How do you handle a bad IF day???

chickyclg · May 2013

I was having a kinda bad day today, we were supposed try a IUI cycle but since it looks like there is a close chance my blocked side might O we are probably getting canceled. I completely understand but I still just feel "blah", we find out for sure if we are getting canceled tomorrow but I am not getting my hopes up at all. I found myself at Lush, buying bath bombs and bubbles. I haven't had a glass of wine in over a year and I am so tempted. So I started thinking, how does everyone handle a bad IF day?

scbedi · May 2013

Wine...wine helps A LOT. Plus these women are pretty darn amazing! I also started a blog that helps me get my emotions out, so it's not all bottled in. I am so sorry you are having a bad IF and and I hope you don't get canceled!!

SnowLady1019 · May 2013

I second the wine or martinis. Also shopping always helps me. Buying myself something I wouldn't normally. Spending time with my friends since none of them have kids. Riding my motorcycle always used to help when I was stressed too but I sold that last year for a more family friendly boat.

SweetTea420 · May 2013

I will usually vent to my husband, he's got a really positive attitude and can usually calm me down. Other than that I love bubble baths and keeping busy with hobbies (baking, knitting, gardening) that keep my mind off everything.

Hoping that your cycle doesn't get cancelled!

katib77 · May 2013

Sometimes a long hot bath, some times a drink, sometimes eating something I love...just depends on the day.

BankerBSN · May 2013

I get in the car, blare 90's music, sing a long, maybe cry and get an iced coffee.

Then I drink when I get home.

Cara1024 · May 2013

I'm sorry your IUI might be getting canceled!

I have to cry it out to be able to move past a bad IF day. If I don't then it just stays with me longer. I was all stirred up today until I finally caved and sobbed for a bit.

The ladies here help me tremendously also which is why I'm posting here now even though I'm on a trip and wasn't planning on posting much this week.

weansworld09 · May 2013

I also handle a bad IF day with a glass of wine. I also find exercise & long runs help clear my head.

I let myself have a good cry sometimes too. Usually alone, in the car driving somewhere. A song will just hit me and something clicks in my brain to burst into tears.

Shellydawn422 · May 2013

I am so sorry about your IUI!!!

For a bad IF day - wine. For a horrible IF - scotch. In general I feel a bit better if I can blare my favorite tunes in the car on the way home. Getting out in the ocean (swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding) helps the most.

ttuprincess · May 2013

Sorry about your IUI!

Exercise helps me. It is hard for me not to feel better after a good zumba class. Also a long bubble bath is always good. And I am an emotional eater so I tend to eat my sorrows away.

wearebirds · May 2013

Drink. Anything with alcohol.

I let myself have one [sometimes two] really good cry...and suck it up and get back on the horse to try again. I like to workout to get rid of stress...and listen to my music really, really loudly.

I hope your days get better and that you don't get canceled!!

ansleyAU · May 2013

It usually starts off with anger and crying, but then I'll move onto Mexican food with too many Margaritas, and maybe a Krispy Kreme Donut, Terrible- I know, but it helps!

jfb29 · May 2013

katib77:
Sometimes a long hot bath, some times a drink, sometimes eating something I love...just depends on the day.

Sorry about your failed cycle! Like katib, it depends on the day - I cried this weekend, drank wine on Monday, sometimes I bake something or take my dogs for a walk - whatever I need in that moment!

rox825 · May 2013

Wine, definitely wine. Or a mojito. I hope you get good news today.

niffie · May 2013

I make lists. Any kind of lists, really.... to do lists, lists of our debt snowball amounts, grocery lists, housework goal lists, lists of how many injections and RE appointments I've gone to. Somehow, I feel more in control when I can see anything in writing. Weird? Yes. But I am kinda weird.

Drinking heavily is a close second.

GermanGirl2007 · May 2013

katib77:
Sometimes a long hot bath, some times a drink, sometimes eating something I love...just depends on the day.

All of this. Essentially, I just try to do something kind for myself. Some days it is getting my favorite coffee drink (which I don't usually treat myself to), some days, it is curling up with a good book or watching a favorite movie. Some days, it is as simple as wearing a favorite outfit so that I feel better about myself.

I am so sorry that you are having a hard day. Take care of yourself, and know that everything you are feeling is totally normal. IF sucks.

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