Superstitions for after ET?

cinnamonrollcupcake · October 2013

Hi ladies! So my ET is today, and just wondering what are your superstitions for after ET? I've heard of eating pineapple, avoiding cold foods, etc. Please share yours! (Not sure I can totally avoid cold foods since I have a thing for ice cream

). And is it just cold foods not cold drinks? Also, how soon after do you think it's okay to exercise? I'm going to ask my RE today but just wondering what your thoughts are. I'm eager to get back into walking and pilates. Thanks!

happygirl1013 · October 2013

I have no insights, but I hope today goes really well and that this is it for you !!!! Good luck!

twistsandturnsto2 · October 2013

I don't really have any superstitions here, I just followed my normal routine. I would add tho, because you did a fresh transfer right?, that walking should be just fine after any bed rest. I took it easy for a few days myself. But you may want to hold off on the Pilates for a coup,e weeks. If you did a fresh cycle your ovaries are giant compared to their usual self and exercise where they could become twisted could be dangerous. Just check with your re and see what they have to say about it. Mine was just very vague and said "treat your ovaries gently" but did say no exercise for 2 weeks.

katekat8721 · October 2013

Yay I'm so excited for you!! Have you decided if you're going to transfer 1 or 2 back in? And are you going to be beta or bust or pee on all the sticks? lol

My RE is pretty strict, after ET he wants 2 days of bed rest, no getting up except to use the bathroom and shower. Then after that it's no sex or exercise until he says it's ok. I'm going to check with him though because I think a 30 minute daily walk would be ok... it's not strenuous and it keeps me happy so I'm hoping he's cool with that.

Other than that it was to keep positive and take care of yourself. As far as they are concerned I am pregnant at that point so I am to treat myself as a pregnant lady and get good sleep and eat well.

Now as far as my superstitions lol... I will be saying prayers every day and using my Circle+Bloom meditations to help with positivity and visualization. I'm going to be pregnant unless they prove otherwise and I'm going to believe such. I will have all my big dates highlighted on the calendar of my fridge (beta, ultrasound, etc) and I will be counting down the days until pregnancy is confirmed. I will be getting lots of foot and neck massages, because in my mind I think that helps the blood flow move up and down the body better (but mostly, I just like them, haha). Along the same lines, I wear fuzzy socks every day because they keep my feet warm and the blood flowing well. I'll also probably be one of those crazy ladies who rub my tummy and talk to the babies, coaxing them to snuggle in tight. I'm also thinking of starting a journal during this time with my hopes and dreams and prayers for the babies. I'm honestly just not allowing doubt to creep into my mind. Yes, there's a chance it may not work, but that's a bridge I would have to cross when I got there anyways, so why waste time thinking about it right now, you know?

I wish you the very best of luck and will be praying that this is it for you!

BLISS KISS · October 2013

Congratulations on your ET ! I wanted to wish you all the best. Please let us know how you are doing afterwards.

Rixx0207 · October 2013

I was told not to start running until 1-2 months after ER because of possible ovarian torsion. I don't exercise until beta because I don't want to regret anything later. My RE's instructions are to pretend like you have a bad back for the first few days. Btw, pilates is awesome! I did my second class yesterday and I am so sore today. Loved it! Like katekat, I usually pray every day and listen to meditations that I find on Youtube. I also just eat super healthy. Hope this is it for you!

cinnamonrollcupcake · October 2013

Thanks for all the kind words! I'll have you check out my PUPO post for more details on how it went. But in summary, it went very well and I feel good.

@boyankl ~ Thanks for the kind words - hope everything is going well for you and that your prolactin level comes back normal the second time around.

@twistsandturnsto2 ~ I did do a fresh transfer so you are correct that my ovaries are enlarged right now. I am on 48 hours of bed rest, but my clinic said that after that I can do non-strenuous exercise as long as it's not causing me any pain - basically to listen to my body, so it sounds like walking should be okay. And yes, the pilates might not feel the best right now with everything that has gone on in that area recently.

@katekat8721 ~ We decided to transfer 1 and I think I'll be beta or bust (at least that's what I'm saying now). Thanks for sharing your superstitions. I agree with the Circle+Bloom, that helps me to relax so I'll definitely be continuing that. I like the idea of the fuzzy socks - I think I'll tell DH to go get me a pair out of my drawer.

@BLISS KISS ~ Thanks lady!

@Rixx0207 ~ I'm not a runner, so I guess I don't have that to worry about.

I really enjoy pilates as well, I have a weak core so it helps with that. That makes sense about not exercising until beta so that you don't have any regrets.

christia10 · October 2013

I have heard McDonalds French Fries right after ET...no reason just some superstious nonsense I heard from some ladies

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