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IUI x 2: Coping with stress

scorpgirl1120scorpgirl1120 member
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I'm going through the IUI process with DS for the second time.  This month I'm not ovulating on schedule (was supposed to be last Wednesday) so they gave me another round of clomid.  Since this process is so stressful, I've been trying to work out but my nurse is adamantly against it.  They said no running or jumping, keep my heart rate below 140, and 25 lbs max.  I love working out!  I do TRX and bootcamps avidly and I lift a whole lot more than 25#.
Last month I did not work out at all and I went insane!  Like screaming, yelling and crying at everything so I'm trying to relieve my stress and that works best for me when working out.  So, I'm hoping someone out there is having a better time balancing their stress and can give me some options or support...
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Re: IUI x 2: Coping with stress

  • stinkerbell6879stinkerbell6879 member
    Maybe try walking, lifting lighter, etc. Just so you can get some exercise without going over their recommendations. I know that I am used to heavier workouts but the med's make me too tired, so I just try and do light workouts to at least help keep me sane! lol. Also maybe some sort of guided meditation? or even look up things like yoga for fertility on YouTube, just help with your stress. Good Luck!

    April 2013 DE IVF= BFN

    September 2013 DE IVF (Fingers Crossed) = BFFFN! again...

    October 2013 FET of our last 2 = Beta Hellzz for 6-7 Weeks. M/C

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  • 2MamazInSeattle2MamazInSeattle member

    Sorry you are struggling. Have you ever looked at the guided meditations at Circle & Bloom? I have heard great things! https://www.circlebloom.com/get-started/wanting-to-conceive-programs/ - there is one for IUI.

    While being physical is a great stress reliever, the mental discipline for meditation is pretty satisfying in the absence of being about to workout. Another option like PP said is walking - I know where I live there are great 'urban hikes' that are not taxing but fun, outside and a lot of the time I get a friend to catch up with. And, even walking on a flat surface around Greenlake here 2x/around (6 miles) you do feel like something happened :).

    Last, I'd just say to try to remember this is not permanent, and picture your baby and it will feel more tolerable. I get the frustration (we all do I'm sure!). Hang in there! 

    Lil'mamaz was born on Aug 21, 2014! She's PERFECT!

    It's been a long road to here...
    Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
    June'12 - First RE Visit
    Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
    Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
    Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
    Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
    Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect. :(
    Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
    Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
    Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
    Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
    EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
    Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
    We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle


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  • stinkerbell6879stinkerbell6879 member
    Ditto Mamaz on the Circle+Bloom recommendation, look for a coupon code as well, because it can be a little bit pricey.

    April 2013 DE IVF= BFN

    September 2013 DE IVF (Fingers Crossed) = BFFFN! again...

    October 2013 FET of our last 2 = Beta Hellzz for 6-7 Weeks. M/C

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