The dreaded 2ww

[RachelGen]

Morning all

One week today we find out if we are pregnant and it’s absolute torture. It’s all I’m thinking about. I’m throwing myself into work to try take my mind off it but it’s not working 😩 does anyone have any tips? Xx

[Lovemylion]

I feel you completely hun. I'm a week in and it's complete torture. I can briefly distract myself but then I go back to thinking about it and googling obsessively. It's awful. Wishing you lots of luck and let's hope we both get out much wanted BFP. 🤞🤞🙏🙏💞💞 Xxx

[RachelGen in reply to Lovemylion]

Snap! I get occasional cramping and I’m thinking oooh is it working and then another part of me thinks it’s period pains and my mind goes into overdrive!! Roll on next week!! Lots of luck 🍀 ❤️ Xx

[Ey2020 in reply to RachelGen]

I’m exactly the same having period cramps on and off! Test day is on Wednesday. Want it to come round but at the same time happy in my “what if it’s worked” bubble🤣🙉

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi RachelGen. Exactly, it is torture! Just keep busy and go for a walk each day. Make sure you drink plenty of water and eat sensibly. Take all your prescribed medication and try and hold off until your official test date. Good luck! Diane

[RhinoCat]

Oh it’s just yuck. Only thing I can suggest is to plan something for every day so you have a focus that’s not it, get fresh air, do some mindfulness colouring with music on, download the Calm app or Mindful ivf for when you can’t slow your breathing down, watch some familiar fun movies like The Holiday, Sweet Home Alabama or Friends. Plan something in advance …… like your birthday or Christmas presents or re decoration or make a new positive play list fir a walk etc

Sending love and hugs 😘😘

Ps stay off Google 🤣 it is not your friend 🤣😂

[RachelGen in reply to RhinoCat]

Fab advice, thank you I’ll try a few of those 🥰 (totally need to stay off Google too 😂😂)

[Daffodils140]

So today is your test day? Are you waiting for a blood test result? Best of luck! X

[RachelGen in reply to Daffodils140]

No it’s next Friday so I’ve got another week to wait 🥺 it’s a pee test. Thank you! ❤️

[LiveandLetLive42]

Omg I am going to be going through it in September after my transfer. I was told to relax as much as possible and don't do anything too strenuous. Maybe dive into a good book or even a good show. Wishing you all the best!!

[Cswanlake36]

Go out for walks, rest when you can, talk to your partner or a close friend/family member you trust. Watch a movie or a boxset to keep you distracted. Start a new book. YOU ARE NEARLY THERE 😊

Don’t do an early pregnancy test whatever you do. I know it’s hard but wait until the date the clinic told you to check. Take all your meds that the clinic has told you. Take Folic acid and Vitamin D. Drink plenty of water. Good luck 🍀😊🥰