August Thread for TTC Blue - Chit Chat!

[WashingtonPromise]

What are you guys taking for a prenatal? I am looking at Rainbow light, but they have a lot of Magnesium....any thoughts?

[LolaInLove]

I take a lot of stuff for egg health (I'm 35), but a few swaying things too. My general goal right now is to sway blue by creating a very healthy environment and intaking a bunch of nutrients each day.

PrenateDHA (prescription prenatal w DHA in it)
Royal Jelly capsule
Bee Pollen capsule
Vit D
Vit E
CoQ10
Multi-Antioxidant (this one is expensive, but has a blend of like 30 different things)
Flax Oil
Fish Oil
Potassium (only 50mg)
Zinc (30mg)
EPO
Folic 800mg + B12 tab
DHEA (75mg day, this one is big egg health supp)
Wheatgrass blend powder daily (wheat, alfalfa, barley grasses)

DH takes all the same minus the EPO and DHEA, and he takes L-Arg for spermies (which I don't take because it dries me up.)

I had ewcm this past month with the Clomid, which was quite unexpected, so I am thinking all of the supps and Clomid was a nice combo for me. I am not sure what to mix up this next month....I just feel like we did everything right on the money. I dtd the night before O and the next day also, an hour after I felt the pains, so I know there were bullets in the chamber, kwim? I did do a bsf an hour before each attempt, which I will likely drop. I don't know why I still do that. Old IG habits.

What do you girls think?

[3Pink1Blue]

Wp- see now I hate the birthday buddy thing lol I was born on my mothers birthday and I was made aware every year on the sacrifices she made to give me a nice birthday while no one did anything for her. When my dad did try to do things he could never do it "right" so he quite trying. My moms not a bad person she's just one of those "you better make it perfect without me telling you anything" kind of women. I'm kinda grateful for it though, taught me to ask for what I want instead of pouting when everyone didn't just magically know. Wow sorry big tangent there lol my oldest was born on my idiot bil's birthday as well. For us it's always been more of a pain then fun. I'm currently due 3 wks prior to dd1's birthday so I'm sure that opinion will change. Oh and I've been taking an Rx prenatal called prenatal plus, I don't really buy into the mineral theory.

Lola- I don't think you should change anything! Just because it didn't happen the first month doesn't mean there's a flaw in your plan keep it up darlin' you'll get your bfp!!

[Alexis2007]

I have a question ladies...about EPO. Should I be taking all of my 2,000mg at the same time or space it out 2x a day? I've been doing the 2x per day thing all along? Just wondering now. lol

Another thing, DH may have a hernia right now. Anyone know how that will affect ttc? I'm kinda bummed about it (kinda selfish I know, but.......) UGH!!! Hopefully he can get checked out today!

[begonia]

AAAAAAARGH! I typed out a big ol' post and my computer ate it. Stupid Mac.

Lola ITA with Jen, your plan looks perfect and I wouldn't be surprised if you get pg in the next 2 cycles if you keep at it. I remember this is also the best time of year for you work-wise to get pg so I hope it happens fast! Oh and I couldn't let go of the BSF either after all those IG months, LOL! But I didn't do much, only the 1x 1 hour before BD, and then not at all after.

Jen that is too bad about your mom and the birthday thing! I actually feel kind of bad for DD2 since sometimes (like this year) her bday is on Mother's Day. I'd rather it be all about her on her birthday. I hope DD3's bday party goes well and that she has a great day! 4 is such a precious age; it's my favorite. When I volunteer with kids I always pick the 4's.

WP I took Vitafusion gummy prenatals when TTC, they include DHA and were very easy to get down ... actually tasted like candy. Once I got pg I switched to the Rainbow Light and while they make me queasy I think they are more complete than the Vitafusion. I just wanted something that was a good multi-vit prenatal while TTC and those were cheap and didn't make me sick. They didn't have calcium or iron, but I had plenty of full fat dairy while swaying and loads of meat so I'm sure my iron was a-ok too.

I love the big ol' November bday bash, and how sweet is it that DS wants another April birthday! Super cute. My DD1 and DH (and our beloved dog) have November birthdays; DH and DD are just 4 days apart and DH's sometimes falls on Thanksgiving. I love that time of year because there is so much to celebrate!

[begonia]

Alexis I only took 1000 but split it up; my bottle had the rec'd dosage as 3000 taken 1000 3x a day, so I think you're probably fine taking it 2x a day 1000 each. Remember for best digestion and absorption to take it with a snack/meal that has healthy fats in it.

I have no clue about the hernia and TTC! I'm sorry! I hope he feels better soon though, that can't be comfortable.

[begonia]

B3B, how far in advance would I need to do the hypnobabies? Is it something I'd need to do starting now or can I put it off for another couple of months ... not that I procrastinate ;-)

[Alexis2007]

Well, DH just got out of the plant hospital (doc wasn't in today) but the symptoms he described to the nurse, she thinks it's a kidney stone.

[begonia]

B3B, how far in advance would I need to do the hypnobabies? Is it something I'd need to do starting now or can I put it off for another couple of months ... not that I procrastinate ;-)

Nevermind! Reading the reviews on Amazon I see it's a 6 week program. So perfect for me ... months to procrastinate, LOL. I really think I'm going to try this!

[LolaInLove]

Alexis, I would say for your DH to be sure to tell the doctor that you guys are ttc....I read that some hernia repairs can cause blockage problems. My DH had a testicular tortion (horrid, I know, right?) a long time ago from having to lift a particularly heavy ballerina for a good while before a certain production, but never had any surgery. (Which is why I never left him lift me, LOL.) I looked it up and was prepared to tell him that his balls were broken, but it appears that he can indeed impregnate me. Anyway, if your DH needs a repair, just make sure you go to an excellent surgeon!!! No snipping or knotting the supply cable!

And I only take the 1200mg EPO, once a day. I would try to divvie things up as much as possible, like you are doing. That is definitely best.

Girls, thanks for the reassuring words about my "plan." Begonia, you have a sick memory! You are right, April-June is the best time for me to have a baby, so I need to get pg in the next 2 cycles, maybe 3 if it fits in there and the baby is due in June sometime.

I am having one of those days where I oscillate between wanting to give it a couple more tries only and keep on going. I am SO SICK of being over my normal weight and not going to functions because I don't want to be around a bunch of partiers (the joy of working in the arts- we're all poor so we like to have a good time, LOL). I am ready to get back on my ADHD meds that keep me thin and stop eating so bloody much food and looking pregnant without actually being pregnant!!! (Don't get me wrong, I am neither a big partier nor have eating disorders! I guess my old lifestyle was more conducive to being thin with meds and diet, not to mention I like to drink wine quite a bit.) I would hate giving up, but I just feel like I am getting into crazy territory doing this for so long and literally becoming a fat sad person.

I think I'm going to go to the herb shop and get some maca and spirulina. I just read some good stuff about that. I just called to refill my freakin' clomid too, that was depressing.

Lastly, I am going to an event tonight where they will have vodka snowcones, and I believe I deserve one.