Vegans TTC ~ Autumn/Winter - Page 11

[oceane]

Originally Posted by ILove

Hi everyone, hope youre all having fun!
2 vegans here been actively ttc for 9 months (with 2 years no contraception before that) We start our tests off with husbands sperm count next week and Im pretty anxious

We were told it might be soya products we ate so we stopped for a few months, but still nothing. We eat very healthily etc

Really hoping for you all this month

hi ILove! and welcome! I'm sure it's stressful to go though testing, good luck with that. I hope it's not soy I drink a lot of milk/eat yogurt etc.. but if you get any more info on that I might look into it.

Originally Posted by LizzyQ

oceane- Congrats on being in the LP! I drink a yogurt drink every once in a while, but I usually only take probiotics is when I am sick.

ILove- welcome! I hope you are able to find out what is going on. I think soy gets blamed for a lot of things... but we eat lots of it and have been able to conceive. :

I agree.

Originally Posted by veganf

Haven't stopped in here in quite a while. Just wanted to say hi and know that I think of all of you ttc often!

- Krista

yay Krista!!! love your bentos. all we ever make around here are sandwiches and fruit hope your family is well.

and snow~pea, my cycle buddy, I wish you a very clear temp shift, no amiguity whatsoever and a very very clear BFP! now do some egg catching.

[Snow~Pea]

Originally Posted by oceane

...and snow~pea, my cycle buddy, I wish you a very clear temp shift, no amiguity whatsoever and a very very clear BFP! now do some egg catching.

Thanks

[vegan_mama]

Originally Posted by ILove

Hi everyone, hope youre all having fun!
2 vegans here been actively ttc for 9 months (with 2 years no contraception before that) We start our tests off with husbands sperm count next week and Im pretty anxious

We were told it might be soya products we ate so we stopped for a few months, but still nothing. We eat very healthily etc

Really hoping for you all this month

In the current issue of VegNews there is an article about how soy affects sperm count. I'm not through reading it yet... but check it out. I think it's debunking that theory.

Originally Posted by oceane

vegan_mama, switching to a high raw diet might be the reason for your weird AF. how is the raw food thing going?
do any of you take probiotics? what does it do for you?

It's going ok. I'm not doing 100%. I just wanted to "clean" up a bit...Coming into winter, it's hard to get up on a chilly morning and not want a hot drink and a warm bowl of something. I especially want hot and spicy foods at lunch instead of a cold salad.... But, I'm trying to do raw for breakfast and lunch and a cooked dinner with the family (Since it's harder to impose for everyone, and I really want a cooked meal at dinner time) (BTW; wine is raw)
Probiotics- it's for helping create a population of friendly bacteria in your digestive areas. It helps to keep your intestines and tummy healthy and functioning properly. Like keeping high acid problems at bay (but if you have a lot of acid, then stick to alkalizing foods to balance pH). Basically probiotics are beneficial bacteria normally present in the digestive tract. They are vital for proper digestion and also to perform a number of other useful functions, such as preventing the overgrowth of yeast and other pathogens and synthesizing vitamin K. The probiotics most often used as supplements are acidophilus and bifidobacteria. Cultured, or fermented, foods also contain various types and amounts of beneficial bacteria. These foods include miso, saurkraut (there is a raw saurkraut available without sulfites), tempeh, yogurt (soygurt). ( I found an interesting website that I will be checking out: http://healthyalternativesinc.com/)
Yes, it is generally recommended to take them after a round of antibiotics to rebuild the cultures in your system. Also if you tend to have digestive issues. But (I know I'm talking to vegans here, but just in case), 75% of the human population (that % is higher for African descendants) is intolerant of dairy products and are highly misdiagnosed as having IBS or other food allergies. So, if you are having digestive problems, do take probiotics (like GoodBelly), and go off of ALL dairy... you may also want to try the elimination diet for detecting sensitivities, like Gluten, Egg, Corn or Soy sensitivities. Sorry, I rambled.

[Snow~Pea]

How's that for an ambiguous temp shift :. Its my own fault too, I woke up about an hour and a half before my alarm and got up to pee. I didn't realize what time it was or else I would not have gotten up. Usually if I wake up in the 3 hour window, I just make myself go back to sleep. I always mess up my temps right when it counts!

How are you today oceane? Any 2ww craziness yet?

veganmama419, just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you. We miss your posts. I hope all is well with you. Only 2 weeks left til your caregiver is back right? yay for that.

Hi Ilove, and Sky, and Talula if you are around. And hi pregnant vegans and vegan mamas who lurk!


ETA: Hi vegan_mama! Thanks for that great explanation of probiotics, it makes much more sense than DH's

[ILove]

Originally Posted by vegan_mama

In the current issue of VegNews there is an article about how soy affects sperm count. I'm not through reading it yet... but check it out. I think it's debunking that theory.

Ooh thanx, Ill give it a read
Giving up the soy did nothing for us, other than make us desperately crave spaghetti bolognese and other treats

[ILove]

Well everyone Im really silly and feeling low. I just got pretty bad mittelschmerz, and sure enough I check the calendar (which I hadnt really been tracing this month-I dont know why) and its CD 19 for me (I have 33-36 day cycles) so I think Ive ovulated or have already ovulated. Problem is we havent DTD for the last few days and husbands now at work until late sigh
My husbands had stress at work and has been coming home too tired, so I think Ive been trying to take the pressure off

[Snow~Pea]

don't worry ILove, there might still be time. Some women feel O before the egg is actually released. Just make sure you jump DH when he gets home , and don't take no for an answer!

