Hints and tips for girl sway

[atomic sagebrush]

I would deffo start tracking ovulation / signs etc so u have a rough idea for when u do ttc. Its not the same each month but at least gives u a feel of things. Also if u use opks ul get comfy with them, see how long it takes for positive come etc
Good luck

I don't think that tracking ovulation is necessary in advance, some people like to do it but just keep in mind that your cycle can and usually WILL change with swaying!

[NorthfieldMumma]

Hi and welcome!

If you want to do diet, we have best results having ladies on it for 12+ weeks. It's 1500-1800 calories, 30-60g fat, 40-50g protein. ALL foods are allowed but it's best to avoid fortified cereals. If you have PCOS, the diet limits will be a little different. We also have great results with one attempt at pos OPK (or just DTD every four days if you'd rather not use OPKs), alcohol, coffee, fiber, cardio, and clomid/femara. Include folic acid/folate as well. It's not for swaying purposes, just for TTC.

Please don't worry about the chinese gender chart. They're full of baloney and if they did work then we could just all use it and get our girl/boy but that's not how it works! None of the charts out there are consistent anyway!

Thanks so much!


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[NorthfieldMumma]

Hi and welcome!

If the Chinese Gender Calendar worked there would not be orphanages full of unwanted baby girls in China. We have done tons of polls and surveys on this and it's always 50-50.

Clomid is a good pink sway! So I'd feel very good about TTC with Clomid!

Can you tell me more about what type of diet you're eating?

Hi, thanks for reply.

We’ve cut out all full fat dairy and limited meats - I rarely eat it but he likes chicken a lot.
Making sure we drink 2 litres of water a day.
Typical day would be
Berries and low fat yog (around 11)
Homemade soup (butternut squash atm) around 1.30 if needed
Dinner is cod with tinned tomatoes, spinach, broccoli And cous cous, or chicken with salad etc

After looking at link I assume we will have to change diet. We both drink alcohol and have probably 3 coffees a day.

I have bought calcium and magnesium tablets but wasn’t sure what we should take with Clomid. I also didn’t know if I should take folic acid too?
Sorry for the questions, I didn’t realise what a mind-field it is!


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[Parying4agirl]

Sorry if tracking ovulation was the wrong info as agree it all changes on the diet
I personally kept note of my periods start/length/ finish. Amount of ecwm just to give me understanding of what my body is doing and how much its changes x

[atomic sagebrush]

Your diet is already pretty LE-style, we just need to make sure you're getting enough. 1500-1800 cals a day, 40-50 g protein, 30-60 g fat. The nutrients in your low carb veg (spinach, broccoli, etc) are FREE and unlimited, you do not count them at all and have as much as you want. In higher carb veg and fruits you count calories ONLY, no protein and fat. So you will need to hit your minimums of protein and fat and cals without counting the fruits, veg as explained above (you may need to eat more!)

Please don't eat fish more than 2x a week while trying to conceive due to the risks of mercury.

Alcohol and coffee both allowed and good pink sways.

Calcium/magnesium are at your discretion. Personally I got boys with them and gave them up to get my girl, but i know they are hard for many people to give up on them. If you want to use them, it's up to you, just be sure you get the ones without added Vit. D and also do NOT do the super high intake of dairy foods some sources recommend.

Yes everyone needs to take folic acid, it's the only supplement ever shown to prevent birth defects when taken prior to pregnancy.

[atomic sagebrush]

Sorry if tracking ovulation was the wrong info as agree it all changes on the diet
I personally kept note of my periods start/length/ finish. Amount of ecwm just to give me understanding of what my body is doing and how much its changes x

No worries, it's totally fine! I appreciate everyone's input.

[NorthfieldMumma]

Your diet is already pretty LE-style, we just need to make sure you're getting enough. 1500-1800 cals a day, 40-50 g protein, 30-60 g fat. The nutrients in your low carb veg (spinach, broccoli, etc) are FREE and unlimited, you do not count them at all and have as much as you want. In higher carb veg and fruits you count calories ONLY, no protein and fat. So you will need to hit your minimums of protein and fat and cals without counting the fruits, veg as explained above (you may need to eat more!)

Please don't eat fish more than 2x a week while trying to conceive due to the risks of mercury.

Alcohol and coffee both allowed and good pink sways.

Calcium/magnesium are at your discretion. Personally I got boys with them and gave them up to get my girl, but i know they are hard for many people to give up on them. If you want to use them, it's up to you, just be sure you get the ones without added Vit. D and also do NOT do the super high intake of dairy foods some sources recommend.

Yes everyone needs to take folic acid, it's the only supplement ever shown to prevent birth defects when taken prior to pregnancy.

Thanks so much for your help would you start taking folic acid if we’re going to try June/July now or wait?

I’m using my fitness pal so il edit amounts so I can make sure I’m at correct amounts.
You have been a huge help. We won’t use the calcium and magnesium. We already have 3 boys and really would love a girl to join us [emoji171]



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[Parying4agirl]

Id start folic now
Question - can u be on folic for too long??
I started in sept, got preg in oct, miscarried in dec but didnt stop takin folic, and still on it...

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks so much for your help would you start taking folic acid if we’re going to try June/July now or wait?

I’m using my fitness pal so il edit amounts so I can make sure I’m at correct amounts.
You have been a huge help. We won’t use the calcium and magnesium. We already have 3 boys and really would love a girl to join us [emoji171]



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Yes I'd start it now since eggs take about 3 months to form and folic acid ~may possibly~ help prevent chromosomal defects with the eggs.

[atomic sagebrush]

Id start folic now
Question - can u be on folic for too long??
I started in sept, got preg in oct, miscarried in dec but didnt stop takin folic, and still on it...

Not as long as you're trying to conceive or are in the first trimester of pregnancy.

As we get older, taking high dose folic acid or folate may not be great for a variety of reason I can go into if you'd like, but for you guys in your childbearing years when you are actively trying to conceive it is fine to take.

Do not take it past the first trimester, though. It may be harmful later on in pregnancy so at the end of the first tri, start gradually weaning off by spacing doses further and furhter out till down to the amount in prenatal.