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Shettles Method
Asked by S.B. from Jackson
on November 14, 2006
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Has any one tried the Shettles method for conceiving a baby of a certain sex and did it work?
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- I just read the information from that web site that jennifer recommended and I agree with her anything is possible, its very interesting I wish that I knew someone who...
- Yes, I did this with both my kids...not knowing that it was named "Shettles Method". I did some internet research and landed on this http://www.ovulation-calendar.com...
- Check out this website for more information on the Shettles Method. I'm not sure I believe it's possible, but there is definitely information out there! Good luck! ...
Shettles Method - Did It Work for You?
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on September 24, 2010
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trying the Shettles method to break the streak in the long lineage of only male babies from my husbands side of the family. Has this method worked for you?
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- I would like to know as well because we are trying to do the same but next month! good luck
- I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, but I'll just say 50% of the time it works 100% of the time.... lol. How can anyone really know what method "works"? Even with t...
- We used that method with both kids -- Not sure if it was the method or just great luck but both were what we tried for. My thought was that we wanted to have a health...
Shettles Method and Baby #3
Asked by A.P. from Kansas City
on December 11, 2006
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How did you KNOW to try for #3- was it easier to go from 2 to 3 or 1 to 2 for you? Pros and cons of 3?
Second- has anyone successfully tried the Shettles method to ti...
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- Well hun... I tell you what... We sooo wanted a girl... but... being that on hubbys side they have well... lets count... hummm sis has 3 boys.... other sis has 3 boys....
- Well, no matter what method you try, it truly is in God's hands. However, if there are gender specific medical issues in your family, I don't think there's anything wr...
- I have tried the Shettles method with my third and it worked for us. I had two boys and really wanted a girl so I borrowed the book from a friend and it worked. It mak...
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...
Just for fun..Has Anyone Tried the Shettles Method and It Actually Worked?
Asked by S.B. from Birmingham
on March 3, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I was wondering if any of you have tried the Shettles method and it worked. I've heard alot about it and was just wondering. We are going to be trying for a...
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- 50% for me. :) I was trying for 2 boys, and my second turned out to be a beautiful little girl!
- We did by accident and I'm pregnant with a little girl. My doctor says I tend to ovulate later in my cycle, but we were "trying" on days 12, 14, and 16. One of the m...
- I did! I'm holding my 4 month old baby GIRL thanks to shettles.
The Shettle's Method?
Asked by C.P. from Spokane
on October 25, 2008
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Hi there!
I just finished reading the book "how to choose the sex of your baby" and was just curious if anyone has also read this book and/or had any success with usi...
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- We did it trying for a girl and got one. I didn't mess around with temperatures, I just charted my CM and ovulation for a few months and then got pregnant on the firs...
- It seemed to work for us. There were about six days between "trying" and ovulation, so I didn't think I could be pregnant. Much to my surprise, I was, on the very fi...
- I used the same book to get my boy that I had first (like we wanted) and my girl (which is what we wanted). I believe the science to be sound as I have seen the same ...
Prenatal Vitamins - You Liked Which Brand?
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on September 24, 2010
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Oh, the inevitable "gift bag" of prenatal samples that the OBGYN likes to send home upon the announcement that you're "trying". My loot bag contains no less than 20 d...
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- I used a Prescription Prenatal with my first and with my 2nd I used Spring Valley which I just got a Walmart. My OB said there was no difference in them other than the...
- Wellness Essentials for pregnancy by Metagenics They are by far the best thing I've found but may be difficult to find and a bit pricey. They are available only th...
- I recommend Oligo Prenatal Vitamins (I currently take the regular Oligo for Women). Best split between two doses (w/ Breakfast and Dinner). They are high quality and...
BBT Question
Asked by B.S. from Seattle
on February 6, 2008
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I have recently started charting my BBT (3 days so far). It occured to me this morning as I was waking up that perhaps the temperature in my room might affect my temp...
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- Great question. Contact the company that made the thermometer and ask them. If they can't tell you or the answer seems questionable, then find a company who will and ...
- I am sure some of the environment does contribute but those are not very high. I haven't charted in a good 3 years or so but from what I remember those are normal ran...
- It won't do you any good to compare your temp to other women (although that is a perfectly normal temp). You will be comparing them to your own measurements day to day...
Choosing the Sex of Your Baby?
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on February 20, 2008
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Anyone read this book (by Landrum B Shettles) and use this method to conceive a child of desired sex?
We have two boys, and we toss around all the time what to do. ...
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- I work for a fertility clinic and our embryologist always gets this question. He doesn't believe there is much you can do to influence the sex of your baby, it simply...
- We tried for a girl for baby #4, and ended up with fraternal twin boys. We wouldn't trade them for anything! After that we adopted a "girl" (dog), and our family is ...
- Yes, we used Dr. Shettles. I was quite surprised to learn about the book from a couples retreat put on through a Catholic church. Regardless, we wanted a boy & viola...
I Hope I Am Just Paranoid and This Isn't a Miscarriage.
Asked by L.C. from St. Louis
on December 15, 2009
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I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this. I am almost 5 weeks along. I found out last week, although my husband and I have been actively trying. We ...
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- First you must relize that stress is not a good factor even more so for high risk. So stay calm do some breathing exercises when you start feeling stress come on. Go...
- You need to stop stressing yourself out! Yes, you will worry about your baby the whole time, but I think you are going to go nuts and thats not good! I had this hap...
- only you can decide whether to go to the dr. early or not - but i will tell you that every pregnancy and every woman is different. i also feel like there is some "lear...
