DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

Post by jen babes »

Hi everyone...

Really wanted to start a list with everyones "tuppeniesworth" (knowledge) on do's and don'ts after ET... Please feel free to add anything in that you want...If anyone has info on foods to eat and/or to avoid that would be most helplful if you could add them in ...thanks

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4.







Thanks in advance for all your help...BABY DUST TO EVERYONE.

love jen
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3 IVF's 2005/6 all BFNs
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4.




thanks jen
xxxxxx




P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the [quote] [/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
[b]2 natural preg,both ectopics.
3 IVF's 2005/6 all BFNs
4th Nov07- BFP! lost @ 5wks 6d
5th FET-Feb08 BFN
In my dreams...May 2010 DE Athens[/b]
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 liters/day)
9.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5.




thanks jen
xxxxxx




P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the [quote] [/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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vicky77 wrote:Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 liters/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.




thanks jen
xxxxxx




P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the
[/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 liters/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.
7. No heavy lifting




thanks jen
xxxxxx




P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the [quote] [/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
IUI using donor in 2005
1st IVF cancelled OHSS 2006
2nd IVF 4 eggs all failed to fertilise 2009
3rd IVF successful 2010 pregnant Miscarried early
FET negative 2011
ADOPTED DAUGHTER 2014
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 liters/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.
7. No heavy lifting
8. I read somewhere that embies are very sensitive to any strong smell, also avoid using soap in the vaginal area.



Thanks
Archana
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 litres/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.
12.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.
7. No heavy lifting
8. I read somewhere that embies are very sensitive to any strong smell, also avoid using soap in the vaginal area.
9. Avoid ALL perfumes and perfume deoderants at time of ET..embies hate perrfumes.
10.








P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the [quote] [/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
[b]2 natural preg,both ectopics.
3 IVF's 2005/6 all BFNs
4th Nov07- BFP! lost @ 5wks 6d
5th FET-Feb08 BFN
In my dreams...May 2010 DE Athens[/b]
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 litres/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.
12.





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.
7. No heavy lifting
8. I read somewhere that embies are very sensitive to any strong smell, also avoid using soap in the vaginal area.
9. Avoid ALL perfumes and perfume deoderants at time of ET..embies hate perrfumes.
10.








P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the [quote] [/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
[b]2 natural preg,both ectopics.
3 IVF's 2005/6 all BFNs
4th Nov07- BFP! lost @ 5wks 6d
5th FET-Feb08 BFN
In my dreams...May 2010 DE Athens[/b]
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Re: DO'S & DONT'S... **From ET through 2ww to BFP! **

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 litres/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.
12. drink pineapple juice... this aid the embie to bed in...helps the endo lining..... how i dont know, but it does help.... 1 glass a day, make sure its real not from concerntrate





Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.
7. No heavy lifting
8. I read somewhere that embies are very sensitive to any strong smell, also avoid using soap in the vaginal area.
9. Avoid ALL perfumes and perfume deoderants at time of ET..embies hate perrfumes.
10.








P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the [quote] [/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
IUI using donor in 2005
1st IVF cancelled OHSS 2006
2nd IVF 4 eggs all failed to fertilise 2009
3rd IVF successful 2010 pregnant Miscarried early
FET negative 2011
ADOPTED DAUGHTER 2014
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Do's
1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 litres/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.
12. drink pineapple juice... this aid the embie to bed in...helps the endo lining..... how i dont know, but it does help.... 1 glass a day, make sure its real not from concerntrate
13. keep abdominal area warm, i.e long tops/vests, blanket wrapped around when resting and in bed.
14. Positive mental attitude and stay calm.
15. Warm foods.






Don'ts
1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.
7. No heavy lifting
8. I read somewhere that embies are very sensitive to any strong smell, also avoid using soap in the vaginal area.
9. Avoid ALL perfumes and perfume deoderants at time of ET..embies hate perrfumes.
10. stay away from cold foods i.e ice cream, ice etc

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Do's

1. Rest up for minimum 36 hours after ET. (Although Zita says 3 days mininmum.)
2. Try and have acu before and after ET.
3. Carry Embies with PRIDE...take time off work...relax.
4. 5 days after Fertilisation embies reach Blasto stage and will break out of its shell within the next 48hrs ...then implant... :D
5. Keep up the PMA...(Positive Mental Attitude)..."this is Working".
6. Days 8-14 boost kidney energy wih acupuncture.
7. Do low key exercise...yoga, gentle walking.
8. Drink plenty of water (at least 1-2 litres/day)
9. Eat lots of blanched veggies, fruits, foods containing fibre to avoid constipation.
10. Watch all your favourite movies, plays etc.; listen to all ur favourite numbers...in short do whatever u've been wanting to do but were not getting time.(ofcourse u must take it easy) Just be happy and welcoming.
11. sometimes switching off mobile works.
12. drink pineapple juice... this aid the embie to bed in...helps the endo lining..... how i dont know, but it does help.... 1 glass a day, make sure its real not from concerntrate
13. keep abdominal area warm, i.e long tops/vests, blanket wrapped around when resting and in bed.
14. Positive mental attitude and stay calm.
15. Warm foods.
16. Use a hot water bottle to keep tum area warm...only before ET..not after



Don'ts

1. have a hot bath or go swimming.
2. Have sex. :(
3. Go jogging or trampolining :shock: ( as if)... Avoid aerobic exercise.
4. Drink alcohol
5. Avoid using too much of stairs.
6. Avoid spicy food & junk food.
7. No heavy lifting
8. I read somewhere that embies are very sensitive to any strong smell, also avoid using soap in the vaginal area.
9. Avoid ALL perfumes and perfume deoderants at time of ET..embies hate perrfumes.
10. stay away from cold foods i.e ice cream, ice etc









P.S. use the quote button and then when posting delete the [quote] [/quote ] from beginning and end of the post. x x
[b]2 natural preg,both ectopics.
3 IVF's 2005/6 all BFNs
4th Nov07- BFP! lost @ 5wks 6d
5th FET-Feb08 BFN
In my dreams...May 2010 DE Athens[/b]
[img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/2;54;101/st/20081012/n/Puppy+Dara+/dt/6/k/fda0/age.png[/img]
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