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February 13th, 2012, 06:07 PM
LolaInLove

Quote:

Originally Posted by dloui128

ok thanks I will try that
I have been charting for a few months
The supplements I am currently taking are
EPO 1000mg
Co Q 10
Prenatal
Vit D3
Wheatgrass tablets 2x daily
folic acid
fish oil
Vit E
My diet consists of at least 25grams of protein per meal with the same amount of carbs with a fruit or veggie 3 meals a day and then my snacks are usually almonds, rice cakes with peanut butter, fruit and veggies,dried apricots, and whey protein shakes, so I eat a total of around 6 times a day usually every 2hrs. As a treat before bed I usually have some dark choclolate.
I do weight training faithfully 2x's a week but somtimes I make it there 3
The only thing I drink is water or green tea, and sometimes I put lemon in my water but not everytime.
I haven't tested my PH because it was driving me crazy, but naturally my PH is pretty low I think like 6.5. So I was thinking of using Pre-Seed or doing the BSF, and going to make my hubs have a red bull or something right before BD.
As far as timing goes Im thinking O-2 and O? Does this sound ok?

Yes! That's a pretty classic sway there! Don't stress about the ph thing, that has also been proven to not matter. I would definitely add some preseed if you notice that your ewcm is lacking. The goal of the green tea and fish oil and lots of stuff is to increase your natural ewcm, but if you don't get that effect (I don't), you can just sub the preseed. Sounds like you got it going on , girl!
February 13th, 2012, 06:35 PM
Flava

dloui-I think you are doing just fine , everything looks good.And 6.5 ph is not low lol not that it matter.
February 13th, 2012, 06:42 PM
Cinss

Quote:

Originally Posted by dloui128

Ok girls I am CD 1 today, I usually O on CD 13 (usually) hopefully this will be my lucky month. Any pointers?

Don't over analyse anything, keep up your diet and DTD when you have ewcm, you will be fine. Your sway looks perfect.

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Originally Posted by Yahmama

FF finally gave me crosshairs... My Ovulation Chart
But it put O at cd 16 even though my opk was much darker than control on cd17 and I had the really strong O pains early Sat am on that day too. I know it's only a different of 6-10 hrs, but I wish it would line it up better!

I don't see what you mean, your chart looks great, if you keep getting temp rises it will look even better. You could take away the +opk's on CD15 and 16 to see if it will move?
February 13th, 2012, 08:37 PM
dloui128

Cinss- yes you're right I do tend to over analyze, but hey my job is a sales analyst its in my nature, lol

Flava-I tried the whole checking the PH thing and it just drove me absolutely insane so I am done with that, I thought 6.5 was low but if you say its not then I will go with that :)

LolaInLove-we will see how my EWCM is with the green tea and fish oil this time, I usually don't get a lot
February 13th, 2012, 09:57 PM
Plum3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbermittens

Welcome to my world! Ugh, I sometimes don't think FF knows everything. It is just a computer program... you know your own body better!

That said, you know how badly I have been freaking out about MY chart and my attempt... I could tell you not to worry about it, but then I'd be a total hypocrite! Hopefully you are better at letting things go than I am. You still had a good attempt!!

ITA about FF not knowing it all. Just to experiment I sometimes change my temps by 0.1-0.2 of a degree and with just that little difference it changes my O date. Seems really silly.

And if FF is right for me this month then I was only 8dpo when I got a bfp, not 9dpo like I actually think.
February 13th, 2012, 09:58 PM
Plum3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahmama

Haha..that's funny b/c I actually have a yamaha piano :) It's my initials+mama :) We dtd on cd14,16 & 17 so hoping we caught the egg! I first thought I o'd on cd14 since i had the spike in temp on cd15, but it went back down again, so we dtd again, then I had a darker opk on cd17 and tons of O pain, so we dtd again (30 hrs. after dtd on cd16) so I hope it didn't affect sperm count doing it 2 days in a row. THat's the only thing i'm worried about...

