Complications with sway

[Quinn31]

So I've recently been informed that my FSH level is 12. On day 3 of the next cycle, I'll be going to the RE for more comprehensive testing.

I've already been encouraged to make some changes. While a lot of what I've been eating is good, it's been suggested I cut out processed foods, most grains, and decrease red meat. In an attempt to always have carbs with my protein, I've been eating more processed food.

Any ideas on how I can continue HE while also taking these suggestions? I believe I will lose some weight and I'm wondering if that's detrimental? I have gained since I started this but I'm still not considered overweight but I'm getting there!!

I've also been encouraged to drink raspberry leaf tea which I know is encouraged for girls.

I'm just at a loss. I'm trying to deal with this potentially devastating diagnosis but also wanting to do what I can to get pregnant and have a boy. When I conceived dd2 I had an unexplained diagnosis and she was conceived through IUI. I started swaying but dropped everything when I finally got pregnant with her. I don't want to do that again.


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[Ashforblue]

I'm a plant based, mostly unprocessed eater & still got my boy & gained weight!!! Sweet potatoes are very good for you & very yummy with hummus! Nuts, nuts & more nuts! Protien smoothies are also good, lentils, lots of greens.... It's very doable! I ate absolutely no meat during my sway, so it's not a kill all if you can't eat red meat.... Pearl also got a boy on a veggie sway diet... Unprocessed foods are better for you, more nutritious, so better for boy diet!!! That's my thoughts anyways.... Sorry your having such a hard time, hoping you get your boy soon!! I'm sure more ladies will give you tips

[nuthinbutpink]

Diet won't change your FSH. The HE diet is a boy friendly, healthy diet. It should only help you.

If you needed an IUI to conceive before I'm not sure anything has really changed. Did you ever have testing then? A FSH of 12 is t the end of the world! Far from it.

[Quinn31]

Thanks ladies. My tests were normal when I had my last dd so we were unexplained although we conceived her on the 9th cycle. I guess we jumped the gun on visiting the RE and didn't wait the whole year.

I think I'm having trouble coming to terms with everything since I was pregnant twice right away. It just doesn't seem like my fertility would drop that much in 5 years but I guess it has.


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[atomic sagebrush]

Raspberry Leaf Tea is for BLUE, not pink.

In this thread I have the alternate HE Diet for people with PCO, lots of weight to lose, and those going HT. This will help http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gend...rt-3-pcos.html

Just use fruit and veg and nuts as your carbs for your protein + carbs. No need for grains or processed foods.

Personally I think red meat is good for fertility - better than white meat chicken and pork, that's for sure. I think if you're dropping red meat for white meat chicken and pork that's a step in the wrong direction. It's also a step in the wrong direction to trade red meat for legumes/soy as many of them have compounds that may inhibit fertility. Not saying you can never have those things but just that I personally believe, and research indicates that they aren't going to necessarily be an improvement. I would also have you including full fat dairy and eggs if you aren't already.

Don't worry about the weight situation, that's not something that has been a very strong correlation for us. Just do what you need to do and see how it goes.

ARe you doing weight training??

[Quinn31]

Thanks! I was actually thinking about keeping the red meat because we only buy certified organic. I'm eating the serving size of nuts and will probably eat a little more now that I've cut out the processed carbs. I also eat two eggs a day, oatmeal, protein shake with whole milk, berries, and greens. I do need to add more vegetables to my diet. 90% of what we eat is organic, especially meats, produce, and dairy. I had been getting off track with how healthy I was eating this summer so I'm going back to it with just a few cheat days this holiday season. I can't say no to sweets and bad foods at Christmas! I'll just limit it to specific occasions. Thanks again for the advice!!


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[atomic sagebrush]

Your diet is ALREADY better and more fertility friendly than most!!

I do not think your diet is the problem here at all and I don't want you to get overly restrictive on yourself either esp. with the holidays coming up.

YOu're doing great! Keep up the good work.