Experiences with Infertility

[atomic sagebrush]

Update: The RE basically said there is me and my body functioning normally, based on my US, my regular periods, regular positive opks, and my bbt charts. Then there is my numbers, and the two don't match up. He said he would have me keep doing what I am doing to catch the golden egg. He looked at my recent chart and said he would not be surprised to get a call from me that I am pregnant! He didn't want to give me false hope, but he said if he treated me, he would be treating my numbers. My numbers say I am well into menopause. Everything, besides my numbers, suggest that things are working properly. At my ultrasound in October, I had 12 follicles in the dominant one and 9 or 10 follicles in the non-dominant one. He thinks of we keep having well timed sex, there is no reason to think I shouldn't get pregnant. I am following Atomic's recommendations, and the RE liked everything I am doing (Atomic knows her stuff!!!).

FX Goldie the golden egg drops soon!!!!



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I also would not be at all surprised if you are pregnant all on your own without any intervention!! Come on Goldie!

[atomic sagebrush]

Just wanted to clarify one thing about the fertility diets - there are two schools of thought on this and I am honestly not sure which is best. One school of thought is that you should always stick with wholegrains, the other school of thought is that you should go glutenfree instead and that white rice is actually ok in that scenario. There is evidence pointing both directions and it may very well be the case that one approach works better for some people, others might do better going the other way.

[atomic sagebrush]

What an awesome update!! Cmon GOLDIE!!!!

Did you mention that you were swaying and the LE diet? I am wondering if I should mention it when I go?

Please don't, for your sake, because they will IMMEDIATELY seize upon that and then cease all investigations into anything further.

[LacePrincess]

Just wanted to clarify one thing about the fertility diets - there are two schools of thought on this and I am honestly not sure which is best. One school of thought is that you should always stick with wholegrains, the other school of thought is that you should go glutenfree instead and that white rice is actually ok in that scenario. There is evidence pointing both directions and it may very well be the case that one approach works better for some people, others might do better going the other way.

AS, IMO I think this is where individual genetics really come into play.

For example, on paper all white starches should be the same. Same GI, same insulin response, same contribution to weight gain. So white bread, white rice, pasta, potatoes, etc etc theoretically should all have the same affect.

And yet they don't. I swear I can eat a metric ton of white rice and not have any affect on my weight, but if I don't count EVERY bit of potato, KABOOM I'm packing on the pounds. I'm asian and I really think my genes processes rice far more efficiently than other starches.

[XXforhubby]

AS, IMO I think this is where individual genetics really come into play.

For example, on paper all white starches should be the same. Same GI, same insulin response, same contribution to weight gain. So white bread, white rice, pasta, potatoes, etc etc theoretically should all have the same affect.

And yet they don't. I swear I can eat a metric ton of white rice and not have any affect on my weight, but if I don't count EVERY bit of potato, KABOOM I'm packing on the pounds. I'm asian and I really think my genes processes rice far more efficiently than other starches.

Me too! I am not of Asian descent, but I have to watch potatoes and other white starches. When I started out doing the traditional LE diet, I had a hard time getting over a plateau. For me, I have to do whole grains.


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[LacePrincess]

Me too! I am not of Asian descent, but I have to watch potatoes and other white starches. When I started out doing the traditional LE diet, I had a hard time getting over a plateau. For me, I have to do whole grains.


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Yeah you really have to try things and figure out your own body. It's sometimes very weird! Bread for me I try to do whole grain but white doesn't seem to make me gain. Potatoes and pasta are both deadly for packing on the pounds for me.

It's a fussy balance to find for myself, as I have family genetic disposition towards diabetes (so, IR), hypertension, AND gallbladder disease. So any extreme doesn't work - too low carb high protein and my gallbladder acts up, too high carb and my IR tendencies kick in. Too much salt and high blood pressure. I have like total crap genetics to work with, LMAO.

[sageviolet]

Just read through your updates. So happy things are looking hopeful for you, xx! <3

[djmommy]

Just wanted to clarify one thing about the fertility diets - there are two schools of thought on this and I am honestly not sure which is best. One school of thought is that you should always stick with wholegrains, the other school of thought is that you should go glutenfree instead and that white rice is actually ok in that scenario. There is evidence pointing both directions and it may very well be the case that one approach works better for some people, others might do better going the other way.

I am actually feeling better about going gluten free and have lost weight eating potatoes and white rice. I do have a sweet potato on occasion also. I am sticking more to white rice these days because I am really sick of potatoes and I am adding in gluten free pasta once in a while. I will see what happens at RE. My appt was moved to Feb 5 . Hopefully I will be preggo by then !! If it will help my fertility I will do whole grains.

[djmommy]

Please don't, for your sake, because they will IMMEDIATELY seize upon that and then cease all investigations into anything further.

Thanks Atomic. I wasn't planning on it but I wanted to see if she did just to gage a response. The questionaire asked about my diet so I may change it up a bit and see what they say.

[XXforhubby]

I am actually feeling better about going gluten free and have lost weight eating potatoes and white rice. I do have a sweet potato on occasion also. I am sticking more to white rice these days because I am really sick of potatoes and I am adding in gluten free pasta once in a while. I will see what happens at RE. My appt was moved to Feb 5 . Hopefully I will be preggo by then !! If it will help my fertility I will do whole grains.

I think since you are feeling better and able to lose/maintain your weight going gluten-free, I would keep it up. It is working for you. For me, I was feeling sluggish, and not able to lose/maintain my weight going gluten-free, so I have to stick with whole grains. To boost fertility, we must listen to what are bodies tell us!

GL for your appointment! Please keep us updated!

FX we catch a healthy egg with a pink sperm!! 💕


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