Soy Cycle Buddies 2019 <3 1BFP on second soy cycle 2 BFPs Non-soy cycle

[Tesh23]

OMG!!!!!!! Yay!!!!

I can’t belive it!!! Congrats Sweden!!! Woo hoo!!!!! I am sooo happy for you!!

No denying all those tests! And that’s a super early and strong positive so that def seems like a strong bean

 

[Tesh23]

Wantingagirl I will also be back with an answer later as we are attending a third birthday party in a couple hours!

 

[swedengirl]

I can’t believe it either! I’ve literally had zero symptoms except increased hunger! Today a tiny bit of nausea. Waiting for OH to wake so I can tell him, I’ve got DD in her big sis T-shirt and she looks gorgeous!

 

[swedengirl]

Wantingagirl- soy supposedly works like natural clomid. So you take it for five days at the start of your cycle (cd3-7 for example). It increases estrogen in your system and thus will help develop the egg, so making more mature eggs or bringing forward Ovulation (depending which days you take it).

My DD was a soy baby but unfortunately it didn’t work this time around for me. But I took maca this cycle and I got my BFP! I can’t say if it helps with spotting though as obviously I got the BFP. I read you should absolutely not buy cheap maca as tests show there basically isn’t any maca so you should get it from a reputable health store.

I’d spend some time researching soy before you take the plunge- unlike maca it actually impacts and changes your hormones. So for some people, eg people with PCOS it can stop them ovulating. There are some awesome info pages out there! Any other questions fire away!

 

[wantingagirl]

So I got my BFP!!!!!!!! I can’t believe it. On three tests- even a digital!!!


Im literally here sobbing I thought this wasn’t going to happen!

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Oh hell hun that’s so amazing I’m so happy for you! Best feeling ever! Xx

 

[wantingagirl]

Wantingagirl- soy supposedly works like natural clomid. So you take it for five days at the start of your cycle (cd3-7 for example). It increases estrogen in your system and thus will help develop the egg, so making more mature eggs or bringing forward Ovulation (depending which days you take it).

My DD was a soy baby but unfortunately it didn’t work this time around for me. But I took maca this cycle and I got my BFP! I can’t say if it helps with spotting though as obviously I got the BFP. I read you should absolutely not buy cheap maca as tests show there basically isn’t any maca so you should get it from a reputable health store.

I’d spend some time researching soy before you take the plunge- unlike maca it actually impacts and changes your hormones. So for some people, eg people with PCOS it can stop them ovulating. There are some awesome info pages out there! Any other questions fire away!

I absolutely know nothing about these types of things lol. Yeah maybe the wrong Maca what one did you use and dose? I prefer tablet form. I just wondered if o should as the sachet vitamin I take seemingly does the same thing but I’m sure you can’t overdose on it?

Plus last 2 months I’ve not ovulated til day after my second peak day from what FF is telling me but that’s how yours went right? I always thought there was something wrong as for years it’s always on first or second peak day but this gives me hope xxx

 

[Anababe]

Omg Sweden!! That has made me cry (It doesnt take much haha) I've been checking every day like I do every cycle when your both due AF lol, I saw the faint line other day and I had a feeling it looked different to the usual shadows. I'm so so happy for you, massive congratulations! Those are beautiful BFPs

 

[swedengirl]

I absolutely know nothing about these types of things lol. Yeah maybe the wrong Maca what one did you use and dose? I prefer tablet form. I just wondered if o should as the sachet vitamin I take seemingly does the same thing but I’m sure you can’t overdose on it?

Plus last 2 months I’ve not ovulated til day after my second peak day from what FF is telling me but that’s how yours went right? I always thought there was something wrong as for years it’s always on first or second peak day but this gives me hope xxx

I take pill form too. I can’t stand the powder! I just took the dose on the bottle- I’ll look later and let you know.

I would always Ov day I got my positive OPK, but with the maca I had a longer surge so maybe it’s doing the same to you?

I’d be careful mixing too much. I’m not an expert at all and just learn from the forums but as I understand both b100 and maca will increase progesterone. Which might be why you are seeing lower TWW, as the look lower as the higher progesterone is making your temp higher throughout your cycle so less shift between pre and post ov? I also read you need three months for maca to work but I felt different taking it instantly so maybe you just need a bit more time.

I take B50 but only after I see I’ve ovulated otherwise it delays my ovulation, maybe you could try that?

 

[swedengirl]

Omg Sweden!! That has made me cry (It doesnt take much haha) I've been checking every day like I do every cycle when your both due AF lol, I saw the faint line other day and I had a feeling it looked different to the usual shadows. I'm so so happy for you, massive congratulations! Those are beautiful BFPs

Thank you!!!! I can’t believe it quite yet and just hope it’s a sticky one!

 

[wantingagirl]

I take pill form too. I can’t stand the powder! I just took the dose on the bottle- I’ll look later and let you know.

I would always Ov day I got my positive OPK, but with the maca I had a longer surge so maybe it’s doing the same to you?

I’d be careful mixing too much. I’m not an expert at all and just learn from the forums but as I understand both b100 and maca will increase progesterone. Which might be why you are seeing lower TWW, as the look lower as the higher progesterone is making your temp higher throughout your cycle so less shift between pre and post ov? I also read you need three months for maca to work but I felt different taking it instantly so maybe you just need a bit more time.

I take B50 but only after I see I’ve ovulated otherwise it delays my ovulation, maybe you could try that?

