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    Need Motivation

    Of course AF is playing games with me- I would have to start two days late! I am SO frustrated, but I feel guilty because this is only the end of my third cycle trying when many others have tried, or are trying, after many more than I. I just need some motivation and help with trying, for yet another cycle.

    Anyone else frustrated? What have you done to help you cope?


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    Need Motivation

    I haven't even had an attempt yet and I am feeling pretty annoyed with all this swaying stuff! So I can only imagine how tough it is for you! I try to keep focused on that baby girl as much as I can, make all this exercise and hunger be about the reward of her. I try to be patient and remind myself there is no rush. The rest of our lives are ahead. Good luck to you


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    XX - waiting for AF to start here as well. This is only my 3rd cycle trying as well, but I've been on diet going on 7 months so it feels like forever! The have a ritual every month when AF starts to cheer me up. I have a night of veggie pizza and a nice bottle of red wine with DH. Next I go to Target and buy fun LE foods I normally would never eat (low fat ice cream, LF chips, etc) and some new wines to try. Lastly I go to the Target clothing racks and buy myself a skinny outfit. I normally can't wear size XS/S clothing, but can now and I enjoy buying myself a cheap thrill that I'd normally never be able to fit into. So yes, maybe this makes me a sick sad person but retail and food therapy are my coping mechanisms I'm not sure if you drink, but I also normally plan a girls night out for during the month sometime to go out and have some martinis. Something I can't do while pregnant that is fun.

    Oh and also to stay motivated I find new LE friendly recipes each month to add to my recipe binder. I have dozens and dozens of fun recipes that I love eating now which makes the diet so much better when you've been on it for ages.
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    Pizza is the best idea ever!


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    Thanks ladies! I think I will add in a bottle of wine with DH, that sounds lovely! I too have lots of LE recipes that I enjoy eating. Looking back on these past 7 months on this diet, my eating habits are TOTALLY different!

    I think for my upcoming attempts, I am going to drop Sylk as a lube before bd. The diet has made me dry, so I hope it won't be too uncomfortable. I think the Sylk might be interfering too much.


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    Sylk is a good idea to drop. Not to be gross but maybe try saliva? It sways pink also, not sure how hostile it is to sperm though.
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    Due 7/13/2015 ! Swayed pink and I am blessed to be with and (TWINS!)!

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    Saliva is hostile to sperm, absolutely avoid as lube!

    I think bluebonnet is my twin, bc I cope the exact same way! Inexpensive XS clothes and junky foods I usually don't allow myself, including veggie pizza, low fat crackers and cookies, gummy fat free candy, popsicles, sorbet, low fat ice cream, fancy white breads, sugary drinks.

    Oh, and I have 1-2 meals with small servings of red meat right around AF to prevent anemia. This cycle I had homemade beef gyros with sliced tomatoes, iceberg lettuce,onions and lemon-garlic-tahini sauce. Yum! I fit it into my daily totals.

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    TTC #1 - swaying pink on & off since Nov 2013 - hoping for a girl first but excited for either!

    Dec 2001 - May 2006 : 5 early abortions of healthy singletons (3 medical @5w, 2 surgical @8w, last 4 pregnancies conceived with late DH, all conceived while TTA/on birth control)
    Mar 2012: miscarried B/G twins @5w (conceived 2 cycles after removìng Paraguard copper IUD while NTNP), one twin was ovarian ectopic

    Me: 34, widowed, late O + short LP, normal-good hormone levels excepting undetectable testosterone, seeking a known sperm donor/life partner
    My sway: vegetarian LE for over 28w, skipping breakfast, fibre (ground psyllium husks) with/before/between meals, physically inactive, drama avoidance, ocassional minimal YesBaby lube as needed, alternate cycles on low dose Clomid, double shot lattes (with meals)
    Past sway tactics I've dropped (in order): Vitex, Sudafed, antihistamines, intermittent fasting, one attempt per cycle at positive OPK, one attempt in fertile period

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    If you need a lube when swaying pink and you aren't getting preggo, you can use a very tiny amount of Preseed or Conceive PLus. WHile these are blue-friendly lubes, a tiny amount is neutral and will help make a more comfy experience
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