IVF May/June/July 2015, Lets Get Ready!

[ttcbaby117]

Waiting - that is so awesome! Congrats!!!

Based on experience, can you ladies tell me how active you stayed during your IVF cycle. Working out etc? Also did any of swim in the ocean or pool?

 

[waitingongod1]

Ttc- I swam in the pool during stiming once. It's was fine I just was really sore in my hips from shots so it was hard to lay on the chairs ect. Plus just got really tierd. I just did light walking. During Stiming. Haven't done anything but light walking after transfer. Didn't start doing that till 5days past transfer

 

[Hopethisyear]

TTC - I was in the ocean almost every day while I was stimming and in the pool a couple times. I'm probably going to stay out of the public pool after transfer during TWW. I also was walking a couple miles a day, but no jogging.

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Out of interest what's the deal with swimming after the transfer? There is a good chance I will be in a pool after doing it (not for exercise, just to be with DS)....is it the exercise you are worried about or is there something I don't know about!!!

 

[Hopethisyear]

I've read to stay out of pools after transfer due to bacteria and chemicals, but once pregnancy is established it's ok. Maybe it's being overly cautious, but at this point I'd rather be safe than do anything to decrease my chances. I'm pretty much in the water every day, but 2 weeks not in it won't kill me.

 

[Renaendel]

Out of interest what's the deal with swimming after the transfer? There is a good chance I will be in a pool after doing it (not for exercise, just to be with DS)....is it the exercise you are worried about or is there something I don't know about!!!

My RE told me I can't even do baths after transfer. Crazy right? I had to ask because my GI requires daily sitz baths. She said that even though I'll be on antibiotics that there is evidence that swimming and baths can cause an infection that could have some pretty bad reprocussions. Nothing but showers from retrieval through transfer.

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Thanks ladies!! I had NO idea!! Glad I know now before the transfer

 

[bettybee1]

During my 2failed cycles I limted everything after egg collection and took it easy !

During my successful cycle I literally went back to work the same afternoon as egg collection worked the night of embryo transfer my arttuidude is if it will work it will !
And plus moving is better than not as your getting better blood flow unless your seriously working out and then you woudknt be x

 

[Hopethisyear]

Betty - I can't believe you went to work after your ER. I can't imagine doing that, I was so groggy, bloated and tired.

I just got my calendar and FET date of August 11th. So excited!!!

 

[bettybee1]

Hope honest my 3rd ivf cycle was the best !!! It was a new clinc I went to they stimmed me really careful upping and lowering my dose every couple of days had egg collection under local !!! Yes it killed !!! But as soon as it was done I was good to go I took it easy no lofting eetc but I didn't even get spotting I think coz I was a awake there a lot more gentle !!

This cycle was the worse by far woke up felling like a had been punched !!! And yes I crawled into my bed when I got home ! Lol

Hoping my embie transfer will be smooth!!! X

 

[bettybee1]

11th August will be whe you start or transfer date xxx

 

[PecksTTC]

Based on experience, can you ladies tell me how active you stayed during your IVF cycle. Working out etc? Also did any of swim in the ocean or pool?

I did high intensity interval training every other day up until 4 days left of Stims. After that it was just too painful

 

[PecksTTC]

Krispy thinking of you today!!!!

 

[Hopethisyear]

11th August will be whe you start or transfer date xxx

Transfer date

 

[bettybee1]

That's exiting !! When will start your meds you on patches ?

We may have transfer close xx

 

[Kat_F]

Orchid they told me no hot spas etc after transfer because there is research that shows being too warm can have negative effects.

Best of luck Hope xx

 

[ttcbaby117]

Thank you so much ladies! I usually do High impact cross fit now and TBH it is bonding time for me and DH. We do it together. We absolutely are addicted. I have decided that I will still go the class with him but just watch and cheer him on during my cycle. I might do some low impact stuff but nothing like I was. After ER I will stop. I was thinking of incorporating some swimming bc it is so hot and I do love being in the ocean. I really appreciate all of you answering my question, it makes me feel better.

Someone on another board said it perfectly, I guess....If it makes you uncomfortable don't do it! That is the rule I will live by once I start my cycle!

 

[KrissyB]

Transfer was a success! I go for an official beta test on the 21st unless I get a +HPT before then

BTW - for those asking about how much activity to do after a transfer, these are the rules I just got: Take it easy today, but no strict bed rest. Then until pregnancy has been confirmed don't start running marathons or anything, and try to avoid abdomen-centric exercizes. Also, full pelvic rest (no sex, orgasms, or douching), no swimming, and no sitting baths

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Yay Krissy!! You are officially PUPO!!

 

[PecksTTC]

Transfer was a success! I go for an official beta test on the 21st unless I get a +HPT before then

BTW - for those asking about how much activity to do after a transfer, these are the rules I just got: Take it easy today, but no strict bed rest. Then until pregnancy has been confirmed don't start running marathons or anything, and try to avoid abdomen-centric exercizes. Also, full pelvic rest (no sex, orgasms, or douching), no swimming, and no sitting baths

So exciting Krissy!! now the waiting game!

Not sure I like the no baths rule... It is my one way to relax completely... A glass of wine is the only exception that will definitely be out.