Nope, DTD 2 days in a row won't affect sperm count as long as the attempts were 24 hours apart.
February 13th, 2012, 10:03 PM
Plum3

Quote:

Originally Posted by dloui128

ok thanks I will try that
I have been charting for a few months
The supplements I am currently taking are
EPO 1000mg
Co Q 10
Prenatal
Vit D3
Wheatgrass tablets 2x daily
folic acid
fish oil
Vit E
My diet consists of at least 25grams of protein per meal with the same amount of carbs with a fruit or veggie 3 meals a day and then my snacks are usually almonds, rice cakes with peanut butter, fruit and veggies,dried apricots, and whey protein shakes, so I eat a total of around 6 times a day usually every 2hrs. As a treat before bed I usually have some dark choclolate.
I do weight training faithfully 2x's a week but somtimes I make it there 3
The only thing I drink is water or green tea, and sometimes I put lemon in my water but not everytime.
I haven't tested my PH because it was driving me crazy, but naturally my PH is pretty low I think like 6.5. So I was thinking of using Pre-Seed or doing the BSF, and going to make my hubs have a red bull or something right before BD.
As far as timing goes Im thinking O-2 and O? Does this sound ok?

Your sway sounds great. That timing is good, but as we all know it doesn't always work out like that. You could always just try DTD every second day if you are comfortable with that, and that way you are guaranteed to get at least two attempts in the window.

Not sure if someone has mentioned it but Atomic doesn't recommend whey protein when swaying for a boy. It contains ingredients that may have an impact on fertility. My DH is a whey protein junkie and is dying to get back on it!
February 13th, 2012, 10:04 PM
Plum3

Thankyou for all the congrats ladies! Makes me happy to be able to share the news with someone other than DH :)

Lola, this is month 4. But only month 3 of medication.

I am still cautious that it could be a chemical again but the lines are darker again today so I am hopeful. I am going to call my doctor tomorrow to arrange a blood test. I don't want him to think I'm a crazy lady for testing so early!
February 13th, 2012, 10:05 PM
Kris217

Congrats Bec, when will you be testing again? We would love to see that BFP! :)
February 13th, 2012, 10:06 PM
Kris217

I found out today my bub will be born on the 9th of March, C-section is all booked and ready to go. My placenta is still pretty low and that is why I'm having her a little earlier than expected.
February 13th, 2012, 10:36 PM
Plum3

The first one is from 8/9dpo and the other two are from FMU today 10/11dpo.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...IMG_9256-1.jpg
February 13th, 2012, 10:37 PM
Plum3

Thanks Kris :)

Yay, that's great that you have a date. How exciting!
February 13th, 2012, 10:55 PM
Kris217

Wow, those are strong lines for so early! I had nothing at 9dpo then faint at 11 so that's great!
February 13th, 2012, 11:44 PM
soni

Congrats Bec - love seeing your BFPs!

MFC Fx for your gender scan.

Yeah FF can be a little off I guess. I had 2 high temps and then a lower one the day after I got a +ve OPK. The lower one could be a fluke. The temps after that rose again but FF refused to give me crosshairs till I took off that low temp. I am a light sleeper and get up often during the night so I don't know if I should trust my temps.

6dpo - BD on O-1 and O or O-2 and O-1. The attempts were 30 hours apart.
February 14th, 2012, 12:59 AM
TTC5

Bec Congrats again your so pregnant!!!
February 14th, 2012, 01:01 AM
TTC5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris217

I found out today my bub will be born on the 9th of March, C-section is all booked and ready to go. My placenta is still pretty low and that is why I'm having her a little earlier than expected.

Not far away now!!
February 14th, 2012, 01:02 AM
TTC5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flava

I was just thinking anyone know where is "lightofmylife" ? I didn't see her post for a long time. She was going to ttc this year?

Have not seen her roundf for a while either?!!
February 14th, 2012, 02:56 AM
My Fabulous Children

Quote:

Originally Posted by Princess of Pink

Massive congrats Bec...I so hope I can join you soon!!

MFC - I hope you see little boy parts!! Fingers crossed for you.

