Question about attempt at + OPK - advice please

[maidentomother]

Pink, ibuprofen is fine for pink...it's just that it can potentially inhibit or delay O. But a one off dose is most likely not a big deal.

Since yesterday's OPKs weren't positive, today is your first day of true positive OPKs and most likely you will O tomorrow. So BD tonight should be in time easily. Good luck!

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks Atomic - the diet has taken its toll, trying to maintain my weight now, down to 40.3 kgs which is not great. I am taking folic acid only and hubby nothing, he was taking Ole but over time stopped taking it as he hates taking tablets.

I am still 100% veg, sticking to 1500 calories approx, but not tracking it. Didn't get to Dtd on Saturday as my tooth ache is killing me. I will try today (Sunday) although cervix feels low again, but it was high yesterday. I thought I felt O pains this morning, but not too sure. I am at a swim carnival and haven't had a chance to check opk again, will do so around 11am my time and see what it looks like. Cm is creamy again, yesterday I had a sticky blob, so who knows where I am at.
Taking antibiotics and ibruphen for the pain so was hoping O would be delayed.

We need to up cals to 1800-2000 right way to get a handle on the weight loss.

I would also like you to add in iodine 150 IU a day, zinc 8-15 mg 3x a week, iron 18-30 mg 3x a week, 200-400 Vit. D 2x a week, and the lowest dose B12 you can find 1x a week. I know it's a lot but you will have depleted your reserves by this point and we need some of these things in order to get and stay pregnant. If that is all just a bit too complicated then find a prenatal or multi that has iodine in it and take 3x a week.

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks covered in blue. Trying to cheat but it makes me nervous. Then the guilt sets in. What do u think would be the best thing to cheat with? Any suggestions?

You're not cheating at this poitn, the diet has a cumulative effect over time and what is right the first few months no longer is right after this long.

You should add in 1 serv. full fat dairy every day and 4-6 eggs a week.

[atomic sagebrush]

Pink Pony - FR isn't recommended for DH's over 40 Hun as can lower his sperm count too much. Sylk can also cut odds of conception so I would drop that too if I was you. It also does sound like you need to fit more calories into your diet. Also, not a great idea to take ibuprofen either if you're trying to conceive. Good luck and I hope you get pregnant with your girl VERY soon. Plus you've just reminded me I need a visit to the dentist before I get pregnant again. Lol! All the best.

I do use it in some cases but it needs to be the first thing to be dropped.

[maidentomother]

How much weight have you lost?

[Pink Pony]

Thanks Atomic, I will do what u have recommended. Thank you for your advice.

I have lost 5kgs Maiden, since I started, which is a lot for me.

[maidentomother]

Yes that really is! I'm taller but have had a similar BMI at points and I'm almost always underweight technically anyway, so I understand. Fortunately I don't lose on the LE, probably bc I am bedridden and very inactive.