TTC boy Feb 2012 chit chat thread

[My Fabulous Children]

Happy Valentine's Day ladies!!

[My Fabulous Children]

4dpo and woke up feeling kinda crampy. Hoping that's a good sign! It's SO hard not to "symptom" obsess! Also, I swear I've been feeling twinges of achiness in my bbs--probably all in my mind, but I can keep my hopes up!

FX FX FX!!!

[Flava]

[Plum3]

Ok thanks I will check into it, does it sway girl, or is it that it affects overall fertility?

Like Lola said, the 'fake' protein isn't as good as protein from other sources. But whey protein also contains a heap of other ingredients and it's those ingredients that aren't good for you. I think it indirectly sways pink by potentially reducing fertility. It may not be that bad but I didn't want to take the chance. I'll see if I can find the info for you.

[Plum3]

Bec, don't start worrying about that before you need to! Everything is hopefully going to be just fine! A line getting darker means your hcg is increasing (which you know) so that is an excellent sign!

I know, I know! I need to stop stressing. Line is again darker today

[Plum3]

4dpo and woke up feeling kinda crampy. Hoping that's a good sign! It's SO hard not to "symptom" obsess! Also, I swear I've been feeling twinges of achiness in my bbs--probably all in my mind, but I can keep my hopes up!

Hopefully it's a good sign! FX!

[dloui128]

Like Lola said, the 'fake' protein isn't as good as protein from other sources. But whey protein also contains a heap of other ingredients and it's those ingredients that aren't good for you. I think it indirectly sways pink by potentially reducing fertility. It may not be that bad but I didn't want to take the chance. I'll see if I can find the info for you.

Thanks Bec

[Plum3]

dloui, I couldn't find what I was looking for but I found a few random things that Atomic said....

I LOVE Larabars (all the flavors are great, they really literally have only 3 or 4 ingredients and they are all natural) but some of the Odwalla bars are also good. (NOT the "original super protein" ones, but Blueberry, Chocowalla, Strawberry/pomegranate, ChocChip Peanut Butter, and Superfood are all ok.) The ones you have to watch for are the ones that are superhigh in protein, because they usually get their protein from whey proteins or soy proteins (avoid anything that lists "Isolated soy protein" as an ingredient - other sources of soy like soy lecithin, soy nuts, and soy butter are ok because they are less processed and only present in small amounts.) Soy and whey proteins are highly processed and artificial, and your body doesn't quite know what to do with them. Better to have 6 g real protein in a Larabar than 14 g phony protein in an "Original Super Protein" bar.

I think it's best to avoid the protein shakes/powder because they're kinda artificial and it's not certain how much of that protein your body even utilizes. Some people think that soy/whey proteins may even be bad for fertility.

[dloui128]

dloui, I couldn't find what I was looking for but I found a few random things that Atomic said....

I LOVE Larabars (all the flavors are great, they really literally have only 3 or 4 ingredients and they are all natural) but some of the Odwalla bars are also good. (NOT the "original super protein" ones, but Blueberry, Chocowalla, Strawberry/pomegranate, ChocChip Peanut Butter, and Superfood are all ok.) The ones you have to watch for are the ones that are superhigh in protein, because they usually get their protein from whey proteins or soy proteins (avoid anything that lists "Isolated soy protein" as an ingredient - other sources of soy like soy lecithin, soy nuts, and soy butter are ok because they are less processed and only present in small amounts.) Soy and whey proteins are highly processed and artificial, and your body doesn't quite know what to do with them. Better to have 6 g real protein in a Larabar than 14 g phony protein in an "Original Super Protein" bar.

I think it's best to avoid the protein shakes/powder because they're kinda artificial and it's not certain how much of that protein your body even utilizes. Some people think that soy/whey proteins may even be bad for fertility.

Thank you for the info! I normally do the protein shake as soon as I walk out of the gym after my workout, I definitely don't do the shakes as a meal. I will have to see if I can do something else

[TTC5]

Thanks TTC5! I wish and hope and pray for another son, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up

I know that feeling