TTC a Girl Sway Attempt
Gender Result: Boy - (did a private scan yesterday couldn't wait longer). a bit sad and disappointment I won't have the mother-daughter relationship yet, but we were always thinking about 4 kids anyways. I am torn between thinking I could have done more/better with my sway and frustrated that I did so much (planning this for almost a year) and still got a boy. I will buy the plan next time and hope that we get a girl.
DW Age: 31
DH Age: 32
Current Children's Gender(s) DS1 (5), DS2 (4)
Number of Months TTC 3
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan? No
DIET
Did you follow a diet plan? Yes
If yes to diet, which one did you most follow?
Comments regarding DW's diet changes- Was a huge snacker and breakfast eater before (often cereal). Limiting myself to 2 meals a day (plus just 1 coffee in the morning) was a big change for me. Drank 2-3 Crystal lites per day, which I never did before.
If diet was used, length of time before attempt? Started gradual diet in August 2013, was pretty good in sept, oct and half of nov. BFP beginning of december (but had several snack cheats in that last TWW, it was my third cycle and started to get fed up)
Did you skip breakfast regularly? Yes
Did DH change his diet with you? Yes
Comments regarding DH's diet- He made efforts to cut down on red meat and protein in general.
DId you consume alcohol?- A couple of drinks per week
DId you try to limit caffeine? Yes, I had 1 drink per day
Any Diet Details? Had coffee in the morning, then waited till 12 to have a low-nutrient lunch then waited till at least 6pm for dinner. Had Crystal lite and peppermint tea between meals to keep me full. switched from whole grain/Brown to white rice and pasta, cut out all nutrient rich fruits and vegs, lowered protein a lot. Reduced salt, fat and calories.
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info? -
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O? 53kgs
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments? Didn't lose much, maybe 2-3 kgs (I am 5.6ft)
THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known -
Any VG potions used?
CM pH at attempt -
DH pH -
How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle? 1
BD Dates according to Ovulation
Any additional comments? I tried Rephresh for the first 2 cycles, didn't get pregnant so dropped it.
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers
BD Position Multiple
Did you Jump and Dump?
Any relevant attempt details? DH abstained for 8 or 9 days. I tried using OPKs for the first time this cycle but never got a +ve. I got a strong feeling that day, at noon, that we had to do it so we did ;). According to FF I O'd 2 days later.
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements- Vitex
- Chitosan
- Baby asprin
- folic acid
DH Supplements- Licorice Root
- Cranberry
- Magnesium
Any additional supplement info? Used fiber in previous months, before Chitosan. I ran out of Vitex a few days into this cycle and I think DH was out of LR as well.
Did you do anything with Ions? rose quartz bracelet, lavender oïl, creams, soap.
Moon Phase during conception? -
Did you use any Old Wives Tales? -
Things that make me feel great about my sway: Abstain and 1 attempt. Skipping breakfast, no snacking, diet and supps.
Things that make me nervous about my sway: I had some fertile CM before and after attempt (should have taken antihistamine), DH only has brothers.
Things worth mentioning: Will hopefully find out if it worked March 19th!!!
