My favorite snacks were: Kashi GoLean dark chocolate cherry granola bars, a Luna protein bar, a handful of walnuts and 2TBSP of raisins, a banana, or an apple. Sometimes I would have air popped popcorn.
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My favorite snacks were: Kashi GoLean dark chocolate cherry granola bars, a Luna protein bar, a handful of walnuts and 2TBSP of raisins, a banana, or an apple. Sometimes I would have air popped popcorn.
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Oh yeah, about 3pm everyday I would have a snack..plus, I would snack while I was making dinner
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Thank you ladies - this is all so so helpful. I think it's possible I have pretty much transformed myself into one of you now - or the way you were before the pink swaying anyhow. What I mean is, I could NEVER go back to my old pink tendencies. I used to live with low blood pressure all day long, whereas I now consider it an emergency! And the idea of all the cardio I used to do? No, no. Thank you, this is really great.
Instead of snacking I used to eat a lot of chewing gum all at once because the sweetness tricks your brain into thinking it's getting sugar. This is plainly not a healthy thing to do but probably good for a pink sway!
Thank you so, so much for the tips. I can totally see how that didn't make you overweight, particularly if you have a good metabolism from muscle etc.
So....I had some VERY VERY light spotting this morning and I'm pretty terrified that it's NOT implantation bleeding. Too scared to test and anyway if it is IB then it wouldn't show up for about three days, right? Ugh I do not want to be 39 I want to be 29 with years of babymaking ahead of me. Why did I have to meet DH so late?!!
when I said 'it wouldn't show up for about three days, right?" I meant a BFP - because the hcg would need to build up from the day of IB. Or am I wrong?
I hope it's implantation bleeding for you.
Do you have any other symptoms?
I chickened out and didn't test at 9 DPO. Probably tomorrow.
I have some mild cramping and it's making me a bit worried.
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Hi Healthygirl - I definitely have frequent urination. But the trouble is, all these super early symptoms can just be progesterone from your cycle, can't they?
So you didn't test in the end? Maybe it was for the best. 9dpo really is very early. I am going to try my hardest to wait. I have cramping too - but I am obsessing about the spotting this morning so I could easily be imagining it. The mind does strange things in the 2ww! FX your cramping is implantation.
I said it could be implantation. 9dpo is the most common day.
I am 7dpo. Hoping to see at least a v faint line by 10 dpo. I do have a feeling we didn't catch the egg this month. Def the first month i have felt negative about things
Tm29 no I didnt test.
Good luck to all of us!
Let's all have hope for a BFP!
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Ha, that's how I am now! Just eating sugar free gum between meals LOL! Something I NEVER did because I would never let aspartame cross my lips!Quote:
Originally Posted by tm29
Really sad to say I think I'm out at 9dpo. This is not implantation bleeding, I'm pretty sure. I have cramps and even though it's lighter than a normal AF it's more than the tiny trace IB usually is from what I understand. I did have a very heavy IB when I was pg last time, but I have a strong feeling this is not the same - just more messed up cycle from my mc last Dec. It has taken so so long to recover!
Wow I'm feeling so sad. I'm scared I might not get pg at all. I'll still test in a few days but it seems pretty pointless. This is a weird, very early AF.
I was early this month too, tm29. Hang in there! It WILL happen for the both of us!!
Im sorry tm29. I haven't joined in this cycle but try to keep up when I can. I am 39 as well and have been on a long journey. My AF came early as well, so annoying. Have you been to the dr. yet? Are you pretty sure you ovulated. I remember seeing your chart before and you were having a long cycle. Could be breakthrough bleeding. Hoping you can get things figured out soon! HUGS!
I'm so sorry ladies! My heart aches for you [emoji22]!
Know I am hoping and praying for all of you!
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Oh no :( tm29 I hope you're just one of those women who have heavy implantation bleeding. My fingers are still crossed for you ♡
I'm still crossing my fingers for you tm29.
