After everthing I have read it seems eating whole grains and eating low carb helps to get you pregnant. Last January I went on the South Beach diet and lost 20 pounds and got pregnant 4 moths later....after my m/c I went back to my terrible eating habits and once again in January I started South Beach and have lost 15 pounds....I was wondering if anyone else is trying to eat low carb/whole grains/good carbs to try and get pregnant?

on another topic:

I also talked to the pharmacist at CVS bout sperm friendly lube and he suggested astroglide glycerin and paba free. I really dont want to order pre seed and it is kinda pricey and the astroglide was reasonable.

and another topic:

oh the joys of baby showers.....my "good" friend is having a baby shower next saturday...how I am dreading this....she is due in 6 weeks. thank god....Would it be rude if I excuse myself from the shower before she opens her gifts? I cant talk to her about how it hurts because she makes a bigger deal out of it than it really is. and she is miss gossip queen and she has not said very nice things She told some clients that she really felt sorry for me.....she is having a girl and now she has everything i ever wanted....Whatever....she just isnt very sensitive. So I have to act like Im fine with her pregnancy and she tends to rub it in my nose...I even had a client tell me she was upset with her because of the way she has treated me during her pregnancy ( I m/c in June and she got pregnant in July) any ways enough of my whining ha ha

Would appreciate any comments on these topics

thanks
sarah

I recently started seeing an acupuncturist (because I felt I needed to do *something* to increase my odds of conceiving again). Really, it's less the acupuncture than a lifestyle change that seems to be the ticket -- including eliminating sugars and simple carbs and sticking to whole grains and complex carbs. Plus some herbal supplements that he recommended. He stated that your ovaries start preparing the eggs 3 months ahead, so healthy changes may take that long to come to fruition. He also indicated that sugar levels can muddle with your hormones.

I must admit, despite my best efforts, I haven't been very good about the diet he's recommended. Life has been complicated lately and it does take some work and effort to change one's eating habits. In general, I try to eat well, but we've definitely ordered our share of pizzas here over the past several months. And there is an overabundance of chocolate around too what with Christmas, then Valentine's and soon Easter. I've had a terrible sweet tooth lately. I would like to lose 20-25lbs and, in the past, I felt that it wouldn't be a good idea to do that while TTC. Now I think it is the perfect time. My renewed resolve begins when I wake up tomorrow!

Thanks for the tip on the Astroglide; might have to give that a try.

Sorry to hear you have such an insensitive friend. I'm afraid I don't really have any advice -- some people are just clueless. If it's making you uncomfortable, I personally don't think leaving the shower early should be offensive -- you'll have to gauge how you think she will react.

Good luck and lots of babydust your way!

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About the babyshower.... you could always have something "important" planned that you needed to go to.... and then make some plans. Even if it's going to visit another friend who has more of a clue. Even if it's that you want to go see a good movie. You can plan on that being "important" personal time.

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Tina,

I know I kept putting off the low carb eating for like 6 months...its very hard to stay on track but I keep reminding myself how bad I want a baby...and that kinda keeps me on the straight and narrow. I have cut down my diet dr peppers to one a day...but I cant quiet kick my coffee habit....Im still working on it.

lots of baby dust to ya!


jess,

My sister got married today and she is going to have a reception later in the summer....well I was going to use that as my excuse but....my sister was in last week and my "friend" asked her about the reception and sister told her it would be later ....arrrgggghhhh....."friend" knows I dont do baby showers but If i dont go then she will make a big deal out of it......I will go but will leave early. baby dust to you !

ok...on the low carb eating....do you think you should stay eating that way once you get pregnant? Has anyone heard that it helps to prevent m/c or anything?

I see no problem with excusing yourself from the shower early Sarah. I would hope she could be sensitive enough to understand.

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Where did I come from?" the baby asked its mother. She answered, half-crying, half-laughing, and clasping the baby to her breast: "You were hidden in my heart as its desire, my darling. You were in the dolls of all my childhood games. In all my hopes and my loves, in my life, in the life of my mother, and in her mother before her, you have lived."
--Rabindranath Tagore

Wishing you lots of luck with the baby shower thing.

I do low-carb eating and was part of a group of moms who do low-carb. They talked about how when eating that way they had less a chance to get pg diabetes(sp), and other problems that can come with pg. Many women were talking about how they can't get pg unless they do the diet. I had to quit the group because all the talk about babies and such was too much for me after 4 + years trying.

Good luck and lots of baby dust.

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is the worst!

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Jacqueline,

Thanks, my mom is going with me...as she is friends with "friends" mom.....she doesnt understand...I told her today that we are only staying for an hour and she said she didnt want to hurt anyones feelings. I explained to her that I could not sit there while "friend" was opening her presents...it would be too hard.


Shana,
Thanks for the info.....Im doing really good on the low carb diet. I do understand how you feel about everyone talking about babies....I cant stand it myself! I admit it, Im jealous and very envious of women who have children and I really want to get a handle on it. I want peace but until I get there...i want very little baby talk....these women that go on and on.....makes me want to pull my hair out. I know everyone is proud of there children but when you know someone is having "issues" put a sock in it! ha ha

Lots and Lots of baby dust to all!!!

sarah