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Butterflies Buttercups - I know lots of the girls here do like the opks you can buy in bulk as you do save $ and quite a few of them do get a fade-in which could give you that cut-off. For me, personally, I prefer the expensive clear-blue digital OPK as it takes the stress and guesswork out of it and I find I don't get as obsessive about it :)
I did buy be clear blue but not Working for me! I think I'm a late Ovulator and run out of opk's by the time I actually ovulated !
So I'll try testing a bit later next month - I have a 30day cycle so that would put me a little later anyway - thank u your help :)
Xxx
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Butterflies - make sure when you buy the Clear Blue digital ovulation test that you don't buy the one that says "with dual hormone indicator" on it as I know from the In Gender website lots of the ladies there were having trouble with that one and were advised to buy the plain box that didn't have that writing on it. I used that one when I conceived the last time and I was having 2 days of smiley faces. I also used a chemist one called ovuplan as I purchased a bulk lot from eBay and found they were just useless for me and even when the clear blue was positive these other cheapo ones were not. Last time I was Oing on like CD 16 so it will be interesting to see how the D&C has effected my cycles, since my first period was really light with no pain and only last 5 days. I am going to start taking my BBT and opk this next cycle coming up and recording it on Fertility Friend. I'm thinking that this next time I am going to do a lighter sway as I really did get a bit full on with it last time and I often wonder if I overdid it with the supplements as Atomic has said somewhere here on GD that quite a few pink swayers from IG end up miscarrying (me being one of them). I was taking calcium, magnesium and cranberry and Elevit prenatal and just wonder now if it altered my hormones too much somehow. You never know. But considering this is going to be my very last attempt (I turn 44 this week) the pressure is going to be on already without adding to it with extra sway stuff. They say here to dtd every 4 days but on IG they believed that swayed boy so it does get super confusing at times.
Yes it is hard coming from a diff website with conflicting advice but I'm astounded by the knowledge and friendliness of he girls on this website .
Thank u for the help on the opk's I'll have a look this week so I can get it right ! Xxx
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Originally Posted by 1moregirl
So sorry to hear of your miscarriage.
Did you find my sway? Like you, I would love a sister for DD.
Is anyone having aspartame in their sway?
I actually haven't had any yet and wondered if I should start buying something with it in like Diet Coke? To help me pink sway
Obv crystal lite isn't in the shops over here so can't think of Anyhing else to buy?
Just wondered what you other ladies are doing?
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Well I can tell you it is not a magic bullet! I drank tons of it regularly when TTCing DS2, and he is all boy! I was leading a somewhat boy lifestyle- no snacking, trying to lose weight, doing more cardio, only lifting once in a while, one attempt because I was depressed about my miscarriage the previous cycle, no vitamins.
I knew nothing about swaying back then but out of all of my boys, DS2 was a pretty decent shot at a DD. Obviously this little guy, DS3, that I'm pregnant with is a result of a failed girl sway.
I wouldn't add it just to add it. If you drink it already, fine. If you don't then I wouldn't start.
FX and GL to you!!!
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I had soooo much diet coke with both boys lol xx
I am drinking diluting juice/squash with no added sugar as that contains aspartame, also all diet drinks seem to contain it, which I drink usually anyway:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Butterflies buttercups
I found it mega confusing at first changing my mind set from everything I had read on IG as I had convinced myself that it all made such sense!Quote:
Originally Posted by 1moregirl
But, after reading through Atomics essays, I truly feel better about the simpler approach giving the best chances :)
Thanks ladies !
Ok well I've never drank Coke or fruit juice so maybe I won't start now .
I'm having a coffee at 11 with sweetner and that's it for sweet stuff all day trying to fulfill my craving with raspberries!
Xxx
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Butterflies buttercups maybe you should buy some cheap ovulation tests strips and if you think they starting to show that you ovulating maybe confirm with the expensive clear blue
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Hi ladies. I tried to log in here yesterday but couldn't access the website so some updates must've been going on perhaps. I did consume aspartame in my last sway - and no not all diet sodas contain aspartame, I know because I checked the labels of many of them. You have to look for sweetener number 951 and that is aspartame. It is def in caffeine free diet coke because that was the one I was drinking but I am not a big soda drinker. You can also find it in some sugar free chewing gums. I was thinking of trying to take some calcium again because I am not much of a dairy eater. I don't have a dairy allergy or intolerance but if I eat a lot of it I just feel all gluggy in my throat from sinus. I just worry soooo much still that something I was taking last time contributed to my miscarriage. Perhaps the cranberry and calcium together makes our environment too acidic and effects egg quality or something? I don't know, but I will be staying clear of cranberry and magnesium this time round. I'm taking prenatal multivitamin at the moment plus Vit D and Vit c, as my immune system has been low since my miscarriage. Then when I'm getting ready for r attempt (say 2 months beforehand) I will take the prenatal maybe 3x per week plus some calcium and a big amount of folic acid every day (at least 2000mcg spread out throughout a day). I will do the diet lightly and negative ion things a bit maybe and BD every 2-4 days with one attempt at first pos smiley face opk. Sometimes I feel really determined about doing a girl sway and getting pregnant again, but other times I feel scared to death about experiencing a miscarriage again. I could get a referral from my Gp to a gynaecologist for some testing I guess, but by the time I get an appointment it could be time to do the sway attempt. It's my birthday today and I am not enthusiastic at all about turning 44. The prospect of ageing and getting old terrifies me, let alone the fact that my baby making days are almost at an end. I was just desperate for one last little girl and I still get quite sad about our loss. I would be Close to 19 weeks this week and having our 20 week scan, but of course that's not to be. And I am surrounded by pregnant friends and I envy them their baby belly and feeling that new little life moving about inside them. Ok, I'm soooo sorry for venting and rambling on. I don't really have anyone else to talk to about all this and my DH doesn't feel the same desire for another baby.
