How I Took Care of Myself After Embryo Transfer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ต.ค. 2022
- Discover how I took care of myself after embryo my transfer and what I did to help the embryo stick! There are a few things I did to take care of myself after my frozen embryo transfer as I waited for my pregnancy results...which were the longest 10 days of my life! And there are also a few things that I did to help the embryo stick. But with that said, I believe that there're really nothing you can do to make the embryo stick after your embryo transfer; it's either going to stick or it's not. BUT, I also believe there are some things you can do to help the process along.
How I took care of myself after embryo transfer was key in getting through the 10 day waiting period for my pregnancy test because those 10 days were incredibly tough! Even though I don't think there's much you can do physically to help the embryo stick, I firmly believe that the body and mind are strongly connected. So if the mind is healthy, the body will have a better chance of accepting the embryo. I had to work really hard to keep my mind healthy and positive not only to get through the waiting period, but to also give off good vibes in hopes my embryo sticks.
So welcome to this video on how I took care of myself after my frozen embryo transfer and what I did to help the embryo stick. I hope this video helps you guys going through IVF and who are facing a fresh or frozen embryo transfer soon.
How I took care of my mental health video:
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Foods I ate after my embryo transfer: fertility friendly foods video:
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Recently, I've been focused on IVF. I share my infertility journey in hopes of supporting other women. I also enjoy posting effective home workouts, nutrition facts, and healthy lifestyle tips that have helped me live a healthier life. I absolutely love connecting with you guys as we navigate life's challenges.
About my channel:
My name is Brittany and welcome to my channel where I share everything I know about health, fitness, nutrition, and how I lead a balanced lifestyle while working as an Operating Room Nurse. In addition, I'm passionate about sharing my infertility story and current IVF journey. Balancing living healthy with going through IVF is not easy, so I want to share it all in hopes of supporting other women.
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Congrats ! I’m on the 10 day waiting period now my transfer was done jan 4 2024 pls pray for me
Excellent video! I just want to comment on one thing though. When I had my last transfer in 2019, my body was in complete “fight or flight” mode. I had just experienced multiple traumatic things happening to me all at once from my personal life to an experience I had that morning at the clinic. It was honestly a horrible day and my anxiety was at an all time high. Somehow the transfer still worked and she just turned 2 😊I’m not saying that being relaxed and stress free doesn’t help because I’m sure it does. But if you are anxious or stressed around/or on transfer day don’t feel like it automatically will lower your chances because that wasn’t my experience 🥳Again, great video! I just wanted to put this out there!
This is incredibly encouraging and thank you so much for sharing!! What an amazing story and testimony you have!
Yeah just goes to show you anything is possible, and the transfer is going to do what it’s going to do. I’m so happy your transfer was successful even though were going through a lot at the time.
Sending lots of love back to ya!💕🤗
Thank you so much for your comment. I am hoping to start my first IVF cycle in the next couple of months and hearing this really helps to calm some of those worries. I’m trying to collect things like this in the hopes that I remember to read them again at the time! ❤
That's a good point. I had an embryo implant during a very traumatic time as well where I hadn't slept in days and was extremely stressed and anxious. The pregnancy did end in miscarriage a few weeks later but I don't think it was related to that as I suffer from recurrent loss.
Thank you for this ❤
@ZanetkaPL after fet which was on 13 nov I was so stressed due to some reason and also missed emotional support which I needed. I hope it goes well ,.,please pray for me
I did my first embryo transfer last month and suddenly from the first hour problems started with me and my husband and my family and my friend had a fight with her husband infront of me while im laying in bed trying to rest i was like what the hell ia going on i was angry the hole time and depressed so my transfer failed... i cut everyone and going through my second embryo transfer in afew days pray for me please i will male sure ill be very relaxed this transfer
Another great video! So glad I found your page. Everyone isnt great on youtube but I love how you explain things because I listen! Great info and advice!
Aww this is the sweetest comment; thank you so very much!! I’m so glad your finding the videos helpful!❤️
Congrats I like your outlook in life ❤ I pray and surrender my wait 10 days also to stick and grow positively
Completely agree with moving after transfer! I did the same, listened to my body and just had our first beta, we are expecting!
Huge congratulations to you!!🎉That’s amazing and thank you so much for sharing!!🤗
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn thank you so much! Your videos have definitely helped me on this journey!
My FET is in 2 weeks! I can't wait to finally have our rainbow baby (if it works!). It's been a long few years. Congrats on your successful FET!
