Down regulated now starting Gonal F this evening......

[isitonlyadream]

Hi All

Had second baseline scan yesterday and now 2.2 so good to start stimming this evening - will be injecting Gonal F and a reduced amount of bureselin.

Just a quick question...

I have read various reports saying that once you start stimming to up the protein to 60G / day and plenty of water, milk, eggs and avocados.

Have any of you got any tips re this and if it even works? - I did ask the nurse yesterday but, as she has to be, she was very non - committal, basically just said what works for you and whatever you feel happy with!

I have next acupuncture on Wednesday and I am having my daily smoothies with avocado, oranges, kiwi, banana and orange juice and 2 boiled eggs daily, wholemeal bread and chicken and veg (mainly asparagus and broccoli) on an evening, no alcohol, no caffeine and taking pregnacare daily.

Just want to give this the best shot I can, so any tips for those ladies who have gone on to success would be greatly appreciated

Thank you,

Holly

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Holly. A good diet to have at this time consists of variety, however, I have listed some of the “good” things to have: Carbohydrates - Wholegrain bread and wholemeal pasta, oatmeal, brown rice. All fresh vegetables especially raw or steamed. Over boiling rids them of vitamins and minerals, pineapple juice, apricots, potatoes, all fruit and honey, beans, chickpeas and lentils. Protein - Organic meat if possible, poultry, fish, Milk and hard cheese, nuts and seeds. Fat - Extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil, avocado and peanut butter, mackerel, sardines, nuts (especially Brazil and walnuts), seeds, sweet corn and sweet potatoes. The things to avoid are too much sugar, processed foods, ready meals, butter, ice cream etc. A little is OK, but not all the time. Drink plenty of water and only a little tea and coffee if feeling deprived. Cut right down or right out – alcohol and smoking. Oh and don’t forget the Folic Acid! Hope this helps and all the best with the stimming and the rest of the cycle - and for succcess!  Diane