Madhumita Kapadia

What even is that name, sounds like some chemical from chemistry lab! I just stuck to our good old laddu and kheer when sweet cravings hit, way simpler.

Honestly, gender is completely random and depends entirely on which sperm fertilizes the egg. A day after ovulation, the egg might still be viable for fertilization, but you cannot choose the gender. Just focus on a healthy pregnancy, both boys and girls are equally wonderful blessings!

I am also trying to conceive and going through the same waiting phase right now. I read that testing 3-4 days after the spotting is best. Praying we both get our good news soon!

In my experience, testing around 14 days after ovulation worked best. I tried testing at 9 days once and got a negative, which made me sad, but it turned positive a few days later. Just wait for your missed period date to be sure.

My mother always said the body cleanses itself naturally. When I asked my doctor, she strictly warned against douching during pregnancy as it can push bacteria inside and cause complications. Please avoid it completely and just use plain water.