7 Must Do's to Survive Your 2WW (two week-wait) During IVF
I am a member of the “1 in 8” Infertility Club. Really. After trying to conceive the “natural way” for almost 2 years and finding out that the only way to motherhood, in my case, was IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), no other way, it was really hard and devastating to hear.
So, I went along with my husband through five cycles of IVF to be able to conceive; from those five cycles, one was cancelled, one was a miscarriage and one was my stillbirth baby girl Isabelle at 39 weeks, the other two are my girls Eliyah and Maya.
Yes - Infertility sucks! But Infertility and all my struggles through it, not only taught us (me and my husband) a lot, but also inspired me to open up about the pain and start coaching other women and couples walking the same path. It also inspired me to write a book “The IVF Planner”, a valuable read for anyone going through IVF. I truly recommend having a planner during this time, because trust me, keeping up with the daily medical dosages during an IVF cycle is challenging. This resource helps you not only manage the admin but also relieves some of the stress that comes with it. It is also a way to write your own story during this time, and one day be able to show your rainbow baby what a bumpy but incredible journey it was to bring them into the world.
I realized that a planner is not only a journal but also can be a unique and personal coaching tool.
Based on my own IVF Journey, I also learned that stress is one of the biggest and most difficult issues to handle during this time.
Here are 7 things you can do to survive your 2WW and make it a little easier:
1. Go easy after your transfer. Start writing a journal.
2. Eat well, rest, but also remember you are not sick, so take a refreshing walk to clear your head and get some fresh air.
3. Please do not test early: this adds more pressure and stress. Wait until your beta test.
4. Color and create. Art therapy is a huge tool to release stress and focus our mind on something positive.
5. Watch funny movies with your partner. This makes time go faster and it is good to laugh.
6. Pamper yourself: go for a foot massage, a pedicure, a manicure, a make-over. Do the normal things which make you feel like you.
7. Acupuncture straight after transfer is a great option too. Head acupuncture is also a relaxing and peaceful way to be mindful and reduce stress, as is meditation and listening to chill-out music.
I truly hope that the message in this article can be of benefit to you if you are struggling with infertility or going through any medical intervention to reach motherhood.
Feel free to contact me. I offer a complementary introductory call and you can schedule it here: https://monicabivas.com/en/make-an-appointment/
By Monica Bivas
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