I am still in the wee stages of this whole pregnancy thing. My 

focus right now is to get as fertile as I can, stay healthy as I can, 

and "DO IT" as much as I can, without wearing out my poor 

husband! I tease him all the time about it. While we have a VERY normal sex life and it's quite passionate, and beautiful...NOW it's a job! We have certain days of teh month where we need to MAKE SURE WE DO IT! BOY O BOY!

My surgery isn't until April 9th, but it's all that is on my mind. I 

tend to obsess over things, especially LIFE CHANGING 

THINGS! I want everything to be PERFECT! I want to eat the 

perfect foods, take the right supplements and vitamins, 

workout, but not over do it (I am a MANIAC- just check out my 

other blog- Fit Green Goddess). 

I found a list of snacks for fertility snacks that will regulate your 

blood sugar levels and give you a good source of protein.

• frozen blueberries with organic plain yogurt- I don't eat Yogurt
• nuts and/or seeds with fresh fruit- I LOVE NUTS
• apple with organic peanut butter- LOVE
• dried apricots with walnuts or almonds- LOVE
• fresh fruit with almonds or walnuts- LOVE
• fresh fruit with a slice of organic cheese- I don't eat cheese
• Wasa™ or Ryvita™ crackers with organic peanut butter- LOVE
• raw vegetables with Hummus- LOVE
• homemade pita chips with salsa- LOVE

I already eat super clean and have tons of water and fiber- kinda goes along with my lifestyle.... A vegan 90% of the time. With all the running I do each day (30 miles a week), I NEED water, coconut water and more water to replenish. 


I don't do detoxes, simply because I don't need to. I NEVER drink alcohol, I don't eat processed foods, so what am I detoxing?? The only thing I require is a vacation twice a year- a DETOX from my everyday life! :O) 


As far a supplements, I take an organic pre-natal vitamin, COQ10, wheat grass shots and my fish oils Both my husband and myself are super strict with our routines each day including our meals, supplements, workouts and sleep.

SO I will investigate these snacks further...I am definitely NOT a HIGH fruit intaker, but I will make sure I get a GOOD balance of my nuts fruits, protein and veggies....

A little obsessed with Fertility now!

It's amazing how I go from obsessing over my weekly workouts to obsessing about how to get SUPER FERTILE! As I said, I am mapping out the BEST FERTILITY meal plan I can! When I found this recipe, I got all sorts of EXCITED! I already use everything in here except for Royal Jelly and I DO occasionally have wheat grass shots, but only if we go to a super health food place..... Now I am on a mission to find wheat grass..

Fertility Smoothie Recipe

From Modernmom.com

Ingredients- I put some notes next to each ingredient of my own.

• Frozen mixed organic berries - GOT em!
• Almond or rice milk - I have COCONUT MILK
• Protein powder - Something natural and clean without a lot of additives or soy. Think whey. NO WHEY FOR ME, BUT VEGA WILL DO!
• 2 shots of wheat grass - You can use powder or fresh shots. I use a frozen one by Evergreen
• Maca Root Powder- GOT IT! I have been using it for a while now
• Acai berry- hmmmmmmm...
• Mixed powdered greens- I use Green Vibrance
• Royal Jelly *NOTE, if you are allergic to bees, do not use
• Bee pollen *Again don’t use is you have a bee allergy- I got it!
• Liquid omegas - Read dose instructions on back of product- Carlson's Fish oil!

-Mix all of this together in a blender. Depending on thickness, use as much milk as you want for the consistency you like.

Wondering what all the ingredients do for you?:

The powered greens, berries and Acai feed and promote healthy cell growth and help nourish the blood.

The wheat grass lowers FSH levels, helps restore hormone balance and helps alkaline your PH levels which makes it better for sperm to live in. Its also nourishes cells.

Maca root nourishes the entire endocrine system, enhances fertility, and brings hormones into balance. Also increases sex drive, vitality and gives you tons of energy.

Royal Jelly balances hormones, supports endocrine system , helps raise estrogen levels ( great for woman who have low estrogen ) , helps increase sperm quality and testosterone levels in men .

Bee Pollen has high levels of vitamins, natural aphrodisiac, Nourishes the ovaries, help produce healthy eggs, increases fertility, increases sperm count in men and balances menstrual cycle.