Thanks hun is that same for b-50 aswell as 100 as know that there is b-50 in my sachet I was on b-100 but stopped it and went back down to 50 due to the longer time it took to ovulate. I stopped Maca a month ago. This is my worry if I took b-50 and Maca could they work against each other. It’s interesting what you say as my temps do seem higher than they used to be years ago before ovulating.

The sachets are £110 a month! Maybe I should try them for a while but if still doesn’t work switch to Maca but just b-50 after ovulating no idea what to do for the best. I’m also on a natural progesterone cream after ovulation, too much? I’m just clueless was going to start back on maca after what you said but just don’t know? The guy said that the product I’m taking does the same as Maca but then it should be ok to take both so I’m confused just don’t want to bugger up my body but loved taking Maca so it levels out hormones the same way

Here’s what my sachet has

 

[Tesh23]

Wantingagirl, I think Sweden explained the soy perfectly. But also as said I don’t know if you would want to mix up too much of stuff and have too much going on. I did soy when ttc my ds and it worked on the second cycle of it after trying for 17 cycles in total. This time I did soy for four cycles and it did nothing but upset my cycle - that’s why I decided to try maca this cycle (cycle 9) to help balance out my hormones as I think I have estrogen dominance.

I am taking about 5-8g of the powered maca (black and yellow) as I don’t mind the taste haha. Sweden which cycle did u start the maca on? I know you mentioned you only took it until cd10 this cycle as you were worried about delayed Ov. Did you take it throughout your cycle on previous cycles? The only time I ever had a 2-3 day surge was the month I conceived my ds so I def think the long surge is a positive thing!

 

[Tesh23]

I’m also not sure if it’s the maca but this is the first cycle this year that has been lighter than normal (my af has been super heavy and awful recently) and this cycle I’ve had a max of a medium flow where I’ve only gone through two tampons a day. It’s also nearing the end now and my cramps have been consistent but manageable. So maybe the maca is starting to work but I also think it may be too soon to tell.

 

[swedengirl]

I took the maca for a whole cycle about 2/3 cycles ago but a different brand and didn’t feel too different and not nothing much changed.

I stopped for a bit and restarted this cycle until around CD10, when I got stressed for late O. So I’m not sure if the maca did anything this cycle of not, but as I said my surge was longer. I also took a high dose of coenzyme q10 this cycle, 400mg/day.

If I was you wantingagirl I’d stick at the sachets for one more month and not add anything. I think chopping and changing too much each cycle can sometimes do more harm than good.

 

[Tesh23]

Thanks Sweden how are you feeling? How was your oh’s reaction??

I think my problem is my lining for sure as I have had really big clots (bigger than the size of an American quarter and I didn’t realize this was bad until now) my af was slightly lighter this cycle but I still have the clots. So I’m going to be also trying baby aspirin this cycle to thin the lining a bit as I never used to suffer with heavy clots before. I’m hoping the maca just works for a healthy hormone balance.

I’m def going to be trying the q10 this cycle too.

 

[swedengirl]

I am definitely starting to feel symptoms. They have gone from non-existent to very present over the day. My boobs are super sensitive and I feel like pressure/twinges in my lower abdomen and back. I am EXTREMELY hungry still even though I am non stop eating. I am also insanely gassy.I took a 25umi test this evening and there was a faint line and I have several of them so will test for the next few days to check progression.

MY OH was cute. He commented on how cute her top was but then I realised he hadn't actually noticed the "Big Sis" across the front. So I said have you seen what it says, and then handed him the digi. He is naturally quite nervous so although super happy, he will find it hard to fully go with the happiness until after scans.

I think your plan sounds great. A few things to try but not too much and nothing actually hormonal. I highly recommend the Q10. I researched it and found several study that highlight the importance for fertility. I made OH take it too as shown it is good for male fertility too.

 

[swedengirl]

Alsoooo totally random one. But googling one evening I read something about dental hygiene and fertility. That bad gums lead to inflammation all over the body. I had pretty good dental hygiene as it was but I upped my brushing, flossing and mouthwash this cycle. Not sure if it was anything but maybe that’s what worked magic!

 

[Tesh23]

Aw that’s so cute I understand the nervousness but your symptoms kicking in sound very promising. Positive thoughts and vibes going forward and everything will be just fine.

I’ve been researching the q10 all evening and it really does sound amazing. I am definitely going to try it. Together with the maca and am also going to try and be a bit healthier this cycle too. Try! Lol.

Looking forward to seeing your tests tomorrow

 

[Tesh23]

Alsoooo totally random one. But googling one evening I read something about dental hygiene and fertility. That bad gums lead to inflammation all over the body. I had pretty good dental hygiene as it was but I upped my brushing, flossing and mouthwash this cycle. Not sure if it was anything but maybe that’s what worked magic!

Haha who would have thought! Worth a try definitely! And not hard to do either

 

[swedengirl]

I definitely believe the q10 helped. Whether it was my side or my OH I don’t know but it seemed like a fairly researched supplement for fertility with strong effects.

So I’m 11dpo today and the ICs fairly light still but not stressing. The top is the 25umi one, and I’ve got 6 left so will test for a week with those to check progression maybe. Or maybe I’ll just trust my body- not sure yet! I didn’t really test (occasional one here and there) with DD after my positive but it feels less real this time for some reason- I guess it’s the difference in time trying.

I have lots of twinges and pressure, my boobs are definitely sore and I slept 12 hours last night. So symptoms are good so far. So fx!

Really hope you get your BFP soon Tesh!!

 

[wantingagirl]

Thanks for the heads up ladies, do any of u know much about progesterone cream? Yeah I’m cagey too about adding too much at once.

Swedengirl was it ubiquonal or q-10 you took and what dose??