When you are trying to conceive, your life feels like it revolves around your cycle. The longest time is the weeks between your fertile days and the day you can take a test. This was the hardest time for me when we were trying to conceive our first baby. The rest of the month seemed to go twice as fast as the days waiting to test.
During those days my mood would routinely change from optimism about the prospect of pregnancy to feeling depressed and certain it didn’t work. Every woman that I know who has gone through infertility has described the same feelings. The days waiting to test are long, but there are some things you can do to survive the wait.
If all else fails, buy a pregnancy test that can be used days before your period is due to arrive. Keep in mind that certain fertility drugs can interfere with the effectiveness of the test. Ask your reproductive endocrinologist if your medication can be used with home pregnancy test kits.
Talk to a friend who can relate to your feelings. Talking to a friend who is going through infertility or has gone through it in the past can really help.
Do something relaxing to help relieve stress and take your mind off the wait. This can be anything that you enjoy and find relaxing. Treat yourself to a massage or facial. Spend some time in meditation or prayer. Take a yoga class at your local yoga studio or health club.
Focus on your health by eating healthy foods and getting enough rest. Whether you are pregnant or not, you need to take care of yourself. If you are pregnant, your healthy habits now will benefit your baby later.
Get some exercise. Exercise is great for stress relief and healthy for your body. Studies show that pregnant women who exercise throughout pregnancy have shorter labors, experience fewer complications and reach their pre pregnancy weight faster after the baby is born.
Spend time with your honey. Go out for a romantic dinner or go dancing. See the latest blockbuster at the movie theater or go to a show. Enjoy the time you have together now. It’s difficult to get out after the baby is born.
Read about pregnancy and learn the symptoms, but don’t obsess about them. Most women don’t really feel the symptoms until around the time your period is due, so worrying won’t help. Keep in mind that some of the symptoms are the same, whether you are pregnant or just experiencing PMS. These include breast tenderness, bloating and fatigue. Soon you will be able to test and you will know for sure.
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