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Exercise during 2ww?

molly84molly84 member
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I was just wondering what you ladies have been told about working out during the 2ww? My first RE in North Carolina never said anything, but now my new RE in pennsylvania says only walking and other low impact exercises. Just wondering what you've been told or what you follow : )
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  • loveinkw13loveinkw13 member
    I asked my RE if running 3-4 miles 3 times a week and Zumba about 3x a week is ok to do during the TWW and he said that was fine. I think it depends on each person, as we are all different, but personally exercising keeps me sane... and that's what is needed most during the TWW!
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  • sweetball33sweetball33 member

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    If you don't already have an established work-out routine, it's best to take it easy.  If you are excersing consistantly, you have nothing to fear with keeping your normal routine.  Althought I've yet to get a BFP, when I do, I will just listen to my body and not overdue it.  One of my friends just had a baby, and she was an avid cross country runner... Anways she ran 2 miles the day before she delivered! (not my cup of tea! haha)

     Me: 30 ~ DH: 30
    Married: October 1, 2011
       TTC: since Jan 2013
    Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility March 2014
    IUI 1 & 2 - Natural - BFN
    IUI 3 & 4-  50 mg Clomid+ Trigger = BFN
     IUI 5 & 6 50mg Clomid +Trigger + Crinone = BFFN
    Benched Dec 2014
    IUI 7 - gonal-f + trigger + Crinone = BFFN
     
     
     
     

     
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  • molly84molly84 member
    I agree about keeping sane! I was surprised when I asked if I could run and I was told just to walk instead. So the first iui I did with the new RE, I barely did anything and went crazy just for a bfn. I think I'll stick my usual routine this time.
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  • LindseyM2012LindseyM2012 member

    My RE said that any activity that my body is used to is fine. She said not to overdo it (no Insanity/P90X DVD routines), but I shouldn't really stop my normal routine either (jogging, light weights, etc.).


    The only things she wants me to limit during a 2WW are alcohol and caffeine. And even then she said I can still have some (very moderated, of course) until I get a positive test.

    Me: 28  MH:35

    Married September 2012. TTC since September 2013

    June 2014 - Dx w/ significant PCOS and referred to RE.

    July/August 2014 - Testing complete: Testosterone & AMH very high, FSH slightly high, Vitamin D low, tubes and lining all lovely. DH SA: A+

    Cycle 1 (Nov 2014): 2.5 mg Letrozole/Ovidrel/TI = BFN

    Cycle 2 (Dec 2014): 5 mg Letrozole/Ovidrel/TI - BFN

    Cycle 3 (Jan 2015): 5mg Letrozole/Ovidrel/TI - BFN

    WTF consult scheduled for 1/29

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  • molly84molly84 member
    @NariaDreaming‌ thank you for this! I didn't realize it was different with injections.
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  • DharmaChickDharmaChick member
    My RE warned that my ovaries may be a bit larger after IUI, so I should try to avoid anything high-impact to avoid discomfort.  I've also heard from most ppl that you should be fine with any activities your body is already used to on a regular basis.  However, I do hot yoga regularly, and was told to steer clear of this during the 2WW, so I do.

    ***BFP (not mine) waring***



    That said, I've met pregnant women in my yoga classes that have mentioned that they and their babies have been fine.  I also met someone who actually ran a marathon during her first trimester, and had a fine pregnancy and baby.