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You're all so so kind! I'm really touched. I have to say I'm pretty devastated. I know I'll pull myself together, I always do, but it's rough right now. I have cramps. I wish I could kid myself but I can't.
Djmommy, xx, seebee, fee fee, healthygirl - I really am grateful to you
Yep - this morning I am definitely out. I'm so worried! It's not like swaying pink where you're effectively making it really hard to get pregnant. I'm supposedly making it really easy to get pregnant. Going to see the doctor...
So sorry tm x
Thanks djmommy. Are you swaying pink or blue? Nice to have a fellow 39-er around here. I'm sorry to hear you've been on a long journey. What you and I need is short journeys.Quote:
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I definitely had a +opk - but I guess it's possible I didn't ovulate. I've been trying to avoid clomid because people use it for pink sways, but I'll definitely be taking anything I'm given from here on in. I so, so wanted a little boy, but it doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Extra hard that a friend just emailed to say - great news! Yes, you guessed it. A little boy. And yes I am happy for her but I am also in a very sorry for myself state of why-oh-why-can't-that-be-me.
I haven't been charting, but you may be remembering my story. I had no cycles after bfing my daughter. Then I got pg with clomid. Then lost the baby at 12 wks. Then had 3 d and c's to resolve the issue. Then 4 months no cycle. Now this. All while steadily gaining weight on the HE. So, so fun. Real high point in my life.
Ok. complaining over. djmommy - I hope you get your bfp this month and get out of this crazy game. It's too stressful! FX for you.
TM29- You are allowed to complain! Your journey has been ridiculously hard and you deserve lots of respect for not giving up!!! I am SO SO sorry that AF came- we have all been there and know how sad, frustrating, and miserable this whole process can make us. TTC is bad enough on its own but then all the trouble that goes along with the diets and timing and everything else is enough to make anyone go crazy. Plus you're forced to think about TTC ALL THE TIME which makes every BFN and AF a hundred times worse.
I just want to say hang in there, you will get your BFP and hopefully your baby boy. I know at least 7 women who have had their first or second in their 40s with and without medical help. You are not out of the TTC game yet- and you can definitely still get a boy with clomid.
Big hugs!!!
I had my operation on my ear and it went fine. I'm currently in the hospital hoping the general anesthesia, cortisone infusion, and antibiotics don't mess up my cycle, especially since this was my first cycle taking soy. I had EWCM but forgot to bring OPKs with so can't confirm if the CM is just due to all the crazy meds. I made sure to BD yesterday morning just in case I ovulate early (which has never happened but I would be so frustrated if we missed a chance) I should be out of the hospital tomorrow and then will be able to use an OPK and see what is going on. I have pretty much no hope for this cycle though as I'm sure the meds will mess everything up. Again.
Thank so so much Junie. Really nice to hear from you.
I'm so sorry about your ear op. My gosh - that is just an added craziness you do not need. I really really hope it doesn't mess up this cycle for you because enough is enough. I am really watching your journey with hope.
Why I'm getting AF at 9dpo I do not know. It frightens me a lot. The dr says I should test sunday night and start clomid monday if it's bfn . I'll then have a scan next thursday and then he'll give me progesterone to stop me bleeding so early. Sounds fun, doesn't it? And the expense is... all part of the fun. And the fear I have about taking clomid is ENORMOUS CRAZY TERRIBLE despite the 'I got a boy on clomid' stories. I just have a feeling those were all fantastically healthy boy-type mothers and clomid made no difference to them. But for me on the other hand...
Thanks for telling me about older mothers - it's great to hear. Even though I feel like I have driven myself to the brink of despair in the hopes of having a little boy, I do also just want to have another baby. I adore my little girl and I know it would be just the same with another one. Maybe it's time to forget this baby boy dream. I think it's a big help to be young if you sway blue. Being older is already a pink sway in itself.
Wow. Hard day. Junie, I really hope you feel better and I think it's amazing you BD before you went to hospital in case you O early. That is amazing planning!
