♥ June 2011 ~ Swaying for Blue? This is the thread for you!! ♥

[TTC5]

Tricky!! This was my fear too, but I went from negative to a fade in one day and then the next bam a +!! I would say to hold off another day and see but then I am not too sure either coz the next day you may get a +, without having any abstainance... hmmm let me think of this one for you!!

[Plum3]

So a BFN for me this month again
I think i am done with all this swaying and trying to conceive. It has never taken me this long with any of my other pregnancies and it has really become all consuming. It is all I think about. what food can I eat, when am I ovulating, when did he release last, etc. I think for me I am done swaying and will let whatever happen happen.

Hope everyone else is doing okay.

Iluv. hope u get all your answers soon!

So sorry about the negative

[Plum3]

ITA with the worry going hand in hand with understanding exactly what you're signing up for; at least we GET the responsibility we are about to undertake! Watch us all end up with wild child boys though, LOL :-)

Lol, we can only hope!

[iluvmyman]

Fasting doesn't affect TSH levels are far as I know. So that means that your thyroid is under active as TSH levels rise when the thyroid gland isn't producing enough T3 and/or T4. You really need to get the other levels checked as well to know the full story. Sorry if you already know this!

No I don't at all actually so for sure thanks for the info. According to Kaiser "An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can cause symptoms such as weight gain, tiredness, dry skin, constipation, a feeling of being too cold, or frequent menstrual periods." I guess that might make sense. I'm not sure about the fasting though, Kaiser doesn't say there is a need for it either. I'm not sure why my primary Dr. would recommend that I fast.

What else do you think they should test? I had a CBC w/o differential, FSH, TSH, Prolactin and LH done as well.

Thanks Bec!

[Plum3]

This is what I did! DH had been taking fish oil anyway, and our derm actually rec'd that I start taking it as well for my skin. The one thing that has really worked for me (CM wise) has been the Evening Primrose Oil. But that is one that messes with some people and helps others, so the only way to know for sure is to try it. You just have to figure out what you're comfortable with though!

I won't be able to take EPO with Clomid so I'm going to steer clear of it totally. Can't remember why you can't have the two together but I have it in my notes that you can't.

[Plum3]

Bec - I don't care how much info you have or how prepared you feel, you'll still freak out a little before your first attempt lol I would start the sups one at a time to figure out what works best. I ran out of a few sups at various points and found out that I didn't need them at all. I get great cm from just diet and fish oil which isn't increased with the guaifenesin, and the robitussin gave me massive head congestion after stopping. A little trial and error is a good thing.

I am freaking out a little now! No matter how many times I read everything I am still learning new stuff and changing things in my plan. I might start taking a few more supps as I get them. I know you should have a break after 6 months on the diet but is it the same when on the supps?

[Plum3]

Flava and ttc5 - I always wanted just 3 till they were all pink. I know if I'd had a boy in there I wouldn't be cooking #4. It's crazy what gd will lead us to.

This is what I worry about!!

[begonia]

I am freaking out a little now! No matter how many times I read everything I am still learning new stuff and changing things in my plan. I might start taking a few more supps as I get them. I know you should have a break after 6 months on the diet but is it the same when on the supps?

I would say it depends on the diet and supps you're doing ... this might actually be a good Q to put out there for Atomic to see. I know that was the deal on IG, but the IG diet and supp schedule is pretty extreme. If you take the TW approach and are focusing on high nutrients, not excluding ca/mg, and not overdoing it on sodium/potassium, I think you're fine to stay on the "diet." Because really all you're doing with TW is trying to focus on eating a healthy, well-rounded diet. It may not be what you prefer naturally (oh how I miss sugar!!!) but it isn't in any way unhealthy.

But if you're cutting ca/mg and taking BSD and things like that, then I would think you'd need to take time off the diet after 6 months for sure.

[Plum3]

No I don't at all actually so for sure thanks for the info. According to Kaiser "An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can cause symptoms such as weight gain, tiredness, dry skin, constipation, a feeling of being too cold, or frequent menstrual periods." I guess that might make sense. I'm not sure about the fasting though, Kaiser doesn't say there is a need for it either. I'm not sure why my primary Dr. would recommend that I fast.

What else do you think they should test? I had a CBC w/o differential, FSH, TSH, Prolactin and LH done as well.

Thanks Bec!

I have no idea why your doctor would want you to fast. Maybe just clarify that? You should also get T3 and T4 levels checked (these are the thryoid hormones). If you aren't producing enough T3/T4 (so levels will be low) the body will compensate by releasing more TSH. And sometimes this can return T3/T4 levels to normal. So you could have normal T3/T4 levels and abnormal TSH levels due to compensation. Does this make sense? It is a little confusing. If T3/T4 levels and TSH levels are all abnormal then usually thyroid meds will be needed to get the thyroid function back on track.

I hope I haven't confused you!

[3Pink1Blue]

I am freaking out a little now! No matter how many times I read everything I am still learning new stuff and changing things in my plan. I might start taking a few more supps as I get them. I know you should have a break after 6 months on the diet but is it the same when on the supps?

There's no need to take a break from the diet or many of the sups. Definitely be careful with the drinks or anything that can mess with your stomach or overall health. Personally I won't take anything that would hurt you long term, but I learned that the hard way.
And about three girls, I learned about swaying after the gd of my third girl. I was unintentionally swaying perfectly for a girl. If you do a good sway you just sort of have to accept you did your best. This is my second bfp while swaying and I've had the same peace both times.