Ways to relax after egg collection and embryo transfer

[FBTTN8079]

I think a combination of rest and distraction is good. I know the IVF didn't work for me but I feel that I did everything I could. The first time I did a language CD for our holiday, about 45 minutes a day. Lots of rest on the couch or in the garden reading and on the internet! Not too much lying around, a few little jobs at home, walks and lunch with a friend. Also lots of cat cuddling!
Did you enjoy Gone Girl?

That sounds lovely and relaxing for sure
I can't wait for more puppy cuddles when I'm off x

I did enjoy gone girl I didn't think I would its a bit messed up lol

 

[Blueflower]

Yes I really enjoyed it! Good idea to save it till after egg collection. I was really disappointed when I finished a book (I read a heavy one during IVF 1 as I was at home & I didn't have to lug it around) but finished it the day before testing day and felt a bit bereft!

 

[lisey]

Yes I really enjoyed it! Good idea to save it till after egg collection. I was really disappointed when I finished a book (I read a heavy one during IVF 1 as I was at home & I didn't have to lug it around) but finished it the day before testing day and felt a bit bereft!

Yeah I am like that when I finish a good book. I actually want to start writing myself again, I used to write by own stories with a young dream of becoming a novelist but I haven't written in years, maybe I will take it as an opportunity to start doing that again too x

 

[Blueflower]

Definitely! You should write a semi fiction based on TTC, I think we all should, it would be so helpful!

 

[FBTTN8079]

Oh yeah I'm the same I get so dissapointed when I come to the end of a good book !

Blueflower is right a book on ttc would be fab or like a diary of ttc all our crazy funny stories lol. x

 

[lisey]

I did start writing a little ttc/ivf thing the last week, only got 2 pages in and just haven't had a chance since as can't concentrate with the headaches. My brain will only come up with story ideas involving either ttc or autism cos they consume my life, I used to have loads of ideas. I do have some children book ideas though. I love writing, I wish I could do it for a living.
My plan is to make more time to read as that always inspires me more xx

 

[lisey]

Oh yeah I'm the same I get so dissapointed when I come to the end of a good book !

Blueflower is right a book on ttc would be fab or like a diary of ttc all our crazy funny stories lol. x

Some of the stories I could tell, embarrassing and hilarious at the same time xx

 

[mishi]

Lisey, not been on here for ages but have finally managed to get on for a quick catch up.

I highly recommend the Zita West CD. I didn't find it annoying and I found it very powerful to visualise my embryos getting comfy in there (albeit only one of them did!!).

I chilled for 24hours after mine, then gently walked around Athens!! Good for the blood flow and listened to Zita at least once a day.

Good luck!xx

 

[lisey]

Lisey, not been on here for ages but have finally managed to get on for a quick catch up.

I highly recommend the Zita West CD. I didn't find it annoying and I found it very powerful to visualise my embryos getting comfy in there (albeit only one of them did!!).

I chilled for 24hours after mine, then gently walked around Athens!! Good for the blood flow and listened to Zita at least once a day.

Good luck!xx

Hi Mishi,

Hope you and you LO are doing well?
Maybe I will have to order the zita west CD, I could listen to it as I walk the dogs maybe. I plan to take it easy for the first day after transfer but l have read that its not good to rest too much due to blood flow, like you say, so will be keeping active, just not too active xx

 

[mishi]

You really have to be lying down/sitting comfortably to listen to it - your eyes need to be closed, not great for dog walking!

Oh and I also kept my feet warm!

xxxx

 

[lisey]

Oh I see . Didn't realise eyes need to be closed. Definitely not good for dog walking x