Praying it’s a wonderful experience and that your little embryo sticks!!🙏❤️
I’m so excited for you!! Sending you love and all the baby dust as your special day approaches!💕
Thanks for all of this information, Brittany. We got our embryo results back this week and have 3/3 euploid! I couldn’t stop screaming of joy. We’re doing another cycle for banking and then transferring in the spring. I cannot wait. Thanks again for sharing so much with us. Your channel is one of few that feels informative, real and does not add to the stress.
All of the waits are hard. I find it hard to wait between retrieval and transfer since it’ll be about 5 months for us.
Thank you so very much for writing all of this!!❤️ Really means a lot!!
Yay for a second cycle and a spring transfer!🙌🏻 You got this!! Huge congratulations to you too! That’s amazing news going into your next cycle.
Yeah the waiting is harder than the actual procedures. The spring will come before you know it! And it’s always better not to rush this process. I did the same thing as you, and I’m so glad I waited between my egg retrievals and my transfer.
Praying your next cycle is just as successful and that you have a magical transfer day! Sending you lots of love and baby dust!💕
You got 3 embryo why are you doing another cycle in the spring?
@@palivang I’m doing another retrieval cycle now. I’m almost 37 so we are banking embryos now for potentially multiple children. My clinic recommends 2-3 euploid embryos per live birth. We rather do it now when I’m younger than later and they offer a special rate for embryo banking.
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn thanks so much! We are going on a delayed honeymoon to St. Lucia on March so that will definitely be worth it. I figured we should wait until afterwards so we can fully enjoy the trip without worrying about things like hot tubs, planes and being away from home. It’ll give my body some time to recover as well and me to enjoy some heavy lifting workouts that I won’t be doing for a long while.
@@fldhkybnva so you already have frozen embryo but go for another retrieval?
I'm thinking about going another one retrieval too but hard decision.
I need some help for making decision should I go for another retrieval or not? As now I have 4 frozen embryo Waiting for me to transfer. I'm 38yrs old going 39 soon
I had Acupunture before and after my transfer ❤pls pray for me
Fellow Nurse here too! Loved your video! I just did my FET transfer May 16, I am trying to keep busy but not push myself physically! Fingers crossed …. Its my first time and we have 3 embryos. Pineapple and hydration and keeping my socks on !
Hi and HUGE congratulations on your transfer day!! Praying your little one sticks and everything goes well!🙏💕
Sounds like your doing a great job post FET…you got this! Sending you lots of baby dust!!
Pleaze update us!!!!
@@adelante3938 i gave in an did a home pregnancy test 🤦🏻♀️ it is positive! But I am being super conservative and not taking it seriously at all. I did some research on uptodate and apparently since I did a frozen cycle the urine test might be a true positive. However I think i need to do a blood hcg and then see if it actually doubles in 48 hoursand finally an Ultrasound to truly be considered pregnant. So fingers crossed !
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Good bless you and your family
Thank you!🥰
Came across your video and I’m on day 5 of my wait. Did a frozen embryo transfer this Monday. This is my first since I had 1 natural pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage last year. I’m trying really hard to not think about this but I’ve been nothing but researching how people live their lives during the 2 week wait. It’s reassuring that all this is by chance and not our fault . 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Just keep busy and try not to think about it. Praying for a positive test for you girl!!🙏🙏
And yes, it’s either going to stick or it’s not. Sending all the baby dust!💕💕
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn - thank you! I’m positive!!!! That’s one hurdle. I now need to jump through three more hurdles to see if the baby is growing appropriately for about 3 obstetrical ultrasounds
You are wonderful
Hi Brittany. So happy for you!! I'm about to go through my first FET this Tuesday fingers crossed!! I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. This is the closest we've gotten to getting pregnant. I'm like you very anxiety prone. My mental state was terrible during the stims/egg retrieval process. Since it was my first round of IVF my mind couldn't stop focusing on the negatives and what-ifs because there's so much unknown and uncertainty in the IVF process. This time prepping for the FET, I tried to remain more calm and kept myself busy through nightly fertility mediation. Even my hubby said I'm more tolerable this time around 😄. Hope I can keep this up through the 10 day waiting period. Watching your videos help!
I’m so glad to hear you’re doing better mentally!! That’s amazing and awesome job! It’s going to make a huge difference for sure!
And yay for transfer day!! Sending you lots of love and baby dust💕🤗I pray it’s smooth and super special for you. And I hope you get to announce your miracle soon!💗
Yes to stop focusing on the bad things is the hardest. I’m on day two of my transfer and I feel like I don’t wanna do anything to jeopardize my chances.
