stress in the 2ww

[Stassi]

Hi all,

I'm Stassi and new here. I had my FET last Monday 17th July (second round after first failed) First round I was put on the short protocol this time after a change of consultant it was decided I would be on the long protocol. I'm just feeling so anxious and been crying on and off for the past few days (snappy at my OH). I know i shouldn't but I think its a combination of the medication i'm on and so wanting a BFP!!

I just wondered how are you coping / have you coped? And do you have any tips on how I can try and stay calm??

[Gueritarubia]

Fingers crossed for this round! Have you tried the Headspace app? It got me through... good luck!

[Stassi in reply to Gueritarubia]

Thank you!! I haven't heard of the app I will have a look today

[Tara123]

Good luck I think what u r feeling is normal it's the anxiety of wanting that bfp more than anything I literally drive myself crazy on the 2ww nearly 2 months ago now so I don't really have advice but I will say keep strong and relax and let us body do what it's goto to if u need to be snappy u be snappy lol aslong as u feel better after who cares lol ur going through an emotional time and stressful at that maybe go out for a walk or stroll along the beach if u live near one just to get out and clear u r mind time to take in everything that's happening😊 wish u the beat of luck for a possitive outcome xx

[Stassi in reply to Tara123]

thank you x

[jupiter1234]

I'm on day 9. I know how you feel I think we all feel the same. I've been having positive and negative days but it's so hard to keep your mind occupied but I've just been trying to keep busy as much as possible x good luck

[Stassi in reply to jupiter1234]

It is so hard to keep your mind occupied isn't it. I had a chat to a friend yesterday he is living abroad and it was so lovely to catch up but every few mins I would drift and think IVF..argh!

wishing you so much luck to xx

[Aleelilook]

Hi Stassi! I know exactly how you feel, I'm on my third 2ww, and it's definitely different this time. The last two I painted a lot, and wrote A LOT! But this time I'm really not feeling the painting, and instead I'm reading, in fact since my miscarriage I've probably read a book a week! Just keeps my mind completely occupied. Also lots of brunches out with friends, just something to keep me busy, but equally very chilled, and eating is the only thing we can still do so might as well enjoy it!! Good luck and fingers crossed this will be the last 2ww!!! 🍀🍀🍀🍀 xxx

[Stassi in reply to Aleelilook]

Hi that sounds like a perfect way to spend the 2ww ( I love brunches out too!!) I am definitely enjoying my food ..although two mini kitkats already this morning was naughty!! I am missing the gym I am a keen spinner and have completely stopped pretty much all exercise bar walking. The OH and I are going to go for a nice walk today and then the cinema early evening. Doesn't a day feel like 3 on this wait!! oh well we will get through. Wishing you so much luck and hopefully you will have fantastic news very soon xx

[Aleelilook in reply to Stassi]

Completely, I'm only 3 days in and I already feel like it's been a week! I've had to stop my dance class which is annoying, id just bought a pair of new ballet shoes!!! Hopefully we'll both be taking it easy for a few more months!!! Xxx

[Hampshiregal]

I did a jigsaw puzzle, it took two evenings. 500 pieces. I can't remember the last time a did a puzzle - maybe with my OH's nan who's in her 80s. This is my 4th tww and can't read books this time, just magazines. I'm off later to get another puzzle from the charity shop. It honestly took my mind off things. I might get two...lol.

[Stassi in reply to Hampshiregal]

good luck I hope you get your BFP! I think I will give a puzzle a try. I haven't done one in years. I am off to see Dunkirk soon at the cinema, nice to have something to do before injections later tonight.