    However, after over two years of TTC, I'm not going to take any unnecessary risks.
    ________
    ME: 34, Atypical PCOS (lean, no O without meds) + unexplained; DH: 33, mildly low motility
    09/2012: Start TTC after stopping NuvaRing.  No cycles seemed to occur.
    01/2013 - 05/2013: Tried Provera to "jumpstart" cycles. No luck.
    12/2013-     01/2014: Clomid 50mg - no big follies, stepped to 100mg; One mature follie, Ovidrel (HCG trigger), IUI #1 completed - BFN
    02/2014: Clomid 100mg;     One mature follie, Ovidrel trigger, IUI #2 completed, Crinone - BFN
    03/2014: Clomid 100mg -     no big follies on 1st round, 2nd round prescribed; One mature follie, Ovidrel, IUI #3 completed, Crinone - BFN
    04/2014-05/2014: Letrozole 5mg + Ovidrel HG to prep for IUI #4 switched to TI, Crinone - BFN
    05/2014-06/2014: Letrozole 5mg; one mature follie,     Ovidrel, IUI #4.1 completed, Crinone - BFN
    07/2014-08/2014: Letrozole 5mg; one mature follie,     Ovidrel, IUI #5 completed, Crinone - BFN
    09/2014-10/2014: IVF Prep - Insurance requires IUI #6;     Letrozole 5mg - no big follies 1st round, 2nd round prescribed; IUI #6, Crinone - BFN
    11/2014: "Break" - Letrozole 5mg to cycle before prepping for IVF - successfully O'ed, but BFN
    12/2014: Extending 'break' one more Letrozole-only TI cycle for mental health break - BFN
    01/2015-    02/2015: Prep for IVF - BCP then Gonal-F, Ganirelex, Novarel trigger;  ER scheduled 2/11!
    http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4cf919
    PAIF/SAIF Welcome.
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  • molly84molly84 member
    @DharmaChick‌ that's exactly how I feel. It's been roughly 3 years for us. Although, we have taken fairly big breaks from actively trying in there just because I got fed up and other issues that came up along the way. I just figure better safe than sorry with some of the stuff.
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  • mmmKayymmmKayy member
    My RE never said anything... but I used the 2WW as an excuse to sit on my ass and watch marathons of Snapped without feeling guilty about it lol.
    :: Me: 30 ~ DH: 27 ::
       :: TTC since Oct 2013 ~ NTNP since Dec 2010 ::
    :: DX: PCOS Characteristics & MFI ::
    ~May 2014: 1st Consult with RE~
    ~SA #1/#2 (low on all #'s), HSG (found non-threatening uterine fibroid)~
    ~*1500mg Metformin Daily*~
    *June: Medicated Cycle #1: 5mg Letrozole + Trigger + TI + Progesterone = BFN* 
    *July: Medicated Cycle #2: 5mg Letrozole + Trigger + TI + Progesterone = BFN*
     *Aug: Medicated Cycle #3: 5mg Letrozole + Trigger + TI + Progesterone = BFN*
    *Sept: IUI #1: 5mg Letrozole + Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone = BFN*
    Possibly Looking at IVF.. RE Suggested DH See a Urologist Before Moving On With Treatments 
    *Currently on a Break*
    ~*All Welcome*~
     

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  • lisa89760lisa89760 member
    I stick to my same routine of pilates 2-3 X a week with some walking thrown in there.  I try and take it easy the day of my IUI, but I went for a 3 mile walk yesterday.  
    Me (29), DH (32)
    Aug 2011  - Married
    Jan 2013   - Started TTC
    Jan 2014   - OB started some testing 
                         - HSG - Normal
                         - Ultrasound - Normal
                         - SA - Normal, but tested positive for Ureaplasma
                         - Both of us on antibiotics to treat ureaplasma
                         - Blood work - progesterone: 15.9, TSH: 0.89, FT4: 1.2, Prolactin: 33.4 
    Feb 2014   - Endometrial Biopsy - Normal
    Mar 2014   - Prolactin: 22.9, referred to RE
    Apr 2014   - First RE appointment, put on medication for high prolactin levels 
                      - Clomid (50 mg) 1 follicle, Trigger shot - BFN
                      - Second SA - All Normal, borderline morph (5%) 
    May 2014   - Clomid (100mg) 2 follicles, Trigger shot - BFN
                      - blood work: Estradiol: 32.7, FSH: 5.3, Prolactin: 14.1
    June 2014  - IUI #1, Clomid (150 mg), 3 follicles, Trigger shot - BFN 
    July 2014   - IUI #2, Clomid (150 mg), 4 follicles, Trigger shot - BFN
    Aug 2014   - IUI #3, Femara 2.5, 3 follicles, Trigger shot (first time done by DH!!) - BFN
                      - Hysteroscopy - Normal
    Sept 2014 - IUI #4 Femara 2.5, 1 follicle, possibility of another one, Trigger shot - BFN
                       -Progesterone test 4 DPIUI - 7.8...started crinone.
    Oct 2014 - IUI #5 Follistim 150 3 possibly 4 follicles - Trigger Shot - BFN
    Oct/Nov 2014 - Follistim 150 with TI & Trigger shot - ???

