TTC a Girl (failed) Sway AttemptGender Result:BOYDW Age:34DH Age:35Current Children's Gender(s)BoyNumber of Months TTC4Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?YesDIET
Did you follow a diet plan?YesIf yes to diet, which one did you most follow?
- LE(Low Everything)
Comments regarding DW's diet changes-I followed a basic LE diet but ignored the salt aspect. I stayed vegetarian except for little tastes here and there, and was most strict about my protein intake. I kept my calories probably between 1400-1600, with a few cheats, but never over 1800. I cumulatively lost 7 lbs over 4.5 months, but there were some ups and downs along the way (no more than 2-3 lbs up before going down again though). I tried to choose low-nutrient options where possible, but did not avoid eating fruits and veggies or whole grains. (My staple lunch was white ciabatta roll toasted with mayo, cheese, mushrooms, and zucchini.) I cut out breakfast except for coffee with sweetened soy milk in it, and avoided breakfast cereal (which I love) at all times. I only had small amounts of dairy, apart from cheese. Very little yogurt or milk. I did snack most days, usually between lunch and a late dinner. I have to admit that I did not log all my food into a calorie counting app every day, but kind of followed basic rules of thumb after doing it for a few weeks and learning how the amounts stacked up. Honestly, I used my weight as more of a guide than anything, reducing intake if I gained weight, so that I stayed on a (bumpy and not very steep) downward slope.If diet was used, length of time before attempt?4.5 months, give or take. I took a 10-day break for travel near the beginning, and I had a chemical pregnancy the month prior to my sticky bfp where I was completely off the diet for a good 3-4 days.Did you skip breakfast regularly?YesDid DH change his diet with you?NoComments regarding DH's diet--Did you consume alcohol?
- A couple of drinks per week
DId you try to limit caffeine?Yes, I had about one caffeinated drink per dayAny Diet Details?I usually had about 1.5 cups of coffee a day. I took fiber approx. 2x/day after meals during the last two months of swaying (except during the chemical pregnancy), intermittently before then. I drank approx. two cups of diet coke per day in the few days leading up to O.Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?My diet was not as strict as it could have been, especially during af-o. For some reason it was easier to stick to the diet during the 2ww. But it was unquestionably a big change from what is normal for me.WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?Started out at 136 lbs (24.5 bmi)Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?
Reached 129 lbs (23.2 bmi)No exercise at all.THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known-Any VG potions used?
- RePhresh
CM pH at attempt-DH pH-How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?1BD Dates according to Ovulation
- 1 Day Before O
Any additional comments?Used Rephresh about 24 hrs before DTD.THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers
- Other
BD PositionMissionaryDid you Jump and Dump?
- Yes, but not immediately -- 8 minute delay
Any relevant attempt details?We did a hurry-up BD: DH's release pattern was every 4-6 days until day of attempt, then he released a blank about 3 hours before we DTD. I jumped and dumped after 8 minutes.SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements
- Baby asprin
- folic acid
- Fiber
- Antihistamine
DH Supplements-Any additional supplement info?Took one baby aspirin every 2 days. Took Zyrtec AF-O. Folic acid daily. Fiber 2x/day during the last two AF-Os and less regularly during the 2wws. I decided to use alcohol as a bd sway factor, so I had a really stiff drink or two right before DTD. I theorize that this dries one's cm out (it is dehydrating, after all) and causes a temporary decline in condition.Did you do anything with Ions?NoMoon Phase during conception?First QuarterDid you use any Old Wives Tales?NoThings that make me feel great about my sway:This sticky bfp came the month after a chemical, which supposedly sways pink. There was a huge difference in my diet between conceiving DS and now. I was very successful with staying vegetarian and following all the LE guidelines except salt (purposefully dropped from the sway) and snacking. I lost weight overall, which meant my condition was hopefully declining leading up to our attempt. We achieved a bfp with just one attempt this cycle, yay! With DS we dtd every other day so I feel good about having kept to one bd this time, and on the day we aimed for (first +opk). DH's frequency pattern hopefully lowered his sperm count. DH wears tighty-whities. I used all the supps and Rephresh as I had planned. I did an overall reasonable sway, so whatever gender comes out, I'll be happy I at least tried to weight my dice.Things that make me nervous about my sway:1. I did snack while on the LE diet and did not log my calories every day. It was not as strict a diet as possible and I wish I had lost more weight and lost it more steadily insted of with (minor) ups and downs. I was definitely too lax in the days leading up to O and may have even gained a pound or two directly before O (although the net result was still a weight loss).Things worth mentioning:
2. After my chemical pregnancy the month before, I had quite a lot of stress/anxiety hormones going on. Every day during af-o I felt pangs of adrenaline (or maybe cortisol) whenever I thought about the coming attempt, since I somehow knew that this was THE deciding attempt and there was so much riding on it. Somehow I had a very strong feeling it would work this time and stick this time, and at the same time I was stressing about the blue-swaying effects of stressing, so I couldn't stop stressing! I was swimming in hormone soup! I finally realized that I couldn't really predict whether the stress was blue testosterone stress or a more pink/hopeless kind of stress, so I decided I would knowingly take my chances and not skip a month trying. Now I'm feeling like I fumbled my sway completely, but I'm still happy I went ahead with the attempt and got my bfp even though my intuition said (and still says) I probably swayed blue. This little one is completely meant to be!
3. Our hurry-up bd could have been sooner after DH's last release, and I could have jumped and dumped sooner, so I worry we could have done more to reduce sperm count.
4. I did not have DH change diet or any habits at all.
5. DS was conceived the very first cycle we tried; this time I conceived both the third and fourth cycles, and that was even with the lowered chance of working due to timing and supps -- I'm probably pretty darn fertile and need a lot of swaying to tip towards pink! I'm nervous that I just didn't do enough to put my odds much better than 50-50, if that. I'm also feeling like I may have either swayed really blue or really pink with my stress this cycle, but I have NO clue which. If I had to do it again, I would add intense exercise to my sway and skip any really stressful months. (Although I don't regret getting this particular bfp, regardless!)Thank you to Atomic for the wonderfully detailed personal plan (which I got directly after my chemical) and very generous question-answering and chatting, and for all my cycle buddies keeping me going and hopeful!
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Thread: Niva TTC a GIRL Sway Attempt
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July 13th, 2013, 02:54 AM #1
Niva TTC a GIRL Sway Attempt
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July 13th, 2013, 04:20 AM #2
Great sway Niva!! Many congratulations!!
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2013 (My VBA2C & sway opposite baby)
So proud to announce that after many long years of GD our precious DAUGHTERjoined us in June 2016!!
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