Blue Swayers daily chat thread!!!

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Originally Posted by kat1234

LMSM - I have no advice to clear it up but were you planing to start trying this month? Maybe you can get it cleared up in time.

MsMarie - When are you planning to start?

I'm on CD3 and hoping to try this month if my hubby is on board [emoji846] That'd be as early as next Wed that I'd be fertile. I'm really hoping to just use opks as I really don't want to start temping. I guess after a couple months I'll add that if needed though.

If I do conceive I would have only been swaying food wise for 4 weeks though. Started doing weights after my 2nd daughter was born.

Anyone else gearing up this month?


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Kat- we are actually far out from ttc! My husband and I are going to Italy at the end of the summer and we are leaving our girls with grandparents! I don't want to be pregnant on our time away from the kiddos so we will start trying this fall! September or October! I am pre swaying though, started weights a while ago and am eating all blue friendly foods just not the high calorie intake atm.

How exciting you are starting this cycle!! I wish you lots of luck!! [emoji5]


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Originally Posted by LMSM

Thanks MsMarie ;)
We’ll have to hope we all get our boys here :D agree healthy is just the absolute most important: I’ve seen the toll of illness or disability, and for me it’s certainly not having a son at “all costs” – so helps puts things into perspective: I am blessed with two healthy girls, and that in itself is sooo very lucky – after not being sure we’d have any children, full stop. I have friends that are still struggling with infertility or have given up altogether – which I find so humbling ..so yes, a boy would be the icing on the cake for sure but I grow wiser with time haha and I don’t think, regardless of the sway that I could be “disappointed” if it didn’t work that way. I probably would still yearn for a son, but that would not make me any less happy to be having a lovely girl (my eldest says she wants two sisters and two brothers – unless #4 becomes a #4 & 5 that’s not happening – hubby is ok for 3, 4 might be pusging it – 5, no way lol).
Re thrush - this is the 1st time I have had this, and timing sucks too :( it’s a tad better but not back to normal – so FX it clears very quickly or I’ll go to the dr’s tomorrow or the day after…

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Oh my gosh yes! I could written all of this word for word!!!

My eldest keeps saying that I will have a boy baby and girl baby in my belly next. I'm like no baby I hope not! Lol. But of course if it did happen by some miracle I would be blessed!

Hope the thrush clears very quickly!!


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Originally Posted by LMSM

Shinay - FX for a nice big surge and a clear positive opk for you soon! ^^ how has your BD pattern been up to now?

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Thanks LMSM. I hope you feel better soon and can ttc thia month. Things came up early on this cycle, so we didnt bd much (or at all). Here is my chart with bd pattern. I thought i was gonna O yesterday or today. Well we shall see tomorrow if it will be my lucky day. What is your nornal O day? And what is your bd plan?

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Sorry to jump in with a totally random topic, I was just hoping others may share some opinions and suggestions with me :)

I find myself eating a lot of the same things every day (in order to get a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients- I use my fitness pal) for example, caloric intake is high, no problem there, but I've had shredded cheese, banana, apple, lettuce, tomatoe, potatoes, carrots and hamburger every day for the past 4 days. Is this a good thing or a bad thing, or does it make a difference you think? I figured as long as nutrition was great and my eating routine always meets the HE guidelines, it should be a good thing. Or do you think I need to widen the variety of foods I eat, and try to get that same level of nutrition from some other fruits/vegetables?

I eat overnight oats one day for breakfast and cereals the next day. Eggs and multigrain bread when I am too lazy to cook. I drink coconut milk, banana, spinach and dates smoothie. It's filling and I think in line with sway and not to mention delicious. I cook red meat and bake chicken a couple of times in a week. Also make lentils at home. Will mention if I remember anything else.