In my last sway on DD I drank two pints of Diet Coke every day
So sorry to read about your loss, it is a very traumatic event to get over.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1moregirl
Wish you all the best in your current sway!! :ttcgirl:
I am SO eager to start my sway, but for life/timing reasons I'm going to wait to TTC until April. That means starting the sway sometime in Jan. But I'm very ready to just get on with it. I've been watching calories and skipping breakfast since April/May and I'm back to about what I weighed when I conceived my first. I'll also be doing just the diet, 1 attempt, and no exercise. Good luck to all of you ladies who are starting sooner. I'll be following along.
Also, XX, my DS2's name is Otis. ; )
Very sorry for your loss, 1moregirl. So hard. I hope this is a successful sway for you.
So, just found out my other sister in law is pregnant. She has 2 boys too and had always said she didn't want any more.
3 guesses for what my immediate thoughts were!! Wish I could be a nicer person but will feel so jealous if she has a girl without swaying or anything.
Also, she will find out at 20 weeks which I see will be just when we start Ttc in February. Gonna feel so much pressure if it is a girl!
Hang in there! I know they say most oopsies are girls, but most people I know who had oopsies IRL have had boys.Quote:
Originally Posted by jennypenny
No matter what just try and focus on your sway. Try not to let others get you- easier said than done I know!
FX for you! I'll be in the throws of the LE diet in Feb. too. Don't think we will attempt then though, unless this sweet boy is born this month instead of around his DD of Dec. 3rd.
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Thanks for that:)Quote:
Originally Posted by XXforhubby
Just trying not to worry about what might happen and be positive. I suppose if I am able to have a baby next year, it will be nice for it to have a cousin close in age.
Cannot believe your due date is approaching so soon-exciting :) , I realise just how long until have been on this website now!!! It's addictive!
I no doubt won't get pregnant first month trying so will be great having a lovely group of ladies ttc at the same time eek!!! Xx
I'm excited and nervous too. Nervous at the thought I may have two children close in age [emoji16]! That's assuming I get pregnant while nursing and when we start TTCing. I'll be much more relaxed about swaying this time around and sticking to what REALLY sways. I'm looking forward to no opks and no temping! I recommend staying away from them if you can get obsessed or have a competitive nature. It only fuels these tendencies- I'm speaking from firsthand experience [emoji6]!
I can't wait to meet this little guy! He is the most gentlest baby I have ever carried (Both DS1 and DS2 were gentle too and still are at 5 and 2.4 yrs old)! I'm looking forward to snuggling and nursing him [emoji4]!!
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Your boys all sound wonderful!! My 2 boys are crazy! Even in my womb they were extremely energetic haha!!Quote:
Originally Posted by XXforhubby
I don use opks as I very rarely could catch a positive! Was planning on trying every 4 days, is this what you are planning to do?
Are you planning on including exercise in your sway? Xxx
Here is what my sway will look like:
1. Traditional LE diet, and I may switch to
the PCOS version of the weight
doesn't come off like it should.
2. 1 hour of cardio starting when he is
3mo old. I'll be nursing, so I want my
supply to be well established. I'll be
walking while wearing him to take
DS2 to a park to play along a trail I
love to walk on.
3. BDing every 4-5 days from the end of
AF until CD21, in case of late O.
4. 2400mcg of Folic Acid/Folate. Fiber
once he is 4mo with one meal at a
time per month until he is 6mo. I want
to make sure he gets the nutrients he
needs from me.
5. Alcohol with dinner starting 1-3 times
per week starting when he is 4mo.
6. A small amount of either Sylk or
Aci-jel as a lube if needed.
7. Maybe Benadryl 4 hours before our
first attempt if I have copious
amounts of EWCM. I doubt that will
be the case, but you never know!
8. Nursing!
* I'll start off using repHresh and Aci-jel to prevent conception until this guy is 4mo. I really don't want to have another child before then! However, I did tell my DH I would give him a full year to TTC though...
