TTC Tips and Tricks

It's CD 13 and I haven't got fertile mucus! I know it's too much information, but I am completely dry down there! Last cycle I was sopping wet from day 12 until day 15 but now I am drier than Jerry Seinfeld's humor (except for one fluky occurrence on day6)! I think it must have been caused by the cold medicine and the extra Vitamin C I took on days 7 to 9 (some antihistamines and too much Vitamin C are believed to dry up mucus).

I need help!

After a few minutes of googling, here's what I found:

• Guaifenesin (the one without the letters after it) - it supposedly helps in thinning cervical mucus to make it more conducive for swimmers. Sperm normally lives up to 4 days in fertile CM but dies in less than 12 hours in a hostile environment.


• Green Tea (and at least 8 glasses of water) - the antioxidants in it are supposed to help with cervical mucus quantity.

While we're on the subject, here's my fertility formula** developed after months of research:

• Baby Aspirin (low dose aspirin) - With its blood-thinning effect, it helps increase blood flow to the uterus. With a thicker and healthier uterine lining, implantation is more likely to take place.


• Vitamin C


• Vitamin E


• Flaxseed Oil


• Vitamin B-Complex plus an extra 50mg of B6 a week before ovulation


• GNC Mega Minerals (Calcium, Chromium, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc)


• Folic Acid

Yes, I am a supplement-junkie. I am a GNC member and I am often seen scouring the vitamin aisles of pharmacies. I figured it won't hurt (I've carefully researched the right dosage) and I feel better being proactive about all this. (Now if only I can be more proactive with regards to exercising.)

Ok, I'm off to drink my green tea.

**Disclaimer: This formula has no approved therapeutic effects. Follow at your own risk.