Has anyone used eggwhites?

NewlyWed629 · July 2010

I read about using them awhile back, and I didnt care too much, or give it much thought. But after watching The Great Sperm Race last night with DH we want to try them. We have preseed but egg whites are natural and not 'made' like preseed is..

So has anyone tried it? Or know anyone who has?

Edited to add, I very rarely see EWCM.

youngin12 · July 2010

You have fun with that. It sounds like it would cause an infection.

kje120 · July 2010

Not putting foodstuffs up my vag - no thanks.

dunda000 · July 2010

All I think about when hearing this is ECOLI.

todds_wife · July 2010

Although it is talked about in TCOYF, I have read that it can cause infections, which would for sure NOT help ttc efforts. Perhaps Pre-Seed might be good for you.

ETA -ahh I see that you do use the PreSeed... I think I would stick with that, it seems safer.

precious12 · July 2010

I've actually read about that in many different places. But personally I would be scared to use it.

MayBug19 · July 2010

Mags04 · July 2010

I'm not sure what to say besides that is a scary thought.

Stimpy09 · July 2010

Sounds icky.

Lisa3683 · July 2010

MayBug19:

This exactly!!

BalletPink81 · July 2010

Do people really do this? Because it just seems unsanitary to me....and not to mention very messy!

NewlyWed629 · July 2010

todds_wife:
Although it is talked about in TCOYF, I have read that it can cause infections, which would for sure NOT help ttc efforts. Perhaps Pre-Seed might be good for you.

We use preseed, I mentioned it in my original post..

But it doesnt stretch like EWCM does, or like egg whites do. Egg whites seem to be the closest thing to EWCM, not preseed, to me at least.

Stimpy09 · July 2010

Not trying to be snarky, but how can something that comes out of a chicken work to reproduce humans? I get that the consistancy is the same... but really?

ETA: Grammar

Mags04 · July 2010

Have you tried drinking green tea to see if that helps with more EWCM?

iluvmylab · July 2010

Stimpy09:

Not trying to be snarky, but how can something that comes out of a chicken work to reproduce humans? I get that the consistancy is the same... but really?

ETA: Grammar

They do talk about it in TCOYF. I would not try it though.

NewlyWed629 · July 2010

Mags04:
Have you tried drinking green tea to see if that helps with more EWCM?

I drink at least 2 cups of hot green tea a day, caffeine free too. No changes. Sad

Stimpy09 · July 2010

iluvmylab:
Stimpy09:

Not trying to be snarky, but how can something that comes out of a chicken work to reproduce humans? I get that the consistancy is the same... but really?

ETA: Grammar

They do talk about it in TCOYF. I would not try it though.

Yeah, I'm seriously wondering how that would work. Seems odd.

HazelEyez24 · July 2010

kestock120:
Not putting foodstuffs up my vag - no thanks.

Couldn't agree more!

youngin12 · July 2010

NewlyWed629:
Mags04:
Have you tried drinking green tea to see if that helps with more EWCM?
I drink at least 2 cups of hot green tea a day, caffeine free too. No changes.

It sounds like your mind is made up to use egg whites. So like I previously stated, hope you have fun with all that.

jellyandcake · July 2010

iluvmylab:
Stimpy09:

Not trying to be snarky, but how can something that comes out of a chicken work to reproduce humans? I get that the consistancy is the same... but really?
ETA: Grammar
They do talk about it in TCOYF. I would not try it though.

it actually makes sense to me. we're all animals, it's probably the same chemical make-up or whatever. i wouldn't do it b/c of infections, but it doesn't make me squeamish.

mah976 · July 2010

My DH would think I've lost my mind. I think I would think that of myself even!

Stimpy09 · July 2010

jellyandcake:
iluvmylab:
Stimpy09:

Not trying to be snarky, but how can something that comes out of a chicken work to reproduce humans? I get that the consistancy is the same... but really?

ETA: Grammar

They do talk about it in TCOYF. I would not try it though.

it actually makes sense to me. we're all animals, it's probably the same chemical make-up or whatever. i wouldn't do it b/c of infections, but it doesn't make me squeamish.

Kind of makes me think of Jurassic Park, where they filled the gaps in Dino DNA w/that of a frog, and then the park went crazy!

Don't have a chicken baby OP!

pinay976 · July 2010

kestock120:
Not putting foodstuffs up my vag - no thanks.

This!

llizzyb · July 2010

I can't get past the gross factor, but I do see your reasoning. Didn't TCOYF mention letting them sit at room temperature first? Because cold egg whites don't sound conducive to sexy time.

Good luck!

NewlyWed629 · July 2010

llizzyb:
I can't get past the gross factor, but I do see your reasoning. Didn't TCOYF mention letting them sit at room temperature first? Because cold egg whites don't sound conducive to sexy time.
Good luck!

Yep, youre supposed to leave it sit until room temperature, and then crack the egg open and separate it. You have to make sure not to get any yellow with the whites to use, and you have to use it immediately after cracking and separating.

