SlyFoxy
08-24-2007, 03:43 PM
Have any of you women had any trouble with what they call hostile cervical mucus?
If so what do you do to make it more friendly for the little swimmers to make it to their homerun base?
Why asking this is because I think I have this problem. How do I know is because last month it was very very thick not thin. I have been doing lots of studing an found out if you have thick cervical mucus it keeps you from getting pregnant. So now I'm trying to fingure out what I can do to help thin it out. I have also read if you eat lots of dairy it will cause this problem, plus if don't drink enough water it also causes this problem.
What do you all think?
We have been ttc for a few months but not to long.
If so what do you do to make it more friendly for the little swimmers to make it to their homerun base?
Why asking this is because I think I have this problem. How do I know is because last month it was very very thick not thin. I have been doing lots of studing an found out if you have thick cervical mucus it keeps you from getting pregnant. So now I'm trying to fingure out what I can do to help thin it out. I have also read if you eat lots of dairy it will cause this problem, plus if don't drink enough water it also causes this problem.
What do you all think?
We have been ttc for a few months but not to long.
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SlyFoxy
08-25-2007, 07:55 PM
Ok folks I went an bought Robitussin DM it has Guaifenesin USP (USP 100 mg), Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (USP 10 mg) in it. Can a person still use that for doing it's job or what?
Please give me some help on this. I do not want to open this up unless you all think it will be of some help. It's a brand new bottle an want to know if you all think it will help or should I go back to town tomorrow an see if have something else.
Thanks for your help an times.
Please give me some help on this. I do not want to open this up unless you all think it will be of some help. It's a brand new bottle an want to know if you all think it will help or should I go back to town tomorrow an see if have something else.
Thanks for your help an times.
kaycie
08-25-2007, 09:01 PM
if its going to work like they say it does, then that is the right stuff to use. not guaranteeing that the guaifenesin will work for sure, but it should help...lemme know how it works for ya! good luck!
kaycie
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kaycie
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Blastoff9600
08-25-2007, 09:04 PM
I wouldnt jump the gun and think you have hostile CM just yet. It could have been a fluke that time. There are a variety of reasons it could have been thick that time. Your diet play a role so if you dont have a healthy diet that can change things.
Another thing that can help with CM is green tea. Not sure if teh bottled cold stuff works cause I cant stand it cold. But I drink about two cups of green tea a day. I dont have issues with my Cm but did notice once I started drinking it I had more, lots more.
If you haven yet read the book Taking Charge Of Your Fertility.
As for the other question yes it should work just fine.
Another thing that can help with CM is green tea. Not sure if teh bottled cold stuff works cause I cant stand it cold. But I drink about two cups of green tea a day. I dont have issues with my Cm but did notice once I started drinking it I had more, lots more.
If you haven yet read the book Taking Charge Of Your Fertility.
As for the other question yes it should work just fine.
kaycie
08-25-2007, 09:06 PM
i take my previous statement back, you need to get the regular Robitussin, not the DM. The regular Robitussin has only the Guaifenesin as the active ingredient...you're has the Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in it too, and even though its only 10mg, it can make what you're trying to achieve ineffective (at least thats what i understand when i just looked it up again)
sorry and hope this helps! :)
kaycie
sorry and hope this helps! :)
kaycie
SlyFoxy
08-25-2007, 10:20 PM
Thanks for all the help an advice. I called a drug store for the plain stuff an they said they had it but the other place were I purchased what I have right now does not carry the plain Robitussin that has only the Guaifenesin. So tomorrow I'm going to take the other back to the place an go to the drug store to get teh plain Robitussin. The drugest said when I come in there tomorrow he would show me what to get.
Now on what I drink I would only either drink sodas only an no water but I have changed from drinking a lot of sodas to trying to drink 4 glasses of water. I still do drink so sodas but not what I did so maybe with me cutting down on sodas an trying the robitussin stuff that may help. I sure hope so because I'm getting older an afraid I will miss it. We do have one child that is 9 now we are hopeing to have at least one more. ;)
Maybe while we are at it do you all have a good site to get a diet plan for someone who is ttc?
Thanks
Now on what I drink I would only either drink sodas only an no water but I have changed from drinking a lot of sodas to trying to drink 4 glasses of water. I still do drink so sodas but not what I did so maybe with me cutting down on sodas an trying the robitussin stuff that may help. I sure hope so because I'm getting older an afraid I will miss it. We do have one child that is 9 now we are hopeing to have at least one more. ;)
Maybe while we are at it do you all have a good site to get a diet plan for someone who is ttc?
