IVF vs Enjoying Life

[Mrs-G]

Hi

I'm due to start IVF in the next 5 weeks hopefully and due to my age and area I only get 1 shot!!!!

Just wondering how much to do/change in order to get the best rate of success. I'm 35, got normal BMI, I don't drink much during the week but do like to have a drink when we go out at weekend, I don't smoke, I've started taken Pregnacare pre conception but my issue is that I don't eat much fruit and veg. It says you should up your intake to 10 a day, I'm lucky if I eat 10 a fortnight, I eat 3 meals a day and do not snack, I just can not motivate myself into eating that much fruit and veg, I just don't like it!

I'm happy to give up alcohol the minute I start the cycle but am due to go on holiday the week before! Will it hurt to have a few drinks?

I just don't know what is best to do...... I really want to give myself the best shot but also don't want to put my life on hold. Is there a balance to be had?

 

[BizyBee]

I had a few margaritas during my down regging and had no problems. I stopped drinking while stimming though. I didn't change my eating habits too much, although I do already eat fruits and veggies. I think the best thing is to stay relaxed (easier said than done!)

Good luck!

 

[Whitbit22]

Hi hun. Do you have V8 juices over there? They make V8 fruit juice that tastes like normal fruit juice but is also made with a full serving of veggies. (it has carrot juice in it) So that could be an idea on how to get the extra servings. Smoothies would also be a good way if you can tolerate them. Good luck!