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You could maybe add in some dried fruits for snacks, apricots, figs and dates are all excellent sources of a little new extra something for your body:) The HE diet and idea comes from the findings about how the higher ranking female members of monkey and ape groups have more sons, so it would add to reason that as you have all know become top ranking members of your own group;) that all new high nutrient foods come to your first, hopefully your body picks up on this and sends that little boy your way! Sorry, went off on a little tangent there lol:bigsmile:

Oh I hope so! I have very high hopes for this diet since discovering swaying. Right away I realized I had a very pro-girl lifestyle. I have yet to find one single thing I did with my previous pregnancies that pointed to a boy. This is all such a big change for me, I feel in my heart that it is the difference! I'm so thankful for this site and all the help I receive using it!
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Originally Posted by Skyblue

I eat overnight oats one day for breakfast and cereals the next day. Eggs and multigrain bread when I am too lazy to cook. I drink coconut milk, banana, spinach and dates smoothie. It's filling and I think in line with sway and not to mention delicious. I cook red meat and bake chicken a couple of times in a week. Also make lentils at home. Will mention if I remember anything else.


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I think I will pick some stuff up today and try that smoothie! I've been wanting to incorporate spinach more often but find myself trying to hide it in my own food the way I do my kids!

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Originally Posted by LMSM

Oh Bommy, shoot :( did AF arrive?

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Yes it did. Sorry just saw this. Im doing alright ready for round two lol.

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Originally Posted by TtcBlue18

I think I will pick some stuff up today and try that smoothie! I've been wanting to incorporate spinach more often but find myself trying to hide it in my own food the way I do my kids!

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I second the smoothie idea as a quick delicious way to incorporate more nutrients! I do coconut water(8oz), large handfuls of baby spinach and baby kale, and about half a cup of frozen blueberries, right now I'm adding some protein powder to mine cause I drink it right after working out but I'm not ttc till this fall, I think I will replace the protein powder with a scoop of almond butter when we get closer to sway time. :)


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Just thread crashing here as I'm hoping to get as many opinions as possible on moon phases and what sways towards what gender. If you're familiar with this OWT/theory could you please pop into this link and post your answer. Thank you ladies :)
Moon phase gender definition poll

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Originally Posted by shinay

Thanks LMSM. I hope you feel better soon and can ttc thia month. Things came up early on this cycle, so we didnt bd much (or at all). Here is my chart with bd pattern. I thought i was gonna O yesterday or today. Well we shall see tomorrow if it will be my lucky day. What is your nornal O day? And what is your bd plan?

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Yeah doesn't look like O yet but the drop could be the drop that often happens just before O and the rise that then comes...your opks were aaaalmost there so should be good if you can get a few more BD sessions in :)
My BD plan was disturbed by the thrush earlier in the week and O seemingly coming early now but we BDd Saturday last week, last night too and now that my opk is almost there, might attempt tonight but might wait for tomorrow and make sure I test probably trice to ensure I don't miss the surge :) no es my today either..so weird lol after pos opk (probably tomorrow) will try at least 2 BD ..fortunately it's the we, sô easier to slot those in than during the week ;)

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Originally Posted by MsMarie89

Oh my gosh yes! I could written all of this word for word!!!

My eldest keeps saying that I will have a boy baby and girl baby in my belly next. I'm like no baby I hope not! Lol. But of course if it did happen by some miracle I would be blessed!

Hope the thrush clears very quickly!!


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Originally Posted by TtcBlue18

Sorry to jump in with a totally random topic, I was just hoping others may share some opinions and suggestions with me :)

I find myself eating a lot of the same things every day (in order to get a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients- I use my fitness pal) for example, caloric intake is high, no problem there, but I've had shredded cheese, banana, apple, lettuce, tomatoe, potatoes, carrots and hamburger every day for the past 4 days. Is this a good thing or a bad thing, or does it make a difference you think? I figured as long as nutrition was great and my eating routine always meets the HE guidelines, it should be a good thing. Or do you think I need to widen the variety of foods I eat, and try to get that same level of nutrition from some other fruits/vegetables?

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I see we had our girls the same years.... crossing fingers we get our boys at the same time! ;)
I would agree with what the ladies suggested..and I feel nothing but your own satisfaction so food doesn't grow dull, variety is great for that too!

Attempt time!!! This is this morning s opk :DAttachment 36194

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Originally Posted by LMSM

I see we had our girls the same years.... crossing fingers we get our boys at the same time! ;)
I would agree with what the ladies suggested..and I feel nothing but your own satisfaction so food doesn't grow dull, variety is great for that too!

