*Pink Summer Swayers!*

[atomic sagebrush]

Hey guys, I don't always read all the posts on these threads because there are a lot, so if you have a q for me, you might want to start it in a thread to get my attention!

[atomic sagebrush]

Hi to everyone swaying for a girl this summer. I am hoping to join you in late summer. We are moving cross country in June and since I keep hearing that stress increases testosterone I am thinking we should wait until Aug (but the wait is killing me!!). I am planing on doing the diet but I won't be going all the way with low nutrition... low calorie, high fiber, high Ca, Mg, low Na, K. Will be aiming to lose some weight so I am gaining a little right now so I have some to loose for a couple months. Will be taking Ca supplement, cranberry, and acidophilus (maybe also baby aspirin). I still cant decide if we should do a +3 day cut off or a O+12 cutoff. Also contemplating doing a splime diaphragm (4.5-5.0 pH for 10 minutes) and insert for 4 hours plus taking an antihistamine or may just do shallow release with no big O. As far as ions I am thinking some sort of running water something by my bed with a fan and getting a few more plants in the house. I will also have to lay off the computer (this will be hard). Also toying around with the idea of spermacide a few days before we TTC. For DH trying to talk him into not releasing for 7-14 days and taking a hot shower. Not sure... doing all these things is either going to get us a girl or going to drive me crazy because it will take forever to get BFP.

I based my sway on doing the opposite of what I did with my sons (DTD on day before O and O), did have big O, was gaining weight with both, lots of sodium and little dairy, lots of CM, full moon, etc.

Any thoughts... is this sway realistic or is it over the top??

AT the very least I do hope you also do lowfat and low protein. Low nutrient is less important than the fat, calories, and protein.

I do think you should be VERY careful about gaining weight to lose for many reasons (I actually should make a thread about this.) Testosterone takes a long time to lower and it may go up from gaining weight, so you might end up shooting yourself in the foot.

I tried to take a month and gain weight back when I was swaying and I ended up having an oops pregnancy that month, so I kinda think it's prob. best to just stay where you are and not lose anything instead of trying to time weight loss, it's too chancey. GL!!!

[DoulaMama]

Of course, if you were able to switch to Splenda (I don't think it's good to heat up aspartame if you can avoid it.) it would be even better!

Now this I can do Thank you!!

[DoulaMama]

Ok.....back to the grind. I've been ok with diet the past 2 days, exercise...not so much. What I would like to do is get 6 days a week of intense cardio in. I was doing this at the beginning of the year for 3 months before I fell of the wagon. I may just focus solely on weight loss/exercise and skip the diet part for now. Once I get down to a lower weight and get closer to TTC then I'll fit the diet into my lifestyle like Purplepoet- one meal at a time(great idea by the way!). I think doing everything at once is way too much for me. Also, my hubby really doesn't want to TTC until July I think. Who knows.....
Anyway, I hope you guys are doing well!! Hopefully I can update my weight loss sticky soon! I'm excited to get going again!

[3boys]

Ok well the diet is going well. I probably eat a little too much on Sunday with my insistent mother (you see i dont need to diet im only tiny) but I stuck to my basic principles and didn't eat anything too naughty. Have been hitting it hard core for the past two days to make up for Sundays set back. I have lost three pounds so far which isn't much but then it's hard for me to loose weight because of my size. I miss chocolate (why did I start this over Easter!!) and I miss Takeaways!

Just have to keep thinking it's all for a good cause!

[purplepoet20]

Ok well the diet is going well. I probably eat a little too much on Sunday with my insistent mother (you see i dont need to diet im only tiny) but I stuck to my basic principles and didn't eat anything too naughty. Have been hitting it hard core for the past two days to make up for Sundays set back. I have lost three pounds so far which isn't much but then it's hard for me to loose weight because of my size. I miss chocolate (why did I start this over Easter!!) and I miss Takeaways!

Just have to keep thinking it's all for a good cause!

We are going to Vegas this weekend and we always eat at buffets I will have to watch myself... And my hubby told me last night that he ordered chocolate from See's so I will have to tell my in-laws that I am saving the candy for the boys.

[Out of the Blue]

We are going to Vegas this weekend and we always eat at buffets I will have to watch myself...

I'm in the same boat...going on a cruise May 1-8 and I'm kind of freaking out...Gotta keep my eyes on the prize... Hope you have a great trip, PP.

Have been hitting it hard core for the past two days to make up for Sundays set back. I have lost three pounds so far which isn't much but then it's hard for me to loose weight because of my size.

3 lbs are 3 lbs and I think that's GREAT, Mama! Logging food online really helped me last year when I lost 23 lbs. KEEP IT UP!

I may just focus solely on weight loss/exercise and skip the diet part for now. Once I get down to a lower weight and get closer to TTC then I'll fit the diet into my lifestyle like Purplepoet- one meal at a time(great idea by the way!). I think doing everything at once is way too much for me.

I think I'll take that approach as I have gained a lb. I don't have any to lose really but I'm going to try to lose 2-3 before I O in mid-late May. GL to you!!!

[ladybug]

I am having my IUD removed next friday and I will be joining the craziness as well....I am excited!!! I ordered 50 OPK and 50 home preg test as well...I am a big tester too..lol....Hubby and I have started calicum,magnesium and cranberry...Started drinking crystal light and skipping breakfast....I am pretty crabby come lunch time...my poor boys..lol....I have the douches, replens and ordered the sylk....Lets get this show on the road....hahaha....I was wonder does anyone look at the chinese gender calendar? I looked for fun and its says june,july & aug are girl months...I sure hope so....I also put a pink ribbon under my pillow and a wooden spoon and girl socks under the bed, I have been reading entirely too much....I am praying for Makalee Elizabeth to join our family next spring!!!

[swish]

Hi ladies, is anyone using saw palmetto as part of their sway? Can you share your experiences of it if you are, thank you!

[Indira]

I´ve started taking saw palmetto yesterday, I´ll post when I notice effects. I´m really hoping it will lower my T-levels, as they are high!