TTC a Girl Sway Attempt
Gender Result: BOY/GIRL TWINS [emoji170][emoji173]
DW Age: 35
DH Age: 36
Current Children's Gender(s) boy, boy, boy
Number of Months TTC 1
Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan? Yes
DIET
Did you follow a diet plan? Yes
If yes to diet, which one did you most follow?
Comments regarding DW's diet changes- I had been following LE PCOS version but was recently diagnosed with an under active thyroid and chronic anaemia so it proved hard to continue. I slackened off on the diet but was probably still within the upper limits. I didn't snack, ate 3 (sometimes 4) small meals daily and skipped breakfast religiously.
If diet was used, length of time before attempt? I was on and off a strict version of the diet for over a year prior to attempt but had been a lot less strict for about 2-3 months when ttc.
Did you skip breakfast regularly? Yes
Did DH change his diet with you? No
Comments regarding DH's diet- -
DId you consume alcohol?- A couple of drinks per week
DId you try to limit caffeine? No, I drink caffeine regularly
Any Diet Details? -
Any Diet Comments/Additional Info? -
WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O? I was 20.7 at time of attempt
Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments? I had lost maybe 3-4lbs in the week or two directly prior to conception due to illness. It was not my lowest conception weight though.
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? 1-2
BD Dates according to Ovulation
Any additional comments? We were doing e4d as I find opks stressful but DH was ill so it ended up being O-5 and O day. I'm thinking conception was on O day, or what I think was O day. I usually track CM and CP but the Clomid threw everything out of whack for me.
THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers
BD Position Multiple
Did you Jump and Dump?
Any relevant attempt details? Immediate jump and dump which was a first for us. Shallow penetration from both missionary and spooning.
SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements- Clomid
- folic acid
- Antihistamine
DH Supplements -
Any additional supplement info? Took Clomid days 3-7 for swaying purposes. Also was taking Zyrtek antihistamine for severe seasonal allergies. I was also taking penicillin for a respiratory infection so was totally thinking this cycle was a dry run (literally - cause between the Clomid and the Zyrtek it was drier than the Sahara down there!!! A total first for me as I can always tell when I O based of CM but this time I hadn't a clue and am really just guessing O day based on period tracking apps!)
Did you do anything with Ions? No
Moon Phase during conception? Last Quarter
Did you use any Old Wives Tales? No
Things that make me feel great about my sway: Taking Clomid I guess and the fact we did J&D which was a first and had an O day conception cause our previous have always been O-2 or O-1. I suppose the fact I was a lot less anal when ttc compared to every other time when my DH referred to our style of TTC as "military"! Much more go with the flow which goes against my personality type entirely.
Things that make me nervous about my sway: Lack of a more structured sway. I was so much more chilled this time - I think if I'd had it much more planned maybe I'd feel like this baby could be a girl. No real diet as such and zero cardio. Also I just don't think we can make girls anyway.
Things worth mentioning: Either way I am excitedly waiting for one final (hopefully healthy) baby and the gender doesn't matter as much as it once did. That's all thanks to my fabulous sway opposite who taught me that we truly always get the exact child we need, regardless of sex.
With my thyroid condition and anaemia I really don't think I could have done a hardcore sway like I did in 2015 so I just have to be at peace with the fact I've given it one last try and that has to be enough. We're hoping to remain team green so I'll update as soon as baby arrives! Thanks all at GD, especially Atomic xx
Edited to add: We found out today that these little ones are 100% one boy and one girl and we are absolutely over the moon with the news! Thank you thank you thank you to all you lovely, supportive ladies on this forum. I've been through a "failed" sway and a mc on these boards and you have all seen me through. It was quite by chance I found this site but I thank my lucky stars for the day I did cause I honestly and wholly believe that without the knowledge gained here I would not have the family I currently have. My darling third son who is my world and these two little ones growing in my tummy. Thank you Atomic for all you do. You have made ALL my dreams come true [emoji170][emoji173]