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That's great!!! I didn't even realize the years matched up :) I've decided to put off trying until next month (even though I've been so eager since february!) so that I can be 100% satisfied with my sway before trying. This is my last baby regardless so If it's a girl I don't want to get those feelings of "if only I had..."

Also, I just now saw your picture! Good luck, my fingers are crossed for you!!

@lmsm: how exciting! Good luck!! [emoji170][emoji170]


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Good luck LMSM!!!

i've just found this forum through various searches on google, and i'm glad i did. i purchased a few supplements last week before reading this forum - but i think i'll need to read more on this forum to accumulate a list of supplements which I should take and also get the DH to take it too. ^^ i plan to start trying next month, and also reading about the HE diet to try down a few notes to stick to for our food menu... :D :D

Welcome bni:) Have a good read around, its surprising how much of it will make complete sense when it comes to swaying!! Feel free to ask as many questions as you like:)

Welcome bni, it's always nice to see new blue swayers and there has been a few the last month or two. When are you planning on ttc?

Welcome bni. Good luck with the diet and supplements. I also felt so great finding Gd.


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thank you so much for the welcome ELP, Skyblue & MiaMelb (Hi Mia, I am from Melbourne too! :D :D ) , i have just purchased a customised sway plan for TTC boy, filled in 2 forms and am eagerly waiting for my plan to arrive to start with the supplements and diet changes

I really am hoping to start trying for baby after 1-2 months or as soon as possible :baby2: ... as I had a miscarried and undergone a suction d/c about 2 months ago, the doctor said to wait 2 cycles before trying again to have a baby - so it would be a great time to start with the diet & supplements straight away now.

Before going on this forum I read randomly so many other websites and purchased folic acid (only 800mg/tablet), evening primrose oil, cod liver oil, fertile cm, royal jelly... but i am unsure now what should I take or should change and buy other supplements now after reading the forum. :crawl: i read somewhere else DH should be on american ginseng, multivitamin (not sure if he should take normal men multi or men 50+ multi)...

I will just wait for the sway plan with meals instruction.. i'm overly excited to start with the diet and supplements to start counting until we can start to try again for a baby. I heard we need to be at least on the diet for 6 weeks.

Thanks ladies!
Welcome Bni – sorry for your recent loss – hopefully you will get a sticky bean soon … it is recommended that you get at least 6 weeks on the diet before attempt but the mian thing is for you to have a change in condition as compared to prior (diet, exercise etc will all get you tehre, even if it seems minimal). The idea is to get pregnant asap ^^
Another Aussie swayer, yay! (am in Bne) :D feel free to ask any question on here, there’s bound to always be something with an answer :D if you bought a plan, you will have all the best info available to you too … most of the supplements you have are fine, though royal jelly Atomic doesn’t recommend – and if you can get a good prenatal multi (I take Blackmores as it has iodine and other goodies too), that will already be a good start!
If you do take EPO then ensure the amount is always lesser to the total fish oil amounts you get – but I think overall Atomic is not uber keen on blue swayers taking EPO (high Omega 6 ratio).
Re folic acid – I actually take an additional folate (the true folate, methyl-folate I think it is called – I got some from Jarrow’s – this is way more bio available so your body will metabolise this better), so that would be good if you could switch to that at some point if no NFP (now that you have bought the other might just stick to that).
Again, check with her, but I think Atomic is not all for FertileCM and other “miracle” supps – but recommends you take Robutussin and/or Preseed to assist with your EWCM (and then, only if you have any issue with it, that is).

To give you an idea of what I am using:
*Daily:
Prenatal (I take Blackmores’ prenatal – in the pink bottle)
CQ10
Fish oil (1000mg)
Methyl folate

*At specific times in cycle:
Wheatgrass 2-3 times/week
Robitussin from CD10-15 ish
Preseed at attempt time (only tiny amount if no EWCM is seen)

In addition to the actual HE diet ;)

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Originally Posted by LMSM

To give you an idea of what I am using:
*Daily:
Prenatal (I take Blackmores’ prenatal – in the pink bottle)
CQ10
Fish oil (1000mg)
Methyl folate

*At specific times in cycle:
Wheatgrass 2-3 times/week
Robitussin from CD10-15 ish
Preseed at attempt time (only tiny amount if no EWCM is seen)

In addition to the actual HE diet ;)

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I was just curious, what is CQ10 and how does it help boy swayers??

