Iluvmman's TTC Boy Sway Plan for May 2011

[iluvmyman]

I think I've gathered enough info to put a plan in place. I'd welcome any suggestions, comments or criticism. Sorry it's so long as I'm kinda documenting it for myself too

I will have been doing most of this for 8 to 10 weeks when we will be TTC Boy in May.

Supplements for DW:

FertileCM
Folic Acid - 4000mcg
Fish Oil - 1200mg
Natural Vit. E - 400 i.u
Liquid B Complex 1ml dropper (contains 2mg B6/1.2mg B12/1.7mg Riboflavin/30mg Pantothentic Acid)
URAL from AF-O in May (I bought Alkaseltzer Gold but I guess I don't need it if taking URAL, right?)

I need to get some Potassium Chloride Tablets

Supplements for DH:

FertilAid for Men
Folic Acid - 800mcg
Fish Oil - 1200mg
Natural Vit. E - 400 i.u.
Liquid B Complex 1ml dropper (contains 2mg B6/1.2mg B12/1.7mg Riboflavin/30mg Pantothentic Acid)
Zinc - 50mg

Diet: Trying to follow Boy Diet and high sodium/potassium foods and adding sea salt and NYF as much as possible. (Has anyone heard of Himalyan Salt? That's what I used to use since it's natural and full of minerals stripped out of other salts. Stopped using for this diet.)

Breakfast: Forcing myself to eat Breakfast and is generally 2 egg whites w/ bacon or ham and 3 cherry tomatoes or 1 small tomato. Hashbrowns or fried potato slices. Started Rice Krispies as well and just bought some sausage and summer sausage to mix it up. Glass of 100% Fruit Juice.

Lunch: high sodium soups, hot dogs, IG Boy diet salads, and left over bacon. (will try the tuna sandwiches). McDonald's Hamburgers and Fries w/ Lemonade when out and about (this is a big step for me)

Snacks: Avocados, Bananas, high sodium potato chips (been eating some fruit like pineapple but will up it know that I know it's OK) Truvia when sweetener needed.

Dinner: IG Boy diet- trying. Because of living situation I don't have full control over dinner but trying to eat as much meat and tomato products as possible like sloppy jo's, some pizza, meatloaf, ziti, etc. and iceburg lettuce w/ tomato salads. Trying to keep meat in at least 2 meals per day.

Drinks: Evamor Alkaline (8.9 PH) Water w/ lemon, 100% Fruit Juice, and Lemonade. I've had 2 Starbucks Carmel Frapps this week but they are made w/ whole milk and I conceived my last DS drinking them almost daily. I had none since starting the diet. Tried Green Tea, but blech!

I'm struggling with getting the recommended Sodium and Potassium daily amounts since I'm not a big eater and hate water. I used to live pretty much on Milk, Daily Carmel Frapps and Red Bulls. I think that I am doing really well on avoiding the things I shouldn't eat, I think. I know the Whole Milk jury is still out but limiting anyway had the frapps and 1 bowl of cereal w/ whole milk so far.

Ions:
Our bedroom is small. DH's computer is on a lot and my laptop as well + a larger flat screen tv and lots of outlets and plugs. We bought an electric blanket that we put on it's lowest setting and I have the cell on me during the day and next to the bed at night. Before my AF moved on me, I was scheduled to Ovulate on the Full Moon but now that won't work. Will look for flares but I'm trying in May either way. I like Atomic's suggestion to go shopping and use their A/C on BD day.

I've had both of my girls in July, DS#1 in Nov and DS#2 in Dec. So, I'm crazy but I have decided my body must have boys in the winter and girls in the summer. We're pushing it but if BFP in May then I'd still be giving birth in the Winter....Go Boy!

Fertility Monitoring: I have not done BBT since I didn't expect to wait this long to ttc (thanks AF changing on me and wisdom teeth) I have been using the Fertile Focus daily and watching my CM.

PH: Checked using digital PH tester (We were both low but I didn't write it down and forgot). I need to still raise my PH and hoping on the URAL.

2 Weeks Before:
Wash eggs and put in refrigerator

AF-O: URAL

5 days before O: Mucinex Tablets (Is it 1 tablet per day since they are 600mg tablets?)

