorry. Another one so close to your last one is terrible :(
@cosmo - I teach everything ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap etc. My first attempt will be next cycle (AF will come towards the end of the month). It means I will have been back at work for about 3-4 weeks by the time I O.
What are your suggestions to try and counteract this? I plan to continually keep snacking throughout the day.

[business.woman]

I knooooooow! :tissue: but I just wanted to make sure we did everything we possibly could considering a couple of things going against us (DH doens't have the best health at the moment and I gained weight quickly). I was really focused on what I COULD do.

DH told me last night that I have no control over what he does, so just let it go. There will be hiccups and we have been very active anyway. It's just the type A personality kicking in. u_u.

Thank you for hearing me out dear. How is your sway going? Did you make the changes you said you were going to? Coconut water got VERY expensive in the last 2 weeks. I really want to continue to drink it, but wow. lol.

No problem dear , we are here to support each others :)

Yep , I changed few things , Im trying to never get hungry , I have to set a reminder in my phone every 3 hours to snack LOL
And I didn't buy the coconut water yet :(
Hopefully by tomorrow!

And gosh I hate eggs , I had to force them down , blah


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[business.woman]

Well, it's official -- I just had a chemical. :(

Im so sorry panther , Hopefully you will catch the next egg , a blue egg [emoji7]


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[business.woman]

@throwaway - I'm so sorry. Another one so close to your last one is terrible :(
@cosmo - I teach everything ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap etc. My first attempt will be next cycle (AF will come towards the end of the month). It means I will have been back at work for about 3-4 weeks by the time I O.
What are your suggestions to try and counteract this? I plan to continually keep snacking throughout the day.

When I conceived my DS I was a teacher in school , I had to walk a lot , standing on my feet for hours , and I constantly snacked every few hours , I made sure that I never get hungry!


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[dancingdiva88]

Thanks business. So you don't think all the constant cardio will wreck my sway as long as I keep doing some weights and snack all day.

[MiaMelb]

:sad:
Well, it's official -- I just had a chemical. :(

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[cosmosis]

Well, it's official -- I just had a chemical. :(

I'm so sorry to hear this :( I know there's nothing I can really say to alleviate the frustration and hurt. *big hugs*


I totally, totally empathize with you on the need for control, the reluctant recurrent thoughts to timing, etc. But just know that there are blue swayers on here who got their boys even with ONE attempt, so not getting the perfect recommendation is still ok.

Plus, that late evening BD definitely could have freshly caught that egg -- the egg usually releases and has 24 or so hours to catch the sperm. The whole concept of the old timing theories was based on this, even: either have some old sperm waiting for a girl, or have some fresh sperm RACING to the just released egg to get a boy (it's why there was the old O+12 recommendation).

Yes BUT, capacitation. lol. That is what was really making it difficult to accept. BD on the evening of O means that sperm probably didn't even get a chance. Only God knows. I feel a bit better about it. I'm not on a limit or on my last baby, but I truly deeply want a little brother for my sds. I think of the big picture you know? *sigh* I know I have a good chance, so it isn't over or anything, but letting go of control is difficult for me haha.


@throwaway - I'm so sorry. Another one so close to your last one is terrible :(
@cosmo - I teach everything ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap etc. My first attempt will be next cycle (AF will come towards the end of the month). It means I will have been back at work for about 3-4 weeks by the time I O.
What are your suggestions to try and counteract this? I plan to continually keep snacking throughout the day.

The only thing I can suggest is to REALLY up your calories because you'll be burning alot also. The quality of the calories will matter greatly, so alot of nuts, avocados, eggs etc. Have you asked atomic? Maybe she has some good pointers.


No problem dear , we are here to support each others :)

Yep , I changed few things , Im trying to never get hungry , I have to set a reminder in my phone every 3 hours to snack LOL
And I didn't buy the coconut water yet :(
Hopefully by tomorrow!

And gosh I hate eggs , I had to force them down , blah


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lol, how do you usually eat eggs? Try to cook them in more palatable ways.I really enjoy a salmon omelet, you can barely taste the egg because I really mix all the salmon in there, so it tastes like fried fish almost. I also eat 1 or 2 of my eggs in my muffin so I don't taste it.

[Throwaway_panther]

Thanks guys. My endo switched my thyroid meds and we'll reevaluate my levels in 4-6 weeks, so it's condoms for us since no sort of natural family planning seems to be working out. I feel really disappointed, because I could just feel I was pregnant, was right -- and though I KNOW darkness of lines doesn't mean anything -- these were really solid BFPs for several days before I started to bleed, and I had BFPs for at least two days of the bleeding before finally getting BFNs. I looked up everything ever on vanishing twin syndrome in case this was that kind of situation :(

I should feel lucky to get pregnant so easily, but I also am realizing that my successful conception rate is now down to technically 33% :/ Each loss somehow drives my need to have my boy even further...


Re: eggs. I'm a big egg fan -- literally ate eggs alllll throughout pregnancy, which I credit to my DD's smartness haha. To switch it up, try making mini quiches or frittatas in muffin tins. Throwing an egg or two into hot pasta and mixing it creates sort of a carbonara base where you don't taste the egg, but then you can add whatever sauces/mixes.

[business.woman]

Thanks guys I will try those ways to eat eggs

Panther , that's will be better for you and your future baby , to make sure that you have healthy pregnancy all the way , I wish you all the best !



I should have AF today , but nope it's not here
AF is delaying every month since I started the supplements !!
Bloody B vitamin , messing my cycles out LOL , although it's not that much on the prenatal and with folic acid !


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[dancingdiva88]

This is your cycle to try isn't it business?!

[business.woman]

Yep , it is
Soooo scared and excited !


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[Throwaway_panther]

Thanks guys I will try those ways to eat eggs

Panther , that's will be better for you and your future baby , to make sure that you have healthy pregnancy all the way , I wish you all the best !



I should have AF today , but nope it's not here
AF is delaying every month since I started the supplements !!
Bloody B vitamin , messing my cycles out LOL , although it's not that much on the prenatal and with folic acid !


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Do you know when you're ovulating? You could be lengthening your luteal phase, which is a good thing!

[Cnburke]

Just checking in ladies ! I haven't posted since early December when I got my bfp. We should find out gender on February 4th!
So far this pregnancy is different than my girls .
I'm getting heartburn already :( with them I didn't get it until the end.
Just nauseous sometimes but haven't thrown up . With them I was so sick very early . I will be 8 weeks Monday .
Eating takes the nausea away . With the girls I couldn't eat anything .
I'm craving chicken sandwiches and french fries lol.
I'm breaking out everywhere .. back, neck, face , ew. I didn't have this with my girls .
Hoping these are all good signs :)
I tried testing Ramzi theory when we had our 6 week scan but unfortunately baby and yolk sac were all at the top dead center . The tech couldn't really determine a side . Although she said maybe slightly right :)

Good luck for anyone attempting this month !

[business.woman]

Do you know when you're ovulating? You could be lengthening your luteal phase, which is a good thing!

I was ovulating CD 17-18 , now It's CD 20+


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[business.woman]

Just checking in ladies ! I haven't posted since early December when I got my bfp. We should find out gender on February 4th!
So far this pregnancy is different than my girls .
I'm getting heartburn already :( with them I didn't get it until the end.
Just nauseous sometimes but haven't thrown up . With them I was so sick very early . I will be 8 weeks Monday .
Eating takes the nausea away . With the girls I couldn't eat anything .
I'm craving chicken sandwiches and french fries lol.
I'm breaking out everywhere .. back, neck, face , ew. I didn't have this with my girls .
Hoping these are all good signs :)
I tried testing Ramzi theory when we had our 6 week scan but unfortunately baby and yolk sac were all at the top dead center . The tech couldn't really determine a side . Although she said maybe slightly right :)

Good luck for anyone attempting this month !

Looks exactly like my symptoms with DS !!
Ramzi theory too , DS was exactly on the center

When you hit 12 weeks (not before that) , try the needle and thread theory , I did with DS every week , it was coming back and forth every time !!



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[Throwaway_panther]

Just checking in ladies ! I haven't posted since early December when I got my bfp. We should find out gender on February 4th!
So far this pregnancy is different than my girls .
I'm getting heartburn already :( with them I didn't get it until the end.
Just nauseous sometimes but haven't thrown up . With them I was so sick very early . I will be 8 weeks Monday .
Eating takes the nausea away . With the girls I couldn't eat anything .
I'm craving chicken sandwiches and french fries lol.
I'm breaking out everywhere .. back, neck, face , ew. I didn't have this with my girls .
Hoping these are all good signs :)
I tried testing Ramzi theory when we had our 6 week scan but unfortunately baby and yolk sac were all at the top dead center . The tech couldn't really determine a side . Although she said maybe slightly right :)

Good luck for anyone attempting this month !

Symptoms reaaaally don't mean anything for the sex of the baby. I'd focus on how you swayed and that there's always a chance for a boy!! I'm so sorry about the heartburn, but glad you're able to eat at all!

[dancingdiva88]

I agree with panther. I had absolutely no sickness with DD and eating took the nausea away. I craved salty foods and French fries (lots of sneaky McDonald's stops on the way hone from work!). Every one said "it's got to be a boy". I'm not a believer in symptoms or cravings either for gender.
Fingers crossed it is blue for you though!

