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Kellie is the mom of two boys, hoping to conceive a daughter using the Shettles method.

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And so my journey begins

When I had my second son, 4 years ago, I knew I wasn't finished.  I knew that there was at least one more little being waiting to come to life.  I knew though that I had to take a bit of a breather.  My oldest son David will be 6 this coming Sunday and my baby Connor, is now 4 years old.  Since they are only 18 mos apart, I wanted to give ourselves some time to get to know our boys etc before we added again to the family.

When I had David, I knew nothing about gender selection and really didnt care about what sex he was, I was just truly excited about having a child.  Then came Connor, again, at the time I would have loved a girl but didn't know that there was any way at all to "sway the odds" so again we had another boy.  How I love my boys...they are so sweet and tough at the same time...you can see them becoming independant every day right before your eyes...boys truly are the best and I have no regrets at all, my little men are my life and I so cannot wait to see what kind of MEN they become. 

As I spend my time with my boys playing pirate island, playing Queen of the Kindgom with them being my Knights, as I watch Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles, as we play with trains and cars, I cant help but ache for a little girl to play with.  I loved dolls, make-up, playing house, girlie cartoons and toys which my little one Connor calls "Cooky".  I long for long hair to braid and curl and someone to just girlie up, to become my little girlfriend etc.  This is where my journey starts...

I just went off the pill yesterday.  I plan to chart my cycle and learn how I work over the next three months and then take it from there.  I have spent a lot of time researching different natural, low-tech methods and after coming across the journals on this site...thought maybe a low-tech journal would be helpful to some women as well.  That is why I am sharing my story here. 

I hope that my babble and questioning and overall information can be of help to anyone else who decides to start this type of journey.  Right now I am in research phase.  Swore that I was going to do Shettles method as Ive read the book twice now, however, after really diving into this site and others, It seems to me that your environment is really the only thing you can control.  I am going to begin taking the supps etc to make myself acidic, I know Im going to start with a 3-day cutoff, no orgasm [N] (this better be quick lol), and shallow penetration. So far that is my plan. 

So, Im off to charting cycles, Ive been on the pill now again (since I had the boys) for 3 years and Im hoping my cycle isnt too crazy.  Ill keep you all posted.  Send pink dust my way...this is going to be an amazing journey!! [:-)]_

 

Comments

 

Roxanne said:

Good luck, Kellie! I had four sons with my first husband, and I decided to use Shettles when my second husband and I decided to have a baby. We now have a beautiful six-year-old daughter. We weren't as careful with her two younger brothers, but I am currently pregnant with what appears to be another girl, thanks to Shettles. Make sure you carefully follow the timing aspects, too. I know several women who weren't careful about timing, and they ended up with boys despite doing what they could to influence the environment. It may take you longer to conceive a girl, as stated in the book, but it's worth it! ~Roxanne (mom to six boys and one girl, so far)
December 28, 2005 6:32 AM
 

sonobaby said:

I just joined and saw your post.  I was suprised to see the name Bella.  My husband and I agreed a couple of weeks ago to call our girl "Bella" if we are so lucky.  I do not recall ever hearing that name before. I am thinking I came to the right place for support and help.  I am just begining my journey and plan on using the Shettlles method.  I attempted to use the method with my second son, hoping for a girl.  However, we were so excited, we rushed into it to fast.  I kept a temp chart for one month and forgot to record the numbers often.  I always wanted two boys and a girl.  So, I really didnt try very hard.  This time, I have been charting temps, using ph strips, and ovulation predictor's, just to see what is going on.

I hope we can help each other.  Good luck.

April 12, 2007 4:29 PM
 

ziggy3 said:

I am another Newbie to this site. I am a lucky mum of 3 gorgeous boys who I love with all of my heart. We plan on TTC for another baby next year and am hoping for a little 'Pink' Bub. I wish you all the best with your journey and hope that I can get some tips from you too. Good luck and all the Best!

May 17, 2007 10:20 PM
 

jen007 said:

I'm also going to  be trying the "shettles" method sometime at the end of the year. I have two Beautiful Boy's (which I wanted) but for my third I would love a baby Girl. I hope it works!!!!!!!!! In combination with Shettles we're going to try supplements and possibly vinegar douche. This is my first time on this site, does anyone know if you can  blog without being a gold member? Also been checking into "The Girl Diet" The ph strips sound like a good idea too. Best of luck to all =)  

August 29, 2007 2:00 PM
 

jen007 said:

Guess this would be blogging but there was some sections I was on where I could,nt ask Q's or comment.  

August 29, 2007 2:03 PM
 

bhreagh23 said:

Also a Mom of two wonderful boys, I am going to try the Queen of the Kingdom thanks, lol! I also have pink envy, so it's nice to know I am not the only one.

Good Luck to us both...******* pink dust*******

Cheers, Sheila

February 9, 2008 11:52 PM
 

mommyof jake said:

Is litmus paper the same thing as ph strips?

August 24, 2008 11:01 PM
 

logans_mum said:

Good Luck Kellie!! I'm in the same boat as you are right now, I took my last pill today and have decided to track the next few cycles too. I've just finished reading a book on Shettles, and think it seems ok, we'll be trying all the same things as you - not sure on the supps though, where can I find out about them do you know??

Good Luck again, and hopefully there'll be plenty of pink dust falling our ways over the next few months!!

September 26, 2008 2:43 AM
 

lola1979 said:

I really hope it works for you, unfortunately it didnt for me. I charted my cycle for 8 months and had been off the pill for a year, I was 100% sure on my timing and also bought the Shettles book. I took all the supps and did the diet too cutting out salt as much as I could, drinking a pint of milk every day, reducing my fruit and veg intake, mainly eating plain rice or pasta with no sauce on but for some reason it just didnt work for me, I still cant believe it now and I'm not sure what I will try next time, if there is a next time? Maybe do the douche, I didnt do that, dont really understand how to do it or what quantities etc

February 19, 2009 3:17 PM
 

frances99 said:

Hello All.. I am also new on this site.  Is there a glossary of terms? or information for "learners"?

March 31, 2009 11:16 PM
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