[ILove]

Hi Snowpea

Oceane thanx lots-We really didnt want to go down any kind of medical route. Were both young, fit, active and healthy eaters, Im pretty much regular and all seems well. But 9 months alone is quite a while, but add on the 2 year previously we used no contraception and its put doubt in our minds...everyone else says we should get these tests done, so I guess we should
Im not sure if we can fully count the 2 years before though...we did sometimes use the pull out method, but nowhere near always. Probably 40 percent of the time. Im guessing most women would have had a pregnancy by now Anyway Ill keep you updated, and about the soy issue too

[ILove]

Originally Posted by Snow~Pea

don't worry ILove, there might still be time. Some women feel O before the egg is actually released. Just make sure you jump DH when he gets home , and don't take no for an answer!

Hehe dont you worry, I will be doing! Poor guy. Got to give it all Ive got, it was silly of me to lose track of time

thanx

[oceane]

yay, I love it when the thread gets so active!
first, hi to all lurkers, pregnant, ttc or not. I hope catemom and lizzy are doing well, also thinking of veganmama.

vegan_mama, thanks for the info on probiotics. I should eat sauerkraut but it's just so German, I've had it all my life. blah.

snow~pea, next time at least TEMP before getting up, you can always pretend adjusting works . tomorrow, ok?
no craziness here, just tender breasts which makes me think I ovulated a while ago and am nearing the END of the 2ww. typical PMS symptom. it would be kinda nice to have ovulated earlier than day 27, as well, so I'm happy either way.

ILOve, I have mittelschmerz on several occasions and it's post-o and sometimes pre-o or pre-AF... just use the time you're having tonight. It might still work. maybe testing will give you the reassurance you need to keep trying!

[Ianthe]

Originally Posted by oceane

yay, I love it when the thread gets so active!
first, hi to all lurkers, pregnant, ttc or not. I hope catemom and lizzy are doing well, also thinking of veganmama.

Hi.. I'm lurking Hoping to catch some good news and stalking charts!

I'm doing pretty good.. just 5w 1d right now. m/s is starting to kick in now.. ugh!

[Snow~Pea]

Originally Posted by oceane

snow~pea, next time at least TEMP before getting up, you can always pretend adjusting works . tomorrow, ok?
no craziness here, just tender breasts which makes me think I ovulated a while ago and am nearing the END of the 2ww. typical PMS symptom. it would be kinda nice to have ovulated earlier than day 27, as well, so I'm happy either way.

Can't you just make up some craziness? Is your tongue changing colors? Is your belly button making music? Sudden unexplained growth of your toenails?

I know I know, I totally should temp if I get up in the middle of the night. I was already up and in the bathroom before I realized . I will have an accurate temp tomorrow, I promise!

Originally Posted by LizzyQ

Hi.. I'm lurking Hoping to catch some good news and stalking charts!

I'm doing pretty good.. just 5w 1d right now. m/s is starting to kick in now.. ugh!

Hey Lizzy! I am sure that m/s sucks, but its a great sign right? I've heard that it is anyway, once again from the experts here at MDC, who I now trust more than tv if you can believe that!

Have a great evening vegans!

[Ianthe]

Originally Posted by Snow~Pea

Hey Lizzy! I am sure that m/s sucks, but its a great sign right? I've heard that it is anyway, once again from the experts here at MDC, who I now trust more than tv if you can believe that!

Have a great evening vegans!

Yes.. I think m/s is a good sign. At least it is in my experience. When I don't get m/s I have a m/c.. so even though I hate it, I know it's good. I got my first round of hcg levels taken today (the results today, I mean), and they are also looking good (7,266 for anyone who knows anything about that), so I have some more confidence in this pregnancy now

[VeganCupcake]

Originally Posted by Snow~Pea

Is your belly button making music?

Thanks for the laugh, Snow~Pea! Gee, I wish my belly button were making music . . . .

[Tangled Hill]

Joining in....

Hi everyone! I'm a 31-year-old vegan mama of one (so far). Hoping to conceive number 2 soon.

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[oceane]

welcome tangled hill! :

yay lizzy for good betas and m/s!

snow~pea, the craziness is that the 2ww went by undetected by me. maybe vitex is causing this? anyway, I'm on day 1. sorry, you gotta invent symptoms by yourself hopefully there's no need to invent them though, they'll just appear and your baby vibes will lure me over

[Snow~Pea]

Welcome Tangled Hill!


oceane, so sorry AF showed up. That b!tch. On the bright side(because there always has to be a bright side), you ovulated a lot earlier than you thought, so thats a good sign right?

[oceane]

Originally Posted by Snow~Pea

Welcome Tangled Hill!


oceane, so sorry AF showed up. That b!tch. On the bright side(because there always has to be a bright side), you ovulated a lot earlier than you thought, so thats a good sign right?

yes! p.s. nice high temp!

[Snow~Pea]

Thanks . I temped 3 times this morning because I wanted to make sure it was accurate!

[veganmama719]

Nice temp jump Snow Pea!

Thanks for all your good thoughts everyone. I hope I haven't missed too much.

My ILs forgot to pick up my kids off the school bus one day last week. The driver is supposed to take them back to the school but he let them off. Luckily one of the other mothers took them home with her and happened to have my business card.
Only one more full week until our caregiver is back.

You all can call me Alannah if that's less confusing as there is another veganmama now. Or call me 719 I guess.

Fertile thoughts for you all.

Me: CD 12 and probably will O soon. It's getting old though. We are on CY 16.