Moviebox, 37yrs

[Moviebox]

Just in my day 4 of my post embryo transfer, waiting for 2weeks pregnancy confirmation, sitting at home is killing me with anxiety, is it not better I resume back to work, why waiting for the two weeks pregnancy confirmation.Need your advice and wish me luck

[Dinobaby05]

Hi Moviebox! I’m also in my two week wait and I know how frustrating and stressful it can feel. I’m going back to work on Monday and I’m looking forward to the distraction. Have you taken the full two weeks off?

[Moviebox in reply to Dinobaby05]

No, just one week

[Hopewhite]

hi I just wanted to wish you all the best of luck ! I hope everything goes well ! Try to find something nice to do, a new book , new series, pamper yourself etc whatever that helps taking your mind off it.

I personally worked through it as I know working helps me as a distraction, I mainly work from home so I tried to go out for walks when I felt anxious, and found it helpful. Also enjoyed the office days a bit more on those weeks and making plans with friends.

I hope it gets better for you and that your dream comes true xx

[Moviebox in reply to Hopewhite]

Amen and thank you ma

[Twiglet2]

yeah I don’t take time off during 2WW unless I actually have somewhere to go like a wee holiday or plans. Sitting at home drives me insane! Good luck xx

[Doodlebug23]

I took 2 days off post transfer and then worked from home. I found the distraction of work was good for me. Except I have had less patience and so have had to watch my response to things as it’s been either snappy or overly emotional at times 🙈 Yesterday at the start of a teams meeting someone said something and I thought nope don’t need this stress or your crappy attitude so just dropped out the call 🙈 My manager luckily was in the meeting and after my previous days mini teary breakdown to him knew what was going on and covered for me 🙈

I think everyone is different and May depend on what job it is you do. X

[Emilioh31]

Hey Moviebox

There’s no easy answer, everyone feels differently. Work can definitely help pass the time and that’s what I’ve done previously. However during my last 2ww I just felt that my mind was so consumed by the waiting that I then felt guilty for being so distracted by work. This time I plan to work for the first week as I find that one goes by fairly quickly as I know it’s too soon to tell anything but the. I’ve booked off the 2nd week when I know I become a crazy, testing mess 😂

I agree with what others have said though, try to find nice things to do x

[DottieSparkle]

Hi Moviebox,

I’ve found this difficult to decide on too… my work is quite busy & stressful most of the time, never know what’s going to happen day to day (I’m a Nurse). So I’ve planned to take to the full 2 weeks off.

Good luck to you all & I hope the 2 ww goes quickly xx

[Whooper]

Hi Moviebox,

I had my embryo transfer done on Monday and I went back to work on Wednesday. Feeling absolutely fine at work, but being at home is a lot harder mentally. Also going for a longer walks with my two dogs, to different places every day. Doctors said that too much rest is not a healthy choice, but everyone is different. I was very active before anyway and I’m finding this a bit hard to take it easy if you know what I mean.

Good luck!