[Cnburke]

Symptoms reaaaally don't mean anything for the sex of the baby. I'd focus on how you swayed and that there's always a chance for a boy!! I'm so sorry about the heartburn, but glad you're able to eat at all!

Well I think my sway was pretty good ! But that time period between swaying / bfp and finding out the gender can be torture ! Haha I know they say symptoms don't mean anything but it's fun to guess :) I had hyperemesis with dd2 and they actually say that there is some scientific basis to that most often predicting a girl . And there's been studies that women with boys eat 10% more than women with girls . So some things I actually wonder if it holds water :)


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[Cnburke]

I agree with panther. I had absolutely no sickness with DD and eating took the nausea away. I craved salty foods and French fries (lots of sneaky McDonald's stops on the way hone from work!). Every one said "it's got to be a boy". I'm not a believer in symptoms or cravings either for gender.
Fingers crossed it is blue for you though!

Thank you :)
I don't think I'm a believer in symptoms based off of one child but I have noticed a lot of women have different symptoms if they carry a different gender from a previous pregnancy . If that makes sense . I don't think women who carry girls necessarily get sick and women with boys don't .. but I kind of believe that women who are really sick with their girls may not be with a boy . Or women who are really sick with their boys may not be with a girl . However, there will always be ones that don't correspond with that theory .. but it's been an observation :)


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[Cnburke]

Looks exactly like my symptoms with DS !!
Ramzi theory too , DS was exactly on the center

When you hit 12 weeks (not before that) , try the needle and thread theory , I did with DS every week , it was coming back and forth every time !!



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That gives me hope , thank you ! Lol . Luckily though we will be getting the blood test at 10 weeks that will also tell us the gender ! So I will know before doing the needle and thread test :) but I will most likely still do it for fun! Haha . With my girls it swung in circles :)


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[dancingdiva88]

Has AF arrived yet business?

[business.woman]

Nope , not yet !!
It's too late this time , I think because I'm thinking about it ??

Do you guys know anything that may help ??


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[cosmosis]

Ginger, lots of strong ginger tea. If AF is due, it will help bring it on.

[business.woman]

Thanks Cosmo, I will drink a lot then, hopefully it will help out !


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[dancingdiva88]

Wow...interesting Cosmo about the ginger. Never knew that!

[business.woman]

It worked !! AF is finally here !!


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[dancingdiva88]

This is the 1st cycle now!! Good luck!! I'm due to O in the next 4-5 days going off last cycle I O'ed CD21. Then it will be my cycle. How long was that cycle business - seemed like a hell of a long one!

[business.woman]

The longest ever lol , 34 days !
It usually 28 days

Hopefully we both will be pregnant soon [emoji1308]


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[cosmosis]

Aaaah! that's awesome, so glad it's CD1 for you, business :)

I'm still waiting. Not testing again until Wednesday. I should have some definite news then. CD30 today, AF is officially due and my longest cycle is 32 days. If I did O on CD16 and there was no conception, AF should be here by Wednesday at the latest. Temps are still hanging up high.

This has been a seriously long 2 weeks. There has to be a better way to go through this TTC stuff. Not sure how I did it last time.

[business.woman]

Cosmo , I think there's a baby in there
I saw the 2 lines on your tests clearly !

The last time I tested hcg by OPks lol !
I had a lot left and I wanted the time to pass by ,
The line kept getting darker and darker , so I knew that Im pregnant 🤰


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[cosmosis]

Aww, haha thank you :)

I'm iffy with those lines. The OPK I posted was old and just for line reference. I personally feel that I should have detectable levels of hcg by now if I'm preggo and the tests I posted were so difficult to see. I'm not sure what to think and I don't want to waste anymore hpt's for an answer I'm gonna get in a couple of days anyway lol.

I took and OPK just now for fun, and a dark second line showed up right away. These tests don't get very dark at all unless they are left there a few hours. I almost missed my egg this cycle because they just don't get as dark as the control line. I'll see how it looks later in the day. :)

[business.woman]

Yaaay for the second line

Opks usually are more sensitive to the hormones !




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[business.woman]

I finally bought coconut water
And I bought dried figs , apricots and dried raisins.

They are so expensive here , but sooo yummy !! I almost finish a whole bag today that is supposed to be for a week lol


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[dancingdiva88]

So I should be due to O in the next two-three days. This time last month already started having lots of EWCM...now this month none! Nothing's changed in my diet either - if anything I've upped my water intake even more!
Lucky this isn't my cycle to try but thinking I'll definitely be on the robitussin and grapefruit juice next cycle when I officially start! And I bought pressed the other day just in case too.
So annoying because I was stoked to see so much last month (never had that much before) and now barely anything...yet.

[Throwaway_panther]

So I should be due to O in the next two-three days. This time last month already started having lots of EWCM...now this month none! Nothing's changed in my diet either - if anything I've upped my water intake even more!
Lucky this isn't my cycle to try but thinking I'll definitely be on the robitussin and grapefruit juice next cycle when I officially start! And I bought pressed the other day just in case too.
So annoying because I was stoked to see so much last month (never had that much before) and now barely anything...yet.

Do you have any CM? Watery CM is still very good fertile CM, too. And if neither, it's still possible you'll get a bunch right when you're going to O... possible you might have a delayed O this month though, too?

[dancingdiva88]

Yeah it was watery yesterday. Haven't checked today yet. Temps still low but had some O pain last night. Guess we'll just wait and see.
What's happening with your thyroid tests etc panther?

[Throwaway_panther]

Yeah it was watery yesterday. Haven't checked today yet. Temps still low but had some O pain last night. Guess we'll just wait and see.
What's happening with your thyroid tests etc panther?

Watery CM is still good, fertile CM. EWCM is the best, but watery is also really good -- I have tons of watery CM all the time and get pregnant at the drop of a hat apparently, haha. Creamy and sticky CM is the nonfertile stuff.

My T4 hormone is solidly hypothyroid right now, so my endo changed my pill and dose immediately after earning of my chemical. We'll do my bloodwork again in 4-6 weeks to see where my levels are at. My TSH is always low (which is being run "high") which seemed like it swayed pink, which made me nervous, but it doesn't seem to budge much even when my other hormones are low or high, so who knows...

[dancingdiva88]

Well hopefully things are starting to sort themselves out for you! Sorry what's TSH and why does it seem to sway pink if it's low?

[cosmosis]

Panther, have you read "Stop the thyroid madness"? She had a website also, you may want to read up on it.

AFM, I removed the weird temps from my chart and my coverline changed.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2em37no.jpg

:worry: I think really screwed up my attempt. Stupid OPK's u_u by CD21 I stopped using them because they were all the same. I think CD20 was the day I actually O'd. I also read on that day I had very mild O pain. :tissue:

What's done is done. Now I just have to come to terms with it. I really was wanting to get the 3 attempts in the right place and now I have no idea if what we did sways blue or not. We BD'd alot when we got the dark OPK's. So here I am with No AF, high temps, no BFP and just in total limbo.

[dancingdiva88]

Oh cosmo! Aren't our bodies so frustrating! If you don't get a BFP maybe you have a cycle like business had with her last one - a crazy long and delayed AF.
Your temps look good though!
Today is cd21 for me, I O'ed last cycle on cd21 but still haven't had a pos OPK yet and no EWCM yet either (just the last 2 days watery). Temps still down too.
How do you attach your FF chart to the bottom?

[business.woman]

diva
try mucinex , it helped me alot on my last sway.

Cosmo when the last time did you test for pregnancy?



here is a thing , I couldn't find cough syrup that the active ingredient is Robitussin !
i found others like : Expan (mucolytic & expectorant) , mucolyte (bronchial mucolytic) and mucosolvan (ambroxol hydrochloride)

I realy dont know now , its cd 4 today ! so im running out of time.

[cosmosis]

Mucolytics are medicines that make the mucus (sputum) less thick and sticky and easier to cough up. They are usually prescribed for people who have a chronic (long-term) cough. They work best if they are taken regularly.

So in other words, it thins out mucous, you may want to check with Atomic. Grapefruit juice worked VERY well for me, I had like 3 cups per day. When I did get EWCM it was ridiculous amounts like I've never had lol. I was only able to use a tiny bit of preseed. I also did Robitussin of course.

[cosmosis]

Oh, and the last time I tested was yesterday. I'm gonna wait to see tomorrow's temp to decide if I require another test. If it drops lower than today, I won't. If it stays the same or goes up, I'll test :D

[business.woman]

so I think its ok to use them then? I`ll post a thread and see !

when you tested was it stark white? how about if you leave it for few hours and check it again?

[cosmosis]

Oh cosmo! Aren't our bodies so frustrating! If you don't get a BFP maybe you have a cycle like business had with her last one - a crazy long and delayed AF.
Your temps look good though!
Today is cd21 for me, I O'ed last cycle on cd21 but still haven't had a pos OPK yet and no EWCM yet either (just the last 2 days watery). Temps still down too.
How do you attach your FF chart to the bottom?

When you are in FF, find the "sharing" button and in sharing find "code", then choose thumbnail. :)

[cosmosis]

so I think its ok to use them then? I`ll post a thread and see !

when you tested was it stark white? how about if you leave it for few hours and check it again?

Well the pics I posted before were after a few hours. The same tests from the same batch were all stark white before that.