Thank you for sharing your story. I can totally relate. I had my transfer on Saturday and one of my tenants moved out the day before meanwhile the neighboring tenant hounded me about "securing" the vacant unit. So I did landlord duties just after transfer as well. I also work but my job is telework and low stress. My husband is very supportive and started 3 mile walks after transfer. I am trying to schedule acupuncture now, wish I did it immediately after.
Yes very similar situations lol!
Thank you so much for sharing a little of your story and I hope your transfer was successful!! Sending you lots of love and baby dust!💕🤗
I find myself a lot in your mindset. I would rather be pleasantly surprised than heartbroken, and I will probably have the expectation that it won't stick. I gave my FET on Thursday and mostly I try to look at the numbers, percentage of success within my specific situation. Congrats!
Definitely agree!! Praying your little one sticks and hoping for the very best for you🙏🙏
And thank you very much!❤️❤️
@brittany_elizabeth_rn it did stick btw. 6w pregnant today. I have my first ultrasound in 4 days.
Thanks
You are so welcome❤️
Congratulations
Thank you!!
I've been doing PGD following finding issues in my first pregnancy (found in amnio). Just did the FET today and now for the wait (again)🤞🤞🤞
Hope all goes well🙏🏽❤️
I’m so sorry for my late reply! Did you get a positive test??
I’m doing our 1st Transfer FET tomorrow. 6/25/24 after a lot of road blocks pushing 2 years in infertility treatment!! Any tips we on,y were blessed with 1 embryo from our 2nd ER in April. It is not PGT tested per out doctor recommendation NERVOUS and EXCITED
I hope it went well and I hope your precious little one sticks!!🙏🙏❤️❤️ thank you so much for sharing!💗
I was doing acupuncture for a couple months during IVF, then taking a break with Lupron/letrozole for inflammation for two months. Then asked to have acupuncture before and after - but not sure what to expect and that this person I’m bringing in from outside … also I have been way more stressed as time goes during this process, I am well connected with my faith, and seeing group and 1:1 therapy - it’s been good. My dietician keeps me accountable too. I really need to sleep more and do more mindfulness … had one unsuccessful FeT 😢
Sounds like you’re taking good care of your mind and body so that’s fantastic! You should be so proud of yourself💗💗 praying the next transfer is successful!🙏🙏
Hey B, I'm in my TWW...results this Friday and I can't wait to get an answer. I don't have any symptoms...ehh minor cramping. Did you have any symptoms during your wait?
Aww the wait is killer!! I’m so sorry!! And no, I had no symptoms what so ever. That got me so worried because so many people who went through successful transfers were saying they had some cramping and that was a good sign.
Yeah I had nothing, not even any spotting. So don’t worry if you’re not feeling anything.
Praying you get good news on Friday!!💕🤗
Congrats! I did a FET in Dec and it became ectopic.
I’m incredibly sorry girl!!😓 Are you planning on doing another FET soon?
Is there a certain day in your cycle that they do the transfer? I’m doing IVF right now and trying to figure out when my transfer will be.
It really depends; it depends on whether you’re doing a fresh or frozen transfer, and it depends on your specific situation.
Since I had a frozen embryo transfer, I had a lot of time between my egg retrieval surgery and the transfer. Since I decided to do the genetic testing on my embryos, I had to do a frozen embryo transfer because it takes about 2 weeks to do the genetic testing. Then I decided to take a few months off of IVF before I did my transfer.
My clinic put me on the birth control pill during those few months in order for me to have a regular cycle since my own cycles are so irregular. If you are having a frozen embryo transfer and you have normal cycles naturally, then they can time your transfer based on your natural cycle. I’m not quite sure about what happens with a fresh transfer since I’ve never done one; I just know that it happens a few days after your retrieval.
I hope this helps! Sending lots of love and baby dust your way!💕
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn Thank you! That’s super helpful. We are doing retrieval 1/20, testing and then FET after. I haven’t gotten clarity around how quickly I’ll be able to transfer after testing is complete. Im hoping I don’t have to wait too far into the next cycle to start. Thank you for sharing your journey!! 🤍
@@amers1022I just had my egg retrieval last week and I am very confused as to when they will do it. We are doing a frozen transfer since we are also testing the embryos. Can you please tell me how long was it for you? I have regular cycles if that helps.
Currently in my TWW & I’m doing the same except the acupuncture.. We were out of state so I couldn’t schedule one. Is it too late to do it?
No not too late at all! Highly recommend doing an acupuncture session or two during your TWW. Praying for the very best and sending lots of baby dust as you wait🙏💕
I had acupuncture day before embryo transfer and straight after embryo transfer
Nice! Did your transfer work?