HI tm29! I am actually swaying pink as I have 2 little boys that I adore. This journey has been extremely hard but I so want another baby as I do not feel like my family is complete so I will keep trying. Unfortunately as you know 39 is not "optimal" but most definitely not impossible and I have to continue to wait for the "golden egg" as Atomic says. I also know plenty of older moms. I did not know anything about your situation and I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I think it definitely takes your body a decent time to recover and I am glad you will be seeing the doctor. I think it would be a good idea to get a bloodwork panel done to check your hormone levels. Instead of clomid maybe you can see if it is possible to get femera as I believe it is a much better option for us "older" gals :) I do know the devastation all too much each month and it is soooo very hard but don't lose faith! It will happen!! :heart:Quote:
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Glad to hear that everything went well for you Junie! I am hoping that you recover quickly! Hopefully the soy will help you also!Quote:
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I just want to jump in and say, I'm so sorry TM29 [emoji22]! Please be kind to yourself! You absolutely have an excellent shot at blue with everything you have done! Please take comfort in what I am about to tell you. At least three of my friends, all of whom couldn't conceive on their own and unknowingly (1 intentionally swayed blue), had to have Clomid to conceive their blue bundles. Their age ranges from 33, 37, and 40. I wouldn't bat an eye about taking Clomid given how much weight you've gained on the HE diet and all of the other sway factors you are doing!
If it were me, I would definitely chose Clomid over Femara. We have been seeing great results with pink on Femara than with Clomid. Of course check this out with Atomic, but please remember that one away factor will NOT trump everything else you have done and are doing!!
I just know your little man is waiting for the perfect egg to come to you, I just know it [emoji170][emoji170]!
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I'm sorry tm29 AF showed up.
I definitely didn't know about your previous miscarriage.
Please don't lose hope.
It's normal to feel negative about the whole thing bc it happens to everyone of us.
I know you rather not get medical help but if you have to then that's what you need to do to get your little boy.
Hang in there !
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Junie you are indeed a great multitasker!
Can't believe you bd before before your hospital visit.
I hope the meds don't mess anything up and catch the egg [emoji2]
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Junie- wow! I hope you recover quickly! You are amazing for having an attempt before getting your operation done! Way to go! I sure hope you get a BFP this cycle!
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TM-I'm so sorry. I've read this a couple times "Uterus, you have one job, please don't suck at it" sorry that your body let you down. Hugs!
Junie-sweet gracious! sorry that you went thru so much but hope it helps your sway
good luck ladies!!
So sorry you're all struggling ladies, but it's not any different for me. AF arrived yesterday, four days late. TBH I didn't even feel any of my usual fake pregnancy symptoms, so I wasn't surprised to see it. I am however getting discouraged from this ttc business. My three boys were conceived first attempt, and now it has been four months since my mc and nothing!! This last cycle we dtd every three days in order to increase my chances but no luck. Two weeks ago I stopped BF my two year old, so maybe that will change things for me. I'll be turning 41 (!) In May, so it feels like it's now or never really.
Grace- I'm so sorry about AF showing up. Personally I think it must be the miscarriages that are messing things up so much for you, me, and TM29. I really am just now hoping for what feels like a miracle. Since the miscarriage I seem to be having such bad health luck and I know being on all these medicines are just making everything much worse. I just keep telling myself that every failed cycle brings us closer to a spring baby which would also be great, and hoping hoping hoping it all works out for us soon. Although normally my charts have been such a mess that I don't even have hope :(
I just had to be given an insulin shot in my stomach because the high levels of cortisone raised my blood sugar. I'm never going to get pregnant if things keep on like this :(
Thanks Junie! I agree about a spring baby, though so far I've only had winter babies. Three times I was due in spring or summer but ended up having two mcs and one premee....:-(
Hope you get better soon xxx
Thanks Grace. I hope you have another winter baby coming- I've always liked having January for a birthday :)
I'm sorry Grace.
It's my 3rd cycle TTC too.
I don't think it's only our age. I think it's our pink away which makes it super difficult.