After I tested again later, like the next day etc, they were all stark white again. Yesterday I tested my CM and I got a very faint line, so there's hcg there, but I don't know if its going to be viable or I tested waaaay too early and just got lucky to have the test register a teeny bit lol. It will all depend on my temp in the morning.

With the new O day I have, I'm on 13dpo today and my LP is usually 15 days long. So technically, I'm not late yet.

[business.woman]

FX for a blue bundle Cosmo !!
just few days and you will find out.

[business.woman]

Cosmo , I just remembered , they say that girls produce more HCG and boys produce less !!
it happened with my DD , super strong positive sooo early , cant remember wich DPO !
and a really faint positive with my DS , I barely saw it !

[dancingdiva88]

Is mucinex the same as robitussin?

[cosmosis]

Cosmo , I just remembered , they say that girls produce more HCG and boys produce less !!
it happened with my DD , super strong positive sooo early , cant remember wich DPO !
and a really faint positive with my DS , I barely saw it !

How many DPO were you with DS? Yes I've read this many times and I've even seen polls done where majority of late BFP's were boys, but it isn't 100%.


Is mucinex the same as robitussin?

yes, it is the same active ingredient.


AFM, my temps went up this morning, although I may discard it due to me not getting 3 hours after waking to go toilet. I tested, and BFN. FF gave me a new due date for AF and it is in two days, which I'd say is pretty accurate. Temps should start falling if she is indeed on her way.

Gonna give it two more days and test again. What else can I do right? lol.

[dancingdiva88]

So much waiting for everyone! I'm CD22 still waiting to ovulate - officially the latest I've ever O'ed....or will O seeing as I still haven't. Still no EWCM or pos OPK. I had some ovulation pain last night.

[dancingdiva88]

Fiiiiiinally got a pos OPK at 5pm yesterday afternoon CD23! Had bad O pain then after that. Temp dropped a little today so hoping today is my O day (CD24!) Guess I'll see with tomorrow's temp.
How are you going Cosmo? Anything happening?

[cosmosis]

Yey for an egg!! :D get those 3 BD's in!

I'm still waiting. I either have a shy bean here or a confused body lol. I plan to test with a frer Wednesday. Today is AF's 2nd due date, assuming I O'd CD20.

[dancingdiva88]

How annoying for you Cosmo - it's a bit of a stuck in limbo land at the moment!
I'm not trying this cycle I was just trying to work out when I was O'ing. I'm up next cycle in Feb to start.
I've had chocolates since Xmas sitting there that I haven't touched and I really am craving it but I'm being good.

[cosmosis]

Looks like this was a chemical. I'm gonna be in the Feb 2ww with you two lovely ladies! :D

[business.woman]

Im sorry cosmo , hopefully next cycle is what is meant to be .


diva its great to know your body before your attempt.
and i had hot chocolate today, also my coconut water juice is sweetened :( couldn't find the organic one.


cd8 for me today !

how do you guys can stand drinking wheat grass?? yuuukkk

[cosmosis]

I can't, it tastes terrible. I didn't take it during 2ww, now I'm back on u_u loooool.

[business.woman]

Cosmo did AF arrive?

[business.woman]

panther how is everything now? didnt hear from you from quite sometime now

[business.woman]

daily chat is being quite this time around , in my last sway there were lots of ladies around.
is it because there are only few blue swayers?

i`m having cold and sore throat and I might take antibiotic , DH as well
bad time to get sick :(

[cosmosis]

Yes, it looks like there's only a few of us on the boards :) Sorry you guys are ill :( I hope you recover quickly! <3

[MiaMelb]

daily chat is being quite this time around , in my last sway there were lots of ladies around.
is it because there are only few blue swayers?

i`m having cold and sore throat and I might take antibiotic , DH as well
bad time to get sick :(

Hey Business, I'm not currently ttc so not living the daily sway life yet but I do enjoy snooping around and seeing how the other blue swayers are going. Does seem quiet though.

[dancingdiva88]

I don't take the wheatgrass although I should! I've never been able to stomach it at all, even if I get it down, somehow it always comes back up :(

I'm sorry to hear cosmo. Welcome to the February triers. I'm currently 2dpo, so still got another 10-11 days before AF shows to start my TTC cycle.

[business.woman]

thanks cosmo.

Hey Maime , welcome here , when are you going to start TTC?


Diva , trey to mix it with little honey (it will be like a playdough) and shape it like a little ball , then swallow it. you can make them like pills.
honey covered the taste and it was so easy to take now !! :) so glad I found out this way LOL.

[Throwaway_panther]

panther how is everything now? didnt hear from you from quite sometime now

Eh, real life is really, really kicking my ass right now. And after the weirdness with this last chemical and it maybe indicating some sort of cyst/fibroid problem on top of everything else, I'm just drained. Things are really bad right now with DH since he started therapy, too.

[Throwaway_panther]

Cosmo, I'm so sorry about your chemical. I'm pretty convinced you had one too :( I'm so sorry.


DancingDiva, have you tried wheatgrass in tablet form? You can just swallow it -- very minimal taste.

[cosmosis]

Sorry to hear things are rough right now, panther. There's always ease after hardship and I'm certain you'll soon see it :)

This period is so heavy :( I use the diva cup and I can see all of it lol. The consistency is different from my regular periods too and my leafy greens taste good again, so yeah I'm convinced too.

On a good note, it looks like my metabolism is speeding up. My temps are actually higher than ever and this is pre-O temps! This is due to the HE diet and eating consistently. It's really fascinating to see all the data put together and the slow changes since I started swaying. :D

[Throwaway_panther]

Sorry to hear things are rough right now, panther. There's always ease after hardship and I'm certain you'll soon see it :)

This period is so heavy :( I use the diva cup and I can see all of it lol. The consistency is different from my regular periods too and my leafy greens taste good again, so yeah I'm convinced too.

On a good note, it looks like my metabolism is speeding up. My temps are actually higher than ever and this is pre-O temps! This is due to the HE diet and eating consistently. It's really fascinating to see all the data put together and the slow changes since I started swaying. :D

Yeah, even though I struggle with calories sometimes (especially with breastfeeding still), I have a lot of generally good feelings on it. I credit it partially with my obviously insane return to fertility after a baby, haha -- plus I've had maybe one day of a cold over the last 7 months?! I think the probiotics, wheatgrass and just general eating have really helped my immune system. Glad to see HE is working for you beyond just swaying!

[Bommy_7]

Hey guys thought I would come by to say Hi and sorry for being a bit quiet. Life has been crazy again and we have decided to put off our sway again. We have a lot of fall birthdays and want to avoid it. I am really wondering if we will decide to go a head and try to sway at all as I am really struggling with some major gender anxiety about if we have a 3rd girl. I felt like last summer when we were getting serious about trying I would be OK with a third girl, but I had a friend get her boy after three girls and I guess I just have a gut feeling that It wont be me. Hubby also really only wants one more so I am really feeling the pressure too. I know most of this craziness is all in my head but I am really struggling lately so putting things off I hope will help. I do enjoy talking to you all and hope we all can get our desired genders :-)

[MiaMelb]

Hey guys thought I would come by to say Hi and sorry for being a bit quiet. Life has been crazy again and we have decided to put off our sway again. We have a lot of fall birthdays and want to avoid it. I am really wondering if we will decide to go a head and try to sway at all as I am really struggling with some major gender anxiety about if we have a 3rd girl. I felt like last summer when we were getting serious about trying I would be OK with a third girl, but I had a friend get her boy after three girls and I guess I just have a gut feeling that It wont be me. Hubby also really only wants one more so I am really feeling the pressure too. I know most of this craziness is all in my head but I am really struggling lately so putting things off I hope will help. I do enjoy talking to you all and hope we all can get our desired genders :-)

Thanks for your thoughts Bonny, we have 2 girls too and I'm very on the fence about #3. Some days I'm convinced we will and just sway the best we can, other days I'm not sure how I'd take it of we had another girl and it's also my gut feeling that we will. Just can't imagine things going the way I'd like. Taking a step back for a while sounds wise.

[business.woman]

Im sorry panther for all whats going on, hope everything will be great soon !
its different for me , this is second time that I get cold in 2 months ! but happy that antibiotics sway blue though.

Bomi & Miami , the success that you going to see will encourage you to sway soon.
I swear by this techniques :)

[dancingdiva88]

Hey business are you cutting back on your dairy this cycle for this sway?

[business.woman]

nope
im drinking a cup of milk daily + cheese

I was thinking of what Atomic said , that if our body didnt get clacium it will take it from our bones and teeth
so I was like , whats the point of cutting it back.


I have confession to make, I took Jonal F injections to help me getting pregnant with twins, 2 days of 150.
but , today I didnt get happy news when I had U\S, only one follie grown up and the others were small + I have small cysts :(
so I dunno I might skip this month and try the next cycle?
I will go to my RE next week hoping that there`s another one growing, she wasn`t`t optimistic though , she told me to come back if AF shows up.
DH also wants to skip this month , he wants twins more than I do .

[cosmosis]

I'm sorry to hear, business.

For twins, you need alot more preparation and it is really going to be hit or miss. I took cassava for 2 months, just finished my supply during the 2ww and I'm not buying more. I'm taking loads of folate in hope it will help, but I'm not holding my breath.