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn . I don't feel it. I will do bregnency test tomorrow. I have light spotting, but not heavy bleeding, tomorrow I will find out
I’m just thinking why would you clean scrubbing vigorously ….that’s crazy I wouldn’t have risked it…but that just me .
Shall we done Acupuncture before or after fet AB’s at what day
I’m so sorry, I’m not sure what you’re asking. I did acupuncture right after my transfer, so the first hour following my transfer. I’ve been doing acupuncture for the past 2 years consistently every other week for fertility
On my second cycle and preparing for a FET. Did a fresh transfer the first time. We did PGT-A testing this cycle and got 2 "perfect" AA embryos. One boy and one girl. I start Estradiol 4/20. PIO every 3 days starting May 4th, with Crinone every day starting May 5th. May 9th is transfer day. Hoping we conceive this cycle. I feel we will since we did the genetic testing. 🤞🏾😊
Thank you so much for sharing!❤️ Wow what an amazing journey and plan! Yes I’m very hopeful for you this time🤗 Praying this time around is successful and you finally get your miracle💕 Sending lots of baby dust your way!
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn Thank you. We need baby dust and smoke lol 🤣❤️
I think we are on the same cycle! I just did my transfer 2 days ago !
@@shakehhaghnazarian3237 I already had my transfer on May 9th, but Cool. Baby dust to you❤️
@@shakehhaghnazarian3237 Update when you find out please. Good luck to you 💙💜❤️
I had my first fresh transfer on 2-8. We transferred 2 Morulas. Pregnancy test scheduled for 2-20. 🤞🏾
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your transfer!!👏🎉💗
Praying you get that positive test and sending all the baby dust as you wait!💕
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn Thank you so much!! Today is officially my birthday! Would be the best birthday gift ever to get a BFP in 10 days😊♥️🤰🏿👶🏽
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn Unfortunately we were unsuccessful. Started spotting and got my period on Valentine's Day. Ruined our holiday. I guess on the plus side, we get to immediately start our next attempt this weekend. Hopefully round 2 is a success.
@@londonwalker5462 omg girl I’m incredibly sorry!!! That’s so rough especially on V Day!😭
Yes!! Try again! You got this! Keep going! I’m so glad that you can transfer again so soon!💕
@@brittany_elizabeth_rn Thank you so much for your kind words. We will try again. I will let this cycle be a test run. Hopefully the kinks are worked out so to speak and this next cycle will be a success. I hope we don't have to go through multiple cycles. The emotional toll that it takes on us is not understood unless you go through it.
I had transfer last week on 19 of jun monday and unfortunately i got my period on monday 26 of jun i dont know how and why but my doctors suggest me to still take progesteron pessaries untill coming monday when i suppose to take my pregnancy test. I m so upset
I’m incredibly sorry!!! I’m not sure why they want you to continue the progesterone either…
What are your plans now? Will you try again? Did you do the pgt on your embryos?
Hang in there through this extremely difficult journey…praying the next time you finally get your miracle!💕
Can I ask, which nursing unit do work at?
I used to work in the ICU now I circulate in the OR
Bed rest it is necessary for the 48 hours. Gym is not recommended either
I’m so sorry, I’m not sure if you’re asking if bed rest is necessary? Like I emphasized in the video, bed rest is not necessary and is actually discouraged. In terms of working out, my clinic told me to not workout until 48 hours after my transfer. I took a break from working out during the 2 week waiting period until after my pregnancy results. Then I started working out again
@brittany_elizabeth_rn I'm transferring soon and my doctor actually told me 48hr must be bed rest....I'd like to move but somehow my doctor said bed rest...:(
@@AMESSSSSSSSSS congratulations on your transfer!!!🎉👏💕
I’m so sorry girl! That’s so hard! Yeah you’re gonna have to listen to your doctor. Maybe there’s a good reason specific to your body why bedrest is necessary. I’m not sure what that reason would be…did they tell you?
Hang in there girl! It’ll be all worth it!❤️🤗
I have had two failed transfers going for a third, but each time told me to be on bed rest an for my third they want me to be on bed rest for two days.but I have been reading a lot that walking Is better... But I don't want to go against them, but I want it to succeed
@@samanthac1804hi. What did you do for the first 2 embryo transfer?
You talk so fast
Haha I have to kind of speed along to prevent people from clicking out of the video❤️
I dnt believe u🙄(south africa)
That’s fine you don’t have to, but I have no reason to lie