Maple Girl Sway: UPDATE!! Identical twin GIRLS!!!

[Maple]

TTC a Girl Sway Attempt

Gender Result:

Identical Twin GIRLS!

DW Age:

32

DH Age:

34

Current Children's Gender(s)

Two beautiful boys!

Number of Months TTC

9-12

Did you purchase and follow a GD Personalized Plan?

No

DIET
Did you follow a diet plan?

Yes

If yes to diet, which one did you most follow?

• IG

Comments regarding DW's diet changes-

I followed the IG diet for 10 months. The last 2 - 3 months prior to conception I added a few more vege's into my diet. I ate very little meat/fish in the last 2 - 3 months, and did not drink much milk either.
My diet turned into a IG/LE combo. In general I tried to eat very little.
Unfortunately in the 2WW my diet tended to fall apart - but never ate big 'no no's'.

If diet was used, length of time before attempt?

10 months prior to attempt

Did you skip breakfast regularly?

Yes

Did DH change his diet with you?

No

Comments regarding DH's diet-

DH followed the IG diet very strictly (!) In fact better than me - for 6 months.
After yet another BFN I told him to stop - it was too stressful and hard on him. He was so happy to stop, and frankly, that made me happy!

DId you consume alcohol?

• No

DId you try to limit caffeine?

No, I drink caffeine regularly

Any Diet Details?

I developed a coffee addiction while on the diet.. I never used to drink coffee prior?!

Any Diet Comments/Additional Info?

To be honest, I stopped the diet after ovulation. In fact I actually had a special dinner on O day that I could not be excused from. Unfortunate timing.

WEIGHT AND EXERCISE
What did you weigh/BMI do leading up to O?

BMI = 18.3

Any Weight/Exercise related additional info/comments?

I stopped exercising, apart for the occasional walk. I did go for a walk in the rain on O day.

THINGS in VG and CONCEPTION DATE(CD) INFO
pH Before Starting a Sway Program, if known

6.5

Any VG potions used?

• Sylk

CM pH at attempt

CM was in the 4.3 - 5 range. I tried not to focus on Ph this cycle.

DH pH

7.5 (when tested a while ago)

How many BD attempts did you make for the BFP cycle?

8

BD Dates according to Ovulation

• 5 Days Before O
• 4 Days Before O
• 3 Days Before O
• 2 Days Before O
• 1 Day Before O

Any additional comments?

-

THE DEED INFO
DH Info about Swimmers

• Frequent Release

BD Position

Multiple

Did you Jump and Dump?

• No

Any relevant attempt details?

After several unsuccessful 0+12 attempts I wanted to increase my chances at pregnancy by making more attempts. This was my first Clomid cycle, so I did not want to mess around with timing/frequency.

SUPPLEMENTS USED
DW Supplements

• Clomid
• Baby asprin
• folic acid
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Fiber
• Antihistamine

DH Supplements

• Magnesium

Any additional supplement info?

DH took Calcium also. He was taking Licorice Root for several months, but stopped the month prior to conceiving.
I also took Zinc, Iron and B6 (50 mg daily).

Did you do anything with Ions?

Yes.. I like to cover all bases!
Negative ioniser in car and living area. Salt lamp next to bed and kitchen. Lavender spray, body products, hand wash etc. Burnt lavender essential oil. Rose quartz in pocket (sometimes), painted nails on O day...

Moon Phase during conception?

Waning Crescent

Did you use any Old Wives Tales?

Yes.. I put them under the bed so long ago I can hardly remember what they are!
Girl outfit, rose quartz.. DH found it one day and had some major concerns for me.. Lol.

Things that make me feel great about my sway:

I guess my diet - although not perfect, is a lot more 'girly' with this conception.
I am also hoping the Clomid is a positive for my sway.

Things that make me nervous about my sway:

Stress.. I found out I had three mature eggs prior to ovulation (Clomid monitoring), and I freaked! DH calmed me down, but I though about it constantly..

Things worth mentioning:

What a journey!
I was determined not to test early to avoid disappointment, but felt sick at 10DPO, so I tested the next day - 11DPO - and got a BFP!
I never imagined it would take this long to conceive. After 6 months I decided to see a Fertility Specialist. It was determined after tests that I had PCOS and was likely not ovulating very well. I then decided to change my strict sway into something more relaxed, and not worry about 'timing'. I stopped using Replens/Rephresh/Acigel. DH stopped LR.
I merged the IG/LE diets so I ate a few more vege's, but ate much less meat/fish. I ate less overall.
The 2WW was so tough, I did cheat, but not majorly. I lost weight, although already thin.
I conceived on my first Clomid cycle. I was monitored and know I had three mature eggs prior to ovulation, so am a little nervous about that!
For those who are interested in moon signs and Biorythym's - I ovulated in a Waning crescent phase, moon sign = Virgo, Biorythym's = strong girl. I could not help checking these, but never intended on skipping a cycle if moon/bio's looked 'boyish'.
I can't tell you how happy I am to have finally conceived, and totally relieved to stop this dieting! I am really enjoying a healthy, nutritious, varied diet now.
Thank you Atomic Sagebrush and Tamara for your generous time & support.
Atomic, you are truly amazing!
Thanks to all the wonderful GD and IG ladies I have 'met' along the way - impossible without you! I look forward to staying in touch.
Good luck to everyone TTC their dream gender!
Maple XX

UPDATE!
Confirmed GIRLS at 18+4 wks - I am over the moon! Thanks to Atomic and the GD gals for the knowledge and support to make this happen!! XOX

[Maple]

Yay! Finally I can post this! Lol

[Violet_]

Congratulations on your BFP Maple! Looks like an awesome girl sway!

[mykiwibaby]

Maple!!! Congrats on your BFP!!!! fingers crossed for your DD

[mountainviews]

Congratulations on your BFP! I hope you have one or two precious little girls in there!

[Mum23boys]

Congratulations hunny pie do u mind me asking what strength clomid you took and what days ?

[mariposa]

congrats again maple, and thanks to add it!!! I´ll add to the statistics as soon as possible!!!
great sway, good luck!!

[OneLastDream]

Congrats on your Bfp and fingers crossed for a lovely healthy pink bean for you

[sugarNspice]

Congrats again, Maple! Your sway looks a lot like mine--less than perfect diet, and got pg on my first cycle on Clomid, too. And mine resulted in a sticky pink bean--I hope yours does too!

[Maple]

Thanks everyone!

Yes, pink would be a amazing!! Fingers crossed XX