Lolabelle
July 3rd, 2017, 10:40 PM
TTC a Girl Sway Attempt
Gender Result:
UPDATE-It's a GIRL!!!
DW Age:
38
DH Age:
36
Current Children's Gender(s)
Boy, Boy
Number of Months TTC
5
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?
No
DIET
Did you follow a diet plan?
Yes
If yes to diet, which one did you most follow? LE(Low Everything)
Comments regarding DW's diet changes-
The biggest change was skipping breakfast! That was huge for me, especially waking up super early for work attempting to function on an empty stomach! I replaced that with drinking more liquids, especially crystal light with caffeine. I also drank 1 Coke Zero a day, sometimes 2. Sometimes I would even eat candy (starbursts, airheads) for lunch before I ever had a real meal! I have been a vegetarian since my teens and have always eaten low fat/low protein. However, I completely cut out all "boy-friendly" foods such as bananas, potatoes, oatmeal & dry cereal for 1 year! I typically LOVE potatoes & always snacked on dry cereal. Speaking of snacking... I've always been a snacker, instead of eating bigger meals. I toned that wayyy back and ate mostly rice & pasta for dinner.
If diet was used, length of time before attempt?
-Started 8 months before first attempt
-Didn't intend on being on the diet for so long, but was waiting on the return of AF after nursing
-Ended up being on the diet for 1 year until BFP
Did you skip breakfast regularly?
Yes
Did DH change his diet with you?
No
Comments regarding DH's diet-
DH didn't change his diet, but I did encourage him to smoke cigarettes temporarily. I heard it may sway pink. Random since I usually hate cigarettes, but it all started over a conversation over dinner & drinks...
DId you consume alcohol? No
DId you try to limit caffeine?
No, I drink caffeine regularly
Any Diet Details?
Did not drink alcohol regularly, but enjoyed a glass of white wine on occasion.
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?
-
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?
94 lbs, BMI-18.4, weight doesn't really fluctuate
Petite
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
I was using weights around the time of ttc both DS1 & DS2, completely cut that out. Didn't keep up the cardio as I hoped other than chasing after 2 very active boys!
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known
Unknown
Any VG potions used? NO
CM pH at attempt
-
DH pH
-
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?
1
BD Dates according to Ovulation 3 Days Before O
1 Day Before O
Any additional comments?
-Based on when I believe I O'd, ended up with 1 viable attempt.
-Attempted to use Sylk in previous cycles, but stopped when I realized it may have been causing difficulty ttc
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers BD every few days
BD Position
Missionary
Did you Jump and Dump? No
Any relevant attempt details?
BD every 4 days, then every 3 days +1 at pos OPK, then 3 days later.
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements folic acid
DH Supplements Cranberry
Any additional supplement info?
Tried vitex and baby aspirin in previous cycles, but skipped for this cycle.
Did you do anything with Ions?
Lavender essential oil
Moon Phase during conception?
Waning Crescent
Did you use any Old Wives Tales?
Lucky charm under my side of the bed
Things that make me feel great about my sway:
I was happy to end up with 1 attempt and survived skipping breakfast for so long! It took 5 months to conceive, hopefully it'll be worth the wait �� Thinking positive thoughts!
Things that make me nervous about my sway:
Thoughts keep running through my head wondering if I did enough?? I realized after the fact that my folic acid also contained calcium, so I had been taking 100mg a day & didn't even know it! The few friends/family that we've told are all placing bets on another boy, but don't know the lengths I've gone through hoping/swaying for a girl. Now, I feel the pressure.
Things worth mentioning:
I was hesitant to put my sway in writing, but what is done is done so here goes...
I should find out through genetic testing in a few weeks. Please please let this be my sweet baby girl that I've dreamed of for so long!! Health is still my number one concern, but if I do get an opposite, I'll need your support more than ever!!
Gender Result:
UPDATE-It's a GIRL!!!
DW Age:
38
DH Age:
36
Current Children's Gender(s)
Boy, Boy
Number of Months TTC
5
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?
No
DIET
Did you follow a diet plan?
Yes
If yes to diet, which one did you most follow? LE(Low Everything)
Comments regarding DW's diet changes-
The biggest change was skipping breakfast! That was huge for me, especially waking up super early for work attempting to function on an empty stomach! I replaced that with drinking more liquids, especially crystal light with caffeine. I also drank 1 Coke Zero a day, sometimes 2. Sometimes I would even eat candy (starbursts, airheads) for lunch before I ever had a real meal! I have been a vegetarian since my teens and have always eaten low fat/low protein. However, I completely cut out all "boy-friendly" foods such as bananas, potatoes, oatmeal & dry cereal for 1 year! I typically LOVE potatoes & always snacked on dry cereal. Speaking of snacking... I've always been a snacker, instead of eating bigger meals. I toned that wayyy back and ate mostly rice & pasta for dinner.
If diet was used, length of time before attempt?
-Started 8 months before first attempt
-Didn't intend on being on the diet for so long, but was waiting on the return of AF after nursing
-Ended up being on the diet for 1 year until BFP
Did you skip breakfast regularly?
Yes
Did DH change his diet with you?
No
Comments regarding DH's diet-
DH didn't change his diet, but I did encourage him to smoke cigarettes temporarily. I heard it may sway pink. Random since I usually hate cigarettes, but it all started over a conversation over dinner & drinks...
DId you consume alcohol? No
DId you try to limit caffeine?
No, I drink caffeine regularly
Any Diet Details?
Did not drink alcohol regularly, but enjoyed a glass of white wine on occasion.
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?
-
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?
94 lbs, BMI-18.4, weight doesn't really fluctuate
Petite
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
I was using weights around the time of ttc both DS1 & DS2, completely cut that out. Didn't keep up the cardio as I hoped other than chasing after 2 very active boys!
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known
Unknown
Any VG potions used? NO
CM pH at attempt
-
DH pH
-
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?
1
BD Dates according to Ovulation 3 Days Before O
1 Day Before O
Any additional comments?
-Based on when I believe I O'd, ended up with 1 viable attempt.
-Attempted to use Sylk in previous cycles, but stopped when I realized it may have been causing difficulty ttc
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers BD every few days
BD Position
Missionary
Did you Jump and Dump? No
Any relevant attempt details?
BD every 4 days, then every 3 days +1 at pos OPK, then 3 days later.
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements folic acid
DH Supplements Cranberry
Any additional supplement info?
Tried vitex and baby aspirin in previous cycles, but skipped for this cycle.
Did you do anything with Ions?
Lavender essential oil
Moon Phase during conception?
Waning Crescent
Did you use any Old Wives Tales?
Lucky charm under my side of the bed
Things that make me feel great about my sway:
I was happy to end up with 1 attempt and survived skipping breakfast for so long! It took 5 months to conceive, hopefully it'll be worth the wait �� Thinking positive thoughts!
Things that make me nervous about my sway:
Thoughts keep running through my head wondering if I did enough?? I realized after the fact that my folic acid also contained calcium, so I had been taking 100mg a day & didn't even know it! The few friends/family that we've told are all placing bets on another boy, but don't know the lengths I've gone through hoping/swaying for a girl. Now, I feel the pressure.
Things worth mentioning:
I was hesitant to put my sway in writing, but what is done is done so here goes...
I should find out through genetic testing in a few weeks. Please please let this be my sweet baby girl that I've dreamed of for so long!! Health is still my number one concern, but if I do get an opposite, I'll need your support more than ever!!