I'm gonna supplement for twins after this PG as we want a large family and I want it all to happen before I'm 40, although I don't really care if I'm 45 and still having kids. We're just aiming for a good plan, God willing.

What else are you doing to increase chances of twins?

[business.woman]

yaaay for someone else wanting twins !!

im not taking anything unusuall , the vitamines and lots of folic acid. I`m blaming RE for giving me a high dose to staart with , I shouldnt listen to her and I should start with 75 dose.
I will check out next week and see if other follies has grown up.

FX

[MiaMelb]

Hey ladies, was just reading over on another thread about blue sway BD and thought this might be the best place to see what your thoughts are.

My DP and I have dropped down to BD maybe twice a week since we've had our second DD. I'm not concerned about being about to increase this to every 2-3 days when ttc however I am a little conscious that he finds the idea of having sex to actually conceive a baby a bit of a turn off. In the past I've got round this by not letting him know when I'm O'ing and have likely had both DD with only one attempt. However given that a blue sway suggests 3 times in the fertile window not sure what the best approach next time will be. Any thoughts/experiences with this?

[XXforhubby]

Totally thread crashing! MiaMelb- maybe wear some sexy lingerie and attack him for 2 of the three attempts and take charge of the BDing, if you know what I mean? The more you can get his mind out of it, the better I would think. Just offering some out of the box ideas [emoji6]!

FX and GL to you [emoji597][emoji92][emoji170][emoji843][emoji170][emoji94]



[emoji170][emoji1379]DS1, [emoji577]DS2, & [emoji602]DS3[emoji170]
[emoji166]EDD 9/30/2017 [emoji1317]for pink[emoji166]
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[business.woman]

xx , great to see you here

miame like xx said , act like you want it :)

[XXforhubby]

I'm always glad to help whenever and however I can! I figure with 3 boys, I can provide some assistance [emoji6]!

Dropping off more of my blue baby dust: [emoji597][emoji92][emoji170][emoji843][emoji170][emoji94]



[emoji170][emoji1379]DS1, [emoji577]DS2, & [emoji602]DS3[emoji170]
[emoji166]EDD 9/30/2017 [emoji1317]for pink[emoji166]
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My Ovulation Chart (https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/579920)

[dancingdiva88]

I would love twin boys too! But I think DH would have a panic attack! Haha! Hopefully something promising at your next scan business! I'm currently 7dpo so just waiting for AF and then I'm on my first cycle!

[business.woman]

Thanks diva
Time running slow for me lol

Do you know what's the best thing in this diet for me ?
Is that I eat chips with a whole lemon and salt daily and I don't feel guilty at all.
Actually I feel it's very good for my sway !!


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[business.woman]

Hey ladies , do you think swimming in a pool while I'm in my fertile window may effect badly?


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[MiaMelb]

Totally thread crashing! MiaMelb- maybe wear some sexy lingerie and attack him for 2 of the three attempts and take charge of the BDing, if you know what I mean? The more you can get his mind out of it, the better I would think. Just offering some out of the box ideas [emoji6]!

FX and GL to you [emoji597][emoji92][emoji170][emoji843][emoji170][emoji94]



[emoji170][emoji1379]DS1, [emoji577]DS2, & [emoji602]DS3[emoji170]
[emoji166]EDD 9/30/2017 [emoji1317]for pink[emoji166]
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If that's all it will take then should be fine :p

[business.woman]

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Ferning started to form :)


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[cosmosis]

How exciting, business!

I don't know if a pool would affect you in any way to be honest, unless the pool was very hot or very cold, and even then, it is mostly a concern for men.

Did you decide if you are going to try this cycle?

[business.woman]

I had a scan today CD 15
She said I might already ovulated , because the mature follicle was not there and all the others are small not even 10 mm
And it's very weird because I just got the ferning ,
So I guess I will postpone our attempt till April
I will skip the next cycle as well , giving the cysts a chance to fade away.


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[business.woman]

The ferning is more accurate now !!
This is weird , is it possible that the tech didn't see the mature follicle?


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[cosmosis]

What about all of your other fertility signs? Are you using OPK's?

[business.woman]

Nop Im not using OPKs
I will use them on my next cycle

This saliva microscope is not reliable
My CM was EW for days but saliva gave me stones shape
And now CM is creamy and almost dry it gave me ferning



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[dancingdiva88]

I can't use the saliva one. I got ferning the day before I got AF and just stones at O time.
Definitely need to go by other signs business - ultrasounds are rarely wrong there, so chances are you did ovulate but the stupid saliva thing didn't work properly.
Guess you'll see whether AF comes in time or now. Did you try this cycle?

[dancingdiva88]

AF appeared today. I usually have 12day LP but this one was 11, and my last 13. So I guess it's still averaging out to 12 overall haha. Here goes for my first sway cycle. I'm nervous as hell! I'm already trying to "make" plans with DH if the sway doesn't work and we end up with a girl...do we try a natural sway again or pay for GS. He's like "stop! Focus on this cycle before making additional plans." I've got such a boy mum personality!

[NewPreggie]

Hi everyone,

I swayed in Dec and BD...last night! I'm having major anxiety and panic...
We have 1 girl and this will be our last child. I feel pressured to have a boy.. :(
I didn't eat perfectly yesterday because I was out with family so I'm hoping that didn't hurt my sway.
I'm just so stressed out at the moment...

[Throwaway_panther]

More and more people keep falling pregnant with boys around me, and here I have to wait until my levels are good to even consider trying. It's hard to convey this yearning into words sometimes.

[MiaMelb]

More and more people keep falling pregnant with boys around me, and here I have to wait until my levels are good to even consider trying. It's hard to convey this yearning into words sometimes.

Totally get that. The other day I was just walking around and thinking about it, realised I'd thought about the desire for a boy almost every day for the past 1.5 years.

[business.woman]

I can't use the saliva one. I got ferning the day before I got AF and just stones at O time.
Definitely need to go by other signs business - ultrasounds are rarely wrong there, so chances are you did ovulate but the stupid saliva thing didn't work properly.
Guess you'll see whether AF comes in time or now. Did you try this cycle?

Yes I hated this saliva thing , I will never use it again
Nop I didn't try this cycle , I will postpone it till March or April.


And I will give an advice , buy boys cloths
Because you are going to have a boy !
Also buying boys cloths help to attract you desired boy :)
That's what I did + HE diet and everything worked great.



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[XXforhubby]

Totally get that. The other day I was just walking around and thinking about it, realised I'd thought about the desire for a boy almost every day for the past 1.5 years.

Bless you hearts! I sure hope and pray that all of you lovely ladies get your sweet baby boys! I am willing it to happen! It just breaks my heart to know there are people out there who struggle with GD.

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[business.woman]

More and more people keep falling pregnant with boys around me, and here I have to wait until my levels are good to even consider trying. It's hard to convey this yearning into words sometimes.

If you see boys around you that's mean you are getting closer to getting yours pretty soon :)


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[business.woman]

Hi everyone,

I swayed in Dec and BD...last night! I'm having major anxiety and panic...
We have 1 girl and this will be our last child. I feel pressured to have a boy.. :(
I didn't eat perfectly yesterday because I was out with family so I'm hoping that didn't hurt my sway.
I'm just so stressed out at the moment...

Keep BDing today and tomorrow:)


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[MiaMelb]

AF appeared today. I usually have 12day LP but this one was 11, and my last 13. So I guess it's still averaging out to 12 overall haha. Here goes for my first sway cycle. I'm nervous as hell! I'm already trying to "make" plans with DH if the sway doesn't work and we end up with a girl...do we try a natural sway again or pay for GS. He's like "stop! Focus on this cycle before making additional plans." I've got such a boy mum personality!

Good luck with your first cycle Diva, excited for you. Must be nice to finally get out of the blocks and actually really put what you've learnt into practise. I understand trying to cushion your heart a little by anticipating you will end up with a girl but you've got a good chance of your boy. Good luck.

[cosmosis]

Well, belief plays a large role here. Expect the best and prepare for the worst is a good way to tackle this in my opinion. If you pray, ask God to grant you that which your heart desires. You've done your part and you leave the rest to him. Taking action when we ask for something is a huge part. We can't just wish for things and do nothing. Now that we've put our best effort, it's time to enjoy the next step.

I like what business said, to prepare for your son's arrival. This is part of belief and trust. I personally purchased a sippy cup for my son. I actually purchased a 2 pack and gave one to his big brother and saved the other one for him. I also chose his name as well as a name for his sister, in case she arrives first. :)

I await my egg now... :D

[business.woman]

Good luck diva and Cosmo , so excited for you both !!


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[dancingdiva88]

I sleep with a boy's onesie under my bed to try and attract blue vibes!! Hoping it pays off!!

[business.woman]

CD 24 and Im having ovulation pain for the third day now ,
Soo un comfortable , so I guess I didn't ovulate before !
I ordered OPKs , I want to be sure when I ovulate in the coming cycles !


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[cosmosis]

You should catch this egg, business! :) try the microscope and see what it looks like now.

