Holiday during FET

[Core]

Hi Ladies, hope everyone is well. I’m looking at booking a holiday in the next few weeks, at the beginning of our FET cycle before our scan. I’m just wondering whether it’s the right thing to do as when I’m at home it’s a lot easier to control diet, e.g whole meal bread and pasta, eating organic dairy. When we go away there’s normally a whole lot more eating out and sweet treats! On the one hand I think I’ve had a really good diet on the last three transfers and it hasn’t made a difference, on the other I don’t want to hurt my chances of the next one working if that makes sense? My head is saying can one week really make that much difference but then so close to transfer I’m wondering if it will?? Sorry for rambling post but opinions would be welcome as I’m sure everyone on here understands xx

[Anya80]

My response will be No, go on your holiday and enjoy to bits to get the most of it (maybe except too much alcohol but even odd glass of wine here and there won’t make you difference).

If you have generally healthy lifestyle few days of bit relaxed diet won’t make you difference.

Good luck with your FET cycle xxx

[Hope4usall]

I'd say book a holiday! It's more important that you're relaxed. I know it's important to have a good diet etc. But it's not everything. You can still aim to make healthy choices when you're away but treat yourself occasionally, and enjoy your time with your partner. Hopefully it will be your last holiday as a couple before you become 3! Xx

[Hidden]

Definitely book that holiday! I think a great relaxed and positive mental attitude will have 1000% more impact than a week of less than perfect diet and potentially a few drinks! That’s what my consultant has always told me xx

[Core]

Thanks all, I think deep down I know that’s the right thing to do just good to hear from people who really get it!xx

[Tugsgirl]

Go and enjoy yourself. A little of what you fancy will do you good. Even have the odd glass of wine (obviously be sensible with the wine). Last cycle I threw the rule book out of the window. No endo scratch. No pineapple. No Brazil nuts. No diet. I was over it. Tired of following the rules and being miserable for it with nothing to show at the end of it. I’m 38 weeks now. Go and enjoy your holiday xx

[Core in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks, yes I remember you saying that at the beginning of this cycle, so happy it’s worked out for you not long to go at all now!xx

[HopeTTC18]

Definitely take a break! I think our holiday right before transfer made all the difference. Hoping the next one is the one x

[Core in reply to HopeTTC18]

Thanks congratulations on your pregnancy hope all is going well xx

[Shelleybean]

Definitely go on that holiday! I swear a lovely relaxing break in the sun during the 2ww made the difference with getting a bfp that cycle.. think there’s a lot to be said for stepping on that hamster-wheel of normal life, taking the pressure off and enjoying yourself!! xx

[Kitcat12]

Absolutely 2000% book that holiday! We sacrifice so much to undergo treatment and it's so important to live your life. I too threw the rule book out the window a bit for my FET, relaxed a bit with diet and I won't lie I did drink alcohol (in moderation) before transfer. I hope the holiday is exactly what you need and helps you to relax ready for another round x

[Core in reply to Kitcat12]

Thanks, that’s great to hear. Hope your nausea isn’t too bad xx

[crisps88 in reply to Kitcat12]

100000% agree with this! I did exactly the same the second time. Xx

[SparkleCock]

Holiday holiday holiday! I did my first cycle in busy mayhem of Bangkok straight from work in HK and my mental and physical health wasn’t good. This time I’ve been in Greece and the people are lovely and the weather is gorgeously and the food is wonderful. I’ve had a totally different state of mind out here so I think the holiday can only help and not hinder your progress. A relaxed, peaceful, fertile body and mind is what you seek - so holiday it up! Xox

[Core]

Thanks all, plan for this weekend then is to look for a holiday 😊 xx

[Skippy1982 in reply to Core]

Defo go enjoy your holiday with hubby Core! You deserve it! It will have no bearing on your future transfer and like the other ladies have said it will help you relax before hand xx

[crisps88]

Go and enjoy yourself!!! Make the most of it!!! It will do you good honestly. I took holidays and trips in between cycles and totally ate and drank crap!. There is so much pressure on us to be perfect and to make every single life choice. I appreciate certain things do give you advantages but you know what just enjoy yourself and let yourself go. Do not give yourself a hard time it’s not fair.

You know, I have a terrible diet, admittedly it is poor choices and unhealthy. I also drank alcohol until egg collection, have been naturally pregnant twice (no births) and 2nd cycle BFP. I only really stress about ivf and don’t change my lifestyle dramatically and I think that mindset has a lot to do with it - socialising and not stopping living my life. You have a fab time it’ll do you the world of good darling xxxx

[Core in reply to crisps88]

Thanks lovely, defo gonna take everyone’s advice and book a holiday if I can fit one between appointments, even if we can’t take a full week will make sure we have a long weekend somewhere nice xx