Another 7 months

I just had my HepB last Tuesday, which is two days ago. According to Doc, it's safe to conceive even when you are getting the injection. However if I'm worried, then I'll have to wait. The first question come into mind is how long? Well, after the first dose, the second dose will follow the a month after that. Then the 3rd dose, which is also the last will have to be 5 months after the 2nd one. So? If you do the calculation, I only can start conceiving AFTER July. In this case, it's another 7 months. Gosh! So long.

I was already planning for either a Mickey or Minnie. Now I can only go for Moomoo Cow. This actually enable us to proceed with our honeymoon trip to Bali which we was discussing whether to forgo earlier. I don't know if it's a good news or a bad one.

Since I have 7 month to go, I'll concentrate more on finding info for the expenses of a newborn. Hopefully with this, we can work our way to achieve better when the time comes.

mom2ashey.com/blog is gone

I don't know what happen but I can't access my favourite website, mom2ashley.com/blog. Everytime I entered the URL, the wordpress will ask me to key in my username and password. I did but it failed. Isn't it suppose to be made available to all instead of just wordpress members? Anyway, I am one but still...I could not access. I really want to read it. The posts keep me alert on the growth of the baby, from fetus to now a 2++ missy. I miss them so much!!

Am I ready?

Conversation after conversation, Hubs queries bout my readiness to have a baby we could call our own. Previously, I have been wanting to have one, then changed my mind about it due to some reasons and wanting it again. So it's normal for Hubs to get a confirmation. Initially we planned to have our honeymoon in Bali somewhere on July. But if following the calculation to have a Mickey or Minnie Mouse (born in year of rat), we have to try from say....Now? I wanted to go to Bali, really. But as time passed, my eagerness is not that strong anymore. I felt that Bali is just a place to see the ancient stuff and since I'm more of a bargain hunter, there will not be much for me to hunt there. Maybe I can ease my thirst of photographer but that is not the priority. I know Hubs will be eager to go for this holiday. First, he felt that he has not taken me to honeymoon since our wedding and this should be the one. Second, his buddies will be joining in so they will have a great time. I've heard and read somewhere that the first few months of conceiving is the most critical months. So it's better to stay at home and take care of the tummy.

What should I do? To go for the trip even if I will be pregnant by that time? Or cancel the trip and wait for it to happen at home?

Another 3 months

I can't keep it secret anymore. Yes, I want baby. But now is still not the time yet. Why? Cause I wanted something else before I can have the baby. Well, I'm going to correct my vision tomorrow. Upon consultation with the doctor, she told me it's advisable to try to conceive only after 2 to 3 months after the operation. The operation will not affect the fetus, but the hormone change due to pregnancy will affect the vision. Some will experience an increase in power during pregnancy and go back to normal after delivery. Thus, the doctor's advise is that to let the vision stabilise after the operation before trying to conceive. So, another 2-3 months before I can start. Erm...that's not the only factor that will delay it I guess. As I have ZERO HepB immune antibody, I'm suppose to get one. So if I were to get one now, how long will I have to wait? Well, we'll know after I consult doctor next week. Sigh....

Alkaline=baby girl, Acidic =baby boy

The other day I was talking to Hubs over dinner and the issue on choice of baby crept up. Mrs So and So told him that to get a baby boy, one has to take more acidic food. Not knowing what is consider acidic food, he happily explain acidic=seafood, meat..bla...bla...bla. What's on the 2nd onwards was totally ignored by me. Hearing saefood was like hearing, "you got yourself a free vacation package". For one, I'm an extreme seafood lovers. So getting to know that seafood is good for getting baby boy, I'll be the happiest lady on earth. However, Hubs totally spoilt my fun when he said that it's him that was suppose to get acidic food, not me. Hey, this is NOT FAIR! I blantly told him, I don't care. I want seafood...haha...He couldn't do anything about it, so he suggested we take it together. Yeah!

I've heard from my sister of this alkaline and acidic food for mother who want to conceive. But I didn't remember which is which. Immediately when we came home, I went online to search for more info.

It says that if you want a baby girl, the husband has to eat more alkaline food while the wife eats more acidic food. On the other hand, if you want a baby boy, it's vice versa. As I said, acidic food consist of seafood, meat, and alkaline food are vegetables, fruits, egg white, milk, algae.

