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thinking of trying for a girl and want to hear your experiences

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happyforthemostpart · 01/09/2011 18:20

Okay - so i know it's not PC to want a particular sex BUT I have always envisaged having a daughter. My son is 17months old and when he was born i have to be honest i was disappointed. I can't believe i could say that now and i love him more than anything else in the world and would not swap him at all!!

BUT - we have started trying for a brother or sister for him and I am wondering whether the 'girl' theories are worth giving a go.

I have done a lot of reading up and my thoughts are:
Timing method Timing method - seems to make sense but I am worried about missing out on pregnancy completely and don't really want to be TRYING for too long!
Diet method - I think a balanced diet is necessary when trying for any baby. Though i have been drinking oj and eating yoghurt.... not sure this will tip the balance though!!
Sperm count - again i know lowering it is supposed to work for a girl but i am concerned lowering it too much will just result in no pregnancy at all!!

My orginal plan was just sex every other day and see what happens - the normal sensible way to conceive... But wondering if any ladies out there have had luck? Or think it's all rubbish?

Also - I haven't been charting cycles for long as just came off the pill - first cycle was 31 days and then 34 days so i think ovulation is around day 20/21 as was monitoring mucus too.....

Anyway - I just wondered if anyone felt comfortable sharing their stories? I don't want to talk about it with any of my friends or family!

Thanks!

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islawhiter · 07/09/2011 20:05

LPG - I think your replies are very constructive and interesting bcos theres a whole lot of ranting and raving on this thread which is all pretty much boring bullshit and not enough people giving positive advice to quite an interesting thread

happyforthemostpart · 07/09/2011 20:37

Wow LPG! Good for you! :)

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ledkr · 07/09/2011 20:47

im so glad op is haveing the discussion she first wanted. Good luck girls,i love my 3 boys to death but my 2 girls have brought me so much joy too.Ill be looking out for announcements.

happyforthemostpart · 08/09/2011 09:36

thanks Ledkr. It is definitely interesting to hear from ladies who the timing theory has worked for. At the moment I am struggling to pinpoint ovulation though so of couse how do i stop 2 days before if i don't know when it's coming??? I've read up and have an ov predictor but am on day 19 and so far nothing picked up.....

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