Some TTC#2 Questions..

Ok so I have some (probably silly) questions about TTC#2..

Rubella Imunity - Do I have to get checked again? I was checked with DD so would I still be imune?

Folic Acid - I didnt taking FA till I was preg with DD - should I start taking it now while TTC or after I have fallen?

Gender Swaying - we will be happy with a healthy bub but DH would like a boy - is there a few hints and tips for TTC a boy?? My GP said DTD on cycle day 10 or 11 not on or after O day... true?

Ok Im sure I will come up with some more - Ill update if I do!!

TIA
Kate xox

Hi Jaka,

Im TTC#2. According to some stuff i read, isnt it best to DTD on O day for a boy because teh boy sperm swims faster but have a shorter life spam of a girl sperm? thats what I read.

This is based on the Stettlers (sp?) technique.

Anyway subscribing so i can read more. Like you we dont mind having another DD but would like to experience having a boy this time round.


best of luck oxox

Folic acid, you should be taking during TTC, pregnancy, and (correct me if I'm wrong, someone) breastfeeding as well. Rubella I'm not sure of. Gender swaying, I can only back up what M2OSB said, male sperm swim faster but die quicker, so after O is best :)

Folic Acid needs to be taken for 1 month before, and the first 2 months (first trimester) of pregnancy. Though most pregnancy multi's have it in there anyway. So yes, start taking the folic acid. I started taking Blackmores Pregnancy gold for a few months before I conceived.

You should still be immuned to Rubella, though they will do the routine bloods again once your UTD

Sounds like your GP is setting you up for another girl. You should dtd closer to O to achieve a boy, although it's not unheard of to get a boy by dtd 2-3 days before O, but definately a less chance

HTH

for trying to conceive a boy here is a few hints/ wives tales.
1. have sex close to ur O as possible
2.try to keep ur diet as anti-acidic as possible as the male sperm prefer low acidity
3.when having sex try having it in positions where ur partner goes in deeper as the male sperm are quicker will give them a heads start against the slower females

cant think of any others for now these are just ones i have read about, i will b doing the opposite since i would like a girl

I would start taking folic acid asap - best to be taken up month or more before TTC. Elevit is the best as it has double the amount of folic acid as most other brands but is a bit expensive.

Gender swaying. well from what i know you should DTD the day before ovulation and every other day there after to get a DS. If you TTC more than 1 day before ovulation you will have a higher chance of getting a DD.

Good luck!!