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That all sounds great! You sound like you have a plan!!Quote:
Originally Posted by XXforhubby
It feels good to see it all written down like that I think :) typical boy mum that I am, I love lists and being ridiculously organised haha x
Haha! That's how I was previously when I swayed for this baby! Now it is second nature, I don't even think about it unless someone asks me [emoji6]!
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I think my plan will be just like yours XX, except for the nursing. I'm going to do DTD every 4 days once I get my IUD out.
Jennypenny, my SIL had a girl earlier this year, she has 1 DS. I just try to think that hopefully, it means I'll have a DD with a close cousin, since we won't have more than 3. Wishful thinking! I've heard people say they are happy to have a niece if they can't have a daughter, I don't know if I'm quite that nice....
Hiya,Quote:
Originally Posted by Inforthree
I agree, xx plan looks great! I am going to copy her haha!
Oh my goodness, if my sister in law has a girl and I was lucky enough to also have a girl, that would be fantastic! The thought of two little girl babies in my family would be wonderful :)
Just trying not to even picture such a lovely outcome, as I would just set myself up for a fall :(
I know that if I can do this 100% to my best abilities, I will feel at peace with whatever the outcome. Xxx
I'm still here. Don't know how active I'll be right now since my mind isn't really in pre-TTC mode. After our most recent loss DH and I agreed that we just want to focus on healing and enjoying the holidays. Celebrating what we have and mourning what we've lost is enough right now without piling TTC considerations on. We haven't decided if we'll sway this time yet as we aren't really thinking or talking about it much. Every once in awhile I'll ponder a question and seek out the answer, or we'll discuss for a few minutes about when we think we might start TTC again. DH says definitely not before January and I concur... I'm even thinking waiting until Feb might be better. The methotrexate shot they gave me makes me nervous. There is no way to know if all the stores of it have completely left my body and it's safe. We'll figure it all out when our heads get in the right place. I know until I get "the itch" that I won't be ready. Until I'm itching to TTC my anxieties will be far too high because I won't get "the itch" until *I* feel it's safe to TTC. My OB said that we can TTC after 1 normal cycle... but knowing what I know it just feels wrong... or dangerous.. or something... I can't quite explain, but I'm not in the right mental space to TTC anytime soon anyway.
Anyway, hope you all are well!
Two- good to hear from you! Give yourself plenty of time. You'll know when the right time is for you and your DH to TTC again. I would definitely amass as much information as you can, when you are ready.
FWIW, my pharmacist who is also a close friend of mine, had almost the same thing happen to her. She decided to wait 4 months (Calendar months not 4 cycles) to begin to TTC again after she had the methotrexate shot. She was told by her RE that waiting three months is best. She ended up getting pregnant with a OHW and her baby girl is as healthy as ever!
Hang in there honey! My heart goes out to you [emoji8]!
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Thanks. OHW?Quote:
Originally Posted by XXforhubby
🙏 for a healthy PINK 🌈 🚼
🏃I'm mobile! 🚗 TwoInTow83 Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com
OHW- one hit wonder [emoji6]
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Oh, duh! I knew that lol. Like I said, my brain is not in TTC zone right now, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXforhubby
🙏 for a healthy PINK 🌈 🚼
🏃I'm mobile! 🚗 TwoInTow83 Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com
Two: I'm so sorry for your loss <3 Take your time to heal and enjoy the holidays and when you and dh are ready we're all here for you
I also have 2 boys and trying to sway girl next year. Love to do it this year but I need to actually start my sway plan NOW. 2016 it is.
Welcome Emmafair! Let us know how we can help. I've been around for 1.5 years now and can help answer things for you. Atomic is a huge help and a wealth of knowledge.
FX and GL to you!!
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How long before the sway should DH start taking liquorice root ?
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I believe Atomic recommends 6 weeks before your first attempt. Have him do 2 weeks on and then stop during the 2ww. So he would take it the first half of your cycle from AF to ovulation, then stop from ovulation until your CD1 or next AF starts.
Also, make sure he doesn't have any heart conditions or high blood pressure. If he does, then Olive Leaf Extract (OLE) will be better and can be taken during your whole cycle without him having to take a break.
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thank you :)
Xxforhubby sorry i got another question for you . My cycles are very irregular and I don't think it's gonna magically regulate itself till February. So I thought about it the other day if I want to get my DH to abstain for 7 days how on earth am I gonna know when I'm in my fertile window 7 days a head even with ovulation tests .
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Abstaining hasn't really gotten great results. It's something you guys are more than welcome to try your first month or two TTCing, if you guys are young (30 or less).
If you don't want to use opks, BDing every 4 days until CD21 is a great way to go, especially if you don't know when you ovulate. If you are using opks, then you would have your DH release on his own every 2-4 days OR you can BD with protection every 2-4 days until your FIRST positive opk. I say this, because it is not uncommon for someone to get two days of positive opks. Most people have a tendency to ovulate within 12-36 hours after the first positive opk. If your DH is 30 yrs old or less, you can abstain until your first positive opk, but it really lowers the odds of conception quite a bit. It just depends on how quickly you guys want to get your BFP.
I hope this helps!
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