Wine….

[hoping2021]

I have just had a lovely holiday where I indulged in a one 125mls (small) glass of wine daily for the whole week. I also had lots of puddings, cream teas, coffees etc. I guess for a normal person… this would be nothing to write about… but for an IVF person it was like I really pushed the boat out.

I’m meant to be starting my next cycle soon… but I’m so worried I have jeopardised my chances and harmed my oocytes by indulging last week.

I guess I’m looking for advice on whether I should delay by another month to recover.

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Indulging is definitely allowed!! Think of all those happy hormones that resulted from having a lovely time on holiday! I definitely wouldn’t delay anything. You are probably far more chilled from having a nice holiday than a stressful few weeks of watching what you eat so don’t worry about it. I’m all for a treat here and there and then balance it with a mega salad when I feel like it too! I will definitely be having an Easter egg to my self😂 over the next few weeks even on the meds.x Good luck!

[Purpledoggy]

Your eggs are more likely to have benefited from the reduced stress of a relaxing holiday! You won’t have messed it up 😊 the food you eat has little bearing on egg quality, within reason. Xx

[KiboXX]

I honestly think you’ve done yourself more good than harm by letting your hair down and enjoying yourself for a moment ❤️ Don’t give yourself a hard time.

In my experience, the cycle where I followed all the rules, ate everything right and was super strict was by far my worst cycle. The one where I let myself live my life was the most successful xx

[hoping2021]

Thank you for your speedy replies - I immediately feel positive again. I love this group xx

[Kjc999]

I agree with all the other comments! Good luck with your upcoming cycle! X

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

The relaxing holiday will have lowered your stress levels and you will reap the benefit cos you are more than ready for your next cycle of treatmentGood luck

Janet

[Missl73]

Definitely not, it won't have done any harm at all! My first ever cycle I was so militant and worried that I had to do every little thing right... as time went on and I had more attempts I relaxed my rules and realised that it wasn't within my control and I now have a beautiful son from my 3rd cycle. Sounds like a lovely holiday and a nice thing to do before you start treatment xx