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Originally Posted by TtcBlue18

I was just curious, what is CQ10 and how does it help boy swayers??

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Hi TTcblue, CQ10 is a great antioxidant, which works great to ensure all your body's cells are in optimal condition...not sure whether it is specifically blue but since when swaying blue you want to boost your fertility and condition, it is a great add. Not cheap though and you want to ensure you don't get toooo much of it either (like anything too much of a good thing can also be nocive in too high doses).
Atomic or some of more experienced swayers may be able'to add to it..Îve seen it on lots of blue swayers' sways so hopefully it does some good work! :)

Btw, haven't seen Throwaway Panther for a while..if you are around hon, come and say hi, hope all is well! ;)

Thanks for adding LSMS! I was curious too [emoji3]


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thank you so much for the information LMSM, I have passed 2 cycles already since my loss, and started the HE diet recently after reading on this forum for almost a week ^_^ I will follow this diet and take all supplements for 6 weeks then start trying again, hopefully i will soon be blessed with a little one :D :D

re methyl folate - i have a search around and saw some jarrows methyl folate on iherb, but there is methyl folate 1000mcg & also methyl folate 400mcg, which one are you taking? is it the methyl folate 1000mcg and take it one a day :D

also preseed- i searched for this but seemingly preseed lubricant they rename it "first response conception friendly" lubricant in Australia - is it right? these are sold in chemist warehouses around, otherwise I will have to search online more to look for preseed. i usually only have tiny amount of EWCM so I guess i will need this.

i have purchased women-1- a-day multivitamin which arrived, and also men 50+ 1 a day for DH. I have returned some un-needed vitamins which I have not opened so all is good :p :p ... I have also purchased probio & coq10 - should both my DH and I take probio & coq10 - or this is only for me. I read somewhere in this forum that atomic recommends taking 2000mcg folic acid / day - so I guess i will have to see how much folic acid is already in the multivitamin then add on more folic acid/ methyl folate to add up to the amount.

I just purchased wheatgrass powder which I have include in my morning smoothie with banana, spinach, dried apricots, little bit of raw almonds, coconut water, and some raspberries - which taste really nice :D :D i'm finding the taste of v8 vegetable juice a little bit hard to drink everyday though.. lol.. but it's suppose to make up for 3 serves of veggies. :p there is the v8 fusion in the supermarket too perhaps i will try those, not sure if they are as good as v8 original as the fusion version does not have tomatoes.

My hubby is a bit on the underweight side for his height - am trying to get him to eat 3 meals + 2 snacks a day too to gain some more weights to be healthier overall but he does not eat much (roughly he only eat 1900calories/day) - i have to result to buying up&go breakfast liquid from the supermarket for him to drink as snacks to make up for more calories intake.

i can't wait to receive the sway plan!!! :P :P .. lol.. but thankfully reading from you ladies and atomic to purchased some supplements in advance to start taking & start the HE diet.

@BNI -
No worries at all!
So to answer your questions
- That’s the Methyl folate I got (Jarrows on Iherb) – I think I got the 400mcg, will double check tonight but I think I went with that with the reasoning of more is not always better – given I have folic acid in the multi (though they are different) didn’t want to get too much iykwim?
- I bought some Preseed at CW a while ago, so might have changed since then – if they rebranded it, it’s very possibly why the box I got was heavily discounted even though it’s expiry was a long time away lol if it’s sperm friendly lube you should be good to go ^^
- Did you get a prenatal multi or just a women’s multi? (the prenatal is likely to have a few things that are good such as Iodine, dha, etc)?
- The 50+ for Dh is fine (I got the normal 1-a-day for DH but 50+I might be even better ^^)
- Probiotics (forgot to mention I also take this!) and CQ10 is good – I think for both of you as sperm are cells too so a booster is good (if your DH is fien to take a couple more pills) – you should try not to exceed 100mcg/day for the CQ10
- Do you take additional fish oil or does your multi have some/ (I think it AS recommends around 1000 mg/day)
- Great for the wheatgrass – agree that is the best way to get it down as it otherwise tastes foul! EPL did mention the other day that wheatgrass may be best taken a few times a week rather than daily – but am sure it is not detrimental to take it daily as such ;) might just be easier for most given taste and price of wheatgrass! Your smoothie sounds perfect ;)
- I don’t do the V8 I can’t drink it – just can’t! if you otherwise have plenty of fresh fruit and veg in your diet I don’t think it is a problem not to drink it ;)
- Remember it’s not just the calories, it’s the nutrients mainly – and if you can get nutrient in DH that is the absolute best – if he only ups his intake a little, that in itself will be a positive change – does he exercise( weights?)?