1 Hour Before BD: DH consume high caffeine drink and DW use BS Douche

DTD time:
Hopefully abstain as close to 4 days as possible

If I understand everything correctly for TTC Boy, I would need to BD when the Fertility Focus is showing full fernning (indicating O) and CM is:
more abundant,
clearer,
more elastic (stretchy),
less cellular,
more watery (less thick),
higher in pH, and
composed of strands that are aligned to allow greater sperm penetration

We plan on using the egg whites from my friends backyard chickens (PH almost 9 w/ never being refrigerated) set out 1 hour prior to BD.

My husband has agreed to putting ice on the boys and he wears boxers and loose jeans (is it better to do this for several days before).

Hope for the Big "O" right after hubby and maybe even try the 3 Big "O"'s as much as possible the week or couple days before to raise PH

Position: Doggy style or DW on top

After Big O's insert Instead cup and hold still w/ laptop for the ions

Am I missing anything?

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes, Ural is better than ASG so no need for both.

Wow that Himalayan salt looks great! I would totally keep using it. I have long been wary of the sea salt recommendation on IG because the ocean is a dumping ground for so many pollutants, which all sway pink. (However, ingesting pollutants is NOT a good swaying technique, Pink Swayers!!)

I would MUCH rather you ate two WHOLE eggs rather than just the whites. I know that is not the same advice that is given on IG but the mineral content of egg yolks is quite small and yet they are loaded with healthy fat and cholesterol - cholesterol is the building block of testosterone and estrogen.

I would like to see a little bit of protein in your snacks if you can. A handful of nuts or a couple slices of deli meat, along with your avocado (excellent choice) or fruit is easy and will really help keep your blood sugar nice and even.

I think you are doing exactly right with the whole milk. Keep it up!

That plan is great!

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh and yes, the 600 mg tablet of Mucinex once a day is fine.

[iluvmyman]

Thank you so much for the response! I have a link for Himalyan Salt, but not sure it's the best because it claims to balance PH which I think we are trying not to do? If you think it looks good, then I can do a write up to post if you wanted.
I think they said no egg yolks because the yolk has the calcium. I did make eggs w/ yolks this morning and I they were sooo yellow. I did get some sea salted almonds today.
I also saw that V8 has a new V8 Fusion with Green Tea in the flavors of Pomegranate, Pineapple-Mango and Raspberry. Maybe I can drink green tea this way.

http://www.alohabay.com/products/saltinfo/salt_info_faq.html
http://www.v8juice.com/Products.aspx

[atomic sagebrush]

That would be WONDERFUL!

That V8 looks great as well. Check pH to make 100% sure it doesn't acidify you after drinking it for a few days.

Yes, you're right about the calcium (calcium is a mineral and that's what I was talking about LOL) but it is a really small amount. 21 mg per egg. You need some calcium for fertility anyway. Just count it into your day's total and try not to exceed 250-400 mg.

A balanced pH actually tends to sway blue by maximizing sperm count - sperm enjoy middle of the road pH in the 7's and that is a balanced pH.

[iluvmyman]

you rock! And I'll get working on a write up for your review in a couple days.

[Out of the Blue]

Hey, iluvmyman, just wanted to jump in and give you BLUE DUST...Take it! In fact, take it ALL, please! lol

Seriously, best of luck on your sway. I hope you get your little man soon!

[SpicyTunaSushi]

This looks great- can someone send a link on how to prepare the eggs? Why do we put them in the fridge. Oh, and I am going to copy your plan!

[atomic sagebrush]

Here is a link on how to prepare the egg white.

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/show...-Using-real-EW

[iluvmyman]

I'm sorry. Had my wisdom teeth out Tuesday and haven't been on much to find that link about EW and send it to SpicyTunaSushi. Thanks Atomic.

Thanks for the Blue Dust, I need it UmaJane.

Yeah, SpicyTunaSushi, I think I'm going with the "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" Method. I just can't help myself I'm like all in or all out I guess. I'm not perfect on things so I feel like I want to cover all of the bases. Every time I think I have it down though, I read about something else. I found some B3 supps so going with those as well. My URAL came i today so I'm stoked. The V8 with green tea was pretty good too, so I've added that to what I'm drinking now to get some Green Tea in my diet. I will check my PH after a few days, Atomic. I washed and put my eggs in the fridge to check them again in a few weeks.

I'm kinda scared about putting it all together next month and going for it, there has been so much invested.