Still here waiting till it's time to test. Keep getting all these symptoms that you only notice when TTC but probably exist all the time. Trying hard to convince myself that testing on 5DPO is a waste of time lol

Thank you, GL on testing soon xx
February 14th, 2012, 03:00 AM
My Fabulous Children

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTC5

Bec CONGRATS GIRL!!!!!

MFC you will hear boy ;)

Thanks TTC5! I wish and hope and pray for another son, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up :(
February 14th, 2012, 03:07 AM
My Fabulous Children

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flava

I was just thinking anyone know where is "lightofmylife" ? I didn't see her post for a long time. She was going to ttc this year?

I have been wondering about her too!! I hope she's okay.
February 14th, 2012, 03:14 AM
My Fabulous Children

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris217

I found out today my bub will be born on the 9th of March, C-section is all booked and ready to go. My placenta is still pretty low and that is why I'm having her a little earlier than expected.

Wow Kris, Your baby girl will be here soon!
February 14th, 2012, 03:44 AM
Kris217

Yep just over 3 weeks!
February 14th, 2012, 04:40 AM
My Fabulous Children

How exciting. Time goes by so fast.
February 14th, 2012, 05:11 AM
Plum3

Soni, thanks :)

FX for you!
February 14th, 2012, 10:21 AM
dloui128

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bec

Your sway sounds great. That timing is good, but as we all know it doesn't always work out like that. You could always just try DTD every second day if you are comfortable with that, and that way you are guaranteed to get at least two attempts in the window.

Not sure if someone has mentioned it but Atomic doesn't recommend whey protein when swaying for a boy. It contains ingredients that may have an impact on fertility. My DH is a whey protein junkie and is dying to get back on it!

Ok thanks I will check into it, does it sway girl, or is it that it affects overall fertility?
February 14th, 2012, 12:56 PM
LolaInLove

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bec

Thankyou for all the congrats ladies! Makes me happy to be able to share the news with someone other than DH :)

Lola, this is month 4. But only month 3 of medication.

I am still cautious that it could be a chemical again but the lines are darker again today so I am hopeful. I am going to call my doctor tomorrow to arrange a blood test. I don't want him to think I'm a crazy lady for testing so early!

Bec, don't start worrying about that before you need to! Everything is hopefully going to be just fine! A line getting darker means your hcg is increasing (which you know) so that is an excellent sign!
February 14th, 2012, 12:57 PM
LolaInLove

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris217

I found out today my bub will be born on the 9th of March, C-section is all booked and ready to go. My placenta is still pretty low and that is why I'm having her a little earlier than expected.

Oh yay! Not too much longer at all! I can't wait to see pics!!! Hope you last few weeks are easy and you feel good, Kris.
February 14th, 2012, 12:58 PM
LolaInLove

Quote:

Originally Posted by dloui128

Ok thanks I will check into it, does it sway girl, or is it that it affects overall fertility?

If I remember correctly, it's because it's like "fake" protein and not the real deal, but I may be way off about that. I think protein alternatives are not considered that great for fertility in general, but I will tell you that I drank a whey protein shake (and so did my ex-DH) every day when both of our girls were conceived!
February 14th, 2012, 03:38 PM
Yahmama

4dpo and woke up feeling kinda crampy. Hoping that's a good sign! It's SO hard not to "symptom" obsess! Also, I swear I've been feeling twinges of achiness in my bbs--probably all in my mind, but I can keep my hopes up!
February 14th, 2012, 03:58 PM
dloui128

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahmama

4dpo and woke up feeling kinda crampy. Hoping that's a good sign! It's SO hard not to "symptom" obsess! Also, I swear I've been feeling twinges of achiness in my bbs--probably all in my mind, but I can keep my hopes up!

FX'd for you :fingers:
February 14th, 2012, 04:03 PM
My Fabulous Children

Happy Valentine's Day ladies!!
February 14th, 2012, 04:04 PM
My Fabulous Children

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahmama

4dpo and woke up feeling kinda crampy. Hoping that's a good sign! It's SO hard not to "symptom" obsess! Also, I swear I've been feeling twinges of achiness in my bbs--probably all in my mind, but I can keep my hopes up!

