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Shettles method for a girl... any success stories?

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mumtosp · 30/12/2015 14:16

Hi all,

DH and I want to try for DC #2 and would love to have a girl. I want to add that we really don't mind a boy and just think it would be nice to have a girl as we already have a 3 yo DS. I don't mean to offend anyone who is struggling to conceive :)

I am about to start ovulating tomorrow/day after and DH I were going to DTD then..... but then I came across the shettles method today and now I am thinking I should delay trying to get pregnant for another cycle as it's a bit to late for us to try the shettles method.... if I understand correctly, we need to DTD a couple of days before I ovulate.

So are there any success stories with the shettles method? Is it worth waiting for another month? Also, any other tips for a girl ?

TIA :)

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mumtosp · 31/12/2015 09:49

Hi all.... thanks for all your replies :)

BessieBlount thanks for the added details... I anyways don't have any caffeine... will now watch my salt intake too...
How do I test my ph ?! Confused

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BessieBlount · 30/12/2015 19:56

I think ovulation+12hours is now considered more accurate for girl conception but check gender dreaming or the other one whose name I can't remember. My understanding is that duet is now considered far more important than timing. Low salt, low caffeine, good old artificial sweeteners etc. oh and a supplement called virtex. Low amount of cervical mucous and you on top. Can't remember the rest. Test your vag ph. Mine was screaming boy sperm! The diet changed it to girl ph after about 3mths.
I had a girl after 3 boys btw.

TeaBreak1 · 30/12/2015 14:43

I should have added that I was sucessful in getting pregnant with girls and I we didn't have sex between the 5th day before ovulation and 5 days after ovulation, hope that helps.

Whatsinaname2011 · 30/12/2015 14:33

Had sex on day of ovulation the first 2 times and got 2 boys (wasn't trying to sway just wanted to get pregnant)

Had sex 3 days before ovulation 3rd time in "hope" of girl and am 6 months with number 3 boy now!!

TeaBreak1 · 30/12/2015 14:30

Yes I have has sucess with this method twice and Yes for a girl you need to have sex a few days before ovulation as male sperm are faster than female sperm but die quicker, if I remember correctly roughly 3-4 days where as female sperm last upto around 7-8 days.

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