Thanks
kaycie
08-26-2007, 12:46 AM
good deal on the robitussin :)
well we cant really link to other websites, but I personally just did LA Weight Loss....you eat regular foods from the grocery store with the exception of their LA Lites (which are like soy bars, not bad if i may say so myself) and I lost 47lbs within 4 months. I have some more to go, but now I am back to my healthy weight where I used to be. It works really really well, and btw its not a diet, its a lifestyle change. You eat 5-6 mini meals a day and have more than enuff food. You'll also find that when you arnt hungry and you have to get your meals in, that its harder to do that, than to eat more than they tell you to. ;) Btw, when I lost all of that weight, my periods started to be regular again after almost 2 years just like that, and its making ttc alot easier! good luck!!
kaycie
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well we cant really link to other websites, but I personally just did LA Weight Loss....you eat regular foods from the grocery store with the exception of their LA Lites (which are like soy bars, not bad if i may say so myself) and I lost 47lbs within 4 months. I have some more to go, but now I am back to my healthy weight where I used to be. It works really really well, and btw its not a diet, its a lifestyle change. You eat 5-6 mini meals a day and have more than enuff food. You'll also find that when you arnt hungry and you have to get your meals in, that its harder to do that, than to eat more than they tell you to. ;) Btw, when I lost all of that weight, my periods started to be regular again after almost 2 years just like that, and its making ttc alot easier! good luck!!
kaycie
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kaycie
08-26-2007, 01:09 PM
:nono: SORRY moderator!! i didnt know that i couldnt do that...i thought it was directing people to other sites and articles......sorry sorry sorry!!! :(
SlyFoxy
08-27-2007, 10:18 PM
kaycie I hope I didn't get you in trouble if did I'm very sorry. Please forgive me. I didn't mean to get you in trouble.
Ok I have another question since your about the only one wants to help. Is green tea ok to drink while ttc? I have read in some places it is ok but I want your all expert advice on this. I fixing to try green tea to drink plus bought the plain robitussin with the guaifenesin in it. I was going to buy the cheaper brand like plain robitussin with guaifenesin in it but thought better stick with the main name brand so while was out went ahead an bought the green tea also. So I hope we can hit the nail on the head soon. ;)
Ok I have another question since your about the only one wants to help. Is green tea ok to drink while ttc? I have read in some places it is ok but I want your all expert advice on this. I fixing to try green tea to drink plus bought the plain robitussin with the guaifenesin in it. I was going to buy the cheaper brand like plain robitussin with guaifenesin in it but thought better stick with the main name brand so while was out went ahead an bought the green tea also. So I hope we can hit the nail on the head soon. ;)
Blastoff9600
08-27-2007, 11:58 PM
Name brand or not it doesnt matter on that just as long as the main item is the same.
For the green tea that is still up in the air. Some say stop drinking it once you have Oed while others will say cut back or continue. For me I still drink it cause I like it.
It is one of those things there arent enough studies out to prove that it is bad to drink after O. I also look at it this way. Asian countries continue drinking it throughout ttc and pregnancy. But I tend to be more liberal when it comes to ttc and what one should and shouldnt do.
If you want to be more strict then once you O the stop til either AF comes or a +hpt. If AF comes then start drinking it again and so on.
For the green tea that is still up in the air. Some say stop drinking it once you have Oed while others will say cut back or continue. For me I still drink it cause I like it.
It is one of those things there arent enough studies out to prove that it is bad to drink after O. I also look at it this way. Asian countries continue drinking it throughout ttc and pregnancy. But I tend to be more liberal when it comes to ttc and what one should and shouldnt do.
If you want to be more strict then once you O the stop til either AF comes or a +hpt. If AF comes then start drinking it again and so on.
SlyFoxy
08-28-2007, 09:06 PM
The green tea I purchased is decaf. So I think that is a plus. I have done lots of research on the net an found out lots of folks say to drink it until you get pregnant others say not to.. Boy what a confusing thing to understand. Now on the robitussin I started taking that lastnight boy does it taste EWWW.. I hope it does help an I haven't tried the green tea yet I have heard it tastes awful but may end up trying it tonight with supper.
Thanks for all the help an all you all give. Just now lets see what happens this month..LOL
Oh one more thing can you all tell me how many glasses of water I need to drink a day.
Thanks for all the help an all you all give. Just now lets see what happens this month..LOL
Oh one more thing can you all tell me how many glasses of water I need to drink a day.
Blastoff9600
08-29-2007, 12:22 AM
The water is the usual amount of 8 glasses a day.
As for the green tea it doesnt taste great at first. But Honey or sugar help alot. I have grown to really like it and actually miss it on the days I dont have time to have more morning cup(s).
As for the green tea it doesnt taste great at first. But Honey or sugar help alot. I have grown to really like it and actually miss it on the days I dont have time to have more morning cup(s).