FX FX FX!!! :)
February 14th, 2012, 04:33 PM
Flava

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February 14th, 2012, 05:35 PM
Plum3

Quote:

Originally Posted by dloui128

Ok thanks I will check into it, does it sway girl, or is it that it affects overall fertility?

Like Lola said, the 'fake' protein isn't as good as protein from other sources. But whey protein also contains a heap of other ingredients and it's those ingredients that aren't good for you. I think it indirectly sways pink by potentially reducing fertility. It may not be that bad but I didn't want to take the chance. I'll see if I can find the info for you.
February 14th, 2012, 05:35 PM
Plum3

Quote:

Originally Posted by LolaInLove

Bec, don't start worrying about that before you need to! Everything is hopefully going to be just fine! A line getting darker means your hcg is increasing (which you know) so that is an excellent sign!

I know, I know! I need to stop stressing. Line is again darker today :)
February 14th, 2012, 05:36 PM
Plum3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahmama

4dpo and woke up feeling kinda crampy. Hoping that's a good sign! It's SO hard not to "symptom" obsess! Also, I swear I've been feeling twinges of achiness in my bbs--probably all in my mind, but I can keep my hopes up!

Hopefully it's a good sign! FX!
February 14th, 2012, 05:52 PM
dloui128

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bec

Like Lola said, the 'fake' protein isn't as good as protein from other sources. But whey protein also contains a heap of other ingredients and it's those ingredients that aren't good for you. I think it indirectly sways pink by potentially reducing fertility. It may not be that bad but I didn't want to take the chance. I'll see if I can find the info for you.

Thanks Bec :)
February 14th, 2012, 09:46 PM
Plum3

dloui, I couldn't find what I was looking for but I found a few random things that Atomic said....

I LOVE Larabars (all the flavors are great, they really literally have only 3 or 4 ingredients and they are all natural) but some of the Odwalla bars are also good. (NOT the "original super protein" ones, but Blueberry, Chocowalla, Strawberry/pomegranate, ChocChip Peanut Butter, and Superfood are all ok.) The ones you have to watch for are the ones that are superhigh in protein, because they usually get their protein from whey proteins or soy proteins (avoid anything that lists "Isolated soy protein" as an ingredient - other sources of soy like soy lecithin, soy nuts, and soy butter are ok because they are less processed and only present in small amounts.) Soy and whey proteins are highly processed and artificial, and your body doesn't quite know what to do with them. Better to have 6 g real protein in a Larabar than 14 g phony protein in an "Original Super Protein" bar.

I think it's best to avoid the protein shakes/powder because they're kinda artificial and it's not certain how much of that protein your body even utilizes. Some people think that soy/whey proteins may even be bad for fertility.
February 14th, 2012, 09:58 PM
dloui128

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bec

dloui, I couldn't find what I was looking for but I found a few random things that Atomic said....

I LOVE Larabars (all the flavors are great, they really literally have only 3 or 4 ingredients and they are all natural) but some of the Odwalla bars are also good. (NOT the "original super protein" ones, but Blueberry, Chocowalla, Strawberry/pomegranate, ChocChip Peanut Butter, and Superfood are all ok.) The ones you have to watch for are the ones that are superhigh in protein, because they usually get their protein from whey proteins or soy proteins (avoid anything that lists "Isolated soy protein" as an ingredient - other sources of soy like soy lecithin, soy nuts, and soy butter are ok because they are less processed and only present in small amounts.) Soy and whey proteins are highly processed and artificial, and your body doesn't quite know what to do with them. Better to have 6 g real protein in a Larabar than 14 g phony protein in an "Original Super Protein" bar.

I think it's best to avoid the protein shakes/powder because they're kinda artificial and it's not certain how much of that protein your body even utilizes. Some people think that soy/whey proteins may even be bad for fertility.

Thank you for the info! I normally do the protein shake as soon as I walk out of the gym after my workout, I definitely don't do the shakes as a meal. I will have to see if I can do something else
February 14th, 2012, 11:28 PM
TTC5

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Fabulous Children

Thanks TTC5! I wish and hope and pray for another son, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up :(

I know that feeling :(

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