Surely it's fate...right?!

[hopper]

Ok, so after finally deciding to just go for it and start our attempts this month (despite not being the most girl friendly but definitely more relaxed than ever!) I got the email this evening that I have to go away for 5 days for work (overnight for 4 nights) right when I am due to O! Now since my AF is generally irregular anyway we said we will just do E4Ds as planned and if we get lucky we get lucky! But on the very possible chance we don't hit the jackpot I would LOVE some help to get ready for next month (hoping that Murphy's Law kicks in and just because I am ready for next month we might get our BFP this month lol!)

So I have been on LE since May 1st. I was eating 1500 cals and keeping within middle limits of fat and possibly low limits for protein. I did have about a total of 3-4 weeks of cheats, although technically not cheats as it was just within the higher limits and some days where I went a little over on fat. I have been completely off diet since August 23rd while on vacation but have been reining myself in since Monday 31st. I plan on sticking with my 1500 cals again once we get home, though I won't be tracking.
I am taking Folic 800mg and Chitosan Fiber. DH is taking a low dose of cranberry (should I change him to OLE?) And if we are non runners for this month I will have LR ready to roll for him for October.
I have been walking (and sweating a LOT!!) while on vacation so I am counting that as a continuation of my cardio. I was doing 60-70 mins 4-5 nights a week on the stationary bike. I plan on taking that back up when we fly home on Tuesday.

So my question is - is there anything I could change or have ready for trying in October? Anything I could have DH do differently now that there is probably time to tweak things? I have a feeling I will O late and we will definitely miss our shot so I am thinking that this training seminar is fate in disguise!! Maybe we were always meant to wait til Ocotber!!

[atomic sagebrush]

Bump this for me

[hopper]

Bump for Atomic, whenever you get a chance! Hope you are enjoying the long weekend x

[atomic sagebrush]

I want you to up folic to 1200-1600

how low is low on protein? still 40 g min right?

I don't think we know which is better between cran and OLE so if he's tolerating the cran I"d continue with that.

Alcohol???

[hopper]

I want you to up folic to 1200-1600

how low is low on protein? still 40 g min right?

I don't think we know which is better between cran and OLE so if he's tolerating the cran I"d continue with that.

Alcohol???

Thanks Atomic! I increased Folic since Monday 7th. And protein is generally 40g, it is rarely higher unless I eat a little too much meat or cheese.

DH doesn't seem too be having side effects on Cranberry. In saying that though he does seem a little highly strung/emotional lately. I am thinking maybe it is cause the holiday was a little stressful at times with the two small kids but said I would mention it to you anyway!

Neither of us have had any alcohol lately! I was having 2-3 glasses of wine weekly before the holiday though. Should I increase that?

We missed our attempt that was due to happen last night. Our flight home was delayed by 8 hours and then our connecting flight was late too so we were all so tired by the time we got home sex was the furthest thing from our minds! We will just attempt later anyway but we will definitely only get this single attempt in this cycle.

[hopper]

Thanks Atomic! Folic has been increased as of Monday 7th. Protein is generally hovering around 40g, have found ways to increase protein without increasing fat which was where I struggled in the beginning of LE!
When you ask if he is tolerating it well can I just ask what do you mean exactly? DH was very easily stressed while on vacation, that's not usually him although perhaps it was down to the fact he had the boys with him 24/7 and he doesn't usually see them for long periods due to work. Just thought I'd mention it in case the stress/emotion factor was a side effect?

We aren't drinking alcohol at the minute but a bottle of pinot grigio is on my shopping list

On a sidenote, I had a check up with my GP today. I asked again about fertility help, I had told him several months ago that we were ttc in an effort to get an rx for Clomid. I mentioned that we were "still" ttc and he said he would bring me in next week for day 21 progesterone bloods and we can take it from there. Now my cycle is a little irregular still so I think the latest I should O would be next Tuesday. Does this matter for the bloods? They are just to show that I am Oing right? He said that he wouldn't be overly comfortable giving me an rx for Clomid as he would be afraid of hyper stimulation as his practice don't monitor treatment to check for it. DH thinks I should just accept defeat unless the blood results show up that I need it. What do you think?

[atomic sagebrush]

Cranbery can give headaches and upset stomach in addition to extended bleeding and bruising. Should not be doing anything to him emotionally.

IT does matter what day you go in for the bloodwork. Many times they will express discomfort and still give you the scrip anyway so I would probably give it a try, it may be that you end up with it anyway.

[hopper]

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply Atomic Much appreciated! I will update this thread once the results are in and let you know if he gives the RX Fingers crossed, I really do believe it would help my sway so much! Even just the added peace of mind that I have added it to my sway would be worth it!! Got to dtd last night and have some mild O cramping today so maybe, just maybe we have a chance at catching the egg this month after all! I weighed myself after our vacation to Disneyworld and have gained....nothing!! It was great to see no change even though I didn't watch what I ate at all - I even ate a frozen banana in your name

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh and just wanted to state clearly because there's been some confusion - 40 g protein is MINIMUM on LE Diet. 40-50 g is the range. DO NOT DROP BELOW 40 and there is no benefit to sticking precisely to 40 g instead of between 40-50. 40-50 g is the lower normal adequate range as determined by scientific study for a woman in childbearing years who could become pregnant at any time. Lower than that is NOT ADEQUATE and not healthy or safe so please do not go below 40 ever and nor do you have to stick to exactly 40.

[hopper]

Oh and just wanted to state clearly because there's been some confusion - 40 g protein is MINIMUM on LE Diet. 40-50 g is the range. DO NOT DROP BELOW 40 and there is no benefit to sticking precisely to 40 g instead of between 40-50. 40-50 g is the lower normal adequate range as determined by scientific study for a woman in childbearing years who could become pregnant at any time. Lower than that is NOT ADEQUATE and not healthy or safe so please do not go below 40 ever and nor do you have to stick to exactly 40.

No problem Atomic I definitely don't stick to 40g, I am generally between 40-55 (at the maximum) although yesterday I didn't realise I ate so much dairy and it shot my protein through the roof lol. 65g, most I have had in a long time but boy was it worth it!