I found EWCM today and my cervix is up high. I also had a big dip today but all OPK's are negative so far. We'll see what happens :D

[business.woman]

its too late for me now
I'm still trying with the microscope, it gave me ferning for one day and then all negative

Good luck Cosmo , I hope that you catch your blue egg [emoji7]


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[hopesforaboy]

Hi just wondering what you did in terms of BD pattern before a positive O. Want to TTC in April if possible its all very confusing. Wondered if you have a little break down of some tips? Thanks

[MiaMelb]

Hi just wondering what you did in terms of BD pattern before a positive O. Want to TTC in April if possible its all very confusing. Wondered if you have a little break down of some tips? Thanks

Hi Hopesforaboy. We're not currently ttc so just going from what I've read. You want to BD every other day (that's every 2 or 3 days depending on who you ask) from when AF finishes. Any more or less than this is supposed to reduce sperm quality/count which sways pink. My understanding is you need to track O using an opk or other method and then BD 3 times in that fertile window. Then after that continue to BD every other day. Good luck with you sway.

[dancingdiva88]

Ahhhh! So I'm on CD5 and I've started getting a sore throat today! Great! Hope I'm over it by my attempt if I'm going to get a head cold!
I usually don't O until CD19-24 so I'll definitely be over it by O time but will being sick at the start of my cycle sway pink?
Also DH has just started eye drop antibiotics and oral antibiotics for a week due to a bacterial eye infection (so I'll be cd13 when he finishes, a week or more roughly from O) will this affect my sway as well you think?
Finally got to my month and we both start of the cycle with issues!

[business.woman]

Hopesforboy
Like Mai said :)


Diva
One of reasons that made me postpone my attempt this cycle is that DH and I were sick , we are almost over it now !

But I don't think that you have something serious to make it sway pink !

Try hime made remedies before it gets serious


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[Throwaway_panther]

I'm not one for OWT/supernatural stuff, which is whyI like this site -- more or less science based swaying. But I do have a boy's onesie under our bed, which I bought when pregnant with my DD in a fit of ennui. We've had our boy's name for years -- we don't even talk hypothetically of "future son" but very specifically by his name!

Having to wait until my thyroid levels are stable is part of the bummer feeling -- I can't even try lest I have another M/C. It's hard to see women discover they're having boys with even later due dates than my first loss :(

[Throwaway_panther]

I should add, too: I got my period FIVE days early for the first time in my entire life. Two periods in one month! It came along with all of this "boy" stuff around me, and because January has been SO hectic and crazy for me, I realized it was only my first period after my chemical, so no wonder my cycle was wonky (though I O'd at my normal time). Definitely was a multifaceted bummer to have an early period then realize I'm still only now coming out of the miscarriage cycle, and then see all of the happy blue around me.

If I go back to normal after this (since my period's always been like clockwork... including after having my DD, haha), I'll take heart in an OWT for you guys ;) I might O solidly in a full moon, haha (though every O post-DD has still been "boy moon" territory).

[business.woman]

Its great Panther , it's better to wait more after miscarriage :)


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[meoab]

So my husband loves his daily showers. Cold ones at the gym and normal (not too hot) at home. Depends what day of the week it is..does a daily shower sway more pink?

[cosmosis]

@panther, waiting longer after mc is better for blue I assume. I hope you get your levels sorted soon. I also have hypo and after this past month, I decided to up my dose of desiccated thyroid, just in case. I know it takes a few weeks for an increase to show, but even at 2 weeks, it seems to be helping :)

@meaob, I think as long as he's not dunking his jewels in extreme temperatures, its fine. Showers are not the same as baths, so I don't see how they would be affected.

AFM, it looks like I O'd! I can't believe how much of a breeze this O was. I hardly had a symptom, except I felt both of my ovaries in action this time around, which is rare. I should get crosshairs on my chart tomorrow, God willing, but FF will have my O day wrong. I'm pretty certain I O'd last night since I still had a bit of ewcm this morning along with a high cervix and hot flashes (last night).

We got 5 attempts in total, today being the last one. We'll see what happens! 8 years of waiting is far too long u_u.

[business.woman]

Meoab , if it's not too hot it doesnt sway :)
My cousin's husband take hot showers daily , and they have 2 boys no girls

Good luck Cosmo , Catch that egg :)

AFM , I had lots of things going on , on my ovaries for the past few days, I was in such pain today , I don't know what caused this , is it ovulation or something else ? And being bloated is so uncomfortable :(
My OPKs arrived I will check tomorrow , although Im sure it will appear negative


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[dancingdiva88]

So we're going to skip this cycle on atomic's advice because of DH being on antibiotics and fighting an eye infection which has also affected his ears, nose and throat too. Poor guy.
So looks like I'll be TTC the next cycle now.
How is every one else going?

[cosmosis]

Sorry to hear about your DH's infection. I hope he feels better soon!

I think I'm in the 2ww now. All fertile signs are gone. I had to skip my temp today because the thermometer was set to celcius and by the time I got it back to fahrenheit, I had been awake 40 minutes lol.

I'm hoping to keep myself actually busy this 2ww, last month was terrible.

[business.woman]

Diva maybe it's good that you delay it , and sorry about your Husband's infection

Good luck cosmo , I really hope that you get you BFP this month[emoji7]


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[dancingdiva88]

Good luck Cosmo! Wish this was my cycle! Damn it!

What's going on with you business? Are you still being monitored at all?

[business.woman]

I'm waiting for AF to show , I started drinking ginger
Im still going back and forth whether to try this month or not

DH wants to postpone , he wants us to travel and enjoy some freedom
Before having more kids or even getting pregnant
I mean we can manage it with 2 , but 3 and more , I don't think that I will be able to leave the house lol

So I'm not sure , I gained weight , and I put an effort on this diet..it hard to wait lol


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[cosmosis]

Well here's the thing, even if you get pregnant, there is no guarantee that you stay pregnant. That's one thing I had to make my DH understand. We have to make room for that. Men seem to be ALOT more wishy washy about getting pregnant and they don't seem to truly understand the amount of effort taken to sway as well as time sensitivity when it comes to ovulation and intercourse lol.

I have also put on alot of weight and I have eaten VERY mindfully. My metabolism did speed up alot and my bbt is much higher, so its a positive change, but I cannot continue to put on weight. It will eventually affect my ovulation.

Business, I highly suggest you just go for it and worry about the rest later :)

As for me, Ovulation is definitely confirmed and now I'm enjoying some pineapple in hopes it helps implantation :)

[business.woman]

If AF arrives, I will see about it
This month I ovulated late because of the meds
So I guess AF should be late too


Also DH still getting sick , he is a big baby who never takes his meds , he takes antibiotics for 2 days and never finish the course , that's why he keeps getting infections ,
And this is an additional cause to postpone


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[BTB17]

Hi, I'm the newest member TTC blue. Thanks to all for the info and sharing their course. I'm operating under the principles that high hormone (estrogen and testosterone) equals boy and low hormone equals girl, so been doing the HE diet pretty strictly for 3 months and weight lifting and monitoring T levels and E levels(T slightlyincreasing), however still BFing 14 month old DD twice daily.
Was going to TTC this month but decided to have another monitor month, and got 6 positive opk's in a row starting CD 22 none before and none after. Never had this before. Anyone know how this sways? From my lit search it appears to result in pink according to the James theory that high gonadotropin levels (LH) around ovulation result in more girls. Thoughts?

[Latoyah28]

What is swaying??

[dancingdiva88]

Business, I totally understand with being frustrated with a sick DH! I'm even going to skip the next cycle too - DH never gets sick and he's been having super high temps and has not been in a good way at all the last few days. So I'm going to forego this cycle and the next for his sperm to recover and his energy for BDing every other day. Hope your DH gets better soon!

Cosmo, I've put on weight too. 2.5-3kgs (not sure what that is in pounds?) I hate it but I keep thinking of my boy.

Btb - welcome! In regards to your final question about high LH levels swaying pink. I honestly have no clue?

[Throwaway_panther]

Hi, I'm the newest member TTC blue. Thanks to all for the info and sharing their course. I'm operating under the principles that high hormone (estrogen and testosterone) equals boy and low hormone equals girl, so been doing the HE diet pretty strictly for 3 months and weight lifting and monitoring T levels and E levels(T slightlyincreasing), however still BFing 14 month old DD twice daily.
Was going to TTC this month but decided to have another monitor month, and got 6 positive opk's in a row starting CD 22 none before and none after. Never had this before. Anyone know how this sways? From my lit search it appears to result in pink according to the James theory that high gonadotropin levels (LH) around ovulation result in more girls. Thoughts?

Maybe make a post in the main forums? I'm not familiar with that study!

@b.w: eek. Please encourage him to finish his antibiotics! Him not doing so contributes to drug resistant bugs... and that affects all of us!!

[wantinfo9]

Hi, I'm the newest member TTC blue. Thanks to all for the info and sharing their course. I'm operating under the principles that high hormone (estrogen and testosterone) equals boy and low hormone equals girl, so been doing the HE diet pretty strictly for 3 months and weight lifting and monitoring T levels and E levels(T slightlyincreasing), however still BFing 14 month old DD twice daily.
Was going to TTC this month but decided to have another monitor month, and got 6 positive opk's in a row starting CD 22 none before and none after. Never had this before. Anyone know how this sways? From my lit search it appears to result in pink according to the James theory that high gonadotropin levels (LH) around ovulation result in more girls. Thoughts?

how do you know you your t slightly increasing

[wantinfo9]

can everyone list their source of protein.thanks

[wantinfo9]

i have changed my diet and lifting 10 pounds and doing jessica smith weight lifting videos. need to add more protein in my diet .

