I had my eggs collected and frozen in August but I am just waiting for my lining to be thick enough for my transfer (being re scanned on Tuesday). Meant to be going to the pub tonight with friends but I’ve decided as much as I’d love a glass of wine, I’ve decided against drinking all together as I just want to stay healthy and give us the best chance.
Am I being silly? Did anyone else do this? Xx
Not silly at all. I did exactly the same and completely abstained throughout the whole process so far. My advice would be don’t do anything that might cause you regret (that’s how I’ve been looking at it) xx
Not being silly at all, once I knew I was starting a cycle I stopped drinking. I think it’s only natural to want to do everything to have the best chance and not look back wondering ‘what if’. Good luck x
I do allow myself the occasional glass of wine before transfer, my doc said it would make absolutely no difference at all to the results. I can understand you worrying about it though so if you don't feel comfortable then do what works for you. Xx
I do the same. Totally give up in the lead up to egg collection and transfer
You're not being silly at all. My next cycle is due to start at the end of Nov, I've declined an invite early Dec for a girlie Xmas meal, I've cancelled going to my works Xmas meal and it's my birthday 2 days after my planned egg collection so won't be drinking for that either. I don't want to have regrets and need to feel like I'm doing all that I can. Maybe you can enjoy a Mocktail instead xx
Mocktails are good. But this time I have had the very odd small sip of wine. Just whatever you feel comfortable with really. And nothing you will regret.
You can still go to things and not drink too. It's more weird the first time but after that it's ok xx
I should also add that I have heard of a clinic where they hand you a glass of red wine after transfer. But someone else told me recently that we call it intoxicated due to alcohol being toxic... So best avoid. But again, I will say that it should be whatever makes you most comfortable. Xx
Not silly at all. I gave up alcohol almost completely for ages and especially in the months leading up to a cycle x
My 2 rounds of treatment I gave up alcohol as soon as I started meds but everyone is different it’s just what u feel comfortable with. I didn’t like the idea of stopping socialising so I still went out and had mock tails or juice but again everyone is completely different.
We put ourselves through so much we need a bit of enjoyment too ❤️ xx
You’re not being silly. However I personally believe that the odd glass won’t hurt as long as it’s before your transfer, obviously xx
I did this. And I got my bfp but not till my third attempt. I’m not convinced it’s related but I didn’t want to have any sticks to beat myself with if transfers failed. I also went caffeine free.
Weve been waiting on IVF to start.. thought it would have started in September but still not. Anyway I havent touched a drink since June. Just want to give things the best shot xo
I cut booze out on 3 of my cycles all failed. On the forth I cut down but had the odd glass of wine and G&T up to transfer and have my little boy from this cycle! But I had donor eggs so different if your using your own. X
Thank you all. I was good and I didn’t touch a single drop. I must admit it was hard and a few people did comment on me not drinking. It’s like they thought I was hiding something. I snapped at my friends boyfriend cos he knows that we have been trying for a while and it said “still on the soft drinks then..something you wanna tell us?” Just wound me up, like people making something out of nothing. I was glad to get home and so glad I didn’t drink just to shut people up and stop the questions.
Such a difficult situation and a couple of the girls were taking about settling down and starting families etc and I must admin I nearly felt the need to walk away. Xx
Oh that is so annoying and insensitive of him! Some people really don’t think! I gave up alcohol about three weeks before I started my drugs but me and my hubby shared a bottle of champagne the night before to toast to having good luck. I stopped drinking completely through drugs, egg collection and transfer/ 2 ww. I got a BFP (sadly ended in a chemical) but I think the odd glass leading up to starting your cycle won’t hurt, sometimes it’s good to feel relaxed with a glass. During your cycle I would probably avoid it though xx
I gave up 4 months before my cycle
I had a night out on 10/03/17 for my birthday and haven’t touched a drop since.
I think my diet and not drinking helped I had a fresh cycle so not sure if it be different, xx
Thank you for your message. Can I ask, did you get your BFP on your first go of ivf? Xx
No mine was my 2nd cycle
As my first failed due to hydrosalpinx
Which I had corrected, xx
Not silly at all, I haven’t been drinking for a long time now. After egg collection we had a week off being ‘super healthy’ when we went holiday and enjoyed a few cocktails 😀🍹 but since then have been back on zero alcohol. I just want to feel I’ve tried all I can to make this happen otherwise I know I’ll blame myself xx
I feel the same. Now I’m desperately trying to thinking my lining before Tuesday so I’m trying all the healthy fruit teas and vitamins etc that google suggests. Willing to try anything. Xx
Try hot water bottle on your abdomen x
Thank you 😊 xx
Good luck for tomorrow thinking of you xx
Thank you! X I’ve literally tried everything which I think may help so have to pray nature is doing its thing. Hope your doing okay x
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