Stress does not sway blue.

[coralsky]

Sooo interesting!...can't wait for the essay

[crazyladyneedsababy]

ooooooooooo glad to know this, im a definite stress-head as you may have guessed

[Lizzie Lizard]

I can't wait to read your essay. I was stressed when I conceived my girl and I really though my sway was ruined... and it wasn't!

[rainbowflower]

I think that it can to some extent BUT that having been said, I personally find that many (most??) moms of all girls are generally laid back sorts. I think it's risky to read too much into the whole "I feel this way or that way so my sway will therefore succeed/fail" because while there are def. trends, I think it's much more about the way you personally handle stress/upset that does the swaying.

I know it's complicated, I am working on an essay that I think will really help but can never find a minute to finish the darn thing. :s

agree, and personality plays a part too and isn't all down to hormone levels. Equally, lifestyle affects emotions and when times are hard (swaying pink) it's inevitable that someone who is struggling more to get enough food/nutrients would be struggling more emotionally too due to whatever situation had caused life to be more difficult

[1+2+3boys]

If you're the type of person who thrives on challenges AND you are otherwise in good physical condition then moderate stress (particularly if it is a challenge/competition that you succeed at) can raise T levels. But the grinding, overall, day in-day out exhausting "I got 2 hours of sleep last night and the kids never stop fighting" that most of us deal with sways pink, not blue. I get so many messages from people convinced that their sway will fail because of stuff like this and it just does not happen that way. (good essay a-comin'!)

The first part of that comment is so me! Then again with three little boys who don't sleep through the night I could easily be the second part of that comment now too
I will be looking forward to this essay. I assume you mean stress in the Woman does not sway blue. Will there be a comment on Men or do they not matter as much in that regard?

[rainbowflower]

The first part of that comment is so me! Then again with three little boys who don't sleep through the night I could easily be the second part of that comment now too
I will be looking forward to this essay. I assume you mean stress in the Woman does not sway blue. Will there be a comment on Men or do they not matter as much in that regard?

actually stress *can* affect men's hormones and in turn lower sperm count

[mandie*wantsaboy*]

Oh dear, I'm going to try for a boy next month and my youngest daughter is starting the terrible 2s early, it gets me really down most days and quite stressed, will this ruin my chances or do I need to try and find a way to deal with it better?

[carameline]

I absolutely believe that that real, life affecting horrible kind of stress will sway pink. Stress can cause you to become run down and contract infections easier due to its impact on the immune system. It can also reduce appetite, cause weight loss and suppress fertility.

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh dear, I'm going to try for a boy next month and my youngest daughter is starting the terrible 2s early, it gets me really down most days and quite stressed, will this ruin my chances or do I need to try and find a way to deal with it better?

This is normal, we all deal with that type of thing, please don't read too much into it. Just do the best you can.

[TTCaPRINCE]

I am a "stresser" by nature. Every little thing stresses me out and I obsess about things. I am trying to hardest to not obsess and stress about catching ovulation and whether or not my diet was good enough or not and yadda yadda yadda. :/ I am hoping stress doesn't sway either way!!!!