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Grapefruit juice, it really does work !

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WorzselMummage · 15/06/2008 15:51

Just thought i'd post about this as its worked really well for me but you dont really read about it much nowerdays.

I have always been lacking in the Cm department and have never really noticed proper ewcm just watery stuff. I thought i would try grapefruit juice, its talked about a lot on the American boards but not so much over here. Anyway on CD1 i started having a glass a day, its absolutly foul so takes some getting used to but after a few days its not so repulsive, i topped mine up with lemonade tp take the edge off it.

I got my Peak on the CBFM yesterday and am absolutly soaking with proper egg whitey ewcm today, its amazing.

If your ewmc deficient i'd give it a try

I'll let you know in 14 days if it's worked for me.

Good luck

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DT2016 · 04/01/2018 11:15

I've started on the grapefruit juice and half a grapefruit today. Only CD5 today so a while to go before I hope to see some benefit! Fingers crossed for us both Smile

Babybeany · 03/01/2018 10:15

Morning! I have just started to eat a grapefruit a day. I noticed a change in cm within a few hours! Still waiting on the EWCM next week. Good luck ladies!

janjan30 · 01/11/2010 15:18

Congratulations WM. I started this month with the cough mixture, didn't work this time, as today turned out!!! Will try the grapefruit juice though. Not something I would usually drink but hey I'm willing to try anything. i've just finished the last of 6months of Clomid. So very emotional, that it hasn't worked. But thank you for the tips, am going to try. X

yellowflowers · 28/08/2008 15:03

Just seen on here it can't be from concentrate - bugger, have bought two cartons. It's juice, but made from concentrate. Is that no good at all?

Waiting2Exhale · 20/08/2008 01:38

Hi summerlovin,

Its my first month trying both robitussen (the cough medicine) and grapefruit juice together this month. Didn't get any Eggwhite CM but did get loads of watery CM... won't know until the end of this week/weekend whether it worked or not but will defo report back as soon as I know. Good luck.

summerlovin · 20/08/2008 00:15

Not sure about the cough medicine though - is that safe to have that much cough medicine??

summerlovin · 20/08/2008 00:14

I had never heard of this one so going to give it a go now!! Thanks!!

tabby26 · 19/08/2008 22:00

Thanks all - just noticed your messages! thats a great help

daisy5 · 19/08/2008 21:46

I've just restarted eating half a grapefruit for breakfast because it's supposed to be very good for you, and puts me off having the second piece of toast.

Does this work, or is there some reason why it is supposed to be juice? Or is it a quantity thing?

ChoChoSan · 19/08/2008 15:41

Does anyone know if grapefruit juice or guaifenesin help with seminal fluid - I always think DPs is a bit on the sticky side!

beanieb · 19/08/2008 13:36

Me too - drank loads of it this month, had loads of EWCM. Also drank loads of water so that probably had an effect!

lastboxoftampons · 19/08/2008 13:16

Bumping for Tabby

EmmaBlemma · 09/08/2008 09:34

This is my first month of drinking grapefuit juice and it has made a massive difference to the amount of ewcf... I have a tall glass each day starting 8 days before suspected ov day.

I have also been taking evening primrose oil from AF to ov (not supposed to take it after ov as it can make yout uterus contract) and 2tsp cough med with a glass of water x3 per day starting same day as juice. As lastbox says one containing guaifenesin only. Make sure it DOES NOT contain dextromethorphan... Oh also using preeseed. Have I covered all my bases

Hope this helps, I will report back after 2ww and let you know if its worked!!

pinkmook · 08/08/2008 19:43

Oh WOW WM! thats fab - I will def be carrying on with my grapefruit juice now! Good luck with the pregnancy and a great big congratulations

lastboxoftampons · 08/08/2008 16:22

Congratulations WM!!!!

Me and BrightsideofLife over on the Temping Buddies thread reckon Omega 3-6-9 did the trick for both of us in the EWCM department this month! I haven't had any EWCM to speak of since my miscarriage and this month...well, you know that picture in TCOYF where the woman is holding a tissue and....

bluestarlavender · 08/08/2008 16:03

Oh and congratulations WorzselMummage!!

beanieb · 08/08/2008 16:00

I did this for a while but gave up. I actually llike the taste of Grapefruit. I'll start again and Congratulations Worzsel!

bluestarlavender · 08/08/2008 15:57

Just wanted to add - I thought drinking the grapefruit juice wasn't working, but I've got loads and loads of EWCM for the last two days!!

Definitely worth a go! Sainsbury's have it on offer at the moment too. Sainsbury's own 3 cartons for £4, or Tropicana 2 for £3.

BSL x

Original poster
WorzselMummage · 08/08/2008 15:42

Hey i just thought i'd bump this up and let you all know that it really did work for me, i got a BFP 2bd month of trying it with a noticible difference in my CM.

Good Luck x

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pinkmook · 25/06/2008 12:56

Scaryhairy - I think thats where I am going wrong - its so obvious now you've said it but never crossed my mind! Thanks!

ScaryHairy · 25/06/2008 12:55

The other important thing is to maske sure you drink plenty of water.
Your body is not going to waste fluid making EWCM if is it dehydrated, so lots of water and less tea and coffee (which can contribute to dehydration).

Mandy73 · 25/06/2008 12:52

Thanks for the tip!

olliemorrie · 25/06/2008 12:44

I'm eating fresh grapefruit (half a day) and started with the cough medicine this morning. IUI expected next Tuesday. HOLD THUMBS

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lastboxoftampons · 16/06/2008 10:13

I can't ever get my bum in gear to be consistent about the grapefruit juice! I'm already on CD9 and I've had about three glasses

Fairymum Just be careful about the cough medicine you use - anything with an antihistamine in it will dry you up instead of making it wetter - you're looking for one that has guaifenesin as its sole ingredient. Also, guaifenesin will not make your body produce more CM, it will only loosen up what you do already have. Grapefruit juice - and carrots as well - are meant to help you produce more.