gender selection?????

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gender selection?????
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Fri, 07-25-2003 - 11:24pm
ANyone else using the Shettles Method or has in past? Just wanted to know if anyone has ever had success with it. My friend did the boy method after 3 girls and it worked. I have 3 boys so I am trying to follow the girl method.

Teresa

TTC#4 C#2 CD#11

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Sat, 07-26-2003 - 11:39am
I have never heard of this method...what is the method/technique for having a girl?? I have two boys, and really really really want a girl...I am curious what this technique is about....

~Shauna~
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Sat, 07-26-2003 - 12:49pm
We are kind of trying the shettles method. I am not sure if we are doing it correctly, but I did read a book and I think it is the same method. We basically stop having sex two to three days before I ovulate because we have two boys and are really trying for a girl. (It will be my last one either way.) The problem I have is trying to chart. I can't seem to take my temputure before my other kids wake me up and I have to get out of bed. I am usually really regular and know when I ovulate by a pain in my side. However the last month the pain seemed to last a couple days. What is that all about? When is ovulation if the pain is two to three days. It does seem to be taking us longer. Our first son was a welcomed mistake and our second we got pregant right away. This is our 3C TTC. Are we doing it right? I have even gone as far as to eat vegetarian because I read that the precentage of girls is higher? Is that crazy? (I don't love meat anyways unless I am pregnant.) Thanks for the advice.

Paula

TTC#3, C#3, CD#21

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Sat, 07-26-2003 - 2:06pm
This is what I know.... you are supposed to bd about 3-4 days before you o. I go on webmd and go to the ovulation calculator and then they tell you when to to have a boy or girl. But the book said for a girl the man is supposed to have a hot bath shortly before, you should be in the missionary position and do not orgasm or wait until after he has. That's what we are doing. We bd last night and then we will again tonight and then that's it. I might not even bd tonight. I'm afraid it's 2 close. I have 3 boys and desperately want a little girl (for my own sanity!~~) I usually have a 28 day cycle which means I should o on Monday or Tuesday. I am having problems charting too. It's hard to do it the same time every am especially if the kids wake you up. i have been trying to get up at 630am roll over take it and then go back to bed. But the other morning my 21month old was crying so I jumped up to get him first. :o)

teresa TTTC#4 C#2 CD#12

kevin 12

scott 9

mason 21months

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Sat, 07-26-2003 - 4:21pm
It sounds like we all seem to be on the same boat...why is it that our first two or three children are pretty easily conceived...but when it comes to having one and really really wanting it, it is hard to conceive?? It is really frustrating...I am feeling like I am getting too old...or something...but, I am not going to give up hope...I wish I could start right away..but unfortunately, I didn't have a period last month for the first time in my life...and I am taking provera to jump start it...then the dr says I will have to wait a couple of months to get back on track...but I am looking forward to trying..:o) and starting the charting bit...I am going to the store today to get a basal thermometer...so I guess i am on the right track...I have never been so desperate for AF to pay her visit...just to get it over and start again...I think this topic of gender selection is fascinating...I am definitely taking notes to try for a girl...to much testosterone in my house...haha...

~Shauna~


Kaleb-Michael 9

Austin 6

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Sat, 07-26-2003 - 4:32pm
It is so hard when the first 2 come so easy. My oldest 2 was a snap didn't want to be or was trying to get preggers. then when we did try I had a ruptured ectopic and after that it took a year of trying to have #3. Now I'm 31 almost 32 and dh is 39 almost 40 so although I'm not running out of time-he is!!! Here's hoping it's a short TTC and girls girls girls!!!!!:0)

Teresa

TTC#4 C#2 CD#12

kevin 12

scotty 9

mason 21mnths