And once the egg is actually in hand and I'm separating it I might not be able to get past the gross factor either lol. But right now, I'm willing to try it.

Thanks!

O2BaMom · July 2010

youngin12:
You have fun with that. It sounds like it would cause an infection.

Yikes, this!

ImaPanda · July 2010

How do you get it in there? turkey baster? spoon?

I'm sure there is some legitimacy to it, but it sounds incredibly messy and uncomfortable.

kje120 · July 2010

NewlyWed629:
llizzyb:

I can't get past the gross factor, but I do see your reasoning. Didn't TCOYF mention letting them sit at room temperature first? Because cold egg whites don't sound conducive to sexy time.

Good luck!

Yep, youre supposed to leave it sit until room temperature, and then crack the egg open and separate it. You have to make sure not to get any yellow with the whites to use, and you have to use it immediately after cracking and separating.

And once the egg is actually in hand and I'm separating it I might not be able to get past the gross factor either lol. But right now, I'm willing to try it.

Thanks!

I think if my husband saw me cracking eggs and playing with them before hopping into bed he would look a little something like this Ick!

lylahlove · July 2010

Stimpy09:
jellyandcake:
iluvmylab:
Stimpy09:

Not trying to be snarky, but how can something that comes out of a chicken work to reproduce humans? I get that the consistancy is the same... but really?

ETA: Grammar

They do talk about it in TCOYF. I would not try it though.

it actually makes sense to me. we're all animals, it's probably the same chemical make-up or whatever. i wouldn't do it b/c of infections, but it doesn't make me squeamish.

Kind of makes me think of Jurassic Park, where they filled the gaps in Dino DNA w/that of a frog, and then the park went crazy!

Don't have a chicken baby OP!

LOL!

NewlyWed629 · July 2010

kestock120:
NewlyWed629:
llizzyb:

I can't get past the gross factor, but I do see your reasoning. Didn't TCOYF mention letting them sit at room temperature first? Because cold egg whites don't sound conducive to sexy time.

Good luck!

Yep, youre supposed to leave it sit until room temperature, and then crack the egg open and separate it. You have to make sure not to get any yellow with the whites to use, and you have to use it immediately after cracking and separating.

And once the egg is actually in hand and I'm separating it I might not be able to get past the gross factor either lol. But right now, I'm willing to try it.

Thanks!

I think if my husband saw me cracking eggs and playing with them before hopping into bed he would look a little something like this

Haha, my DH is on board for this. Hes willing to try it also. He might actually help me separate the egg. Hes very into TTC.

MrsLee22 · July 2010

MayBug19:

MTE

SkypekWithoutAC · July 2010

Have you tried Mucinex? I'd try Mucinex first...I don't think I'd ever use actual egg whites. How long have you been TTC?

NewlyWed629 · July 2010

SkypekWithoutAC:
Have you tried Mucinex? I'd try Mucinex first...I don't think I'd ever use actual egg whites. How long have you been TTC?

Ive only been charting with temps for 2 cycles now, but we've been not preventing for only 5 months. Not long at all, but only having EWCM 1 time out of those months..

Mucinex also sounds like a good idea, but it wouldnt have effect in time for this cycle. I got a positive OPK yesterday and today.

karbarr · July 2010

Personally I wouldn't do it. I would just be afraid of getting an infection or something. GL!

HydrangeaSunset · July 2010

I can't stand slimy things, especially runny eggs, so there's no way I'd be able to go near real ews. Cool that yh is so on board!

Lisa102304 · July 2010

:::DIES::: at "food stuffs in my vag" and "chicken baby"

:::DEAD:::

mchupie · July 2010

When checking for CM, are you checking internally or externally?

NewlyWed629 · July 2010

mchupie:
When checking for CM, are you checking internally or externally?

I check externally most of the time, but if I have none externally Ill check internally to see if there is any at all.

sunflwra · July 2010

Unfortunately, that's just and EWWW to me-- no can do!

Melissa2216 · July 2010

Good luck with the eggwhites! If you are not pg this cycle, try FertileCM supplements. I took them this cycle and got a LOT more CM (including EW). I had never noticed EWCM before but I had a lot of it before O.

elottino · July 2010

Since you seem set on trying this, PLEASE buy pasteurized eggs. The risk of salmonella poisoning would scare me away from it.

"Whole Eggs Pasteurized in the Shell - Traditionally, eggs sold to customers in the shell have not been pasteurized. However, new time/temperature pasteurization methods are making this possible. Egg whites coagulate at 140?F (60?C). Therefore, heating an egg above 140?F would cook the egg, so processors pasteurize the egg in the shell at a low temperature, 130?F (54?C), for a long time, 45 minutes. This new process is being used by some manufacturers, but it is not yet widely available. Pasteurizing eggs reduces the risk of contamination from pathogenic bacteria, such as Salmonella, which can cause severe illness and even death. Pasteurized eggs in the shell may be used in recipes calling for raw eggs, such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or b? arnaise sauces, mayonnaise, egg nog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages that are not thoroughly cooked."

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