For people that want to record what they are eating (to help be strict!)

**swish** · July 14th, 2011, 07:25 AM

Me too, mocha, I cannot keep doing this, dh wants me to give up already!!! I think if I don't get pregnant the next time I'll stop vitex as several people on ig seemed to get pregnant after stopping vitex and it still had the sway affect for them

**Mochagirl** · July 14th, 2011, 07:34 AM

Really? Maybe I should stop Vitex.... Do you think it would make a difference for this cycle if I stop Vitex now (I'm due to O in about a week). I really, really, REALLY want this to be my month - all my friends and family are starting to worry about me after this dramatic weight loss, and dh is losing patience with all my diet quirks too.

**swish** · July 14th, 2011, 07:57 AM

I don't know, it depends if you'd regret doing that if you had a DS and not a dd, I just know I'd do it after 2 failed attempts!! I do know what you mean though as everyone is suddenly noticing I've lost so much weight and it's really hard to keep lying, I know my sister and mum are quite worried as to why I've lost so much and I really can't afford to lose any more. I'm making a real effort to eat enough calories and maintain my weight. Af due on sat/ sun, I'll feel better when it's here, waiting for the inevitable is miserable!!!

**zanacal** · July 14th, 2011, 08:06 AM

I believe the issue with Vitex is that it can act as a birth control if taken constantly (not AF-O) over a long period of time and that's why some have got pregnant the month after they stop Vitex. You should be ok if you're only taking it AF-O or maybe in your case swish, you may decide to take it for only the first 2 weeks of your cycle and then stop!

**Indira** · July 14th, 2011, 08:49 AM

swish and mocha, I can sooo relate to all the things you´re saying. I also got pregnant with the boys on 1st attempt and hope to do so now aswell, knowing that´s not very likely though. I will be fortunate enough of I O at all this cycle.
I decided I must handle a couple of months with people thinking I´m anorexic, I want other people´s opinion to be less important to me than dreaming pink, but I also start doubting if I´m not risking my health to much and if I would ever fall pregnant being this thin. I´m giving myself this and the next cycle and see from there what to do. I need to stay at this weight. I already gave up a on reducing sperm count for this month to enhance changes of getting pregnant, with ovulation being this impredictable our cut-off has gone and DH can´t do frequent-so I guess he hasn´t got high testosteron, at least we have that going for us

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**Mochagirl** · July 14th, 2011, 08:59 AM

Indira - I think if (heaven forbid) I don't get pregnant this cycle, we'll stop doing frequent release too. I still think diet is the most important sway factor, so I will drop other things before I drop that, though the thought of doing this diet longer than another month at most makes me want to cry. I need to remember that I'm 36 turning 37 in a few months, so my fertility is already may be a bit reduced from what it has been in the past. To me swaying isn't worth it if it takes a year to get pregnant - I would rather leave it up to fate and hope for the 50/50 chance that others seem to have when it comes to having a girl. I'm not sure what my maximum time spent swaying will be, but I doubt it would be more that one or two more cycles, and even that's stretching it.

**swish** · July 14th, 2011, 01:23 PM

Agh!!! So many decisions!!! I think i will try vitex for just 2 weeks as this seems like a better idea, looking back no wonder I didn't get pregnant!!!

**zanacal** · July 14th, 2011, 01:28 PM

Try not to look back too much swish - you certainly had plenty of sex and didn't get hung up on cut-offs or O+12s

I think it was just bad luck!

Here's me today:
Meal 1: 2 toasted mini pittas with cucumber and tomato, balsamic and feta cheese (sooo good!). Strawberries and cheese and onions crisps (not together!).
Meal 2: Spaghetti with parmesan cheese sauce and peas. 2 boiled sweets.
Meal 3: Tutti fruttis!

I also had a Costa light coffee (made with skimmed milk and sugar free vanilla syrup) - incredibly sweet and feels like a treat!

**swish** · July 14th, 2011, 01:33 PM

Lol about the meal of tutti fruities!!! I had your idea of a cucumber and feta wrap today, it was delicious!!, I also discovered goats cheese is a pretty good option for the diet

**mydream** · July 14th, 2011, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by swish

I had your idea of a cucumber and feta wrap today, it was delicious!!, I also discovered goats cheese is a pretty good option for the diet

had this today and yesterday--- so yummy!

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