Has Anyone Used "Succesfully" Dr. Landum Shettles Method to Conceive?

I followed it exactly because I so wanted a girl. My 2nd SON was born 9 months ago. He's a doll. :) My answer--no, it doesn't work.

We didn't try it, but I've read that, although Dr. Shettles claims his method is something like 70-80% effective, scientific studies have shown it to be basically 50/50 regardless of the timing. Wed didn't bother trying to time it (except to fall around ovulation so as to conceive a child of either gender!).

Hi Andrea:

Not sure of Dr. Shettles' method, but I can assist you to prepare a healthy body, mind and emotions to conceive safely, with great love for a boy or girl. Do you know your E-type and G-type status? Basically, your body expresses a certain type of discharge when ovulating, which you can pay attention to and know when to attempt conception.

Let me know if my office can assist you.

All the best,
N.
Maternity Care Practitioner
www.WholeCreations.com
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I don't have experience with it but just want to say "good luck". I am pregnant with my 4th. I have three boys. This is our last baby and we won't be able to find out what we are having until next month. I can't wait!

I tried watching the calendar and most months my cycle is very punctual. Wouldn't you know the time I got pregnant with my 3rd and 4th were months when my cycle suddenly decided to throw me a curve ball? With both of them I got pregnant a week later than I would have normally ovulated. So much for trying to pinpoint days. <sigh>

I just keep telling myself whatever the baby is, it is as long as it's healthy. Yeah there's a part of me that REALLY wants a girl. I always saw myself as a girl's mom but I just keep telling myself that at least my youngest now would have a brother close in his age like my older two are. I just have to trust God has a plan and whatever children I have are the ones I am meant to...doesn't mean I wouldn't love the opportunity to buy dresses... :)

We have two boys, and have somewhat difficulty conceiving (tried 9mos to get our oldest, a year for our youngest) so I bought the book after our youngest was born, read up on it. We tried to get pregnant for 18mos and then decided to adopt. I just couldn't stand not being pregnant every month.

I've had most of my friends be successful for a boy, but none be successful for a girl. Its worth a shot, but remember that its still 50/50

We used the method, successful for getting pregnant but not for choosing sex, at least for us. The girl we tried for is a healthy 5 yr old boy named Eli...but I had surprise twin girls a year after he was born...no method needed:) So be careful what you wish for:)
I would recommend reading about the fertility awareness method, I think the book is the same name...just google "fertility awareness method"...I found that the most helpful with pinpointing ovulation which helps with the Shettles method...sometimes:)
K.