Hello ladies!
I do this alot, but I was just wanting to pop in again with another random question.. (What I'm really searching for is as many opinions as possible to help restore my confidence and hopes for my sway, so all comments are greatly appreciated!)
My DH smokes. Quite a bit. Like a pack a day. Does anyone else's dh smoke and how much do you personally feel that this affects blue swaying? I know it's totally possible for men who smoke to father boys, of course, but just out of curiosity I was wondering if any of you (if you have a hubby who smokes) have swayed blue before and whether or not it was successful. Or if you are currently swaying and are in the same boat... TIA to anyone who may respond.

One of DH's friends smokes and so does his wife and they have a boy. I also have a friend who smokes and so does her husband and they have two boys. I do think smoking sways pink but it's totally possible to get a boy with it.

Yeah my DH has a couple friends who have boys but I guess my brain just likes to counteract the good news by telling myself "their wives are just made to have boys, that's why they have no girls" I guess I just feel like it's too good to be the that this could work for me, even though Im putting my all into it. Thank you for sharing!! :)

I dunno, but my dad has smoked since he was 13 and fathered 3 boys and 1 girl (me!). First son was from his first marriage, then I came along when my mom was slimmer and then my two brothers came after me and my mom was heavier set by then. So it IS possible, even with smoking dads.

Good luck hun!

DH is a smoker and our 3 boy sways all resulted boys:) We had 5 pink 3 blue before our sway babies:)

Oh my gosh thank you ladies!! This is is just what I needed to hear to boost my confidence back up!

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Thank you thank you!!!

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Originally Posted by ELP

DH is a smoker and our 3 boy sways all resulted boys:) We had 5 pink 3 blue before our sway babies:)

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I have seen where you said this before and I that is just amazing!!! 3 successful boy sways, wow! I did not know your dh was a smoker. You are great inspiration for me!!

Thank you so much for your detailed answers LMSM :happy::happy::happy:

i have prenatal vitamins (elevit) from last time which I have not finished, though I was worried these have too much extra calcium & magnesium so I didn't take this, and plan to save them for when i get pregnant again. I'm still waiting for my sway plan but started taking these:

DW:
- women 1 a day
- DHA for pregnancy (bioisland brand, from CW)
- coq10 30mcg (maybe after finishing this bottle i will get the 50-100mcg)
- probiotic
- wheatgrass
- additional folic acid 800mcg

DH:
- men 50+ 1 a day
- fish oil 1000mg
- probiotic
- coq10 30mcg

I read somewhere that there are also other vitamins to give DH to take L-arginine 500mg ; L-Cartinine 500mg & Vit D 1000IU...

oh, is it i should only take wheatgrass every few days.. :worry: .. then i'll change this, i just take them everyday because I thought it helps to sway blue.. :p :p I tried to get DH to take wheatgrass too but he dislikes the taste of them - I can't even taste them in the smoothie so I don't mind :D :D :D

I've gained 1.5kg in the last 2 weeks since being on a HE diet (previously i only have 2 meals/day but now i changed to 3 meals & 2 snacks/day) ... =)) ...
i'll try to control this weight gain because i'm already on the chubby side to start with :xy: perhaps by eating more small meals but not too much food for each meal, perhaps more veggies & meat but fewer carbs.
Both my husband and I we started for the last 1 month to do weights 5 times/week for 30-40 minutes in the morning :bluecheer: i must admit the HE diet & having the motivation to exercise more often feel great. ^_^

ELP---- May I ask how long did you take supplements before ttc when you had your 3 successful boy sways? And did dh take supplements?

I also wanted to ask the same.
Elp- Can u share the sway plan with us?


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