Protein powder repairs and builds healthy tissues

Fish oils help stabilize moods, lowers inflammation in the body, increases blood flow to uterus and promotes regular menstrual cycle, ovulation, and cervical mucus as well as increasing sperm mobility in men . 

BRING IT ON!!!

Getting my ducks in a row!

Never think because you are super healthy, super fit and super strong that you can have a baby just like that! Prime example: I am 40 years old- I live one of the cleanest most boring lifestyles you can imagine. Boring meaning, we don't go out, we don't drink, we live at the  gym or at home, and we really don't even go out  to eat. I mean BORING! For Mario & I, it's our lifestyle and to us, it's sooo not boring! In order to get the tubal reversal, I had to go through some routine blood tests:

1. FSH Test- a test to asses my ovary function and reserve of eggs
2. Complete blood count (CBC)
3. HIV-1 antibody
4. Hepatitis B surface antigen
5. Hepatitis C antibody

No problem! I'm so healthy! Go ahead, take my blood! Yup! I was sitting here so happy and confident that everything would come back 100% a-ok! Within 24 hours, I called Chapel Hill to get some more info done over the phone. The nurse told me my FSH level was a little high. SO confused, I asked what that meant. My heart started to pound and I got nervous! She told me that the NORMAL range is 4.7-13 and mine was 14.8. Ok so it's NOT 25! Why is this nurse freaking me out right now? I haven't even had my surgery yet! Sheesh! 

Well, if you know me, You know as soon as I hung up with her in a panic, I researched over a thousand websites about FSH levels, fertility in my 40's, and anything I could find to enlighten myself. When Mario came home, I told him and the tears started to fall! I was so worried!! What if I go through this surgery and NOTHING happens! I will die! Mario calmed me down- and I listened to him (which is NOT something I usually do).


I came across so many helpful websites on how to get MORE fertile, and How to lower FSH levels... 


I realized I have SO many things GOING for me!


1. I'm in incredible shape!
2. I eat cleaner then EVERYONE I know.
3. I do not drink alcohol or do drugs
4. I do NOT eat processed foods or BAD fat
5. I am 90% Vegan, with the exception of Pole caught Tuna & Ethical eggs
6. I workout and run everyday
7. I am NOT underweight
8. I already have two children


I also realized I have something AGAINST me (MAYBE)
1. I am 40 years old! UGH!


I am not going to STRESS over it! I am going get the surgery, and have sex sex sex! LOL! I am kidding! I tease my husband all the time! No seriously, I am going to continue doing what I do everyday. I know with a positive mind, I will get pregnant sooner than later! 


Here are some things to help me with fertility....
Since I am 40 years old, and age IS in fact a factor in getting pregnant, I have to plan accordingly. 


* A fertility Monitor
* A basal thermometer
* A GREAT diet!


Today's Blog is about Nutrition, and foods to increase fertility.... SO you may think that your diet has NOTHING to do with how fertile you may or may not be, but you are wrong. SO many women who can not get pregnant have the wrong diets, whether they are UNDER WEIGHT or OVER WEIGHT. 


I'm not going to tell you there are some foods that are like MAGIC to get you knocked up- but eating a well balanced diet will improve your chances. As you know from my other blog fit green goddess, I eat clean, I mean really clean. NO red meat, no poultry no dairy (6 years). I do not eat processed foods and No JUNK, or sugar. SO this is a PLUS for me! I think, anyway.


As always, anyone looking to have a baby should IMMEDIATELY start with a pre-natal vitamin with folic acid. Folic acid will help to reduce the risks of birth defects. Pre-natal vitamins have a little MORE than regular multivitamins. Pre-Natals have MORE calcium, iron and folic acid.


SO here are the foods I found to be the BEST for you body when trying to get pregnant...


* Dairy: Great for reproductive health, however you must be careful...overdo the ice cream, yogurt and cheese- you will gain weight- gain weight and you lower your chances of getting pregnant. I am DAIRY FREE for 6 years due to being severely Lactose intolerant.... SO I have to get my calcium elsewhere.