[Cnburke]

Hi ladies - I haven't posted in a while . But just wanted to update that I swayed boy , am currently 12 weeks and the sneak peek blood test came back girl :/ I followed the swaying religiously too :( but I've come to terms with it . However , I have heard bad things about the sneak peek test so I am going to wait until my scan to confirm and put it on the spreadsheet.


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[MiaMelb]

Cnburke anytime I see someone with the same family dynamic as me I feel like I am vicariously living through them. My fingers are so crossed for you. Hope it's your little boy. When is your scan scheduled?

[meoab]

@cnburke, I hope and pray its a healthy baby first and boy second!! I would love to read your sway :). Is it possible to add is for the rest of us?

[Throwaway_panther]

Hi ladies - I haven't posted in a while . But just wanted to update that I swayed boy , am currently 12 weeks and the sneak peek blood test came back girl :/ I followed the swaying religiously too :( but I've come to terms with it . However , I have heard bad things about the sneak peek test so I am going to wait until my scan to confirm and put it on the spreadsheet.


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That is a total scam, I wouldn't put much heart in it. Are you able to get an early scan or do Harmony/Panorama/Materni21?

I agree that we'd love to see your sway!

[Cnburke]

Cnburke anytime I see someone with the same family dynamic as me I feel like I am vicariously living through them. My fingers are so crossed for you. Hope it's your little boy. When is your scan scheduled?

Thank you ! I don't have an actual date yet but my NT scan should be Wednesday or Thursday next week . I'll be 13 weeks . I will be scheduling a gender confirmation at 15 weeks but hoping a nub shot next week will give me a good clue :)


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[Cnburke]

@cnburke, I hope and pray its a healthy baby first and boy second!! I would love to read your sway :). Is it possible to add is for the rest of us?

Sure :)
I started the HE diet in July and got pregnant my November cycle. Was eating 2200-2400 calories a day .
Took Prenatals , wheatgrass, potassium , & coq10 daily
Was on antibiotics for a sinus infection from the month prior .
Dh took coq10 and a multi
Dh only wears boxers
Avoided bd'ing if dh was hot or overworked
Dh wasn't smoking or drinking
I don't smoke or drink
We had 3-4 attempts in the fertile window .
Used preseed all but 1 attempt.
Tried to up positive ions (laptops , cell phones)
Ovulated from right side (not sure if that's true or not to sway)
Lots of potassium (shakes , food, and supps)
Tried to stay stress free

I'm sure there's more im not thinking of but I'll update if so !




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[Cnburke]

That is a total scam, I wouldn't put much heart in it. Are you able to get an early scan or do Harmony/Panorama/Materni21?

I agree that we'd love to see your sway!

I hope it is a scan and is wrong ! Lol but I'm learning to accept it if it's not . My insurance doesn't cover those other tests because I'm only 27 and not high risk . And without it they said it could range from $200 to $2,000 ! So I didn't wanna end up with an outrageous bill . Figured sneak peek would be a low cost option but now I'm wishing I had waited ! Lol


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[business.woman]

Hi, I'm the newest member TTC blue. Thanks to all for the info and sharing their course. I'm operating under the principles that high hormone (estrogen and testosterone) equals boy and low hormone equals girl, so been doing the HE diet pretty strictly for 3 months and weight lifting and monitoring T levels and E levels(T slightlyincreasing), however still BFing 14 month old DD twice daily.
Was going to TTC this month but decided to have another monitor month, and got 6 positive opk's in a row starting CD 22 none before and none after. Never had this before. Anyone know how this sways? From my lit search it appears to result in pink according to the James theory that high gonadotropin levels (LH) around ovulation result in more girls. Thoughts?

I never heard of LH levels swaying !!
Anyways , BF & TTC soon after giving birth sway pink
So the more you wait , the better for your sway



Hi ladies - I haven't posted in a while . But just wanted to update that I swayed boy , am currently 12 weeks and the sneak peek blood test came back girl :/ I followed the swaying religiously too :( but I've come to terms with it . However , I have heard bad things about the sneak peek test so I am going to wait until my scan to confirm and put it on the spreadsheet.


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This is not reliable, so don't be upset !
Can you try needle and thread theory over belly?
You have to lie down :)
If it goes back and forth its a boy


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[dancingdiva88]

Of course the cycle we were going to try but DH got sick, I get days of EWCM. Question - today found some very little brownish tinge in my stretchy EWCM that's starting to turn slightly tacky. Could this mean I ovulated?

[cosmosis]

Good Morning blue swayers! :)
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Is this the real deal? :D



Of course the cycle we were going to try but DH got sick, I get days of EWCM. Question - today found some very little brownish tinge in my stretchy EWCM that's starting to turn slightly tacky. Could this mean I ovulated?

You won't know for sure until a few more days, but take very detailed notes so you are more ready next cycle :)

[business.woman]

Yaay Cosmo !!! Sending sticky thoughts to you[emoji7][emoji7]


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[Throwaway_panther]

I never heard of LH levels swaying !!
Anyways , BF & TTC soon after giving birth sway pink
So the more you wait , the better for your sway




This is not reliable, so don't be upset !
Can you try needle and thread theory over belly?
You have to lie down :)
If it goes back and forth its a boy


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The needle and thread is even more unreliable than the Sneak Peak. It's a complete old wives tale -- not sure why recommending old wives tales over and over is supposed to help anyone one way or the other.

[Throwaway_panther]

Of course the cycle we were going to try but DH got sick, I get days of EWCM. Question - today found some very little brownish tinge in my stretchy EWCM that's starting to turn slightly tacky. Could this mean I ovulated?

Yup, that's a possible ovulation symptom. Not sure where you are in your cycle, but that's also a possible implantation symptom too -- so if you weren't ready for this to be your cycle, I hope it's just the former!

@Cnburke: Oh, we're the same age! My midwives office wouldn't even order the test for me despite me pushing, which bummed me out because my first cousin had a child with DS very young (and we're all very fresh off the boat, so there's only so much family history to know if it's a fluke). I've heard that you can call some (or one?) of them and, even if insurance doesn't cover it, they'll reduce the cost out of pocket. I understand if you don't want to go that route -- I know I'll be experimenting next successful pregnancy to see if it pans out!

[Cnburke]

Yup, that's a possible ovulation symptom. Not sure where you are in your cycle, but that's also a possible implantation symptom too -- so if you weren't ready for this to be your cycle, I hope it's just the former!

@Cnburke: Oh, we're the same age! My midwives office wouldn't even order the test for me despite me pushing, which bummed me out because my first cousin had a child with DS very young (and we're all very fresh off the boat, so there's only so much family history to know if it's a fluke). I've heard that you can call some (or one?) of them and, even if insurance doesn't cover it, they'll reduce the cost out of pocket. I understand if you don't want to go that route -- I know I'll be experimenting next successful pregnancy to see if it pans out!

I heard that also so I called and they said they offer cost reductions if you make under a certain amount and we never qualify for things like that :/ .. which I try to remember that I should feel blessed but that still doesn't mean we can afford a thousand dollars for a blood test ! Lol
I hope you find one that is covered :) where are you from ?


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[Cnburke]

I never heard of LH levels swaying !!
Anyways , BF & TTC soon after giving birth sway pink
So the more you wait , the better for your sway




This is not reliable, so don't be upset !
Can you try needle and thread theory over belly?
You have to lie down :)
If it goes back and forth its a boy


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I appreciate your words and advice :) however , I had to try to understand why you said sneak peek isn't reliable and then recommended I try an old wives tale ? Lol
Just to be clear , sneak peek is a blood test . Not the urine tests or anything like that sold in drug stores . I'm just unsure if the company operates the same way as legit labs that doctors refer you to do. I've heard great things about it and then horrible things so I guess I will just wait until my scan before going out and buying more pink stuff ! I will post a nub shot just for fun at the end of this week if I get a good one!


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[Throwaway_panther]

I heard that also so I called and they said they offer cost reductions if you make under a certain amount and we never qualify for things like that :/ .. which I try to remember that I should feel blessed but that still doesn't mean we can afford a thousand dollars for a blood test ! Lol
I hope you find one that is covered :) where are you from ?


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I'm in the Midwest in the U.S.! Do you remember which testing company you called? I swear I remember reading that maybe Materni21 was the one you could order and even if they sent you a large bill, you could call and say, "I can't afford this," and they'd do a sort of stock price of like $200-500. I have to wonder if the cost of the test is much lower than let on because of that, and that the prices are more because of the possibility of insurance paying out on them. Then a gain, it's been well over a year since I looked into any of this!

[XXforhubby]

I'm in the Midwest in the U.S.! Do you remember which testing company you called? I swear I remember reading that maybe Materni21 was the one you could order and even if they sent you a large bill, you could call and say, "I can't afford this," and they'd do a sort of stock price of like $200-500. I have to wonder if the cost of the test is much lower than let on because of that, and that the prices are more because of the possibility of insurance paying out on them. Then a gain, it's been well over a year since I looked into any of this!

This is MaterniT21. Mine only cost $200 with insurance. My insurance company negotiated the $2000 price down with them. I was 35 at the time though and was told that was why it was so cheap. I have had friends call them when they got their bill, and it was reduced to $200-$500 depending on what all they tested for.



