Wifey and I want a girl -- please help us sway pink!
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the boards. Great site!
Here's a little background:
My wife and I have been married for almost three years and have been together for almost 12 years.
I remained ambivalent about having kids until 2016. I relished my free time, space, and privacy and thought I'd never take the plunge. Well, after spending some time with my wife's nieces over the past year and growing envious of friends who have adorable daughters, I've changed my mind and am now yearning for one of our own.
We're both willing to do whatever it takes to sway pink. Because of the health issues my wife has (which I'll be outlining below) and my interest in not having too big a family, we aim to have only one child. Depending on how it goes, we may consider adopting a girl in the future if we end up conceiving a boy. However, we want to do everything in our power to be "one and done" with a daughter.
So what exactly can we both do to increase the likelihood of having a girl?
Here are a few details regarding my wife's health:
- She has high blood pressure, which she controls by taking Metoprolol
- She has hypothyroidism, which she treats by taking Synthroid
- She has an IUD (Mirena)
- She takes Metformin for metabolic syndrome (lower blood sugar)
Given these health issues, is it more likely we'll have a boy or girl?
I've also done my research on the Shettles Method (getting intimate 2-5 days before ovulation), jump and dump, sticking to missionary, etc. Plus, I have delved into the kind of diet you should aim for to conceive a girl, including laying off red meat and salty foods, etc.
What dietary/BD tips can you provide that will help our cause?
And what can I do to lend a hand? Will frequent release, wearing tight underwear, and taking hot showers before DTD work? I'm even willing to consume licorice beet but my wife is advising me against it because of the health risks it poses (higher blood pressure, etc.)?
Please advise. Thanks in advance!