*Protein sources: The IRON in Lean meats like chicken and turkey are screaming your name! Iron definitely helps to build up your fertility. Be warned though: STAY AWAY from HIGH FAT meats like bacon or pork tenderloin. You must also keep your protein servings to 3-4 oz per serving. For Vegans like myself, I have to eat MORE quinoa, tofu and beans. I also have IRON in my pre-natal. OCCASIONALLY (maybe even more so now) I will eat some ground Buffalo or Bison, which is REALLY lean and loaded with iron &  protein.


*Fish: Wild salmon and sardines are tops of the fish. They are loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids. These fats will increase blood flow to your reproductive organs. If you are like me and don't eat fish, try CHIA SEEDS, try FLAX SEEDS, almonds, pumpkinseeds and eggs that have DHA. 


*Complex carbs: LOSE the white carbs! Trade them in for the brown carbs... No more white rice, have BLACK rice instead. No more White pasta, have Brown rice pasta instead. No more white potatoes, have YAMS instead. No more rice cakes, have BROWN rice rice cakes- Catch my drift? You want to keep your insulin down. You don't want ANYTHING to bother your reproductive hormones and your menstrual cycle. Want to promote regular ovulation??? Eat the brown and other colored carbs, and toss the whites!


*Berries: We already know HOW AMAZNIG blueberries are for you and HOW STRONG they are in fighting off free radicals in the body, right? Well guess what! Your eggs are cells too. Keep them strong! Choose Blueberries and raspberries Over the rest! Frozen or fresh are fine.


*Yams: An ovulating stimulating veggie that is so delish just baked in the oven. It doesn't have to be Thanksgiving to eat these orange beauties! We have them baking in the oven at least 2 times a week. Sprinkle some cinnamon and PRESTO!


Here are some other foods that I already eat but you may want to start eating if you aren't already...


These foods are loaded with Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12

• Brazil Nuts, dried figs, Mangosteen and egg yolks... 
• Avocado, dried apricots and mackerel..
• Tuna, dried dates and plums... 
• watermelon, avocado, salmon
• walnuts, bananas, apples
• strawberries, grapes oranges

These foods are load with Carotenes

• dried apricots, carrots, tomatoes, persimmon
• mango, watermelon
• Salmon, Tuna and egg yolks

These foods are loaded with Vitamin C

• guava, black currants, kiwi
• strawberries, lemon and oranges

These foods are loaded with Vitamin E

• Brazil nuts, hazel nuts 
• walnuts, salmon, egg yolks, blueberries
• avocado, mango, peach, plums, grapes

These foods are loaded with vitamin K1

• avocado, kiwi, egg yolks
• plums, hazelnuts, grapes

These foods are loaded with Vitamin D:

• SUN! Fish, egg yolks

These foods are loaded with Calcium

•  Hazelnuts, dried currants, figs, egg yolk, 
• Brazil nuts, and olives 
• walnuts, raisins, oranges, kiwis and mandarins 

These foods are loaded with Magnesium:

• Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, 
• papaya, coconut and banana

These foods are loaded with 

Zinc: 

• Brazil nuts, egg yolk 
• Oysters, Walnuts, hazelnuts, currants, figs, salmon, coconut 

These foods are loaded with 

Selenium: 

• Coconuts 
• Brazil nuts 
• tuna, mackerel, salmon and egg yolk 

These foods are loaded with 

Phosphorus and Sulfur: 

• egg yolk and fish

These foods are loaded with 

Chloride: 

• MOST fruits, egg yolk, mackerel, coconut, 
• dried dates, bananas and kiwis contain chloride.

These foods are loaded with 

Potassium: 

• All foods (including fruits) contain plenty of potassium.

These foods are loaded with Sodium:

• Especially fish, egg yolk, kumquat, 
• dried figs, dried dates, coconut 

These foods are loaded with 

Iodine: 

• Egg yolk, bananas, mango
• Seafish & seaweed

These foods are loaded with 

Fluoride: 

• Egg yolk, raisins, dried apricots

These foods are loaded with 

Iron: 

• Fish, egg yolk, dried fruits, hazelnuts, 
• Brazil nuts, coconut, olives

These foods are loaded with 

Chromium: 

• Brazil nuts, dates and hazelnuts

SO! What am I going to do with this enormous list of INCREDIBLE foods? I'm going to put together an incredible meal plan, eat and be as healthy as I can so I can be FERTILE MYRTLE!

XOXO