The IVF Planner
A Personal Journal to Organize Your Journey through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with Love and Positivity
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CHAPTER 8 THE TWO WEEK WAIT Here we are at the Two Week Wait (2WW)! This is the time period between the embryo transfer and your pregnancy test at the clinic. In my opinion this is the most difficult part of an IVF cycle, and you can trust me—I have been there five times! The 2WW seems to last forever—the days pass by soooo slowly. In most cases, the 2WW is between nine and twelve days. Try your best to relax and focus on positive thoughts and healthy activities. In case you are short on ideas, I’ve included a list of activities that I enjoyed. I suggest brainstorming with your partner, and making a list of things that you like to do too! ● Read self-help and positive mindset books. I loved visiting the Hay House website (www.hayhouse.com). They have many wonderful books and journals to help you stay positive and make yourself a happy lady! ● Clean up, organize your clothes, closets, basement, and anywhere else in your house that could use some attention, or rearrange a room. Be gentle with yourself, of course! This was an awesome activity, I loved it! ● If you can afford it, have a getaway weekend with your partner. I found that natural, historical, or cultural places were good destinations. We visited a beautiful Amish village and I especially loved the cute antique stores. ● Cook delicious recipes and be creative in the kitchen. ● As I mentioned before, adult coloring books are amazing. That was one of my favorite activities. ● Watch romance and comedy movies. I did that a lot with my partner. ● Learn to knit! If you already know how, then make something simple like a scarf. This also helps pass the time faster.
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment is a complex process that can involve multiple medical teams and points of contact, and it is a significant financial investment. The cost for treatment includes numerous medications, appointments, daily tests, and procedures. Predictably, IVF is the theme of endless books, websites, blog posts, and articles. Based on her personal experiences with IVF, author Monica Bivas created this journal to help you organize the process, handle stress better, and bring focus and clarity to your personal IVF journey. She created The IVF Planner both as an information guide and for you to write your own story. She touches on everything from the basics of the process to financing to a support network and more. Bivas communicates that the IVF journey, no matter the end result—negative, positive, or even cancelled cycles—takes strength, takes courage, and teaches you to be disciplined. Though expensive and challenging, it’s a journey to be proud of.
About the Author
Monica Bivas is a fertility coach, writer, and founder of The IVF Journey, an online support community for couples seeking or undergoing IVF treatment. She helps women and couples reframe their IVF experiences, using positivity and mindfulness to help them affirm their choices and manifest successful outcomes. Born in Colombia, Bivas now lives in New York with her husband and children.