Pink Sway - questions

[Pink8081]

okay, I will keep in mind the limits I eat each day. Thanks Atomic
and will keep you updated.

[Pink8081]

Atomic - how much folate should I have everyday? 2000 MCG? also, you said dates are blue friendly. What about figs? Since they have zinc I was thinking to start eating figs during second week and before ovulation. thanks

[atomic sagebrush]

For pink, most would be at 1200-1600 mcg a day. A few people like those over 38 or those who want twins take more like 2000. People with history of neural tube defects go up to 4000 mcg.

Let me clarify. Foods in and of themselves don't sway per se, but dates have a reputation as being blue friendly and most people want to avoid anything that is rumored to "sway blue" even when foods don't generally in and of themselves sway, if that makes sense. The reason for YOU to stay away from dates is because dried fruits are super sugary and are practically like candy. So figs are also pretty sugary (at least the dry ones are) and would have the same problems the dates do.

I would way rather see you just take a zinc supplement if you think you need one. 8-15 mg 3x a week

[Shenanigans]

Sorry to butt in but I had no idea that much folate is needed. I thought I was doing well with 800 mcg of methylized folate. Is there a link to a post about that?

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes the folate is in this https://www.genderdreaming.com/forum...al-folate.html

[Pink8081]

Atomic - I read someone's sway in one of the forums about nail polish swaying pink. does nail polish really sway pink? I do get my nails done but usually gel nails or acrylic. should I switch to regular manicures and should I be using it around ovulation to sway?

also, should I be using the OPKs two times a day to test for LH surge? I usually test around 4pm. should I start one around noon and one in the evenings?

thank you.

[CanadaMommy86]

Atomic - I read someone's sway in one of the forums about nail polish swaying pink. does nail polish really sway pink? I do get my nails done but usually gel nails or acrylic. should I switch to regular manicures and should I be using it around ovulation to sway?

also, should I be using the OPKs two times a day to test for LH surge? I usually test around 4pm. should I start one around noon and one in the evenings?

thank you.

Hope you don't mind me answering, but you should use OPKs twice a day, every 12 hours until you get a positive on one, maybe three a day when you know O is approaching. You could miss your surge if you leave too long between tests.

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[atomic sagebrush]

Atomic - I read someone's sway in one of the forums about nail polish swaying pink. does nail polish really sway pink? I do get my nails done but usually gel nails or acrylic. should I switch to regular manicures and should I be using it around ovulation to sway?

also, should I be using the OPKs two times a day to test for LH surge? I usually test around 4pm. should I start one around noon and one in the evenings?

thank you.

We don't know. I figure ~maybe~ if you were a tech in a nail salon breathing in fumes all day for years on end, maybe a little bit. For the average person painting their nails once every few days or even daily, I do not believe it does anything at all.

But I don't think just around ovulation matters whatsoever. So I'd save your money and not bother with it.

Yes please always do an OPK after lunch as that's your most likely time to get a positive. Then if you want to also do one in the early evening that's ok but the after lunch one is the most important.

[atomic sagebrush]

Hope you don't mind me answering, but you should use OPKs twice a day, every 12 hours until you get a positive on one, maybe three a day when you know O is approaching. You could miss your surge if you leave too long between tests.

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No I love people answering questions, very helpful, thank you!

What my research indicates is that it's best to test daily after lunch as that's the time of day the surge hormone peaks in your urine. Morning testing doesn't work for a lot of people and sometimes with a very short surge, testing in the nighttime may be too late. So I'd have you guys test after lunch and then if u want to do 2x a day (which can be a good idea around go time, in case your urine is too dilute after lunch, it just gives you a second chance to catch the peak in the early evening) But I prefer you guys don't rely on either early morning or later in the night OPK testing as those seem more prone to false negatives.

[Pink8081]

okay will keep that in mind Atomic. thanks.