    **October Siggy Challenge**

    I don't even know what he is supposed to be!
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  • dancersposedancerspose member
    I have no advice to add to this thread since I've yet to have a 2ww, but I wanted to thank you for asking the question.  I've been wondering the same thing for when I finally get to that point.  I usually jog 3-4 times a week, do hot yoga 2-3 times a week and ballet once a week so I was wondering what, if any, changes I would need to make.  My RE generally seems to be of the "if you enjoy it, keep it up" school of thought with other things so I'm guessing she'd say the same about most exercising. 
    Me: 31 (PCOS) possible right tube issues DH: 36 (SA normal) 
    Started dating in 2006, Married 2012 
    TTC since November 2013 
    First RE visit due to irregular periods: June 2014
    Lap/Hysto to remove polyps, cyst and tube blockage 11/6
    Cycle 1 (Dec. 2014) TI with Clomid, Trigger, & Progesterone CX due to no response
    Impatiently Waiting CD1 to try again with Fermara Back on the bench due to giant cyst,
    who know I'd ovulate on my own after a cancelled cycle and end up with a mega cyst :(
    All Welcome
     
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  • mmmKayymmmKayy member
    BlueFairy5 said:
    mmmKayy said:
    My RE never said anything... but I used the 2WW as an excuse to sit on my ass and watch marathons of Snapped without feeling guilty about it lol.
    Ahaha, my husband and I love Snapped on lazy days!
    MH hates it lol. He always says I watch it cuz I'm trying to get ideas lol.
    :: Me: 30 ~ DH: 27 ::
       :: TTC since Oct 2013 ~ NTNP since Dec 2010 ::
    :: DX: PCOS Characteristics & MFI ::
    ~May 2014: 1st Consult with RE~
    ~SA #1/#2 (low on all #'s), HSG (found non-threatening uterine fibroid)~
    ~*1500mg Metformin Daily*~
    *June: Medicated Cycle #1: 5mg Letrozole + Trigger + TI + Progesterone = BFN* 
    *July: Medicated Cycle #2: 5mg Letrozole + Trigger + TI + Progesterone = BFN*
     *Aug: Medicated Cycle #3: 5mg Letrozole + Trigger + TI + Progesterone = BFN*
    *Sept: IUI #1: 5mg Letrozole + Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone = BFN*
    Possibly Looking at IVF.. RE Suggested DH See a Urologist Before Moving On With Treatments 
    *Currently on a Break*
    ~*All Welcome*~
     

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     ::: 3T November Siggy Challenge: Animals Being Jerks:::
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  • GoBucksOHGoBucksOH member
    My RE always says to resume to life as usual after IUI, no restrictions.

    Married 5.21.2011

    TTC Since October 2012

    Me: 36, all normal, DH: 43, MFI

    IUI #1 & #2 - Sept & Oct 2014, BFN

    IVF with ICSI #1 January 2015 - BFP, M/C Feb 2015

    FET June 2015 = CP

    IVF #2 September 2015 - Discovered during ER I had ovulated early, 0 retrieved

    IVF with ICSI #3 January 2016 - BFP! Beta #1 - 839, Beta #2 - 3,192, Beta #3 - 15,000+ = TWINS!

    EDD 10/12/16

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  • molly84molly84 member
    Thanks for the replies everyone!! I like the snapped marathon idea. Maybe I'll stick to that this 2ww haha!
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