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[XXforhubby]

Oh I'm from the Midwest too [emoji6]!



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[Cnburke]

I'm in the Midwest in the U.S.! Do you remember which testing company you called? I swear I remember reading that maybe Materni21 was the one you could order and even if they sent you a large bill, you could call and say, "I can't afford this," and they'd do a sort of stock price of like $200-500. I have to wonder if the cost of the test is much lower than let on because of that, and that the prices are more because of the possibility of insurance paying out on them. Then a gain, it's been well over a year since I looked into any of this!

The company I called was 'progenity' . Which is one of two companies my doctor uses. However, I went to my doctors today and my doctor would rather me go ahead and do the blood test instead of the NT scan because he said it is more reliable . He said he is sure it will eventually become the 'norm' in the states as opposed to NT scans . So I went ahead and did the blood work and should have the results back next week or so , including gender :) but most importantly health :) my doctor assured me that it would be completely covered or at the most a $99 copay . He said if not to call him and he will discuss it with the company . But he did write on the order form that I have a history of abnormal chromosomal results , which I do . So hopefully that covers it :)

So I won't be posting any nub shots now but will update in a week or so with results !!

Heartbeat was 150 today @ 13 weeks ;)


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[meoab]

So I went through a few succesfull boy sways and noticed many 'gree tea's', as in many women added gree tea in their supplements. I can't find gree tea but found many greeN tea tablets/powders on amazone. Is there any difference and how effective is it?

[business.woman]

Meoab
I had only green tea as a drink
As regular tea when I swayed for DS 1


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[Jconger]

Just found out we are expecting in Oct! Have been trying Shettles method for the last 7 months and nothing happened. First month of EOD with every day during fertile window as advised by Atomic in the index section. Praying we will get our boy after having two beautiful girls, and this being our last.

[dancingdiva88]

Congrats jconger! Fingers crossed it's blue!

I'm currently cd23 with no positive opk in sight but days of ewcm - which is great after none last cycle. The latest I've ever O'ed has been cd24 which was last cycle, so frustrating as I'm ready to get to my first attempt cycle. With DH sick this one we decided to skip it.
Wish we had a way to make ourselves O!

[cosmosis]

congrats jcogner! :)

@dancing , this seems to be an ongoing theme for first attempt cycles LOL. My first cycle was nuts and very very stressful. How long have you been on HE? This is going to affect your ovulation also.

The best thing to do is let it all go and RELAX. Keep a close eye on your fertile signs and don't overthink things. It really helped me this cycle.

[dancingdiva88]

Congrats to you Cosmo! I wish I would just ovulate, get my AF 12 days later and then I can start my attempt! - provided DH doesn't get sick again!
I've been on the HE diet for 4 months (3 religiously). I took an opk this afternoon and it was a bit darker than yesterday's but not positive. So maybe in the next day or two I'll get a positive hopefully.

[business.woman]

Congratulations Jconger & Cosmosis
Sending positive and sticky vibes to you !

Diva , it happened sometimes , hopefully you'll get a positive OPK tomorrow !

AFM, I just got my period , it was late for 11 days !! Wow
So I have decided to lose weight , and stopped my meds , To figure out what makes my cycles wacky!

I'm kinda busy with other things , after few months I will start HE diet again

Gosh , its so hard to eat less and lose weight now


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[Jconger]

Thanks everyone! The whole frequency is foreign to me, so makes me a tad nervous. After trying for so many months of abstaining until 12 hrs after positive opk and NOT getting pregnant, then finding conflicting things here about it... thought we would give it a go. And yay!! Two months of more often BEFORE ovulation and during and here we are. I have believed the shettles for so many years it still makes me nervous LOL. I did gain some muscle and was lifting weights. My husband was too. I just gotta trust God. Praying we get our boy!! What about you guys? Are you trying the frequency thing? :bluecheer:

[Jconger]

We did EOD the whole cycle and then 0- 3 (didn't know that until positive opk) then 0-2 on positive opk (about 36 hours later) then 0-1 and 0+1. Couldn't do on O day unfortunately but hoping that's not too big of a deal. ���� Curious to hear what you guys did/are trying

[Bommy_7]

hey all I'm back! excited to see some of you ladies getting your bfps and hoping for blue!
OK so Hubs and I had a heart to heart yesterday and we both feel like we still want another baby no matter the gender. The issue is he doesn't want to really sway because he doesn't want to go through the stress of it all and still end up with and opposite. I am going to try to do a light sway because I really feel like if its meant to be it will. I have been following the HE diet rather loosely for the past few months. I think we are going to do our first attempt in April. I am a little frustrated because I found a vegan protein power that of course I just read and it has stevia extract. I hate how it seems artificial sweeteners are in everything!

Also question do you guys like the bolthouse farms juices? I drink one cup of the green goodness since it has the same potassium as V8 and I cant seem to stomach V8.

[MiaMelb]

Just found out we are expecting in Oct! Have been trying Shettles method for the last 7 months and nothing happened. First month of EOD with every day during fertile window as advised by Atomic in the index section. Praying we will get our boy after having two beautiful girls, and this being our last.

That's lovely news, congratulations. Are you going to post your sway?

[MiaMelb]

hey all I'm back! excited to see some of you ladies getting your bfps and hoping for blue!
OK so Hubs and I had a heart to heart yesterday and we both feel like we still want another baby no matter the gender. The issue is he doesn't want to really sway because he doesn't want to go through the stress of it all and still end up with and opposite. I am going to try to do a light sway because I really feel like if its meant to be it will. I have been following the HE diet rather loosely for the past few months. I think we are going to do our first attempt in April. I am a little frustrated because I found a vegan protein power that of course I just read and it has stevia extract. I hate how it seems artificial sweeteners are in everything!

Also question do you guys like the bolthouse farms juices? I drink one cup of the green goodness since it has the same potassium as V8 and I cant seem to stomach V8.

It is so nice if you can get to a point where you'll be happy with either sex. Think I'm slowly getting there which is nice. Doesn't mean giving up on swaying though if you want to. I'd do what you can of the suppliments and HE diet as that won't impact him particularly, my DP definitely wouldn't complain about having more red meat. The BD pattern can be harder to 'hide' if you don't want to be seen to be trying to hard, guess it depends how different it is from your norm. GL

[Bommy_7]

It is so nice if you can get to a point where you'll be happy with either sex. Think I'm slowly getting there which is nice. Doesn't mean giving up on swaying though if you want to. I'd do what you can of the suppliments and HE diet as that won't impact him particularly, my DP definitely wouldn't complain about having more red meat. The BD pattern can be harder to 'hide' if you don't want to be seen to be trying to hard, guess it depends how different it is from your norm. GL

Thanks ya I bought all the supps and have been loosly following a HE diet for a few months now. My biggest concern is him getting stressed out and not wanting to BD or his schedule can get crazy and we don't see much of each other. I have been lurking on here following everyone's story. I am excited to have people to talk about this with since I'm tying to keep it quiet from people in real life lol. the next two months are going to be the longest with anticipation!

[MiaMelb]

Thanks ya I bought all the supps and have been loosly following a HE diet for a few months now. My biggest concern is him getting stressed out and not wanting to BD or his schedule can get crazy and we don't see much of each other. I have been lurking on here following everyone's story. I am excited to have people to talk about this with since I'm tying to keep it quiet from people in real life lol. the next two months are going to be the longest with anticipation!

I can understand trying to keep the swaying out of conversation with people in your real life. I find that difficult as mentally swaying can be pretty consuming, however, given I'm supposed to be the rational, logical one I think if people knew I was reading up on swaying they'd think I'd lost my marbles.
The BD part is tricky on the boy sway cause it seems so important but is also quite out of our control. My dp works quite a stressful job and can be hard to pin down when it comes to ttc at the best of times. Think if he knows that a boy sway is generally about having lots of sex (not daily) then you can keep the dates you O to yourself and just regularly initiate trying to get your 3 attempts in. Even 2 has quite good odds still.

[MsMarie89]

Hi ladies!

I'm new on here and would love to join this daily chat! We have a 4 1/2 year old dd and a 2 1/2 year old dd, and this will be our last baby! I have started the supps this week and am diving into the he diet! We don't plan on actively ttc till this summer though! Does anyone have any advice!?
Congrats to those with your bfp! How exciting!

[business.woman]

Welcome back Bommy !!

Welcome Msmarie !

Here we all getting our blues[emoji7]


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[business.woman]

I still don't really know when To start TTC again
Sometimes I feel I'm better like this , but I can't help but to think about another boy joining my family
I just bought baby boy clothes , I couldn't resist [emoji7]

[Bommy_7]

Welcome MsMarie89!
There are of course tons of info on the main boy bard to check out. I'm sure we can try to answer any questions if we can :-) I am hoping to get pregnant this summer as well since I would really like a spring baby! My girls are about the same age as yours too! my 4 yo is October and my 2 yo is july.

I did also want to say that I found Jessica smith TV in you tube and she does 30 min wight workouts that are super easy for beginners if anyone is interested.

[business.woman]

Yes Bommy , please share the video


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[Bommy_7]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugu9XF3p-oI

This is the one that I started with. she uses 10 and 20 lbs, but I just have 8 lbs so I use those and still makes me work up a sweat. I like that is short but still a workout!

[MiaMelb]

Hi ladies!