I will take all those alkaline food but don't make me give up on the acidic food, especially not seafood.

Predict the sex of your baby

As I was searching for the remedies to choose the sex of a baby, I came across a chart by this website, Lil Venture . It was stated that the accuracy of the chart has been proved by thousands of people and is believed to be 99 percent accurate. I am not so sure of the accuracy as calculating from my preggie sister month of conceiving, hers was suppose to be a baby girl. However, numerous scanning has proven otherwise. Well, I could only guess she is the minority 1 percent. This could be used as a reference for those who are trying hard to get a certain sex after trying for so long.

Up to come is regarding the food one should take to have higher chance of determining the sex before you conceive. Stay tune.

First step

It’s a big decision for us to set a date to start trying for a baby. It fills us with excitement as well as fear. Questions keep popping into our head, will we be good parents? What if we can’t become pregnant? And most importantly – how an earth do we go about conceiving a baby? (It’s harder than it seems) The Ovulation calculator can predict exactly which days I am fertile over the next year so we can plan that romantic weekend! Having a few friends and relative trying hard to conceive but failed did not make this easy for us. We know the frustration and stressfulness on trying for a baby, and finding out you’re not pregnant. That's why I'm getting myself arm with sufficient information and increase them from time to time. Hope this will be useful info for others who are on the same track as us.

How does it take to get pregnant?

The length of time it takes to get pregnant is completely different for each couple, and while your health, lifestyle, age and when you decide to start trying for a baby are factors to consider, how long it takes is a lottery for most couples. It’s worth remembering that if you have regular intercourse without protection, 25 per cent will conceive in the first month, 60 per cent within six months, 75 per cent within nine months, 80 per cent within a year and 90 per cent within 18 months.

It goes without saying that the healthier you are, the more likely you are to conceive. One of the common reasons for infertility is your weight. Being overweight may cause insulin levels to rise in your body, which may cause your ovaries to over produce male hormones such as testosterone, which can cause ovulation problems.Studies from the British Medical Journal found that women with a high waist to hip ratio or an ‘apple’ shape had more difficulty conceiving than those with a low waist to hip ratio or a ‘pear shape’. If you are too thin, your body can also stop ovulating, so it is important to maintain a healthy weight. It is important to start eating a healthy, varied diet at least three months before you try to conceive so your body (and your partner’s) is in tip top shape.

Other factors may be the work environment. Both men and women can be exposed to unseen hazards in the work place, which can affect their reproductive health. Your office probably looks harmless, but it may be time to pay attention to the potential hazards surrounding you while you work. Most offices are completely safe, so there’s no need to panic, but it’s worth investigating your office environment if you suspect you or people in your office are finding it hard to conceive.

Computers Office equipment like fax machines and computer terminals emit a low frequency radiation, so too much exposure can pose a risk. Try to stay clear of the back of your monitor, as this is where most of the radiation is emitted. Arrange your desk so you are not facing the back of anyone else’s computer whilst you work. Push your screen back as far as it will go on your desk (as long as you can still see) and avoid taking breaks or eating your lunch near the back or side of your terminal, or turn your computer off if you do.

Poor ventilation from dirty heating or air-conditioning systems can be harmful so speak with your employer or human resources department if you suspect the system needs to be checked.

Chemicals Direct contact with toxic chemicals, often those associated with photocopiers and printers can cause a problem, especially if you work somewhere that manufactures these products. If you work in hospitals and are exposed to dangerous chemicals, or on farms where you come into contact with pesticides or pollutants it may also affect your fertility. Read the instructions carefully when dealing with chemicals and always use the correct dosage.

High temperatures are especially dangerous for male fertility, as working in conditions over 100 degrees will affect sperm production. Kitchens, restaurants, bakeries and factories can get this hot, so make sure you take regular breaks in a cooler environment.

Sitting still for long periods of time at a desk, or long-distance driving can also affect sperm production, as the testicular area can warm up if air isn’t circulating around it. Give yourself plenty of breaks where you can walk around, and don’t wear tight trousers. Having a hot laptop on your lap does much the same thing, so put a pillow underneath to protect yourself. Testicles hang below a man’s body so are at a lower temperature than the rest of the body, but if conditions get too hot, the production of sperm is at risk.