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Has Anyone Used "Succesfully" Dr. Landum Shettles Method to Conceive?
Asked by M.S. from New York
on February 2, 2010
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Has anyone used "succesfully" Dr. Landum Shettles method to conceive? I've been trying to pin point my ovulation day with his methods and would like to conceive a gir...
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- I followed it exactly because I so wanted a girl. My 2nd SON was born 9 months ago. He's a doll. :) My answer--no, it doesn't work.
- We didn't try it, but I've read that, although Dr. Shettles claims his method is something like 70-80% effective, scientific studies have shown it to be basically 50/5...
- Hi Andrea: Not sure of Dr. Shettles' method, but I can assist you to prepare a healthy body, mind and emotions to conceive safely, with great love for a boy or girl...
Non-Hormonal Birth Control
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on November 23, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Ok, here is my issue. I have been on hormonal birth control for the last 15 years on and off. The off times are because I get to a point that I am so d...
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- Hey J., Have you tried natural family planning, where you measure temperature and mucus. I can't do bc either, it makes me neurotic...NFP is 95% effective so if yo...
- Would the hubby be willing to be snipped?
- Hi J., it's really simple...have your husband get a vasectomy. My husband had it a few months ago, and it is very painless and simple procedure. He had it done in ab...
What's Going on with Me?
Asked by L.R. from Minneapolis
on March 31, 2008
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Hi there
I am a mom of a 2 year old and we are hoping to add a little brother or sister in the mix. I went off my bc pills in February and have had a normal cycle si...
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- I have 2 girls by using OPKs. They have gotten a lot easier since I first started. They are like pregnancy tests now.
- Hi L., I hope and pray that God grants you and your fiance's wishes to have another child. You are certainly wise to keep check and stay aware of what's going on with...
- Your body is just trying to get back on track after the BC. It could take a few cycles before you are back to your normal cycles. Ovulations tests are ok but expen...
Seeking Advice About Natural Family Planning
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on September 29, 2011
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Hi,
I'm interested in advice about NFP from those of you who have experience with it. I'm mostly concern with it's effectiveness and how troublesome the whole process...
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- I have heard it can work really well!! I am on my third pregnancy in three years so there you go! I have never liked the whole hormone thing and I hate IUDs and cond...
- Many, many, many catholic churches have classes on nfp. Some for free some for pay, some with religious overtones, some with no overtones. They are alway very open t...
- It depends on what you consider troublesome. You and your partner will nerd to work together and communicate. You will have to choose to abstain for periods of time. Y...
Clomid
Asked by N.F. from Washington DC
on July 28, 2008
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Anyone conceive with clomid? I have not got my period since June 06 (without it being forced) so my dr. doesn't think I'm ovulating. My testerone is slightly higher an...
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- Hi N., I had regular periods but I had a miscarriage and found that I have low progesterone so the dr perscribed Chlomid. I had my first daughter with it who is now 2...
- I got prenant on Clomid, 2 times! It took 2 and 3 doses respectively. There is a risk of multiples, but I think it is pretty low. However, the first time I used it,...
- It sounds like you have some serious fertility problems. Your doctor should be trying to find the cause of your infertility. Anyone on Clomid should be monitored as ...
How to Concieve a Girl...
Asked by J.E. from Colorado Springs
on August 18, 2010
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I have 2 boys and would really like to have a girl this time around. Does anyone know any old wives tales or proven facts that are supposed to help you concieve a girl?
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- i agree with susie, GOOGLE brings you to ABOUT.com and it talks about position, depth, temperature and TIME OF MONTH. But you STILL will have 50/50 chance if you ask...
- Google it. There are TONS of resources for you to read up on.
- I'm good at it, but I have no clue why. I really don't believe you can do to much to create one over another, I think that's God's department. We always said God giv...
Gender Selection
Asked by N.H. from Louisville
on September 18, 2006
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I was just curious if anyone has tried any gender selection methods that work. I am very lucky to have 2 sweet, healthy little boys. I would love to one day have a lit...
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- There isn't anyway for you to choose the gender of your child...like listed previously by the book and try everything they say to get a girl...if it works then great! ...
- I don't know how well this works but...this calendar is supposed to tell you the gender based on conception date. I didn't use this but based on my daughters birthday...
- My husband has 3 boys. I never thought that he would be able to produce a little girl. My mother got me a book called "Choosing the sex of your baby". I read it, highl...
Odd-regular cycle-TMI ALERT
Asked by A.N. from Grand Junction
on October 25, 2010
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Hi ladies,
just curious, i should know but don't. My period for the last year seems to be 7-11 or so days after the start of the previous one. eg, start 6/22, start ...
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- If I understand what you'e saying here, instead of a 28-30 day cycle, you've been having a 40-45 day cycle. Sounds good to me. Just keep charting for a few more mon...
- A 28 day cycle is average, but not everyone is average! A 40 day cycle is still in the average range. Stress can make your body delay or skip ovulation (which can mak...
- My cycles used to range between 32 to 48 days. The start date on the calendar is less importnant...are they equal days apart? for instance, the dates you have given ar...
We Want a Boy!
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on May 9, 2009
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i was wondering if anyone has experiences with gender selection or help with getting a boy. we have two girls, we want one more but we only want a boy! does anyone hav...
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- I have not had experience in this area, but I have done a ton or reading on the subject. The book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility discusses how to select the gender ...
- Gosh...by the time we got to our 7th IVF cycle, we didn't care what the gender of the baby might be. We were just thankful that it finally worked. If you "only want ...
- Chinese calendar did NOT work for me.
Still Not Pregnant. Why??
Asked by A.R. from Los Angeles
on April 16, 2011
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I was on seasonique birth control for 4 years before I stopped taking it. It was very cool because I only had my period 4 times a year, but now I am wondering if that ...
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- Waiting to seek help is fine if you're able to stay relaxed and it's not always on your mind. For most of us, that's not really how it works. If you are stressing ou...
- When I was TTC I read that birth control takes about six months to get out of your system entirely. I also read that most doctors will want you to try naturally for a ...
- You must remember that your body thinks it was pregnant 6 months ago (I mean it was flooded with pregnancy hormones for years, and though you know better, it still rel...