I'm new on here and would love to join this daily chat! We have a 4 1/2 year old dd and a 2 1/2 year old dd, and this will be our last baby! I have started the supps this week and am diving into the he diet! We don't plan on actively ttc till this summer though! Does anyone have any advice!?
Congrats to those with your bfp! How exciting!

Welcome.
Looks like we have girls with almost the same age gap, they are so adorable together. Good luck with your sway. We're not ttc yet but am interested in having a similar age gap with #3 as you are.

[MsMarie89]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! :)

Bommy- I am going to check that workout out tomorrow!! I have been finding some great weight training workouts on YouTube! Do most of you blue swayers tend to stick with 20-30 min weight workouts? That's what I've been doing so far. Have never used weights and I don't know why! I love it!

Miamelb- Oh my gosh, yes! I love love love the age gap with my girls! And trust me, it just gets better and better. Mine are literally best friends now and it's adorable! I was just so not ready to do the 2 year age gap again and I'm so glad we didn't!

[Bommy_7]

I have been doing about 30 mins a day for 4 or 5 days. I really cant do much more since I work and have my girls to take care of. I also take a 30 to 45 min walk at work. I'm kinda worried that its too much but I also dont really want to gain any weight since I am already overweight.

[MsMarie89]

Yes! I'm going to have a hard time giving up doing a lot of cardio as I don't want to gain much on he. My husband works out of town every other three weeks which makes it hard to ttc. He will only be home at the right time to ttc every few months. Tricky situation when swaying!

[MiaMelb]

The weight gain is my fear about the HE diet too. I put on weight just looking at food, hence I have lived a very girl friendly LE diet for years. I put on about 20kg with both pregnancies so can't even imagine adding to that before I even start. Goal for this year is to get off about 10kg (still wouldn't get me down to the weight I was before DD1) so I don't feel so bad about putting some on when we start ttc.

[Bommy_7]

So true I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I defiantly have a very girl friendly lifestyle as well that I have been trying to change since last fall.
I m going to try really hard to keep my portions in check. I am doing mostly just sups now and plan on starting the full on diet in Late April/ early May to start TTC in June. I love to run and normally do about 12-15 miles a week but I am cutting that way down. I have a race in March then will be only running once a week to keep the cardio down. I hope my walking isn't too much. I might just keep it to 30 min a day maybe.

[Skyblue]

Hi Everyone. I am new here and want to join this daily chat. I have a dd who is 5 yrs old and we are ttc our second starting next cycle. This will be our last one. I could use all the advise I could get. I have always struggled with my weight. I m trying to follow the He diet but not religiously. I just saw the workout video. That's really helpful as I have never done weights. Wishing everyone here including myself all the best with their sway and BFP.


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[MsMarie89]

Bommy- I am a runner also, will be tough to give up. I have a pretty obsessive personality so I'm glad I'll have the weight training to keep me occupied. I think I'll be on the same time frame as you to go full on he. I am doing supps and weights now and have started incorporating more he friendly ways but just can't start with the larger amounts of calories yet!

Sky blue- welcome :)! These ladies seem great and very knowledgeable!

[Bommy_7]

Awesome! I am trying to wait until absolutely necessary to start the HE diet. I agree I have been doing more blue friendly recipes to perfect so I can have a good menu when I start. I really hope I get pregnant quickly as well since that helps not gain too much weight. With my girls it was one hit wonders lol, but I am in my early 30s now so I wonder if that will meant it will take longer. I am hoping for march or April baby but we will see!

[Jconger]

Wondering if anyone has heard of it helping to have husbands workout and gain muscle to help sway boy??

[MiaMelb]

Awesome! I am trying to wait until absolutely necessary to start the HE diet. I agree I have been doing more blue friendly recipes to perfect so I can have a good menu when I start. I really hope I get pregnant quickly as well since that helps not gain too much weight. With my girls it was one hit wonders lol, but I am in my early 30s now so I wonder if that will meant it will take longer. I am hoping for march or April baby but we will see!

Bommy any meal ideas you come up with for a blue sway would make a great thread. I haven't seen too many specific ideas for blue posted anywhere.

[MiaMelb]

Wondering if anyone has heard of it helping to have husbands workout and gain muscle to help sway boy??

Atomic replied to a query I had in another thread with what she thought were solid up to date blue sway tactics. She definitely said weights for DW but for DH she just specified no jogging or cycling.

[dancingdiva88]

Yep been told the same thing. More muscle for the wife, doesn't matter for the DH just keep those puppies cool!!

[MsMarie89]

Bommy- that's totally us also! Both my girls were one hit wonders as well! I will be 30 soon. I would love an April baby!

Yes! We should start a meal thread! Or do it in here! I know what I need to eat but I struggle with variety and need to keep it interesting to succeed.

[Skyblue]

Bommy- I am a runner also, will be tough to give up. I have a pretty obsessive personality so I'm glad I'll have the weight training to keep me occupied. I think I'll be on the same time frame as you to go full on he. I am doing supps and weights now and have started incorporating more he friendly ways but just can't start with the larger amounts of calories yet!

Sky blue- welcome :)! These ladies seem great and very knowledgeable!

Thankyou MsMarie. I have been getting a lot information here. I didn't know anything before.Good luck to you too. We are planning to start ttc from next cycle if all goes well.

[Bommy_7]

Bommy any meal ideas you come up with for a blue sway would make a great thread. I haven't seen too many specific ideas for blue posted anywhere.
I'll need to look up and share a few. I did a really easy beef and broccoli recipe the other night :-)

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[Bommy_7]

I have been perusing pintrest to find dinner ideas. I'll see if I can find a few that I've tested and are successful. Sine I work I'm huge into crock pot or easy meals that only take like 30-45 mins to make. I tend to get stuck in the same things day in and out so I need to look for some inspiration to switch it up.

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[Bommy_7]

Is this a good one? I haven't tried it yet but it looks good!

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[Bommy_7]

slow-cooker-philly-cheese-steak-sandwiches/

Forgot the link

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[Bommy_7]

Ugh on my phone so I think this is it
Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches - The Cooking Mom (http://www.thecookingmom.com/recipe-box/slow-cooker-recipes/slow-cooker-philly-cheese-steak-sandwiches/)

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[MsMarie89]

Ooooh that looks so yummy! I am going to add it into my meal plan for this week!

[MsMarie89]

These are two recipes I just bought the ingredients for! Yum yum!

https://cafedelites.com/2016/01/09/twice-baked-chicken-fajita-sweet-potatoes/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Roast Beef on Closet Cooking (http://www.closetcooking.com/2016/09/slow-cooker-balsamic-glazed-roast-beef.html?m=1)

Adding potatoes to the carrots in the roast recipe

[MiaMelb]

Using my future blue sway as gym motivation today. Would like to loose 10kg this year so getting in some cardio while the kids are at daycare and before the HE diet starts.

[Cnburke]

Hey ladies ! I'm updating here to say that I am having a girl ! Sneak peek was right . So failed sway for me (& I did it by the book !) but best of luck to you all . IF we have another it will be PGD!


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[MiaMelb]

Hey ladies ! I'm updating here to say that I am having a girl ! Sneak peek was right . So failed sway for me (& I did it by the book !) but best of luck to you all . IF we have another it will be PGD!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk:bighug: Oh Cnburke I'm really sorry it hasn't gone the way you were hoping. I'd forgotten you'd done the sneak peek testing and everything. How are you feeling about the news? I know there isn't anything that can really be said to stave off feeling disappointed but I truely believe that a little girl who overcame all your blue sway strategies must really want to be part of your family. If/when you want to chat lots of women with experiences and thoughts to share with.

[Throwaway_panther]

Hey ladies ! I'm updating here to say that I am having a girl ! Sneak peek was right . So failed sway for me (& I did it by the book !) but best of luck to you all . IF we have another it will be PGD!


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I'm so sorry your sway didn't result in boy! How are you feeling?

[Bommy_7]

Cnburke I'm so sorry. I hope your girls are the best if friends. I am trying to prepare for this possibility as well, but I now no matter how well I talk up 3 girls I'm sure I'll still struggle with it for a little bit. I think we will plan PGD if this one fails as well.

[Bommy_7]

SO I made a secret board on Pintrest and I have been pinning cute baby things. I am afraid to pin boy things because I'm afraid I will jinx it. any one else?

[MsMarie89]

I have a secret "boy sway" board on Pinterest haha and I have been pinning boy stuff. Ahh :oops:

[business.woman]

Hii Ladies !!
How is everything going on?
Diva , panther?

My life style became LE diet again , because I'm trying to lose weight
I wont TTC until I lose at least 5 kilos

My DH is eating better now ! More than when I was TTC ! Ugh whyyyy!!!
He is eating all the 3 meals (he was skipping breakfast and dinner).




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[dancingdiva88]

@burke - sorry about your failed sway :( this little girl was definitely meant to be here if she beat all those sway tactics!

@business - we skipped trying to conceive this month because DH was so sick with his eye infection and stuff. Unfortunately I O'ed really late! CD27-28! I'm currently 4-5dpo and we'll be TTc our first attempt next cycle. Hopefully I don't have a delayed O like that again as I'm typically 21-25!
On the plus side I had soooo much EWCM it was insane! And for about 5 days too. Hopefully that remains next cycle. The daily lemon water all day is definitely helping.