Spearmint Cysters for Science! | 20 ladies so far!

[BABTTC123]

Ginger- I have heard that too about femara! I did ovulate on both rounds of clomid and obviously conceived on the second, just didn't survive.
I'm not sure my doctor will prescribe femara because I think that is mainly for fertility specialist and she is just an obgyn. Sooo.... that may not happen for a while.
It would be nice not to have to deal with the clomid side effects though :/

 

[GingerPanda]

My regular OB/GYN was happy to prescribe it, and my new one says the same. So I think it just depends on your doctor. Never hurts to ask!

 

[Penguin20]

Home from an amazing weekend away starting the tea again tonight

 

[RedRose19]

Its hard to drink some days. But trying to make sure I have at least 2 cups if not 3

I am 8/9 dpo but no symptoms does that mean im probably out? :/

 

[laurac1988]

It means noooooothing. Good luck x

 

[Penguin20]

I only been drinking one cup everyday but going to start drinking 2 cups starting tomorrow, quite surprised how much I like it

 

[laurac1988]

Got my period just now. On to cycle 22!

 

[GingerPanda]

Good luck this cycle, Laura!

I'm glad you like it, Penguin! I love it too!




I actually got my BFP this morning at 10dpo!

 

[RedRose19]

Wow congratulations hun thats treat! I hope its the tea is doing a great job! Bfn here at 10dpo

 

[Penguin20]

Congratulations ginger panda, happy for you

Any extra tips for us lol??

Fx for next time laura

 

[GingerPanda]

Unfortunately, I don't have any extra tips! The only things I did differently this cycle were have my hypothyroid under control (I only got diagnosed at the beginning of December) and the spearmint tea! This is actually the first time I ovulated without Clomid or Femara, so I'm really excited! I never thought I'd be able to conceive "naturally"!

 

[RedRose19]

your frer actually gives me hope i realised how faint it is at 11 dpo an you said barely visible at 10dpo i hope tomorrow i get a suprise! im having bad af like cramps and my boobs are killing me, when ds leans on me or climbs up on me it really hurts so im hoping a good sign!

 

[laurac1988]

Just ordered some loose leaf spearmint and a couple of other teas Oh and a tea ball to put the loose leaves in..,

 

[GingerPanda]

your frer actually gives me hope i realised how faint it is at 11 dpo an you said barely visible at 10dpo i hope tomorrow i get a suprise! im having bad af like cramps and my boobs are killing me, when ds leans on me or climbs up on me it really hurts so im hoping a good sign!

I hope it's a good sign and not AF coming!
I didn't get a very faint BFP until 14dpo with a 12 day LP with my first pregnancy. You're truly not out until the witch shows!

Just ordered some loose leaf spearmint and a couple of other teas Oh and a tea ball to put the loose leaves in..,

Awesome! I can't wait to hear how you like the plain loose leaf!

 

[BabyBubbles]

Ok I'm going to sound really thick now but how strong is the taste? I'm willing to try anything but I HATE mint haha

And would anyone recommend loose over bags or vice versa?

Thanks x

 

[laurac1988]

You can brew it to how you like it. I've used bags and am now using loose. Getting on well with the loose as you can use it a few times

 

[GingerPanda]

Ok I'm going to sound really thick now but how strong is the taste? I'm willing to try anything but I HATE mint haha

And would anyone recommend loose over bags or vice versa?

Thanks x

Obviously, the stronger you brew it, the more minty it tastes (and the more active ingredient you get per cup, so honestly the less you have to drink to get results). I brew mine strong because I love it, but I still don't think it tastes SUPER minty. It's more of a hint. It's nowhere NEAR the strength of a mint candy or toothpaste.

Since you don't normally like mint, I'd probably recommend bags first, since you can get them at the health food store. But if you find it's okay, I'd recommend switching to loose leaf and ordering online, because it's cheaper by volume.



RedRose, any news?

 

[kerryannee]

can i join?! I have pcos and have wanted to try this for ages! I can go get some right away. i'll literally try anything at this point.

 

[Penguin20]

I use bags and don't find it that strong

Welcome kerryannee

 

[kerryannee]

thank you penguin!
I often drink peppermint tea so I'm hoping I won't have a problem with spearmint. I might start with bags too, just to be sure.
very excited to start!