IVF Essentials- Things I Couldn’t Live Without

IVF Essentials

Journal/Gratitude Book

During this process you will see tons of tender mercies from God if you are looking for them. Take time to document your experience and what you are grateful for during the process. This will be great to have to look back at and share with your future kids too. A journal is a great way to do this, a note tab on your phone, or a blog, etc.

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Cozy PJs

During the IVF process I lived in pjs! I really took this time to rest and try and have as much fun as possible. Comfy pjs are always a good idea! Buy yourself a few new pairs of pjs, and make them your good luck jammies!

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Your A Bad*** Book

In general this book rocks and is a fun read. When you are going through this IVF process, it’s good to be reminded daily how awesome you are, how tough you are, and how you got this! I had this book on audible and also loved The 5 Second Rule, & The Happiness Advantage book as well and loved listening to snippets of it everyday. Start each day off feeling your mind with positivity!

For Injections

Gause Pads

When you order your injections these typically don’t come with gause pads. These are great to have on hand each day for when you do your injections. P.S. Injections were so much better than I thought they would be! YOU GOT THIS!

Frankincense Essential Oil

This is an incredible oil and one I honestly feel is a MUST! Frankiensce is a great anti inflammatory and really helps with bruising. Jake would put Frankincense on my belly everyday after injections. It really helped my stomach heal and recover each day. I like buying these oils in a roller form so they are super easy to apply! We would just roll the oil right on my belly where we put the injection.

DigestZen Essential Oil

Ok this will seriously become your best friend during the rest of your IVF process! I kept this oil by my night stand, and one in my purse. A lot of the injections and medications can make you bloated. Rubbing this oil on your belly will help with all of that. I put this oil on a couple times a day. Just roll it on your belly anytime you are feeling bloated, gassy or need to work anything out!

Good Entertainment

This is a time to really just relax and have some you time! Really though… LIVE IT UP!! Whoop whoop! Have some good tv series lined up to watch. Catch up on movies, read a book, or play some games! I was obsessed with playing Mario Kart on the Switch! haahhaa Snuggle up in your blanket and enjoy as much as you can!

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Electrolytes

I can not stress enough on having electrolytes on hand. Your body will most likely be a little sore and swollen and the electrolytes really help get your body replenish and restored. Coconut water, Propel (kiwi strawberry is my fav), Nunn Tablets, etc. are all great calorie efficient options.

For the Embryo Transfer/Princess Days

With your embryo transfer you will want most of the same things as you did for your egg retrieval except the heat pad.

Try and clear out your schedule as much as possible and just enjoy a few days of relaxing. This is the most exciting time as your embryo/embryos are back inside you where they belong! Just focus on the positive and filling your mind with lots of good thoughts!