Hang in there!
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It takes fully fertile couples doing nothing to sway, 3-6 months on average to TTC a baby. That is why your doctor won't see you for fertility treatment until 9-12 months - because you DON'T NEED IT and most people will get pregnant within that time. If you got pregnant with your boys faster, that's because you were fortunate, not because you are ever after issued a guarantee of how long it will take you to get pregnant.
Swaying can make it a bit harder, I just hate to see you guys misdiagnosing the problem and looking for some "fix" when it is probably just one of those things. If you look in our stats, it is taking most people an average of about 3 cycles to get pregnant.
[QUOTE=HealthyGirl;705617]I'm sorry Grace.
It's my 3rd cycle TTC too.
I don't think it's only our age. I think it's our pink away which makes it super difficult.
Hang in there!"
I think it's definitely the pink sway that makes it so difficult for you. And I think you're right Junie, mcs are also a big factor because even though I'm doing a BLUE sway I'm finding it difficult too. Grace, I am really sorry to hear what's going on for you. Can you get clomid? It wouldn't be a bad idea if you're swaying pink after all. Or is there a reason you can't take it?
Junie - these awful health issues just have to stop. I wonder if they're also related to the mc. It is such a terrible thing to go through. Like being hit by a truck. Why wouldn't the immune system suffer? Makes sense. Poor you - I really want it to stop so you can get your cycle back together.
I have to make a big decision THIS SUNDAY about whether or not to take clomid on Monday. Imagine you wanted a baby boy just as much as you guys (most of you!) want a baby girl. Imagine you've been doing a really good, careful blue sway, gained 14lbs a lot of it muscle and really improved your condition and that this has been a really big tearful hard fight for you to achieve. Then imagine you have 2 cycles where you get AF at 10dpo then 9dpo and you are 39. Would you take Clomid - knowing it really does have an effect on cm and could undo some/a lot/all of your good work? I am ovulating naturally...
But I also so so so want this to be over. I started swaying August 1st last year!!!
Clomid or not? If you were in my position? I have to decide this weekend. I'd be so grateful if any of you have a view.
Tm29- I would take Clomid in a hot minute, if it were me. Clomid is NOT the holy grail of pink sways, by any means! There is NOT a magic bullet! While it helps people get pregnant and can HELP a pink sway, it DOESN'T sway pink by itself! If it did, hell I would've gladly taken it when I had the chance! It only helps a pink sway if you are doing all the other things. YOU are doing none of those things! I don't think you have anything to worry about! Oh and another friend who was swaying for a boy and took Clomid, just texted me a sono pic of a penis and ball sac! She is having a boy and just turned 38!
Take it, lift some weights, have a protein shake, and have your 3-4 attempts in your fertile window. Plus, take ALL of my patented baby boy dust, PLEASE (For DH's sake!) [emoji4]!
[emoji597][emoji92][emoji170][emoji843][emoji170][emoji94] this just dumped in your front lawn [emoji6]!
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Atomic: I know you are right- it is also what I tell everyone else but telling it to other people and listening to the logic myself are two different things LOL. Plus I sincerely believe that TTC makes most of us a bit crazy :D
I do think my cycles are very messed up after the miscarriage (last one was 50 days) but overall I know being on cycle three isn't at all a long time. It is just hard feeling like everything has not gotten back to normal even though the miscarriage was 4 months ago.
TM29: For me no question, I would take clomid. You've been doing a great sway and I think the diet, frequent BDing,etc will make up for it. Although I can't guarantee it :)
I have also been told this - about it taking an average of 3 cycles - by atomic TODAY and I believed it 100% for a whole two hours. Then I began going crazy again. You're right Junie - ttc does make you crazy. It sounds right that it should take a few cycles. It's weird that we all got pg so easily before. Not that I would take that away from any of us - it was great!Quote:
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Thank you Junie and XX for what you say about clomid. XX I love the sound of your friend! She must be so happy!
So you'd take it. Hmmm.